Guitar World Staff
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Meet the compact, all-solid Taylor AD22e
By Guitar World Staff published
Introducing the AD22e, a new Grand Concert acoustic-electric that offers the rich, seasoned tone and exceptional value of the American Dream Series in a compact, accommodating body.

Looking to expand your playing and have more fun on guitar? Grab a Black Mountain Pick and unlock your creativity!
By Guitar World Staff published
Boutique brand offers innovative Thumb Pick and Slide Ring designs for maximum versatility and playability

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'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

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

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

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

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
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.

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”

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

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.

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
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