Guitar World Staff
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Latest articles by Guitar World Staff
Eastman’s gorgeous Juliet LA is a “stunningly beautiful and original guitar” that provides an upscale performance experience
By Guitar World Staff published
The premium original offset build offers a totally reliable trem system “that feels like nothing else”, a suite of classy specs, and top notch tone, feel and playability
Donner takes portable travel-guitar design to the next level with the full-scale, lightweight HUSH-X headless electric
By Guitar World Staff published
Upgraded HUSH model boasts detachable neck-through design, headless tuning system and bridge, and humbucker/single-coil pickup set for great tone and playability, everywhere you go
A digital detox in amp form: Orange’s OR30 is the must-try tube amp of 2023
By Guitar World Staff published
The forward-thinking all-tube amp does it all – with just one channel. Here's what you need to know about the British amp legend's crowning achievement
Achieve out-of-this-world tones with Interstellar Audio Machine’s Octonaut Hyperdrive, Fuzzsquatch Fuzzdrive and Marsling Octafuzzdrive effect pedals
By Guitar World Staff published
This trio of standout stompboxes offers up everything from super-clean boosts and singing drives to gnarly fuzz and octave-bending mayhem, with top-notch tones and first-class design
We write about guitars every day – here's 21 essential Cyber Monday deals the Guitar World team is shopping today
By Chris Barnes published
These are the deals we've added to our baskets – from practice amps and pedals, to guitars and a ridiculously cheap tuner
Donner’s Black Friday sale is here – save up to 35% on a range of electric guitars, acoustic guitars, effects pedals and more
By Guitar World Staff published
Strat-style electric guitars, Donner’s innovative HUSH-I guitar and much more have been included in the comprehensive collection of unmissable discounts
Fishman packs big tone and features into its smallest Loudbox acoustic amp yet – the Loudbox Micro
By Guitar World Staff published
New combo boasts 40 watts of bi-amped power, instrument and microphone channels, digital reverb and chorus effects in a lunchbox-sized nine-pound package
B&G Guitars’ Orchestra Model is an elite tribute to a timeless classic, infused with their own unique voicing and DNA
By Guitar World Staff published
This premium Quilted Mahogany model boasts an Adirondack spruce top, genuine mahogany neck with a traditional dovetail neck joint, modified scalloped X-bracing and torrified figured maple bindings. The Orchestra models comes in various exotic back and side tonewoods.
Explore every corner of a mix with PreSonus’ compact and powerful Eris Pro Series studio monitors
By Guitar World Staff published
Pro-level coaxial monitors are Atmos-ready and wall- and ceiling-mountable and offered with a companion 10-inch subwoofer
KLŌS Guitars’ Grand Cutaway acoustic is the carbon fiber guitar that could finally replace your wooden guitar
By Guitar World Staff published
Premium, fully PLEK’ed six-string boasts all carbon-fiber construction, composite ebony fingerboard, easily detachable neck and much more
Get a chance to win an Ernie Ball StingRay RS in Burnt Amber!
By Guitar World Staff published
This stylish six-string features a roasted figured maple neck and fingerboard, with a sound that's big and bold
LAVA MUSIC’s all-new LAVA ME 4 Carbon and Spruce models “are immersive guitars that are like nothing else”
By Guitar World Staff published
Significant software upgrades and improved builds help take these LAVA models to new heights
Bose’s new S1 Pro+ portable speaker system is “a must-have for on-the-go musicians who just want to plug and play”
By Guitar World Staff published
Small-format, battery-powered PA and practice amp boasts integrated three-channel mixer, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, app integration and more in a fully wireless experience
Meet the Ciari Ascender Standard, the world’s first folding electric guitar “that you can take anywhere”
By Guitar World Staff published
Full-size, full-scale guitar features satin basswood body, mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard, Seymour Duncan ‘59 humbuckers and innovative folding “hinge” design
Head to the outer limits of the tone galaxy with Interstellar Audio Machines’ new trio of vintage-modern effect pedals
By Guitar World Staff published
Octonaut Hyperdrive, Fuzzsquatch Fuzzdrive and Marsling Octafuzzdrive capture some of the most coveted sounds in guitardom – and add in a few new ones to boot
Watch Jimmy Franklin unbox and review the LAVA ME 4 Carbon and Spruce – two new models that take LAVA Music’s innovative design to all new heights
By Guitar World Staff published
The new innovative instruments get a significant upgrade, complete with updated operating systems, improved builds and more, which all improve the guitars’ creativity, versatility and durability
Line 6 at Guitar Showcase 2023: How to sound like Chris Buck
By Guitar World Staff published
Chris Buck shows you how to achieve his sound with Line 6 Helix
Meet the Jamstik Classic MIDI Guitar – “one of the most exciting and advanced MIDI guitars” that’s loaded with “game-changing technology”
By Guitar World Staff published
Open up a “whole new world of expressiveness” – from classic electric guitar tones to otherworldly synths and beyond – with this traditionally styled six-string
Focusrite at the Guitar Showcase 2023: Introducing Scarlett 4th Gen – the perfect interface for the guitarist
By Guitar World Staff published
Great feel and sound, low latency, plug and play simplicity – these are just some of the features that can be found on the latest version of the world’s best-selling audio interface
Ashdown at the Guitar Showcase 2023: The LB 30 2.N bass amplifier – a fusion of classic valve tone and modern precision
By Guitar World Staff published
Combining the classic tone of valve amps and modern dynamic response technology, Ashdown's LB 30 2.N delivers a one-stop solution for all modern day bassists
Ashdown at the Guitar Showcase 2023: The MF-484 2.N and MF-284H – 30 and 15 watts of all-valve tone with some very cool modern features
By Guitar World Staff published
Take a closer look at two standout gems from the boutique British amp builder's stellar lineup
Flattley Guitar Pedals at the Guitar Showcase 2023: Meet the award-winning boutique effects pedal builder dedicated to tonal excellence
By Guitar World Staff published
Get to know the family-owned British brand – and hear its stellar Ace boost and DG Fuzz pedals in action
Rotosound at the Guitar Showcase 2023: IDLES’ Adam “Dev” Devonshire gives the low-down on his musical journey inside the UK’s joyfully defiant post-punk band
By Guitar World Staff published
Watch the bassist break down his biggest influences, and take a deep-dive into his tone and gear – of which Rotosound strings play a crucial role
PRS’ new NF 53 electric combines timeless looks, cutting-edge features and precision playability in a modern-classic masterpiece
By Guitar World Staff published
Single-cut design boasts swamp ash body, bolt-on neck and special PRS Narrowfield DD pickups for “single-coil tones without the hum”
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