
PIGTRONIX ANNOUNCES NEW GAS GIANT SINGLE FOOTSWITCH ANALOG JUMBO FUZZ
NEW YORK CITY – Following the success of Cosmosis 1 earlier this January, Pigtronix is now introducing the all-new Gas Giant, a single footswitch analog jumbo fuzz pedal with a dual-function tone control featuring Bump and Scoop modes plus a built-in noise gate option. Inspired by the iconic transistor-based fuzz pedals built in NYC in the […]
The post PIGTRONIX ANNOUNCES NEW GAS GIANT SINGLE FOOTSWITCH ANALOG JUMBO FUZZ first appeared on Vintage Guitar® magazine.

Summer School Electronics’ Spring Break takes you from surf to space and everywhere in between.
Syracuse, NY – April 4th 2025 – Summer School Electronics Spring Break Reverb, takes the simple 1-knob reverb concept and runs with it by adding a selectable mode that features a delay that only affects the reverb tails. With the delay in the off position, the silver Reverb knobs adds spring-style reverb to any signal […]
The post Summer School Electronics’ Spring Break takes you from surf to space and everywhere in between. first appeared on Vintage Guitar® magazine.

Unlock your Expressive Potential with Volume Swells Like Eddie Van Halen and Jeff Beck
For tabs and tips, visit: https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/techniques/learn-volume-swells-like-jeff-beck-allan-holdsworth Volume swells can make single notes sound like a violin and chords like an orchestra. #violining #volumeswells #allanholdsworth #eddievanhalen #jeffbeck
Read more »
Roxy Music guitarist Phil Manzanera: My favorite Roxy riffs and more!
Phil Manzanera recently visited Guitar World HQ in New York City to play — and discuss! — some of his favorite Roxy Music guitar riffs and more. For more on…
Read more »
Cleartone’s treated electric and acoustic guitar strings — demo by Guitar World’s Paul Riario
Today, Guitar World’s Paul Riario test drives some electric and acoustic Cleartone treated guitar strings. These strings feature a patented coating that has been scientifically proven to boost your guitar’s…
Read more »
Jim Oblon: Finding new approaches to blues soloing
THE BLUES AND BEYOND Last month, Jim Oblon demonstrated a Jimmy Reed-inspired eight-bar rhythm figure played with a funky, syncopated half-time feel, moving from the I (one) chord, A7, to…
Read more »
Levy’s Revives Mid-Century and ’70s Vibes with Retro-Inspired Straps
TAMPA, FL – Levy’s Music has introduced two collections of guitar straps, each celebrating iconic eras of design. The Mid-Century Modern Series draws inspiration from classic patterns, while the Levy’s x Jodi Head Icon Series channels the bold, creative energy of 70s iconic figures. Both collections highlight Levy’s’ signature craftsmanship and attention to detail. […]
The post Levy’s Revives Mid-Century and ’70s Vibes with Retro-Inspired Straps first appeared on Vintage Guitar® magazine.

Downpicking 101: Improve Your Speed and Precision | Master James Hetfield’s Signature Technique
For tabs, visit: https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/techniques/downpicking Downpicking is a fundamental and powerful pick stroke, and one of the mainstay techniques in metal and punk. #downpicking #metallica #jameshetfield #megadeth
Read more »
Smithereens guitarist Jim Babjak shows us the band’s greatest guitar riffs and solos!
Jim Babjak, a founding member of the Smithereens (one of the greatest New Jersey bands of all time, people!), recently visited Guitar World HQ in NYC to play — and…
Read more »
Capo at the 7th fret – magic! #capo #guitarcapo
For the full tutorial with video and tab go to https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/techniques/capo-at-7th-fret
Read more »