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Five of the best iPhone and iPad apps for guitar players

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By Total Guitar ( Total Guitar ) published 31 December 2012

Amps, effect, tuners and lessons for iOS

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Apple GarageBand £2.99

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IK Multimedia AmpliTube for iOS £13.99

IK Multimedia AmpliTube for iOS £13.99

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TC Electronic PolyTune £2.99

TC Electronic PolyTune £2.99

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Planet Waves Scale Wizard £0.69

Planet Waves Scale Wizard £0.69

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Total Guitar £FREE app (from £2.49 per issue)

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