Jim Lill

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Jim Lill
Ever wondered where your guitar’s tone really comes from? This YouTuber embarked on a quest to find the answer

By Matt Owen Published

Jim Lill road-tested a variety of factors, before stumbling on a theory that could potentially put an end to the guitar tone debate for good

Guitars
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How to Play Pedal Steel Guitar

By Chris Scapelliti Published

If you’ve ever thought about learning pedal steel guitar—or if you’re just curious about how this relative of the guitar operates—here’s a video that demystifies the instrument.

Lessons
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Seven Easy Guitar Chords That Will Make You Sound Better

By Christopher Scapelliti Published

Seven chords that can help beginners sound like they know what they're doing.

Chords
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Brad Paisley's Guitar Tones (and How To Get Them)

By Guitar World Staff Published

What you need to emulate the tone of superstar guitarist Brad Paisley.

Lessons
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Four Ways Guitarists Can Support the Song When They're Not Soloing

By Guitar World Staff Published

Musical Tips & Advice
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Three Hot Country Guitar Licks for Rockers

By Christopher Scapelliti Published

Techniques
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45 Ways to Bend a Guitar String

By Jackson Maxwell Published

Lessons
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How to Blow Minds on Guitar—with Just One Finger

By Guitar World Staff Published

“Sometimes you just wanna show off.”

Lessons
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Five Tips for Being a Smarter Acoustic Player

By Chris Scapelliti Published

Electric guitar and acoustic guitar are two very different beasts. So why is it so many electric guitarists try to apply the same techniques when they play an acoustic?

Musical Tips & Advice