December 2017
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Using Country-Style “Chicken Pickin’” in Metal
By Mike Orlando published
How to incorporate “Chicken Pickin’” into your metal-style solos.

Act of Defiance's Chris Broderick Takes His Playing to New Levels on 'Old Scars, New Wounds'
By Dan Epstein published

A Comprehensive Guide to the Dizzying World of Electric Guitar Pickups
By Chris Gill published
It’s a no-brainer that the two most important elements of an electric guitar rig are the guitar and amp. But what is the third most important element? The pickups.

Review: Guitar Tone Company Bloody Finger Distortion Pedal
By Paul Riario published
Considering Halloween is swiftly approaching as I write this, it seems fittingly creepy that a boutique pedal named the “Bloody Finger” has arrived on my desk.

Shop Talk: Carter Vintage Guitars in Nashville
By Eric Feldman published
Heralded as “Nashville’s Friendliest Guitar Store,” Carter Vintage has certainly earned that reputation in spades.

Maj7, Maj7b5 and Their Relative Minors
By Jimmy Brown published
The Asus4b2 arpeggio we looked at last month (November 2017 issue) may be repurposed in a variety of cool, interesting ways, which I think is a worthwhile topic to explore.

Eight Questions with Death From Above's Jesse F. Keeler
By Randy Harward published
Bassist Jesse F. Keeler—ofDeathFrom Abovefame—recently sat down for the "eightquestions" treatment. It went a little something like this.
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