Epiphone and Tobias Team Up to Bring You The Toby Standard-IV and Deluxe-IV Basses

Reintroducing a Classic: Epiphone is proud to reintroduce a classic bass that players have been waiting for; the Toby™ Standard-IV/Deluxe-IV . With it's roots in the original designs of Michael Tobias and introduced over 20 years ago, the "Toby" brought real innovation and affordability to bassists hungry for something that reflected modern playing styles. And now, Epiphone and Tobias™ team up to bring back this classic design, once again putting cutting edge sounds and designs in the hands of all musicians.

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Video: Zakk Wylde Joins Guns N' Roses for Cover of AC/DC's "Whole Lotta Rosie"

Rock and roll's history is full of "what if"s, and one of them has to be: What if Zakk Wylde would have joined Guns N' Roses?

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Interview: Eric Johnson Discusses Upcoming 'Evening With' Tour, Gear and Plans for Future Releases

Eric Johnson's latest studio album, Up Close [Vortexan], was released in December 2010.

While many guitarists might have found a year of promoting and touring -- not to mention working tirelessly on a line of signature music equipment -- reason enough to take a break and enjoy the holidays, Johnson is gearing up to hit the road.

Johnson, 57, and his band -- bassist Chris Maresh and drummer Wayne Salzmann -- will be touring stateside for almost all of January, kicking things off January 4 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Plans are in the works for even more dates in the spring.

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Hubert Sumlin Blues Lesson

In honor of the late Hubert Sumlin, Gutar World has searched through its' archives and uncovered this blues gem. Hubert was an incredible blues guitarist whose influences will live on.

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Zakk Wylde Roast Trailer

Join Guitar World for the roast of Zakk Wylde on Thursday January 19th, at the Grove of Anaheim in Anaheim, California!

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Gibson Launches Pro Audio Division

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Good news for musicians. Gibson Guitar has moved heavily into pro audio with the creation of the Gibson Pro Audio division. The division will offer professional grade equipment, including loudspeakers, headphones, monitors, DJ gear, mixers, accessories and more.

Gibson has created the Gibson Pro Audio division by acquiring the esteemed Stanton Group, which includes some of the most respected audio manufacturers in the business – Cerwin Vega!, KRK Systems and Stanton DJ. Cerwin Vega! was responsible for the world's first solid-state amplifier in 1957. KRK Systems began in 1986 as a high-end monitor manufacturer. Stanton DJ was originally founded at Stanton Magnetics in 1946 by Walter O. Stanton, the inventor of the easily replaceable phonograph stylus, and grew into an industry leader in DJ audio equipment.

Henry Juszkiewicz, Chairman and CEO of Gibson Guitar, said, "This new division is perfectly aligned with our core. It expands our reach to fellow music lovers and allows us access to 20 in 20 consumers instead of the one in 20 we currently hit. Stanton produces some of the best pro audio equipment in the world and we're incredibly excited to be working with the very talented team at Stanton as we take Gibson into the future."

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The Joe Bonamassa Les Paul Goldtop: 2nd Run Available Now

The Joe Bonamassa Les Paul Goldtop: 2nd Run Available Now: "
Redefining the Blues! Musicians that redefine an art form are few and far between. Yet in the span of a few years, guitarist Joe Bonamassa has single handedly transformed blues rock with his own unique fusion of both old and new ideas. His distinct interpretation of the blues and his extraordinary guitar skills have earned him a fitting a tribute from Epiphone - the new Limited Edition Joe Bonamassa Les Paul Goldtop Outfit. Designed in close cooperation with Joe himself, this new signature model captures the essence of Bonamassa's Goldtop by blending several vintage features from the legendary Les Pauls of the 1950s including a traditional 1959 neck profile and Gibson Burstbucker(TM) pickups with a few modern appointments. The new Epiphone Joe Bonamassa Les Paul Goldtop sets a new standard for affordable performance."

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The Five Best Distortion Pedals for Under $50

"There's nothing more exciting for guitarists than finding a good distortion pedal, especially one that sounds crushing and is affordable. Distortion is one of those mandatory pedals you’ll need as a glorious boost for rhythms, solos and — most importantly — to summon the gods of feedback.

Keep in mind that distortion pedals can range anywhere from fuzzy to clipped, articulate to unrefined, muscular to flabby and occasionally overdriven to gobs of gain, so it’ll take a bit of research and some discerning ears on your part to find the one that suits your playing style"

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The Orange Flipbook - Orange Amps

The Orange Flipbook - UK/Europe Customers - Orange Amps: "Celebrating over forty years of their history with a massive, detailed archive of press cuttings, photographs and promotional material. This unique 200-page large-format Flipbook gives the reader a comprehensive, invaluable insight both into Orange Amps the Product and Orange the Brand.



Start the Flipbook from one side and The Book of Orange tells you about the innovation and technology that is an intrinsic part of the Orange story so far. Always at the forefront of the development of amplification, with years spent studying, experimenting and testing in order to improve on the best: in the words of Orange founder and CEO, Cliff Cooper - "The 'Orange sound' didn’t just happen, it has taken years to perfect." The Book of Orange tells an illustrated story of this quest, showing how Orange Amps truly did become the ‘Voice of the World’."

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GuitarPlayer: The Big BOSS Giveaway is Back

GuitarPlayer: The Big BOSS Giveaway is Back: "BOSS has gone berserk again with another round of the Big BOSS Giveaway. The bi-weekly contest gives tone freaks everywhere a chance to win BOSS pedals autographed by top guitar heroes and $1,000 in BOSS gear.

To enter, contestants should visit the BOSS Facebook Giveaway tab and fill out the entry form.

Every two weeks between November 1 and December 31, 2011, a different signed BOSS pedal from a famous guitar hero will be given away, as well as $1,000 in BOSS gear. Contestants can enter once every two-week period, giving them up to four chances to win.

The Big BOSS Giveaway prize lineup:

11/1/11–11/14/11
PH-3 pedal signed by Dave Navarro and $1,000 in BOSS gear

11/15/11-11/30/11
CH-1 pedal signed by Steve Vai and $1,000 in BOSS gear

12/1/11-12/15/11
TU-3 pedal signed by Steve Stevens and $1,000 in BOSS gear

12/16/11-12/31/11
SD-1 pedal signed by Jeff Loomis and $1,000 in BOSS gear

Contest eligibility is for U.S. residents only. Click here for information and official rules."

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Sonic Edge Introduces Fluffer and FXUL8R - Premier Guitar

Sonic Edge Introduces Fluffer and FXUL8R - Premier Guitar: "
Sacramento, CA (November 30, 2011) -- Sonic Edge announced today the introduction of two new guitar effect pedals, the Fluffer and the FXUL8R.

Sonic Edge’s Fluffer pedal is a unique isolation pedal board buffer that the company recommends for any player who uses multiple pedals in their setup. The Fluffer is designed to reduce the loading effect caused by stacking multiple FX pedals between a guitar and an amplifier. This unwanted loading effect causes loss of signal, high-end frequency reduction and an overall unpleasant “muddy” sound that negatively impacts a player’s tone. “The Fluffer is a simple add-on and a must for today’s players, especially those that strive to retain their natural tone, while utilizing multiple effects”, says Ben Fargen, Co-Founder of Sonic Edge. “We’re excited to launch our third pedal in the Sonic Edge line.”"

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Happy New Year 2011!

Happy new year everyone!

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