December 2014
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Full Shred with Marty Friedman: Relocating Familiar Melodic Ideas and Patterns Up and Down the Fretboard
By Marty Friedman published
Take a lick, melodic shape or note sequence that you often use and move it to a different area of the fretboard.

Challenging Phrases Designed to Lift Your Chops to the Next Level
By Metal Mike Chlasciak published
Learn a couple of fast, challenging lead-type phrases that are designed to lift your chops up to the next level.

Mastering the Wild Style of Guitar Legend Johnny Winter, Part 1
By Andy Aledort published
On July 16, 2014, the world lost one of the greatest and most influential guitarists ever: Johnny Winter.

Review: Washburn N4 Authentic Guitar — Video
By Chris Gill, Video by Paul Riario published
The Washburn N4 model designed by Nuno Bettencourt and Stephen Davies has enjoyed incredible success since its introduction nearly 25 years ago, in 1990.

Archaon of Norwegian Black Metallers 1349 Talks First Guitar, Gig and More
By Brad Angle published
The latest album by Norwegian black metallers 1349, 'Massive Cauldron of Chaos,' is out now on Season of Mist.

Dear Guitar Hero: Lenny Kravitz Talks Vintage Gear, 'Let Love Rule' and New Album, 'Strut'
By Richard Bienstock published
He’s a vintage-gear-loving gunslinger whose mom starred in The Jeffersons. But what Guitar World readers want to know is…

Paul Gilbert and Billy Sheehan Discuss Mr. Big’s New Album, '…The Stories We Could Tell'
By Richard Bienstock published
It’s been just over 25 years since virtuoso guitarist Paul Gilbert and bassist Billy Sheehan formed Mr. Big with singer Eric Martin and drummer Pat Torpey.
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