Paul Riario
Paul Riario has been the tech/gear editor and online video presence for Guitar World for over 25 years. Paul is one of the few gear editors who has actually played and owned nearly all the original gear that most guitarists wax poetically about, and has survived this long by knowing every useless musical tidbit of classic rock, new wave, hair metal, grunge, and alternative genres. When Paul is not riding his road bike at any given moment, he remains a working musician, playing in two bands called SuperTrans Am and Radio Nashville.
Latest articles by Paul Riario
Review: Fender Pro Junior IV LTD
By Paul Riario published
This is one of today’s best tube amp bargains for beginners and experienced players alike.
Review: D'Addario's Chromatic Pedal Tuner
By Paul Riario published
It may not tune your guitar any better than your current tuner, but we still absolutely love this thing.
Review: Epiphone Les Paul SL
By Paul Riario published
The Epiphone Les Paul SL is an affordable, solid guitar with playability and pickups that give it larger-than-life swagger.
Review: Dream Studio Guitars Venus
By Paul Riario published
The Venus is an attractive guitar with a fast feel.
Review: MXR EVH 5150 Chorus Pedal
By Paul Riario published
The MXR EVH 5150 Chorus is a pristine sounding chorus optimized for high-gain rigs.
Review: EarthQuaker Devices Aqueduct Vibrato Pedal
By Paul Riario published
The Aqueduct is a real head-turner, not to mention one of the most fun pedals EarthQuaker Devices has ever produced.
Review: Vox Mini Superbeetle Guitar Amp
By Paul Riario published
The Vox Mini Superbeetle combines classic looks with sweet jangly tone in a miniature amp stack that will sit well onstage — or anywhere.
Review: Jericho Guitars Walnut Evertune 6 Standard
By Paul Riario published
The Jericho Guitars Fusion Walnut EverTune combines flawless intonation and playability in a guitar that’s tailor-made for any player who craves focused, dynamic tone.
The Coolest New Gear from the 2018 Summer NAMM Show
By Paul Riario published
From EVH, to Martin, Fender, D'Addario and Taylor, GW dishes on the best this year's Summer NAMM had to offer.
Review: Billionaire by Danelectro Big Spender Spinning Speaker Pedal
By Paul Riario published
The Big Spender by Danelectro offers a lot of bang for the buck, and sounds pretty damn good to boot.
Review: Fender '64 Custom Deluxe Reverb Amp
By Paul Riario published
The hand-wired Fender ’64 Custom Deluxe Reverb is an instant classic.
Review: Electro-Harmonix Cock Fight Plus Wah & Talking Pedal with Fuzz
By Paul Riario published
As a wah, the EHX Cock Fight Plus is smooth and even, with a sweet wah-quack that most classic rock players will enjoy.
Review: Way Huge Smalls Aqua-Puss Delay, Smalls Blue Hippo Chorus and Smalls Russian Pickle Fuzz
By Paul Riario published
Review: Epiphone Limited Edition Richie Faulkner Flying V Custom Outfit
By Paul Riario published
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