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Chop Shop: Sweep Picking, Sliding Finger Taps, Pinch Harmonics and Some Behind-the-Nut Bending Action

Posted 12/06/2012 at 12:24pm | by John 5

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Chop Shop: Nut Job

In last month’s installment of Chop Shop we looked at a classical-flavored run in E minor that incorporated arpeggios, octaves and a simple but cool-sounding octave finger tap. This month we’re going to expand upon that approach by again employing arpeggios, this time also bringing in some sweep picking, a sliding finger tap, pinch harmonics and behind-the-nut string bending.

30 Greatest Shredders: John5

Posted 11/09/2010 at 4:26pm | by GuitarWorld Staff Member

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John5 chats with Guitar World about shredding.

John5 Releases New Solo Album

Posted 05/13/2010 at 3:25pm | by GuitarWorld Staff Member

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The super-shredder has just released his fifth solo record, The Art of Malice.

John5's 'The Art of Malice' CD Due May 11

Posted 03/26/2010 at 4:58pm | by GuitarWorld Staff Member

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Shredder covers Ace Frehley's classic "Fractured Mirror" on new solo disc.

John5 Gear Tour

Posted 06/26/2008 at 5:39pm | by Guitar World Staff

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Come watch as John5 shows off some of his favorite Telecasters in his private L.A. studios.

Road Rash - John5

Posted 05/22/2008 at 11:43pm | by Guitar World Staff

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Your favorite guitar players tell their wildest road stories in this special video interview series.

Betcha Can't Play This! with John5

Posted 02/19/2008 at 3:48pm | by GuitarWorld Staff Member

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The eccentric shredder throws down a serious challenge. Can you accept?

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