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Stevie Ray Vaughan: Blues Power

An in-depth guide to the amps and effect pedals in Stevie Ray Vaughan’s arsenal.

Shred Zeppelin: How to Play Like Page

An analysis of Jimmy Page's playing style, courtesy of Guitar World's Jimmy Brown.

The Doors: Strange Days

Robby Krieger sheds light — album by album — on one of rock’s most mysterious bands.

La Grunge: Blues-Approved Overdrive

We look at the Top 10 blues-approved overdrive and distortion units around.

Stevie Ray Vaughan: Blues Power

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Title: Blues Power: An In-Depth Guide to the Amps and Effect Pedals in Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Arsenal

Shred Zeppelin: How to Play Like Page

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Title: Shred Zeppelin: How to Play Like Jimmy Page

The Doors: Strange Days

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Title: Interview: Guitarist Robby Krieger Discusses The Doors' Albums and Working with Jim Morrison

La Grunge: Blues-Approved Overdrive

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Title: La Grunge: The Top 10 Blues-Approved Overdrive/Distortion Pedals

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