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The '80s was the decade in which the Strat got modded, the Floyd Rose became essential, and technology drove the evolution of guitar gear forward like never before.
20 gear innovations from the ‘80s that changed the game for guitar players

By Eric Kirkland Last updated

From Super Strats to classic stompboxes and rack-mounted signal processors, the decade transformed guitar with new tech promising fresh sounds and all-new musical horizons

Guitar Gear
Five models from Squier's new 40th Anniversary Collection of guitars and basses
Fender celebrates 40 years of Squier in style with the official launch of 10 lavish anniversary models

By Sam Roche Published

First announced in January, the new 40th Anniversary Collection pays homage to five classic Fender designs, each with Gold and Vintage Editions

Electric Guitars
Ernie Ball Music Man
Ernie Ball Music Man officially launches patent-pending Heat-Treated pickup technology on three new guitar models

By Sam Roche Published

Available on Sabre, Cutlass and StingRay guitars, the tech offers increased output and dynamic range, and promises to “outperform normal spec pickups with extra touch sensitivity”

Guitar Pickups
Harley Benton Concert Ukulele DIY Kit
Build a ukulele for only $20 with Harley Benton's Concert Ukulele DIY Kit

By Sam Roche Last updated

This ready-to-assemble kit is ideal for aspiring luthiers on a budget

Ukuleles
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MOD Kits DIY Unveils The Rock Bottom Bass Fuzz Pedal Kit

By Guitar World Staff Last updated

Effects & Pedals
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Get up to 30% off Stage and Live Sound gear in Musician's Friends 'Take the Stage' sale

By James Farmer Published

Time to upgrade your live sound and setup? Save up to 30% on a range of gear until May 22

Guitar Gear
EVH Wolfgang Special
EVH launches fresh finishes for its Wolfgang Special and Wolfgang Special QM models

By Sam Roche Published

The former now comes in Satin Surf Green, while the latter is available in a striking new Solar finish

Electric Guitars
Fender Telecaster
How the weight of your electric guitar affects its performance and build

By Dave Burrluck Published

Many players obsess over the weight of their guitar, but how much difference does it make?

Electric Guitars
Mesa/Boogie Lone Star
How open-back and closed-back guitar cabs affect your tone

By Paul Gough Published

Zilla Cabs' Paul Gough explains the effect that speaker cabinet choice makes on your guitar tone

Speaker Cabinets
Caroline Guitar Company FCK PTN
Caroline Guitar Company's FCK PTN pedal raises $9,500 for Ukraine in 10 minutes

By Sam Roche Published

“I think it took me longer to write the email announcing the pedal than it did to sell out,” says the brand's founder Philippe Herndon

Effects & Pedals
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