Gretchen Menn wins the Martin/Guitar World No Limits Challenge competition By Jackson Maxwell published 27 May 22 The Zepparella axe-slinger emerged triumphant after her acoustic original, Venice, beat out Helen Ibe's mashup of Classical Gas and Stevie Wonder's Superstition
Unpack the compositional brilliance of Gretchen Menn and Helen Ibe's No Limits Challenge finale performances By Jackson Maxwell published 25 May 22 Menn and Ibe both bring their A-game with these stellar, technically demanding pieces. Take them in with GW's editors, and vote for your favorite
Watch Gretchen Menn and Helen Ibe give the acoustic performances of a lifetime in the finale of the No Limits Challenge competition By Jackson Maxwell published 23 May 22 With a stunning original and creative mash-up, both of these guitarists bring their A-game in these performances. Vote for your favorite
Gretchen Menn advances to final round of the Martin No Limits Challenge By Jackson Maxwell published 13 May 22 Menn's terrific acoustic take on Weezer's Buddy Holly edged out Sophie Burrell's spirited and skillful unplugged version of Kaiser Chiefs' Ruby
Analyze Gretchen Menn and Sophie Burrell's outside-the-box acoustic covers of Weezer, Kaiser Chiefs hits By Jackson Maxwell published 11 May 22 In this No Limits Challenge semifinal matchup, Menn and Burrell add some unplugged flash to these hook-filled classics – examine them further with GW's editors
Watch Gretchen Menn and Sophie Burrell break the mold with imaginative acoustic remakes of Weezer, Kaiser Chiefs hits By Jackson Maxwell published 9 May 22 This round of the No Limits Challenge competition sees two hard-riffing power-pop hits receive Martin-powered makeovers
Gretchen Menn advances to semifinals of the Martin No Limits Challenge By Jackson Maxwell published 29 April 22 Menn’s outside-the-box take on Alice in Chains' Man in the Box beat out Jay Leonard J's funky unplugged version of Red Hot Chili Peppers' Give It Away
Unpack Jay Leonard J and Gretchen Menn's innovative unplugged takes on Alice in Chains, Red Hot Chili Peppers classics By Jackson Maxwell published 27 April 22 Analyze these covers of two hits from alt-rock's heyday with GW's editors, and vote for your favorite
Watch Jay Leonard J and Gretchen Menn dazzle with slinky unplugged versions of Alice in Chains, Red Hot Chili Peppers hits By Jackson Maxwell published 25 April 22 This week in Martin's No Limits Challenge, two brilliant guitarists revisit alt-rock's heyday
How Paul Gilbert, Vince Gill and Gretchen Menn powered through the pandemic – and what it means to return to the road By Joe Bosso published 23 June 21 With live music reopening, we talk to three touring pros about life mid-pandemic and how it will feel to see an audience again
Lari Basilio, Nili Brosh, Gretchen Menn and more join forces for epic International Women’s Day guitar jam By Matt Owen published 9 March 21 Irene Ketikidi, Anouck Andre and Laura Klinkert complete the star-studded lineup in the jaw-dropping jam
Watch “PA novice” Gretchen Menn set up and master the high-end Bose L1 Pro32 PA system in minutes By Richard Bienstock published 16 February 21 “The sound quality, the ease of use and the features are fantastic,” Menn says of the slim-design system
Jennifer Batten’s Guitar Cloud “Heroes” event to teach techniques from EVH, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page and Joni Mitchell By Richard Bienstock published 5 January 21 Gretchen Menn, Jude Gold and Vicki Genfan are also scheduled to appear at the virtual symposium, which will take place January 16
Watch Gretchen Menn demo the “standout” Cort Gold-OC8 Nylon acoustic-electric guitar By Richard Bienstock published 8 December 20 Cort’s “modern take on the oldest form of guitar” boasts a solid Engelmann spruce top, Fishman electronics
Watch Gretchen Menn showcase the stunning, picturesque tones of Furch's GNc 2-CW acoustic By Jackson Maxwell published 1 June 20 The Zepparella guitarist covers Randy Rhoads, while detailing what makes this top-shelf nylon-string model stand out from the pack
Gretchen Menn: What's on My Playlist By Guitar World Staff published 5 April 19 What's Zepparella's Gretchen Menn listening to? Find out here!
Guitarists in Three Top Led Zeppelin Tribute Bands Describe What It Takes to Pull off the Power and Genius of Jimmy Page By Joe Bosso published 20 March 19 What's it like, exactly, to play guitar in a Led Zeppelin tribute band? We decided to ask three of the best.
Gretchen Menn Releases New Video for "Shadows" By Guitar World Staff published 19 June 17 Gretchen Menn has released a brand new video for "Shadows"from her latest album, Abandon All Hope.
Watch Steve Vai Perform Led Zeppelin Classics with Zepparella By Damian Fanelli published 22 May 17 Zepparella rocked thethird annual Malibu Guitar Festivalthis past weekend—and they had a little help from Steve Vai.