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Tom Morello’s guitar rig is now a Neural DSP plugin – watch the Rage Against the Machine firebrand demo his signature software… with a wrench | Mooer’s new smart practice amp wants to take on the Positive Grid Spark at its own game – but is it smart enough? | What if Dimebag Darrell played the solo in Megadeth’s Symphony of Destruction? Kayla Kent makes it a reality – and the results are scary accurate Created for sauuuuul.peliculas@blogger.com |  Web Version May 24, 2023 CONNECT WITH THE PICK       Handpicked stories from the world of guitar SIGN UP ⋅   SHARE Top Stories Tom Morello's guitar rig is now a Neural DSP plugin – watch the Rage Against the Machine firebrand demo his signature software… with a wrench (Neural DSP) Archetype: Tom Morello crams the iconic pedalboard and long-serving Marshall JCM amp into your computer – but does it nail those trademark Whammy tones? Mooer's new smart practice amp wants to take on the Positive Grid Spark at its own game – but is it smart enough? (Mooer Audio) The Chinese brand specializes in high-function, low-budget builds. How will its new SD30i measure up to an already-affordable market leader? What if Dimebag Darrell played the solo in Megadeth's Symphony of Destruction? Kayla Kent makes it a reality – and the results are scary accurate (Kayla Kent/YouTube) Can anyone channel the spirit of Dimebag better than Kent? We don't think so – and after watching this, you might agree Features Session guitar legend Michael Landau reveals what it takes to play with the biggest artists of all time and explains why "Strats are the ultimate couch guitar" (Fender) As Fender releases two signature Stratocasters for the session guitar hero, he reflects on recording with the likes of Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and Joni Mitchell – and what it's like to play on a Pink Floyd track in front of David Gilmour Steel Panther's Satchel: "I really like the sound of single-coil pickups. It makes me play differently and feel like I'm David Gilmour. Or Yngwie!" (Andrea Friedrich/Redferns) Steel Panther's resident shredder discusses everything from Paul Gilbert's picking method to super-expensive Strats, and explains why he doesn't use amps in the studio From Guitar Player Fender, at long last, unveils the John 5 Ghost Telecaster (Fender) The long-awaited model captures the unique spirit of Mötley Crüe's new guitarist "I grew up with songs. Now, it's the YouTube, Instagram age where you've got all these bedroom Mozarts": Hear a compelling new episode of the No Guitar Is Safe podcast, featuring Dave Shul (C Flanigan/Getty Images) "Could these people actually play with other musicians?" the San Francisco funk ace ponders in the newly-released interview Buyer's Guides The 17 best guitar brands (Future) Whether you're an acoustic or electric player, these are the guitar companies you need on your radar Lessons Learn Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram's fiery blues rhythm and lead styles (Paul Natkin/Getty Images) With incredible dynamics and expression, and a pentatonic second sight, the Clarksdale, Mississippi native has made the blues his own Full Story: Guitar World (5/24)  Reviews Danelectro Blackout '59M NOS+ review (Phil Barker/Future) Newly refreshed, the 'Jimmy Page model' sounds classically Dano, and is every bit as relevant today as it ever was 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