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December 31
- Video Finds: Unbelievable 15-Year-Old Ben Lapps Shreds on Acoustic Guitar!
- Guitar World's 30 Best Albums of 2013
- Highlights of Bob Dylan’s ‘Bootleg Series’
December 30
- From Bo Diddley to The Beatles to U2, Gretsch Guitars Have Been a Key Part of Rock and Roll’s Explosion
- Sound Advice: Acoustic Amp Overview
- Editor's Picks: Laura B. Whitmore's Favorite Acoustic Albums of 2013
December 27
- Video: Taking Back Sunday's Adam Lazarra Premieres "Because It Works"
- Poll: Which Beatles Song Features the Best Guitar Solo?
- Interview: The Commander-In-Chief Discusses Zigeunerweisen Guitar Duel, Gear, Warmups and More
- January 2014 Guitar World: The Beatles' 50 Greatest Guitar Moments, Jimi Hendrix, Mark Tremonti, 15 Signature Guitars and More
- Interview: Chris Henderson on the ‘3 Doors Down – Acoustic Songs From the Basement’ Tour
- SongTown USA: Write About Just ONE Thing
December 26
- Favorites of 2013: Photo Ops' ‘How To Say Goodbye’
December 24
- Video Finds: Yngwie Malmsteen Dazzles on Acoustic Guitar
- Guitar Stories: A Chance Encounter With The Yamaha LLX26C
December 23
- Festive Fretwork: 13 Rocking Christmas Songs That Don’t Suck
- Favorites of 2013: Charlie Worsham's 'Rubberband'
- Songwriter Spotlight: Maureen Blumenthal
December 20
- The Making of The Beatles’ U.S. Albums
- PRS Guitars Introduces US-Made S2 Singlecut and S2 Custom 22
- John Petrucci Talks Dream Theater's Along For The Ride Tour, Grammy Nomination and Gear
- Insight: Rodriguez, the Subject of “Searching for Sugar Man,” Finds Unexpected Fame
December 19
- Mountain Man Shares Harmony-Laden Cover of John Denver's "Around And Around"
- Choose the Best Shredder and More: Take the 2013 Guitar World Readers Poll
- Guitarist Dee J Nelson Discusses New Dope Album, 'Blood Money,' and the Phrygian Mode
- PRS Guitars Adds P24 Trem Model for 2014
- Guitar World Staff Picks: The 10 Best Gear Stocking Stuffers for 2013
- PRS Guitars Introduces Marty Friedman Signature Model
- Favorites of 2013: Frank Turner’s ‘Tape Deck Heart’
December 18
- SpiralArms Guitarist Craig Locicero Talks 'Freedom,' European Tour, Gear and the Recording Process
- Video: Why Elliot Easton of The Cars Is an Amazing Guitar Player
- Video: Livia Ferri's Haunting Single "Pavlov"
- Interview: Emphatic’s Lead Guitarist and Songwriter Justin McCain Talks 'Another Life'
- 30th Anniversary Edition of Aztec Camera's 'High Land, Hard Rain' To Be Released
- Video: Seymour Duncan Posts New Demo of Yngwie Malmsteen YJM Fury Pickups
December 17
- Guitar World's 12 Days of Holiday Deals: Last Chance to Save on $5 DVDs, $10 T-Shirts and More
- Jake Miller Releases “Collide” Acoustic Video and Announces Headline Tour
- The Wild Feathers Announce Winter Headline Tour
December 16
- Review: Monoprice's $136.32 Route 66 Modern Guitar
- Video: Electro-Harmonix Releases Soul Food Overdrive Pedal
- Guitar World's Top 20 Reissued and Archival Albums of 2013
- Dear Guitar Hero: ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons Talks Pinch Harmonics, Gear, Setup, Strings and More
- 12 Days of Holiday Deals from Guitar World, Day 12: Get Instructional DVDs for $5 Each
- Legendary Songwriter Steve Earle to Lead Weeklong Songwriting Retreat at Full Moon Resort in NY
- SongTown USA: Forget Finding Yourself - Create Yourself!
- Video: Six Killer Acoustic Late-Night TV Show Performances
December 15
- 12 Days of Holiday Deals from Guitar World, Day 11: Get 'Guitar World Presents The Best Instruction Book Ever' for $15
December 14
- 12 Days of Holiday Deals from Guitar World, Day 10: Get the 2014 Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock Calendar for $10
December 13
- Contest: John Lennon Songwriting Contest Closes Submissions on Sunday December 15
- Ted Nugent Rates Other Guitar Players in 1987 Interview
- The Capo Crusader: An Acoustic Arrangement of The Who's "Baba O'Riley"
- 12 Days of Holiday Deals from Guitar World, Day 9: 'Lick Pack' Lesson DVDs for $5 Each
- Video: Our Exclusive Interview With Lee DeWyze
December 12
- Eastman Guitars To Commemorate 10th Anniversary
- Robert Ellis Premieres "Only Lies" From Upcoming Album 'The Lights of the Chemical Plant'
- Lake Street Dive Announce Winter Tour Dates
- Luthier Spotlight: ESP Custom Shop Guitars by Master Luthier Masao Ohmuro
- Video: Yngwie Malmsteen Discusses His Signature Seymour Duncan YJM Fury Pickups
- Favorites: Top Picks of 2013 From Bonnie Ste-Croix to Gypsy Soul
December 11
- Video: Eleanor Friedberger Premieres "My Own World"
- Favorites: Mutual Benefit’s ‘Love’s Crushing Diamond’
- 12 Days of Holiday Deals from Guitar World: Day 7 — T-Shirts for $10
- Review: Peavey DW-3 Acoustic-Electric Guitar
December 10
- Fretlight Guitar Introduces Its First Bass Model, the FB-525
- Dear Guitar Hero: Megadeth Guitarist Chris Broderick Discusses Gear, Day Jobs, Learning Marty Friedman's Solos and More
- 12 Days of Holiday Deals from Guitar World: Day 6 — 'Play Christmas Songs on the Guitar' DVD for $5
December 9
- Knaggs Guitars to Introduce Creation Series at 2014 Winter NAMM Show
- Guitarist Lindsay Ell Discusses New Single, “Trippin’ On Us,” and Opening for Buddy Guy
- Review: T-Rex Alberta II Dual Overdrive Pedal
- 12 Days of Holiday Deals from Guitar World: Day 5 — Instructional Bass DVDs for $5 Each
December 8
- Acoustic Nation's Holiday Gift Guide
December 6
- Video: Susan Cattaneo Premiers "Lorelei" from Upcoming Release 'Haunted Heart'
- Fin O’ My Teeth: Trey Xavier’s MosaiAxe 'Jaws' Guitar
- First Listen: Neil Young’s ‘Live At The Cellar Door,’ Releasing December 10
- Video Finds: Jon Gomm Performs "Telepathy"
December 5
- Demo Video: EarthQuaker Devices Zap Machine Pedal
- Demo Video: Seymour Duncan Dimebucker Pickups
- 12 Days of Holiday Deals from Guitar World: Day 1 — 'Mastering Scales' DVD Part 1 and 2 Combo Pack for $20
- SongTown USA: Plan B
- Found Sound: Interview with Jazz Guitarist Jimmy Grant
December 4
- Guitar Girl’d: Interview with Kristin Hersh of Throwing Muses on New Release, 'Purgatory/Paradise'
- Talkin' Blues: Tennessee Tejano — Grady Martin and “El Paso”
- Frank Zappa Talks Gear, Praises Steve Vai in His First Guitar World Interview from 1982
- Demo Video: EarthQuaker Devices Sound Shank Fuzz Pedal
- Bourgeois Guitars' Aged Tone Upgrade Now Available on Most Models
- String Theory with Jimmy Brown: Effective Tactics for Soloing Over a Repeating Two-Chord Vamp
- Rockin' the Country with Joe Don Rooney: Drawing Inspiration from a Folk/Bluegrass Instrument, and How I Play “Banjo”
- Tools For The Road: Matt Scannell of Vertical Horizon Shares His Tour Gear Setup
- Armon Jay Releases Single and Announces Album 'Everything's Different Nothing's Changed' For January 21st Debut
December 3
- Railroad Earth Announce Their Winter 2014 Run 'Last Of The Outlaws' Tour
- Jody Porter Demos Gretsch G6118T-LTV 130th Anniversary Jr.
- Exclusive Video: The Making of Reverend Horton Heat's "Let Me Teach You How to Eat"
- Linda Perhacs To Release First Album in 44 Years on Asthmatic Kitty
- Life, Love & Hope: Tom Scholz Talks Gear, the Wonders of Analog Recording and Boston's New Album
- Holiday 2013 Guitar World: Roger Waters Discusses The Wall Live, 10 Greatest Rock Spectacles, Marty Friedman, Holiday Gift Guide and More
December 2
- The Wild Feathers on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Tonight and 'Rachael Ray' Performance Confirmed for December 10th
- Richie Sambora and Stevie Wonder Perform “Silent Night” During 82nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
- Jonatha Brooke to Perform 'My Mother Has Four Noses' at the Dowling Studio in Minneapolis
- Ernie Ball Music Man Unofficially Introduces John Petrucci Majesty Guitar
- Video: Acoustic Shred —Zakk Wylde Demos EMG ACS Acoustic Pickup
- Guitar Stories: When Fate Intercedes, Don't Say No!
- Inspiration: Your Best Self