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January 2018

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How to Play Five Holiday Classics on the Guitar

By Jimmy Brown

In the spirit of the Axemas season, we’ve compiled a handful of select solo guitar arrangements of popular Christmas songs.

How to Add "Color" to a Short Series of Notes Using 15 Different Techniques

By Joel Hoekstra

Joel Hoekstra demonstrates 15 different ways to add “color” your notes and improve your riffs.

Review: Celestion Cream and Neo Creamback Guitar Speakers

By Paul Riario

Meet Black Volt Amplification's Brawny, Beautiful Crazy Horse Amp

By Damian Fanelli

We Came As Romans' Joshua Moore: What's on My Playlist

By Guitar World Staff

New and Cool: Collings Guitars Julian Lage Signature OM1

By Paul Riario

Tommy Emmanuel Talks New Duets Album, 'Accomplice One'

By Joe Bosso

More Ways to Use Open Drones for Rhythm and Lead

By Andy Aledort

Review: Dream Studio Sparkler Alain Johannes Signature Guitar

By Chris Gill

Gifts That Sleigh: Guitar World's 2017 Holiday Gift Guide

By Damian Fanelli, Paul Riario

Two Additional, Musically Haunting Uses for Maj7b5

By Jimmy Brown

New and Cool: Boss Compact Pedal 40th Anniversary Box Set

By Paul Riario

Shred-Approved Techniques for Building Killer Guitar Solos

By Mike Orlando

The Secrets Behind Slash's Guitar Sound on GNR's "Welcome to the Jungle"

By Chris Gill

Geezer Butler Discusses Black Sabbath's Final Show and New DVD, 'The End of the End'

By Brad Tolinski

Shop Talk: The Guitar Sanctuary in McKinney, Texas

By Eric Feldman

Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown Come Up with a Sparkling New DIY Album

By Tom Beaujour

Meeting of the Spirits: John McLaughlin Discusses His Farewell U.S. Tour

By Andy Aledort

Review: Electro-Harmonix Green Russian Big Muff and Hot Wax Pedals

By Chris Gill

More on the Intricate Two-Hand Tapping in “Boogie Shred”

By Mike Dawes