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Guitar World
guitarworld.com > artists > guitarists > marcus-king-signature-epiphone-el-dorado-acoustic

“When I’ve played the guitars of people I’ve looked up to, it always feels like there’s DNA on them – like you’re getting a visit from your heroes”: Marcus King on his new signature Epiphone acoustic, playing Tiger, and his brotherhood with Brent Hinds

17+ hour, 52+ min ago   (1102+ words) The El Dorado is based on his first-ever guitar, which he thought he’d never see again but came back to him. And while he’s at it, he has thoughts on a signature Marshall amp – but will it happen? Marcus King…...

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guitarworld.com > gear > guitars > new-guitar-body-shapes

“Most people hate our best-selling guitars right out of the gate”: We’re in a golden era for new body shapes, but they still split opinion – we speak to the brands risking it all in a nostalgia-led market

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (1066+ words) The most established guitar body shapes are all over 70 years old. So why are more and more manufacturers turning their backs on tradition to boldly go where no-one has gone before? But it’s not the only one, and Fender’s ongoing…...

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guitarworld.com > gear > plugins-apps > technology-is-supposed-to-make-things-easier-not-get-in-the-way-are-apps-ruining-guitar-gear-we-argue-for-and-against-the-trend-that-has-taken-over-practice-amps

“Technology is supposed to make things easier, not get in the way”: Are apps ruining guitar gear? We argue for and against the trend that has taken over practice amps

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (1376+ words) Two Guitar World writers duke it out to see if apps really have a place in guitar amps or if they're a needless extra no-one really wants – which side are you on? Innovation Week: These days, it really does feel…...

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guitarworld.com > gear > amps > dave-friedman-on-jose-arredondo-tribute-amps

“Visitors saw stacks of amps with names like Yngwie Malmsteen, George Lynch, Jake E. Lee and Adrian Vandenberg on the service tags”: The story of Eddie Van Halen’s elusive amp tech, José Arredondo – and the new amp that honors his legacy

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (1682+ words) José Arredondo modified amps for some of guitar’s biggest stars. Dave Friedman’s Jose amp pays tribute to this elusive legend and makes his formerly secret mods available to everyone José Arredondo might not be a household name, but to generations…...

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guitarworld.com > gear > electric-guitars > gretsch-electromatic-black-limba

Two of Gretsch’s most affordable and desirable guitars just got an irresistible new look

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (350+ words) Fan favorite CVT and Jet models are getting a glow-up Gretsch has launched black limba versions its affordable and uber-desirable Electromatic CVT and Jet models. The revamp not only introduces a new tonewood to the range, but gives both guitars…...

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guitarworld.com > gear > guitars > thomann-guitar-days-sale

The Thomann Guitar Days sale is the place to pick up an absolute steal

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (334+ words) If you want to save big on guitar gear, then this mega sale at Thomann is the one you've been looking for When it comes to bang for your buck, I can think of few brands that are as budget-friendly…...

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guitarworld.com > gear > electric-guitars > pearson-instruments-interview

“When the next generation are 60 with money for a vintage guitar, they’re going to want a Strandberg, not a Fender. Les Pauls will be collectible art pieces”: Meet the 24-year-old luthier taking headless guitar design into the future

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (718+ words) The Pearson Omega is a bold, metal-bodied headless guitar that blends Stratocasters, Les Pauls and Strandbergs – and its creator thinks he’ll be outselling his biggest rivals in just five years Innovation Week: Strandberg opened the floodgates to a whole new…...

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guitarworld.com > gear > guitar-pedals > solar-chug-capo-review

“For metal, Solar’s big talk isn’t hyperbole”: Solar Chug Capo review

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (1265+ words) Fast-tracking for metal riffs. Chords bloom without artifacts. Octaver is an added bonus. Offers a preset while other compact pitch-shifter pedals don't. It's only one preset slot. An external footswitch is needed to make this better for gigging. Struggles with…...

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guitarworld.com > artists > guitarists > why-mastodon-love-silverburst-guitars

“I had a guitar stolen in Houston. We pulled over to a Guitar Center and there was a used Les Paul Custom on the wall”: Bill Kelliher on what started Mastodon’s Silverburst love affair

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (378+ words) A jilted Les Paul and a chance trip to a guitar store set Kelliher on the way to a life-long affection for the finish Mastodon’s love for Silverburst electric guitars is well-known – and it first began when one of Bill…...

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guitarworld.com > gear > electric-guitars > squier-paranormal-series-troy-van-leeuwen-12-string

Fender launches first Squier Paranormal signature guitar, the Troy Van Leeuwen Telecaster XII: “That guitar can always be heard in the mix”

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (409+ words) The budget model is based on the Custom Shop 12-string Van Leeuwen used with Queens of the Stone Age, Iggy Pop and Michael Stipe Squier has unveiled its first Paranormal Series signature guitar – a 12-string Telecaster built for Queens of…...