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Fender"s Justin Norvell: Guitar-smashing is a "long-standing tradition" in rockByJackson Maxwell 27 October 2021“We’re all right with it,” Fender"s executive vice president of products said. “But we also take a lot of pride in what we’re building and what we’re making. So there’s always a balance that we have to strike there”
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Blackstar has teamed up with Audio Pro for a special edition of its DrumFire multi-room speakerByMatt Parker 27 October 2021The new limited-edition multi-room hifi speaker now looks even more like an amp stack than it did before
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Kernom‘s RIDGE is an analog overdrive pedal that promises “infinite” clipping optionsByMatt Parker 27 October 2021Want endless overdrive flavours from an analog circuit? This new pedal from the French startup aims to provide just that
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An Eric Clapton-owned and stage-played 1968 Martin D-45 acoustic guitar is headed to the auction blockByJackson Maxwell 27 October 2021With an estimated value of $300,000 – $500,000, the acoustic was used at Derek and The Dominos" first concert, at the Lyceum Theatre in London, in June 1970
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Prince is being considered for a congressional gold medal for “changing the arc of music history”BySam Roche 27 October 2021If the resolution is successful, the medal will be displayed at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC
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Fender unveils Made In Japan Traditional 60s Jazzmaster with Wide-Range CuNiFe humbuckersByMatt Parker 27 October 2021The latest Made In Japan guitar represents another appealing combo that, sadly, is not set for distribution outside of the country
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Jerry Cantrell: “The precision and power of James Hetfield"s playing is otherworldly – his right hand is really something else”The Alice in Chains leader shares his love for The Black Album, explains why the Metallica leader has “the best picking hand in rock”, and recalls hearing Sad But True for the first time in a car with Lars Ulrich
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Chris Buck on his greatest gear finds, buyer"s regret and advice on finding the right guitar In a career spent chasing after the perfect guitar, the Cardinal Black six-stringer explains why he just can"t let any of them go
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John Mayer in his own words: “That joy and passion and chemistry of just picking up the guitar and playing has never been in jeopardy”Wonderful phrasing, tasteful, considered... And that"s him without the guitar
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Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith and Janick Gers on Senjutsu, track by trackHow complex songs and tricky time changes make for an epic record and a testing time in the studio, and why you don’t need a $3,000 guitar to sound like a pro...
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Zakk Wylde on recording with Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton and Tony Iommi for Ozzy Osbourne’s upcoming album: "I’m playing rhythm guitar for my heroes… it’s crazy!"ByMatt Owen 21 October 2021The as-yet-untitled effort is set to assemble some of the guitar world"s most legendary players – a prospect the longtime Osbourne collaborator is relishing
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Fender"s Justin Norvell: Guitar-smashing is a "long-standing tradition" in rockByJackson Maxwell 27 October 2021“We’re all right with it,” Fender"s executive vice president of products said. “But we also take a lot of pride in what we’re building and what we’re making. So there’s always a balance that we have to strike there”
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Blackstar has teamed up with Audio Pro for a special edition of its DrumFire multi-room speakerByMatt Parker 27 October 2021The new limited-edition multi-room hifi speaker now looks even more like an amp stack than it did before
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Kernom‘s RIDGE is an analog overdrive pedal that promises “infinite” clipping optionsByMatt Parker 27 October 2021Want endless overdrive flavours from an analog circuit? This new pedal from the French startup aims to provide just that
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An Eric Clapton-owned and stage-played 1968 Martin D-45 acoustic guitar is headed to the auction blockByJackson Maxwell 27 October 2021With an estimated value of $300,000 – $500,000, the acoustic was used at Derek and The Dominos" first concert, at the Lyceum Theatre in London, in June 1970
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Prince is being considered for a congressional gold medal for “changing the arc of music history”BySam Roche 27 October 2021If the resolution is successful, the medal will be displayed at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC
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Fender unveils Made In Japan Traditional 60s Jazzmaster with Wide-Range CuNiFe humbuckersByMatt Parker 27 October 2021The latest Made In Japan guitar represents another appealing combo that, sadly, is not set for distribution outside of the country
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Explore The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid To Die"s cinematically heavy reinvention in this immersive Chris Teti playthrough videoByJackson Maxwell 27 October 2021See firsthand how Foals, Gojira and Deftones each informed the band"s monster single, Invading the World of the Guilty as a Spirit of Vengeance
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PRS rebrands Jimi Hendrix-inspired HX amp line as ‘HDRX’ after trademark conflicts with Line 6 HX rangeByMatt Parker 27 October 2021The COO of PRS thanked Line 6 for the “productive and professional” conversation behind the name change, which comes four months after the amps" launch
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Mannequin Pussy sets up fundraiser to recoup financial losses after gear theft, raises over $40,000 in 24 hoursBySam Roche 27 October 2021The band"s trailer has since been found, but all of the gear it contained is still missing
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Best electric guitars under $500 2021: 11 epic electrics for smaller budgets
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Kernom‘s RIDGE is an analog overdrive pedal that promises “infinite” clipping options
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An Eric Clapton-owned and stage-played 1968 Martin D-45 acoustic guitar is headed to the auction block
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Prince is being considered for a congressional gold medal for “changing the arc of music history”
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Best online guitar lessons 2021: our pick of remote learning platforms for guitar playersByChris Corfield, Chris Schwarten 20 October 2021Develop your guitar skills from the comfort of your home, with the help of these online lessons services
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Best electric guitars under $500 2021: 11 epic electrics for smaller budgetsByChris Gill, Amit Sharma, Guitar World Staff 27 October 2021These budget electric guitars offer fantastic tone and great playability, all within a more wallet-friendly price range
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The Velveteers" Demi Demitro: “I like cheaper guitars: not having everything be perfect forces you to work and be creative with what you have”ByJacob Uitti 27 October 2021The garage-rock trio"s leader on woodshedding as a teenager, opening for Guns N" Roses and working with The Black Keys" Dan Auerbach on their latest LP, Nightmare Daydream
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Alien Weaponry’s Lewis de Jong on leading the Haka for New Zealand metal, broken bones, and why being heavy is still the goalByGregory Adams 27 October 2021The prog-metaller"s new album, Tangaroa, pushes the envelope once more, incorporating Maori chants and heavyweight grooves
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Best ukuleles 2021: Acoustic and electric ukuleles for all budgets and playing stylesByChris Corfield, Daryl Robertson 27 October 2021Get started with our pick of 8 of the best ukes from Mahalo, Martin and Cordoba, plus a cool Fender Jazzmaster ukulele
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Rory Gallagher bassist Gerry McAvoy remembers making the great bluesman"s debut albumByGrant Moon 27 October 2021“Rory was experimenting with everything – he loved folk, he loved jazz, he loved blues... And pop elements would creep in there as well”
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The best reverb pedals 2021: 14 great options for your pedalboardByMichael Astley-Brown, Alex Lynham, Richard Blenkinsop 27 October 2021Take a deep dive into the cavernous world of "verb and explore the best reverb pedals for every budget
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Best guitar cables 2021: recommended instrument cables for electric, acoustic and bass guitarByGuitar World, Richard Blenkinsop 26 October 2021Plug in with confidence using our guide to the best guitar cables from Planet Waves, Mogami, Ernie Ball, George L’s and more
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11 best metal guitars 2021: hell-raising electric guitars for shredders on any budgetByGuitar World Staff, Jonathan Horsley 26 October 2021From 8-string guitars to Flying Vs, here"s our pick of the best metal guitars from Jackson, ESP, Ibanez and more
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Best wah pedals 2021: add an essential tone-shaping effect to your pedalboardByAlex Lynham 26 October 2021Get to know your Cry Baby from your Bad Horsie and choose the best wah pedal for you
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10 ways to improve your live guitar playingByTotal Guitar editors 19 August 2021Shape up your playing and focus on the skills you need to be the best live guitarist you can be
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How to fingerpick on guitarByTotal Guitar editors 27 October 2021Beginner guitar: No pick? No problem! Improve your versatility and create intricate rhythm parts with fingerstyle
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How to play the A chord on guitarByJonny Scaramanga 26 October 2021Beginner guitar: The A chord is one of the most important chords you"ll ever learn. Here, we show you how to play the essential open shape, as well as several variations
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John Mayer guitar lesson: 12 tips that will help you capture the essence of his versatile playing styleByTotal Guitar editors 19 October 2021From subtle acoustic works to full-blown rock, we look at the techniques behind the blues-rock superstar"s inimitable style, with full tab and audio
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How to strum 16th notes on guitarByTotal Guitar editors 15 October 2021Beginner guitar: Take your rhythm guitar skills beyond the basics with this lesson on 16th-note rhythms
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How to go beyond pentatonics in a blues guitar soloByRichard Barrett 08 October 2021Thanks to John Mayer, Journeyman-era Eric Clapton is having a moment, and this lesson lets you climb into that "80s vocal blues guitar style
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Hone your hybrid picking with Greg Koch"s lesson on how to play Luna GirlByGreg Koch 29 September 2021It"s a song written for a cat and it makes the purrfect workout for your rhythm chops
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How to play the James Bond guitar chord – and 007 ways you can solo over itByAndy G Jones 29 September 2021To celebrate the release of James Bond"s 25th outing, No Time To Die, we show you how to play its iconic theme chord, and give you a license to thrill with your own accompanying leads
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How to play slide guitar solos in open E tuningByAndy Aledort 22 September 2021Get creative with a slide and an open tuning and you can add a vocal glissando quality to your playing
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How to play legato guitar licksByTotal Guitar editors 16 September 2021Beginner guitar: these hammer-on and pull-off techniques appear in every genre of guitar and will rescue you if you run out of ideas mid-solo
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