Strymon Riverside Review
A hybrid JFET/DSP gain machine invites creative, unorthodox playing and defies preconceptions about digital distortion.
Read more » Quick Hit: Cusack Music Orthrus
Two legendary circuits serve as inspiration for this high-gain overdrive/boost combo.
Read more » Bass OD/DI/Preamp Pedal Roundup
We test four versatile and feature-laden bass stomps from Gallien-Krueger, Providence, Two Notes, and Tech 21.
Read more » Quick Hit: Boss EV-30 Dual Expression Pedal
A clever foot controller that saves space and enables sonic insanity.
Read more »Full Circle: The Greg Brandt Standard Concert Model Guitar
By Chris Gill | Photography: Massimo Mammacurta Classical guitar enthusiasts wax poetic about the work of past master luthiers like Torres, Manuel and José Ramírez, Esteso, Hauser Sr., Bouchet, Fleta,…
Read more » Wendy Dio Discusses This Year’s Ride for Ronnie Charity Event
Wendy Dio and the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund will present the third-annual Ride for Ronnie this Sunday, May 7. The event kicks off at Harley Davidson of Glendale, California, and…
Read more »RadioBlack Premiere New Song, "Sunny Daze"
Today, GuitarWorld.com presents the exclusive premiere of “Sunny Daze,” a solid new song by RadioBlack. The track is from their self-titled debut album, which will be released May 12. The band is…
Read more » Breedlove Premier Concerto Review
A subtly luxurious, fingerstyle-focused flattop that excels across styles.
Read more »Increase Picking Speed Instantly by Using Accents
This tip is a useful method for increasing picking speed. The key is not to focus on every single downstroke and up stroke but to only focus on certain pick…
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