6 essential Fender Stratocaster albums By Chris Gill published 8 July 19 Six albums that pushed the limits of this ever-versatile instrument.
Combining Metal-Style Rhythm-Playing Techniques to Create Memorable Riffs By Metal Mike Chlasciak published 3 May 19 Learn a handful of riffs designed to sharpen up very specific and different aspects of your heavy-metal guitar technique.
Full Shred with Marty Friedman: Using String-Bending and Vibrato to Personalize a Melody By Marty Friedman published 25 January 19 Marty Friedman details a few of the string-bending and vibrato techniques he uses and their best musical applications.
Stevie Ray Vaughan Plays "Texas Flood," Gets Booed at 1982 Montreux Jazz Fest By Damian Fanelli published 8 February 16
Austin Power: Stevie Ray Vaughan's 30 Greatest Recordings By Damian Fanelli, Brad Tolinski, Andy Aledort published 10 June 15 Guitar World celebrates the 30 greatest recordings of Stevie Ray Vaughan—from “Texas Flood” to “Riviera Paradise”…from “Couldn’t Stand the Weather” to “The Sky Is Crying.”
Stevie Ray Vaughan on 'Austin City Limits' — Three of SRV's 30 Greatest Recordings of All Time By Damian Fanelli, Andy Aledort published 17 April 15 For someone who spent a mere seven and a half years as a heavy player on the world stage, Texas guitar-slinger Stevie Ray Vaughan left behind a wealth of recorded material—and one hell of a legacy.
Stevie Ray Vaughan's "Testify" Source: Jimi Hendrix's Original Version with The Isley Brothers By Brad Tolinski published 9 April 15
Review: TC Electronic Mini Pedals — Video By Chris Gill, Video by Paul Riario published 3 February 15
John 5 Shows Off His Telecaster Collection and Discusses New Album, 'Careful with That Axe' By Alan di Perna published 10 October 14 John 5, the prophet of the Telecaster, shows us some rare mint-condition Teles from his collection and talks about his latest album, Careful with That Axe.
Grammy Museum and Jimmie Vaughan Partner for One-of-a-Kind Stevie Ray Vaughan Exhibit By Brad Tolinski published 10 October 14 While not as well known as Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Grammy Museum, located in downtown Los Angeles, is a must-see for music fanatics visiting the West Coast.
Yes Guitarist Steve Howe Discusses the Making of 'Fragile' and 'Close to the Edge' By Alan di Perna published 10 October 14 As Yes take their classic Fragile and Close to the Edge albums on the road, guitar virtuoso Steve Howe sits down for a talk about the making of those groundbreaking prog productions.
Man of Steel with Steel Panther's Satchel: How I Play “If I Was the King” By Steel Panther's Satchel published 6 October 14
Review: Prestige Eclipse Cedar/Rosewood Guitar By Eric Kirkland, Video by Paul Riario published 30 September 14
October 2014 Guitar World: Stevie Ray Vaughan's 30 Greatest Guitar Moments, Steve Howe and Yes, 60 Years of the Fender Strat and More By Guitar World Staff published 7 September 14