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Here is all the new gear that has caught my eye this week – and, yes, that's a pink Jazzmaster
By Matt Owen Published
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“More than just a metal machine and I would have no qualms in taking one out for gigs, fresh out of the box”: Spira T-450 TDB review
By Simon Arblaster Published
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Fender’s American Vintage ’62 Super revives a “hidden treasure” tube amp
By Phil Weller Published
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Supro’s new Airwaves combo is a 6V6-driven 1x12 with Two Notes tech for vintage-modern versatility
By Phil Weller Published
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Guitar World deals of the week: save $190 on a Player II Strat, bag a bargain JHS pedal plus some perfect last-minute gift ideas for Father's Day
By Matt McCracken Published
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Fender debuts the California Standard Series – bringing its popular budget acoustics to even lower price points
By Phil Weller Published
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Fender promised a tweed version of our top-rated Tone Master FRFR speaker last year – now, it's finally been announced
By Janelle Borg Published
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Accessories
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Best locking tuners 2025: improve your performance with these powerful upgrades
By Matt McCracken Last updated
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Best guitar slides 2025: every budget and material covered, plus how to choose the right slide for you
By Ross Holder Last updated
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A Kurt Cobain MTV Unplugged plectrum is being raffled off
By Phil Weller Published
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Guitarists, it’s time to change those strings – bag 25% off D’Addario XS at Guitar Center in celebration of World String Change Day
By Matt McCracken Published
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I’m a professional gear reviewer and my go-to guitar wireless system just got a generous 20% off – here’s why I use it daily
By Matt McCracken Published
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Why Larry DiMarzio decided to start a pickup line that would change the face of guitar music in the 1970s
By Janelle Borg Published
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Plectrums, move over – this inventor created a mini bow tailor-made for acoustic guitars and basses
By Janelle Borg Published
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Ernie Ball redesigns its Earthwood Bell Bronze acoustic strings with John Mayer for its “most sonically complex” set yet
By Phil Weller Published
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Gator’s Icon Take Two gig bag series offers a secure, comfortable and convenient solution for transporting 2 of your prized guitars
By Guitar World Staff Published
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Effects & Pedals
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Best acoustic guitar pedals 2025: pedals to transform your tone and boost creativity
By Richard Blenkinsop Last updated
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Line 6 ushers in a bold new era of amp modelers with the Helix Stadium
By Matt Owen Published
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20 ways to get more from your pedals
By Jamie Dickson Published
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Best pedalboard power supplies 2025: juice your ‘board with my pick of pro-grade power, fully tested
By James Grimshaw Last updated
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Best cheap looper pedals 2025: bang-for-your-buck loopers for your ’board
By Alex Lynham Last updated
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"Even if you’ve never used a looper before I’d wager it wouldn’t take most guitarists more than 5 minutes to get up and running with it": TC Electronic Ditto 2 Looper review
By Matt McCracken Published
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MXR and Daredevil bottle Wayne Kramer’s gritty and explosive tone into the Jail Guitar Doors Drive pedal
By Phil Weller Published
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Pedalboard inspiration incoming... Here are our 30 favorite new guitar pedals from the past 5 years
By Guitarist editors Published
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"With a little patience and dedication to experimenting, you’ll unlock a satisfying range of serviceable sounds": Harley Benton DNAfx GiT multi-effects pedal review
By Daryl Robertson Published
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Guitar Amps
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Fender’s American Vintage ’62 Super revives a “hidden treasure” tube amp
By Phil Weller Published
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Supro’s new Airwaves combo is a 6V6-driven 1x12 with Two Notes tech for vintage-modern versatility
By Phil Weller Published
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Fender promised a tweed version of our top-rated Tone Master FRFR speaker last year – now, it's finally been announced
By Janelle Borg Published
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Ben Harper’s Dumble was found at a yard sale – and it had previously belonged to the Beach Boys
By Phil Weller Published
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"Engaging the pedal transformed my previously thin and uninspiring tone into a beautifully fat, warm, and full-bodied sound": Audio Sprockets ToneDexter II review
By Daryl Robertson Published
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Laney rolls out the LF-Supertop – a classy 120W solid-state powerhouse with tricks up its sleeve
By Phil Weller Published
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Best practice amps 2025: hone your chops at home
By Matt McCracken Last updated
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Positive Grid Spark Mini review
By Rob Laing Last updated
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"It sounds more alive with sweetened highs, richer harmonics in the mid-range, and a tighter, more defined low-end": Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 review
By Daryl Robertson Last updated
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Guitars
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“More than just a metal machine and I would have no qualms in taking one out for gigs, fresh out of the box”: Spira T-450 TDB review
By Simon Arblaster Published
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Fender debuts the California Standard Series – bringing its popular budget acoustics to even lower price points
By Phil Weller Published
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Squier rolls out its 2025 Classic Vibe collection – and heads into unexpected territory
By Matt Owen Published
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Jackson officially launches its affordable Surfcaster reissue
By Michael Astley-Brown Published
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The history of the Guild Starfire: “the ultimate blues guitar”
By Bob Wootton Published
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Orangewood has launched its first electric – a stunning offset baritone
By Phil Weller Published
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Debuting in 1955, the Gibson Byrdland was the user-friendly archtop players were waiting for
By Huw Price Published
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Fender launches signature guitar and bass for Khruangbin's Mark Speer and Laura Lee
By Janelle Borg Published
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Gibson brings back its wild Les Paul acoustic hybrid for the first time in more than 20 years
By Phil Weller Published
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Headphones
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“The best wireless headphones for musicians you can buy right now, despite a few flaws”: Yamaha YH-WL500 review
By Matt McCracken Published
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“Some of the finest sounding IEMs”: Ultimate Ears Pro UE 150, UE 250, UE 350 In-Ear Monitors review
By Paul Riario Published
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Best in-ear monitors for guitar players 2025: stay in tune and on time
By Chris Corfield Published
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“A handy addition to your pedalboard if you're playing shows with poor monitoring”: Cloudvocal EverSync Wireless IEM review
By Matt McCracken Published
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Best earplugs for musicians 2025: guitarist-friendly plugs to suit every budget
By Chris Corfield Last updated
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CloudVocal’s EverSync wireless in-ear monitor system delivers high-quality, low-latency monitoring in a compact, pedalboard-friendly design
By Guitar World Staff Published
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Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT2 review: the only headphones you need for guitar, studio and everyday use?
By Chris Corfield Published
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Save big on the Boss Waza-Air and a host of other guitar amp headphones solutions with these red-hot Cyber Monday deals
By Michael Astley-Brown Published
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Orange’s new wireless headphones transmit audio by vibrating your face bones
By Matt Parker Published
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Plugins & Apps
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Fender drops Fender Studio – a free DAW for mobile, desktop, and tablet devices
By Phil Weller Published
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Boss has brought 8 iconic effects pedals to the digital realm for the first time
By Phil Weller Published
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Meet the rePEDAL – an AI overdrive maker that generates digital stompboxes at the click of a button
By Phil Weller Published
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Best guitar plugins 2025: my top plugins to level up your recorded guitar tones
By Matt McCracken Published
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Tosin Abasi’s playing is now available in GarageBand and Logic thanks to a high-profile new producer pack
By Phil Weller Published
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Best Neural DSP plugins 2025: 10 Neural plugins tested with sound samples
By Matt McCracken Published
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Hughes & Kettner finally brings back its Puretone amp by popular demand... as a plugin
By Phil Weller Published
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"I'm not a big amp plugin user beyond recording – but my time with these three changed my playing habits": Universal Audio UAD Dream '65 Reverb, Ruby '63 Top Boost and Lion '68 Super Lead Amplifier plugins review
By Rob Laing Published
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This is not a typo – you can save more than $1,000 on a Universal Audio guitar effects bundle in what is hands-down the biggest Black Friday gear deal you’ll come across this year
By Matt Owen Published
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Studio & Recording Equipment
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Best guitar audio interfaces 2025: get better recorded guitar tones
By Matt McCracken Last updated
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Presonus Eris Pro 6 Review
By Pete Emery Published
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“An affordable and extremely useful creative tool”: Shure MV7i Smart Microphone and Interface review
By Chris Gill Published
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A guitarist's ticket to easier home recording: PreSonus Quantum HD 2 review
By Pete Emery Published
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"Brilliantly precise monitoring headphones with wide open-back sound": Audio-Technica ATH-R70XA review
By Shaun Prescott Published
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The Les Paul Recording Studio opens in Hollywood – bringing the innovator’s revolutionary gear to a whole new generation of musicians
By Phil Weller Published
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Quick! Positive Grid's huge $50 Riff audio interface discount ends today – here are 5 reasons it’s worth your money
By Matt McCracken Published
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Fender eyes up the iRig with the Link I/O interface – a studio-grade audio interface that can fit in your pocket
By Phil Weller Published
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Best FRFR speakers 2025: transparent tone for multi-effects and amp modelers
By Richard Blenkinsop Last updated
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More about Guitar Gear
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Fender promised a tweed version of our top-rated Tone Master FRFR speaker last year – now, it's finally been announced
By Janelle Borg Published
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Squier rolls out its 2025 Classic Vibe collection – and heads into unexpected territory
By Matt Owen Published
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Best acoustic guitar pedals 2025: pedals to transform your tone and boost creativity
By Richard Blenkinsop Last updated
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