Guitar World Staff

Guitar World Staff

Since 1980, Guitar World has been the ultimate resource for guitarists. Whether you want to learn the techniques employed by your guitar heroes, read about their latest projects or simply need to know which guitar is the right one to buy, Guitar World is the place to look.

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TASCAM DP-32SD Portastudio

TASCAM is celebrating its 50th anniversary with an incredible giveaway featuring a TASCAM dream home studio and PRS S2 Custom guitar

By Guitar World Staff published

The leading name in out-of-the-box workstation recording is offering up a 32-Track Digital Portastudio DP-32SD and more goodies to one lucky winner!

Gretchen Menn Gibson G-00

Watch Gretchen Menn nail Eric Johnson’s ‘Song for George’ on an all-new Gibson Generation G-00 acoustic

By Guitar World Staff published

Innovative new model boasts a thinner body, Advanced Response neck and Gibson’s groundbreaking Player Port, which directs sound up toward the player

Black Label Society

Zakk Wylde and Black Label Society double the guitar mayhem on the band's new album, ‘Doom Crew Inc.’

By Guitar World Staff published

For the first time on record, Wylde is joined by a second guitarist, Dario Lorina, for even more six-string savagery

Gretsch G2420T Streamliner

Save a massive $200 on the Gretsch G2420T Streamliner in this epic post-Black Friday deal at Musician's Friend

By Guitar World Staff published

You can’t go wrong with over 35% off this stunning Gretsch hollowbody electric guitar

Electric Guitars
Guitar World HUGG

Get the holiday gear fires burning with the second installment of Guitar World’s Holiday Ultimate Gear Guide

By Guitar World Staff published

GW’s Paul Riario and Alan Chaput dive into ESP’s SN-1 HT electric guitar, Godlyke’s Power-All ECO-Dapter power supply and S.I.T. “CRT” Extended Life electric guitar strings

Guitar Gear
Donner Black Friday Deals

Black Friday – Up to $109 off! Donner Carnival Deals 2021: Check out 5 great musical instruments and items on sale now

By Guitar World Staff published

Get incredible Black Friday discounts on guitars, ukuleles, keyboards and more from Donner

Guitar Gear
D’Addario Nexxus 360 Tuner

Stay in tune all night with D’Addario’s innovative Nexxus 360 rechargeable headstock tuner

By Guitar World Staff published

The company’s latest creation boasts a rechargeable lithium battery for 24 hours of tuning power per charge, as well as 360 rotation and a large, full-color LED display

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John Petrucci

Constant Motion: 10 incredible John Petrucci guitar performances

By Guitar World Staff published

To celebrate the release of Dream Theater’s new album, A View From the Top of the World, Guitar World looks at some of Petrucci’s best and brightest guitar moments

Kirk Hammett performs with Metallica at the Tres de Marzo Stadium on March 1, 2009 in Zapopan, Mexico

Kirk Hammett's 8 favorite unsung guitar heroes

By Guitar World Staff published

We know about Randy Rhoads, Hendrix, Jimmy Page and Peter Green... but the Metallica lead guitar hero has also been inspired by the likes of Tuck Andress, Adrian Belew and George Helm

Guitarists
Maton JR Signature Pete Thorn demo

Watch Pete Thorn demo the “super solid” Maton J.R. Signature acoustic

By Guitar World Staff published

Maton’s collaboration with Australian picker Joe Robinson boasts an AA grade Sitka spruce top, Tazmanian myrtle back and sides and AP5 PRO pickup system

Acoustic Guitars
Liveonguitar.com

Guitar instruction platform Liveonguitar.com announces seminars with Kiko Loureiro, Mike Dawes and Aniello Desiderio

By Guitar World Staff published

Wide-ranging classes will cover essential electric, acoustic and classical guitar techniques for beginners and advanced players alike

Maton Paul Riario demo

Paul Riario “steals the show” with the high-end workhorse Maton SRS808C acoustic

By Guitar World Staff published

Solid Road Series model boasts western red cedar top, blackwood back and sides, AP5 PRO pickup system and more

Holiday 2021

Holiday 2021 Guitar World lesson videos

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Blackstar Dept. 10 demo

Watch Paul Riario unleash tube-tone gold with Blackstar’s new Dept. 10 Dual Drive and Dual Distortion valve pedals

By Guitar World Staff published

“The world’s most advanced valve pedals” offer up ECC83 triodes, over 200V of power, Cab Rig sim and more

Tips for Playing Floating Diatonic Major Scales by Massimo Varini

Tips for Playing Floating Diatonic Major Scales by Massimo Varini

By Guitar World Staff published

Elixir Strings artist Massimo Varini provides three examples of how to play floating diatonic major scales in this quick tutorial.

Gibson Generation Paul Riario demo

Watch Paul Riario demo the entire line of Gibson Generation Collection “instant classic” acoustics

By Guitar World Staff published

Innovative range boasts thinner bodies, Advanced Response necks and innovative Player Port side soundhole for “immersive playing experience”

Acoustic Guitars
Steve Howe of Yes performs on stage at Humphrey's on September 4, 2016 in San Diego, California

The neverending Quest: A journey through Steve Howe’s greatest Yes guitar moments

By Guitar World Staff published

To celebrate the release of Yes’ new and 22nd studio album, ‘The Quest,’ Guitar World looks at some of the guitar master’s most enduring work with the prog-rock legends

2gthr celebrating the music of Duane Allman

All weekend long, 2GTHR.co will be celebrating the music of Duane Allman – and you can be a part of the conversation – LIVE!

By Guitar World Staff published

Join David Grissom, Greg Koch, Nick Perri, JD Simo, RJ Ronquillo, and Angela Petrilli for a weekend of interactive live-stream performances honoring Duane Allman, who left us 50 years ago.

Guitar Solo book

The new 1,100-page ‘Guitar Solo’ is “the most comprehensive book on guitar that has ever been written"

By Guitar World Staff published

The book, available now, features everything you ever wanted to know about the guitar solo – and much, much more

Dean Guitars Paul Riario demo

Watch Paul Riario conjure “bold blazing tones” from the Dean Exile Select Floyd Fluence Black Satin electric guitar

By Guitar World Staff published

Stealth shred machine boasts Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers, push-pull tone control, Floyd Rose 1000 bridge and more

Electric Guitars
PRS Archon

The PRS Archon amp will satisfy all your tonal needs, from country clean to classic-rock crunch to high-gain metal heaven

By Guitar World Staff published

Two-channel amp is available as a 50-watt 1x12 combo and a 50-watt head with matching 1x12 and 2x12 cabs

Greatest rock guitar albums of 1991

The 30 greatest rock guitar albums of 1991

By Greg Prato, Guitar World Staff published

1991 saw the release of a remarkable number of albums that went on to change the guitar landscape. To mark their 30-year anniversary, we count down the very best

Music Releases
Saab Guitar Project John Petrucci

Venezuelan guitar ace Douglas Saab teams up with John Petrucci for new instrumental prog jam, 'Space Traveller'

By Guitar World Staff published

The shred-tastic track also features Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess and drum legend Vinnie Colaiuta

Guitarists
December 2021

December 2021 Guitar World lesson videos

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