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Tech 21 unveils Marty Friedman’s new signature SansAmp
By Phil Weller published
The compact pedal offers the guitarist's core go-to tones in a simple-to-use format

Spiritbox’s Mike Stringer has been honored with signature Bare Knuckles – the same pickups from his new Aristides offset
By Phil Weller published
The high-output Halcyon humbuckers promise the power of active pickups with the benefits of passive designs

Fender Japan unveils the Starmaster – a Jazzmaster/Starcaster hybrid that could be the most divisive Fender offset of them all
By Matt Owen published
The Starmaster is even available in Antigua – one of the most loved/hated finishes in Fender history

Marcin shows an astounded Will Smith his virtuosic guitar technique
By Janelle Borg published
The acoustic guitar phenom has recently collaborated with Smith on his musical comeback

Jeff “Skunk” Baxter on the one studio session where he lugged a ton of guitar gear – and didn't use any of it
By Janelle Borg published
While being a session player can sometimes be a thankless job, Baxter recalls a particularly memorable session with Steely Dan producer Gary Katz

Guitar World deals of the week: save $366 on a Strandberg, $200 on a Fender Strat, plus all the week's best deals
By Matt McCracken published
Save yourself some serious money on gear with our pick of the biggest and best savings from all corners of the web

The tones of Joe Bonamassa’s obscure “Greenburst” Strat have been brought to the masses with new Seymour Duncan pickups
By Phil Weller published
The single-coils feature period-correct wiring, staggered Alnico 5 magnets, and gray bottom flatwork to faithfully recreate the tones of the “star” guitar

The Black Dahlia Murder guitarist Brandon Ellis leaves the band after 9-year stint
By Phil Weller published
Ellis has thanked fans for the “mountains of support” he’s received during his time with the death metal outfit, and teased a new chapter in his career

Two Notes’ reimagined Reload II seeks to end the reactive load box debate – and quash the competition from Universal Audio and Boss in the process
By Matt Owen published
The Reload II is set to take on the Universal Audio Ox Amp Top Box and Boss Waza Tube Amp Expander Core as it aims to become to go-to recording tool for tube amp players
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