Why Tape Delay Goes in Front of Your Amp By Christopher Scapelliti A demonstration of why tape delay works better in front of the amp, as opposed to digital delay.
The Top Five Most Ridiculously Metal Guitars Ever By Guitar World Staff Lock your hand in a permanent devil-horn position for these wild creations.
Why the Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Remains the Top Choice of Countless Pro Bassists By Chris Gill A look at the resilience of the Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay bass, arguably Leo Fender's final great design achievement.
The 10 Most Iconic Guitar Amps By Damian Fanelli, Christopher Scapelliti and Tom Gilbert 10 tone machines that have earned a place in history for being—in one way or another—first-rate game changers.
How to Sound Like The Beatles Using Modern Guitar Gear By Damian Fanelli The gear you need to emulate The Beatles' sound, without leaving just cobwebs in your bank account.
The DIY Musician: Build Your Own Electric Guitar (1959) and Tube-Driven Vibrato (1957) Using Vintage Plans By Shane Speal Build your own guitar and tube-driven vibrato using 60-year-old plans.
Review: Fender '64 Custom Deluxe Reverb Amp By Paul Riario 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 As a wah, the EHX Cock Fight Plus is smooth and even, with a sweet wah-quack that most classic rock players will enjoy.
Shop Talk: McCabe's Guitar Shop in Santa Monica, California By Eric Feldman McCabe's Guitar Shop in Santa Monica is a cornerstone for LA-based guitarists as well as just about every player and legend passing through.
Review: EarthQuaker Devices Pyramids Stereo Flanger By Chris Gill For flanger connoisseurs, EarthQuaker Devices' Pyramids is an essential addition to one’s arsenal.
The Secrets Behind Jonny Greenwood's Guitar Tone on Radiohead's "My Iron Lung" By Chris Gill Learn how Jonny Greenwood got his fascinatingly unique sound on Radiohead's "My Iron Lung."
How and Why to Use Your Amp’s Effects Loop By Guitar World Staff If your amp has an effect loop, you might be among the many guitarists who aren’t exactly sure what it’s for.
Review: IK Multimedia iRig Stomp I/O By Chris Gill If you love IK Multimedia’s virtual amps and effects but want an efficient way to use them in the studio or on stage, the iRig Stomp I/O is exactly what you've been looking for.
The 10 Most Important Electric Guitars By Brad Tolinski, Alan di Perna 10 major milestones in the electric guitar's journey from gimcrack novelty to high-performance rock machine.
Fender's New Parallel Universe Series Runs Strats, Teles and Other Classic Models Through a Bizarre Blender By Jackson Maxwell With its Parallel Universe series, Fender is sending some of its most iconic designs on a direct collision course with one another.
Review: D'Angelico Deluxe Atlantic and Deluxe Bedford Solidbodies By Chris Gill If you’re looking for a guitar that truly delivers when it comes to tone and playability, D’Angelico’s new Deluxe Series solidbodies are as classy as the company’s reputation.
