“Guitars were no longer the priority”: Fender had $100 million worth of retail sales canceled in 2022

“It’s all about your vibrato and phrasing”: Sophie Lloyd's shred version of Stairway To Heaven adds some fiery fretwork to the Led Zeppelin classic | “Make a bold statement”: Gibson has given the Les Paul Standard a 2023 makeover with vibrant finishes that are anything but sunburst | 10 diehard rock and blues guitarists who boarded the pop train Created for sauuuuul.peliculas@blogger.com |  Web Version August 30, 2023 CONNECT WITH THE PICK       Handpicked stories from the world of guitar SIGN UP ⋅   SHARE ADVERTISEMENT Top Stories "Guitars were no longer the priority": Fender had $100 million worth of retail sales canceled in 2022 (Richard A. Brooks/Getty Images) The guitar giant's CFO, Matt Janopaul, says the figure equates to roughly 600,000 guitars and 200,000 amps "It's all about your vibrato and phrasing": Sophie Lloyd's shred version of Stairway To Heaven adds some fiery fretwork to the Led Zeppelin classic (Sophie Lloyd/YouTube) The UK virtuoso is back with another must-hear classic rock revamp "Make a bold statement": Gibson has given the Les Paul Standard a 2023 makeover with vibrant finishes that are anything but sunburst (Gibson) The firm's US-made Les Paul Standard 50s and Les Paul Standard 60s models can now be purchased with plain or figured tops – with six arresting finishes for each option Carry Your Sound From Rehearsal to the Stage The included tuner with ¼" input on GLX-D+ makes it easy to go from practice to live performance - whether you plug directly into the pedal, or go wireless. Enjoy reliable, dropout-free audio trusted by guitar legends, including Nina Strauss. Learn More ADVERTISEMENT: Features 10 diehard rock and blues guitarists who boarded the pop train (Kevin Mazur/WireImage) In these megastar crossovers, guitar met box office pop, with magical results "It needs a tune – but we'll do that free of charge!": Meet the Gibson Firebird that Jimmy Page lost in a drinking game with John Bonham (Phil Barker/Future) This heavily modified Non-Reverse Gibson Firebird III is a lost Led Zeppelin guitar with a fascinating history – here, we get the story behind the Page-owned beauty, and the buoyant market for Gibson's under-appreciated cult hero Carry Your Sound From Rehearsal to the Stage The included tuner with ¼" input on GLX-D+ makes it easy to go from practice to live performance - whether you plug directly into the pedal, or go wireless. Enjoy reliable, dropout-free audio trusted by guitar legends, including Nina Strauss. Learn More ADVERTISEMENT: From Guitar Player Think you know how to play Smoke on the Water properly? You could be playing it wrong (Getty Images) In the new issue of GP, Deep Purple guitarist Simon McBride reveals where many guitarists go wrong when playing this iconic riff Sound better now with the 2023 Ultimate Gear Guide (Future) Discover the best gear of the year – including guitars, basses, pedals, amps, strings, accessories, and much more Mix Sound for Film & TV | September 30 We're excited to welcome you to our 10th Anniversary at Sony Pictures Studios! Join us for this one-of-a-kind gathering, celebrating the talent and technologies that drive the ever-changing audio post-production industry. Register Now ADVERTISEMENT Buyer's Guides Gibson's best acoustic guitars (Future) From Depression-era classics to contemporary workhorses, have a browse of what we think are this iconic brand's go-to acoustics Lessons There's no such thing as an "acoustic guitar chord" – but these 12 shapes sound amazing unplugged (Getty Images) Learn a dozen chords that will expand your musical vocabulary and enhance your songwriting – and the best bit? They're not that difficult Reviews DigiTech Trio+ review (Matt McCracken/Future) A powerful songwriting and practice tool, the Trio+ is an incredibly potent way to supercharge your songwriting 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

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