Guitar World Staff
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Latest articles by Guitar World Staff
![Kyser capo Riario](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MnVcmss4CgTRTqPJ6XoxNR-320-80.jpg)
Open up worlds of alternate-tuned awesomeness with Kyser’s new Quick-Change Short-Cut and Quick-Change Drop D capos
By Guitar World Staff published
Put your guitar in DADGAD, drop D or any number of non-standard tunings in seconds
![Guild Starfire Riario](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PtrUsmCfoJZFTn4s6yykAg-320-80.jpg)
Take a tone tour of Guild’s new Starfire I-12, the company’s most affordable 12-string electric guitar
By Guitar World Staff published
Impressive semi-hollow boasts arched mahogany body, super-comfy neck and HB-2 humbuckers with individual coil taps for wide range of 12-string tones
![Donner Paul Riario](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/spQqCS9ZrRcrwX22gqKfvX-320-80.jpg)
Explore the wide range of tones offered by Donner’s versatile and affordable DST-400 electric guitar
By Guitar World Staff last updated
New model boasts alder body, maple neck, HSS pickup configuration with coil tap and much more
![Strymon Zelzah](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FnUPDEv4PkqtoB7uchnkhm-320-80.jpg)
Achieve ultimate phase tones with the groundbreaking Strymon Multidimensional Phaser
By Guitar World Staff published
Two-in-one modulation pedal boasts a four-stage and six-stage phaser side-by-side, for everything from vintage-style effects to sounds you’ve never heard before
![Epiphone Power Players electric guitar](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7mQiwKR6CUXL5ov8vBGhR5-320-80.jpg)
Epiphone debuts downsized Les Paul and SG models in new learner-friendly Power Players range
By Guitar World Staff published
Available in Lava Red and Ice Blue, the guitars feature legendary body shapes in a 3/4+ size, 22.73” scale lengths and slimmer necks for younger players, while delivering robust tuning and impressive tones
![Mackie Jimmy Franklin](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NaUXwQZLsPaH49MPBPCvLY-320-80.jpg)
Five reasons why the Mackie Thump GO is perfect for a guitarist’s live performance needs
By Guitar World Staff published
The portable, 200W, battery-powered 8” loudspeaker features two channels, a rechargeable battery, and Bluetooth control via the Thump Connect 2 smartphone App
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MOD Kits DIY Announces the Tone Attack Active Tone Stack Pedal
By Guitar World Staff last updated
The company provides everything you need to build this active tone stack pedal at home.
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MOD Kits DIY Releases the Erratic Clutch Deluxe Pedal Kit
By Guitar World Staff last updated
Full of character and quirk, the Erratic Clutch gives guitarists a truly original sound.
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MOD Kits DIY Unveils The Rock Bottom Bass Fuzz Pedal Kit
By Guitar World Staff last updated
![Aurally Sound Songmaster](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e3FTmCzZTYhSeFAMkrJv9F-320-80.jpg)
Explore Aurally Sound’s Song Master app, “a game-changer for learning songs or licks from recordings”
By Guitar World Staff published
Feature-rich software uses advanced algorithms to determine chords, song sections, bar lines, key, and bpm of any song, with looping, slow-down options, practice trainers and much more
![IK Multimedia ToneNET](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wYfi4wgXXwEHL6G2exqXSD-320-80.jpg)
IK MultiMedia’s ToneNET preset-sharing platform is “online community building at its finest”
By Guitar World Staff published
Usable with any version of AmpliTube 5, ToneNET offers social media-like functionality, allowing guitarists to upload audio demos, add music links, share presets and more
![Blue Lava](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UuGznrUXPoM5mBUNEB6aRS-320-80.jpg)
Meet LAVA MUSIC’s BLUE LAVA touchscreen-equipped smart guitar, “a game-changing, all-in-one instrument”
By Guitar World Staff published
Tech-loaded six-string boasts proprietary HILAVA operating system, built-in apps and effects, a looper, recorder and more, all at a user-friendly price
![NUX wireless system](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RBP8cRUGDqpUKVMYcyuDHj-320-80.jpg)
NUX’s compact, rechargeable C-5RC brings guitar wireless systems into the 5G future
By Guitar World Staff last updated
New offering utilizes 5.8GHz for a less-crowded frequency band, with high-quality audio and super-low latency
![John Frusciante tribute image](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4xwsAxAJEfuSVHLAmZzo9j-320-80.jpg)
28 players name their favorite John Frusciante guitar moments
By Guitar World Staff published
Steve Vai, Nita Strauss, Samantha Fish, Cory Wong and more weigh in on the RCHP guitarist's six-string highlights, from RHCP stadium-shakers to his solo instrumentals
![Seymour Duncan 78](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uerf3oNwbZf3gTMXzZjz9X-320-80.jpg)
Capture “biting clarity and warm, crunchy overtones” with the Seymour Duncan ’78 Model humbucker
By Guitar World Staff published
New pickup delivers incredible dynamics and articulation for classic and hard-rocking tones for tappers and shredders alike
![Guild Surfrider](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LyC9FkYVP3mF9hUWTKdQ8K-320-80.jpg)
Ride waves of classic and modern tones with the vintage-inspired Guild Surfliner
By Guitar World Staff published
New offset boasts poplar body, string-through design and innovative ‘Rocker’ pickup switching system
![Martin SC-10E Paul Riario](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/njEde8SsuxdqRS4C7krQQ9-320-80.jpg)
Watch Paul Riario test drive the innovative Martin SC-10E, which “goes above and beyond what an acoustic is capable of in terms of playability and tone”
By Guitar World Staff published
Groundbreaking design offers electric-guitar comfort in an affordable and well-appointed acoustic package
![D'Addario XPND Paul Riario](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4cJxvZWJH6HCG5pc5yoi4k-320-80.jpg)
Watch Paul Riario try out D’Addario’s new telescopic XPND pedalboard, the first-ever ’board that ‘adapts to you’
By Guitar World Staff published
Innovative, patented design easily adjusts to increase or decrease the size of your board in an instant
![Boroughs B30 Pete Thorn](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/38Mff7fAf3ip9pArhv92iU-320-80.jpg)
Watch guitar ace Pete Thorn try out the “high-quality, well-made” and incredibly affordable Boroughs B30ACENT acoustic-electric
By Guitar World Staff published
Spruce top, mahogany back and sides, fast-playing neck, electronics and more, all for well under $200
![Donner's DTC-100 beginners' bundle](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zn92YWrPzkDeQaLSo63NGM-320-80.jpg)
Find the right instrument for you for an amazing price with 15% off all Donner acoustic and electric guitar bundles, ukuleles, and more
By Guitar World Staff published
These great deals on Donner instruments and accessories will have you playing in no time, with room leftover in your wallet
![NUX tape echo paul riario](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Qw6hGG3MNSPf9eY5LfjwRT-320-80.jpg)
Watch Paul Riario conjure the outer limits of tone with the NUX NDD-7, “a miniaturized version of a Space Echo from the ‘70s”
By Guitar World Staff published
Seven repeat time combinations, up to 1600ms of stereo delay and Core Image technology for authentic Wow, Flutter and Saturation sounds in a compact design
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