Fender debuts the $199 Squier Sonic series – a successor to the Bullet range

Fender debuts the $199 Squier Sonic series – a successor to the Bullet range that introduces new specs, models, and finishes | Hear Nuno Bettencourt tap into his inner Yngwie Malmsteen on a new classical crossover track that stretched his abilities | A Swedish speaker company has acquired Marshall Amps, bringing an end to family ownership of the company Created for sauuuuul.peliculas@blogger.com |  Web Version March 31, 2023 CONNECT WITH THE PICK       Handpicked stories from the world of guitar SIGN UP ⋅   SHARE ADVERTISEMENT Top Stories Fender debuts the $199 Squier Sonic series – a successor to the Bullet range that introduces new specs, models, and finishes (Fender) Four Stratocaster variants, two Mustangs, a pair of basses, and even a single-humbucker Esquire headline the new wallet-friendly family Hear Nuno Bettencourt tap into his inner Yngwie Malmsteen on a new classical crossover track that stretched his abilities (Daniel Knighton/Getty Images) The Extreme guitarist says playing on Kitt Wakeley’s new opus, Paganini’s Storm, “was definitely a journey I had yet to take on the instrument” A Swedish speaker company has acquired Marshall Amps, bringing an end to family ownership of the company (Ron Pownall Photography/Getty Images) The iconic UK amp brand used by everyone from Jimi Hendrix to AC/DC is changing hands Seymour Duncan: Lari Basilio Signature Pickups Out Now Lari's set features classic single coil chime and a punchy humbucker in the bridge that delivers clarity for even the most clustered chord voicings! Learn More ADVERTISEMENT: Features Wes Borland on how he ended up playing guitar like a trombone, why he loves four-string electrics, his "out-of-control" gear habit – and what's next for Limp Bizkit (Matthew Baker/Getty Images) One of metal's most idiosyncratic players is selling off a vast array of gear from his collection – here, he tells Guitar World about making the tough decisions, and what survived in his current epic guitar rig Joanne Shaw Taylor on Jeff Beck: "He was my favorite guitar player – he made the guitar a different instrument" (Kit Wood, Rick Kern/WireImage) Remembering Jeff Beck in her own words, Joanne Shaw Taylor speaks of a player who took the guitar to the edge and beyond Seymour Duncan: Lari Basilio Signature Pickups Out Now Lari's set features classic single coil chime and a punchy humbucker in the bridge that delivers clarity for even the most clustered chord voicings! Learn More ADVERTISEMENT: From Guitar Player "Before I ever played guitar, I really wanted to be a singer": Paul Gilbert makes his guitar sing on his new instrumental Dio tribute album (Sam Gehrke) The Dio Album finds the virtuoso imitating Ronnie James Dio’s vocals on guitar with stunning accuracy 5 reasons Kaki King is a guitar legend (Grant Lamos IV/Getty Images) In King's hands, the guitar becomes a canvas for a revolutionary reassertion of the instrument's role in music and art SUBSCRIBE THIS SPRING FROM AS LITTLE AS £3* We have a magazine for all guitar lovers! From interviews and insights from the hottest new players and the legends of guitar playing. Don't miss expert reviews of the latest guitars, amps and effects, with classic gear and tones dissected and explained, as well as providing essential buying advice to suit all budgets. Subscribe now! *T&Cs Apply. ADVERTISEMENT Buyer's Guides The very best fingerstyle guitars (Getty) Take your playing to the next level with our selection of the best guitars for fingerstyle from Martin, Yamaha, Taylor, Washburn, Cordoba, Fender, and more Lessons Hone your rhythm chops with this lesson in '70s funk essentials – including the 'sexy tremolo' (Colin Fuller/Redferns/Getty Images) Loosen up that picking hand, fire up that wah, and get ready to dig into these nine funk licks in the style of the decade's greatest players Reviews Epiphone Adam Jones Silverburst Les Paul Custom review (Phil Barker/Future) The Tool guitarist's lower-priced signature model is, quite literally, a work of art – and quite possibly the best Epiphone Les Paul ever made LEARN MORE ABOUT The Pick: Guitar World  |    Guitar Player  |    Guitarist Total Guitar  |    Bass Player  |    Guitar Techniques Sign Up  |    Update Profile  |    Unsubscribe Privacy Policy  |    Cookies Policy  |    Terms and Conditions CONTACT US: FEEDBACK  |    ADVERTISE Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036