Martin Guitar Refreshes Standard Series, Debuts New Models Ahead of 2025 NAMM Show
NAZARETH, PA – C. F. Martin & Co.® is unveiling an exciting lineup of new guitars ahead of The 2025 NAMM Show, including refinements to its trusted Standard Series and two all-new Retro Plus guitars. With the Standard Series refresh, Martin brings fans enhanced playability, timeless aesthetics, and three stunning new models, while its two new […]
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Andy Wood: Using glissandos in melodic themes
For tabs and text of this video lesson, see the February 2025 issue of Guitar World – https://bit.ly/GW2020w GLISSIN’ IN Andy Wood is a big fan of Steve Vai and…
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Joe Bonamassa shows you how to get more tones from your Gibson Les Paul
Joe Bonamassa shares six lead guitar examples that demonstrate the versatility of the Gibson Les Paul’s pickups, volume and tone controls.
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The return of the Gibson Victory – demo by GW’s Paul Riario
Paul Riario celebrates the triumphant return of Gibson’s legendary ’80s axe — the Victory! With dual ’80s Tribute humbuckers, 24 frets and a striking Explorer-style headstock, this reimagined riff machine…
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Abasi Micro-Aggressor compressor pedal – demo by GW’s Paul Riario
Watch as Guitar World’s Paul Riario reviews the Abasi Micro-Aggressor™, a boost-style compressor that adds vibrant, expressive tones to your guitar. With dual compression circuits and versatile controls, it enhances…
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Hendrix, Gilmour and Slash all love the Aeolian mode work – here’s how to use it
Jimi Hendrix, David Gilmour and Slash are just three of the countless fans of this staple minor mode. Here, Stuart Ryan takes you through the structure of the scale, plus…
Read more » Brand New TAD Blackplate™ Capacitors!
Worms, Germany – January 2025 – TAD releases an all-new line of premium capacitors: TAD Blackplate™ Caps! • top values in the quality measurement • pure copper foil and OFC copper connections plated with 99.95% silver • oil impregnated with high-temperature vacuum technology • bag and tubings are included • values available: 10nF, 12nF, 15,nF, […]
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Billy Morrison, Corey Taylor, Steve Vai – Incite The Watch (Official Video)
Official Video for “Incite The Watch” By Billy Morrison ft. Corey Taylor & Steve Vai Follow Steve: Main https://www.instagram.com/stevevaihimself https://www.facebook.com/stevevai @stevevai https://x.com/stevevai
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An essential scale for blues and rock: how the Mixolydian mode works
Used by countless blues guitarists and hard rockers from B.B. King and Guns N’ Roses to Josh Smith and Joe Bonamassa, the Mixolydian mode is essential knowledge. Stuart Ryan explains…
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The Lydian mode was popularized by Joe Satriani and Steve Vai – how to play the otherworldly scale
This bright but unusual sounding mode became popular among shredders after Joe Satriani and Steve Vai used it in the ’80s. Here, Stuart Ryan explains what gives the Lydian mode…
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