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Watch Ryan ‘Fluff’ Bruce try out the ‘killer’ Cort G290 FAT II electric
New version of Cort’s award-winning axe boasts Voiced Tone VTH-77 humbuckers, alder body, flame maple top and plenty of made-for-2022 updates
Watch Colin Scott try out the amazing NUX Amp Academy, which puts ‘your entire rig’ into a portable pedal
Super-compact unit utilizes NUX’s TSAC-2K White-Box Amp Modeling algorithm to deliver sound and feel of world-class tube amplifiers in a stompbox enclosure
Watch R.J. Ronquillo try out Levy’s “super-easy” and ingenious Right Height guitar strap
Innovative design features patent-pending RipChord technology for quick and easy height adjustments – even while you’re wearing the strap
Watch Steve Stine demo Cort’s new Gold-OC6 Bocote, an acoustic that ‘looks, feels and sounds great, right out of the box’
New model boasts exotic tonewoods, flexible Fishman Flex Blend electronics and smart appointments, all at an affordable price
Watch Paul Riario try out the Ibanez Tamura-Mod TS808 Tube Screamer, the ‘ultimate and best’ version of the legendary overdrive pedal
Limited edition offering features mod from original pedal engineer Susumu Tamura for authentic vintage TS tone
Watch blues phenom Justin Johnson conjure big vintage tones from the versatile Baldacci Bighorn Solidbody electric
“It sounds like it’s got this soul and this personality that’s taken years to develop," he says
Boston's Tom Scholz: “I was basically a dork that hit the books and liked to build things... somehow I ended up onstage, playing guitar in front of everybody else"
In this 2006 GW interview, the Les Paul-wielding Boston mastermind discusses the trials and tribulations of home recording, sudden success and revisiting his band's seminal early albums
Ditch your cables for wireless freedom with the “amazingly portable and powerful” NUX C-5RC wireless guitar system
Small and sleek design incorporates 5.8GHz technology for less interference, with low latency and 24bit/44.1kHz audio
Join blues ace Justin Johnson as he shops for a new guitar at ProAudioStar.com
The master picker shows you “how to get the most bang for your buck” in your six-string search
Sit in on an intimate jam session with Orangewood’s new video series, The Duet Show
Watch the first two episodes now, featuring host Drew Taubenfeld trading licks with L.A. guitar ace Horace Bray
Watch Paul Riario explore the future of guitar design with the “cutting-edge” LAVA ME 3 smart guitar
Carbon fiber acoustic boasts app-based touchscreen, built-in effects, looper, recorder, practice apps and much more
Learn the basics of acoustic guitar maintenance
Rob Magargal at the Taylor Guitars repair facility shares some basic guitar maintenance. Learn how they restring acoustic guitars after cleaning.
Watch Jay Leonard J try out the high-quality, super-affordable Boroughs B30DMH dreadnought guitar
New York City-based brand offers a fresh and great-sounding take on the entry-level acoustic
Record anywhere and everywhere inspiration strikes with the ultra-portable PreSonus AudioBox GO
PreSonus’ smallest and lightest recording interface to date boasts studio-quality sound, features and functionality
Get 2022 off to a rockin’ start with the fourth installment of Guitar World’s New Year New Gear guide
GW’s Paul Riario and Alan Chaput dive into the Baldacci Bighorn, Cort Gold-A6 Bocote and Gold-OC6 Bocote and ESP LTD Deluxe SN-1007HT Baritone guitars
Watch Lexi Rose demo an original song using a brand-new Boroughs acoustic
Newly launched brand puts a fresh and exciting spin on entry-level six-string
8 tips from Elixir Strings for troubleshooting electric guitar string buzz
Tricks and tips for keeping your gear in top condition
