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How Roland’s JC-120 became the king of solid-state guitar amps
By Jamie Dickson published
We unpack the magic of the Jazz Chorus, which has been producing reference-quality clean tones and sublime chorusing for everyone from The Police to Metallica since its introduction in 1975

Roland celebrates its 50th anniversary with limited-edition version of its iconic JC-120 Jazz Chorus amp
By Matt Owen published
Only 350 units will be made, with each flashing a natural cherry wood-finished cabinet inspired by Japan's famous cherry blossoms

The strange, enduring magic of the Roland RE-201 Space Echo
By Rod Brakes published
The sounds of the iconic tape delay and spring reverb unit echo through the decades

Yoshi Ikegami steps down as president of Boss
By Matt Owen published
Ikegami – who has overseen one of the Roland brand's most prolific eras with the arrival of Waza Craft pedals and Katana amps – will stay on as Executive Advisor for a short time before retiring

Watch John Mayer play an Epiphone Les Paul into a Roland combo – and sound exactly like John Mayer
By Jackson Maxwell published
This video of Mayer jamming with a youth band on Gravity is another point on the board for the 'tone is in your hands' team

The 10 most iconic guitar amps of all time
By Damian Fanelli published
These tone machines have earned a place in history for being first-rate gamechangers

From giant picks to 46-channel footswitches: these are the best guitar April Fools this year
By Michael Astley-Brown published
In need of a laugh? Check out these six-string gags...

BOSS Introduces 200 Series Effect Pedals
By Guitar World Staff published
All-new stompbox lineup delivers premium sound and features in space-saving designs.
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