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
Guitar World Staff Picks: Paul Riario's 2014 Holiday Gear Wish List
By Paul Riario published
Review: Lace Pickups USA Ultra Slim Acoustic Sensor Pickup — Video
By Paul Riario published
Guitar World Staff Picks: The 10 Best Gear Stocking Stuffers for 2013
By Paul Riario published
Video: Why Elliot Easton of The Cars Is an Amazing Guitar Player
By Paul Riario published
Review: R&M Tone Technology PowerWire 20-Foot Audio Cable
By Paul Riario published
The guys at R&M Tone recently sent over their new 20-foot audio cable. Check out Guitar World's video review of it below.
Review: Seymour Duncan Classic Fully Loaded Liberator Pickguard for Strat
By Paul Riario published
The following content is related to the March 2013 issue of Guitar World. For the full range of interviews, features, tabs and more, pick up the new issue on newsstands now, or in our online store.
Review: Dean Dave Mustaine Zero Angel of Deth II
By Paul Riario published
In the following video, Guitar World's Paul Riario looks at the new Dean Dave Mustaine Zero Angel of Deth II, the latest signature model from Megadeth's iconic guitarist.
Review: TC Electronic John Petrucci Dreamscape Signature Toneprint Pedal
By Paul Riario published
In the following video, Guitar World's Paul Riario tries out the new TC Electronic John Petrucci Dreamscape Signature TonePrint pedal, which features six of Petrucci's favorite presets.
Review: Blackstar Amplification ID:100TVP Head
By Paul Riario published
The following content is related to the April 2013 issue of Guitar World. For the full range of interviews, features, tabs and more, pick up the new issue on newsstands now, or in our online store.
Review: Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plustop Pro
By Paul Riario published
The following content is related to the April 2013 issue of Guitar World. For the full range of interviews, features, tabs and more, pick up the new issue on newsstands now, or in our online store.
Review: Reverend Guitars Bayonet
By Paul Riario published
The following content is related to the June 2013 issue of Guitar World. For the full range of interviews, features, tabs and more, pick up the new issue on newsstands now, or in our online store.
Review: Bogner Ecstasy Blue and Red Preamp Pedals
By Paul Riario published
The following content is related to the June 2013 issue of Guitar World. For the full range of interviews, features, tabs and more, pick up the new issue on newsstands now, or in our online store.
Review: PRS Guitars SE Custom 24 7-String
By Paul Riario published
The following content is related to the June 2013 issue of Guitar World. For the full range of interviews, features, tabs and more, pick up the new issue on newsstands now, or in our online store.
Review: Seymour Duncan Gus G. Fire Blackouts Active Pickup System
By Paul Riario published
The following content is related to the June 2013 issue of Guitar World. For the full range of interviews, features, tabs and more, pick up the new issue on newsstands now, or in our online store.
Review: MXR M222 Talk Box
By Paul Riario published
The following content is related to the June 2013 issue of Guitar World. For the full range of interviews, features, tabs and more, pick up the new issue on newsstands now, or in our online store.
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