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Boss's RT-2 Rotary Ensemble offers vintage Leslie mojo in a compact pedal with a super cool display
By Jonathan Horsley published
The RT-2 is a pedalboard-friendly gateway to that heady Leslie vibe, featuring three modes, a drive control, switchable speeds and more

Angel Vivaldi’s latest Charvel signature is a 7-string shred machine that has been 8 years in the making
By Phil Weller published
With caramelized woods, a flame maple top, and gold hardware, the Pro-Mod Nova-7 NAT is a guitar that plays the part and looks even better

BRONCHO’s Ryan Lindsey on the time he toured with Billy Idol – and spilled booze on a guitar hero’s pedalboard
By Janelle Borg published
Lindsey has many fond memories from watching Stevens play every night on tour in the US – but one incident involving beer and a pedalboard isn’t one of them

Furch’s self-adjusting CNR System® Active neutralizes climate effects and lets players fine-tune action with ease
By Guitar World Staff published
Eliminating the need for setup and ensuring consistent playability night after night, Furch’s new CNR System® Active neck joint has solved an age-old problem for acoustic guitarists. We take a closer look at the trailblazing technology that optimises your instrument in real-time

Guitar World deals of the week: get a half-price MXR pedal, $170 off a Fender Player II guitar, plus all the week's best deals
By Matt McCracken published
Get your hands on all the biggest guitar gear savings in one place

IK Multimedia gives its best-selling TONEX One a Van Halen-inspired update
By Phil Weller published
The pocket-size pedals each offer 50 accurate and reimagined takes on Eddie Van Halen’s iconic Brown Sound – and they’re available in plugin form, too

How Marty Stuart came to own Clarence White’s highly-modded B-Bender Telecaster
By Phil Weller published
Stuart paid under the odds for the historic electric – but White’s widow needed the guitar to go to the right home, not the highest bidder

“The brains of older musicians stay finely tuned thanks to years of training”: Scientists say long-term musical training helps stop age-related decline – so keep on playing your guitar
By Jonathan Horsley published
A newly published study finds that playing an instrument pays off in later years
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