How Born of Osiris Guitarist Lee McKinney Made 'The Simulation' a Rocking Reality By Jon Wiederhorn published 8 August 19 Lee McKinney tells GW how he blended fans' desires and wish lists with his band's creative vision to create 'The Simulation.'
Review: Taylor Grand Pacific 717 and 517E By Chris Gill published 8 August 19 The Taylor Grand Pacific models represent the most significant enhancement of the traditional dreadnought design and sound since its introduction 85 years ago.
How "Free Exploration" Can Inspire New Compositional Creations By Julian Lage published 6 August 19 Hone in on your toolbox and develop gestures and sounds that represent what is unique about you as a guitarist.
Lamb of God's Mark Morton Talks Debut Solo Album, 'Anesthetic' By Jon Wiederhorn published 5 August 19 He didn’t set out to make a star-studded solo album; he just wanted to write songs.
Finding Inspiration on Three Adjacent Strings By Andy Aledort published 5 August 19 Applying this construct to any improvised solo will automatically force you away from playing familiar licks and standard melodic “shapes.”
Eric Tessmer: Four Questions with Austin's Best-Kept Six-String Secret By Tracy Anne Hart published 2 August 19 Eric Tessmer — a familiar face in the city’s live-music scene for nearly 17 years — truly embodies the “Texas guitar slinger” archetype.
Steve Stevens and Geezer Butler Discuss Their New Band, Deadland Ritual By Joe Bosso published 2 August 19 "We’re just four guys getting together and doing what we like.”
The Ultimate Transition Chord, Part 3: Old-School, Jazzy Dim7 Resolutions By Jimmy Brown published 2 August 19 Learn how to employ this restless yet alluring chord as a musical attention grabber.
Review: Orange Tremlord 30 Combo By Chris Gill published 2 August 19 This is hard to beat if you’re looking for an amp with highly distinctive tone with full body, rich harmonics and expressive depth.
Jazz Master Julian Lage Guides You Through His New Album, 'Love Hurts' By Richard Bienstock published 31 July 19 Experimental jazz master (and Guitar World columnist) Julian Lage guides us through 'Love Hurts,' his adventurous new jazz guitar joy ride
Reuniting SRV's Double Trouble: Reese Wynans and Joe Bonamassa Talk Sweet Release By Andy Aledort published 23 July 19 Learn how former SRV's Double Trouble keyboardist Reese Wynans teamed up with Joe Bonamassa and his former bandmates for 'Sweet Release.'
Unusual and Challenging String-Skipping Patterns By Jason Richardson published 23 July 19 Do your best to keep up with these dizzying, hand-strengthening string-skipping patterns—courtesy of Jason Richardson.
Review: GrooveTech Acoustic Guitar Kit By Paul Riario published 23 July 19 This kit features every practical adjustment tool you’ll need to keep that acoustic motor running.
Peter Frampton Tells All: Life-Changing Diagnosis, New Album, Harrison, Bowie and Humble Pie By Joe Bosso published 22 July 19 "I would never want to be on stage knowing that my playing was substandard but hoping that no one notices. That’s not me.”
Dick Dale: Requiem for the King of the Surf Guitar By Alan di Perna published 22 July 19 "I don’t know how to play a goddamned scale. I don’t know what a 13th is, or an augmented ninth. I could give a shit. All I do is make the guitar scream with pain or pleasure.”
Want to Solo and Wail Like Peter Frampton? Let Us Show You the Way! By Andy Aledort published 16 July 19 Learn the unique lead guitar stylings of Peter Frampton in this comprehensive lesson.
Acoustic Master Molly Tuttle Talks New Album, 'When You're Ready' By Clifford Hall published 12 July 19 Meet the first woman to be crowned The International Bluegrass Music Association Guitarist of the Year.
Gus Sinaro: What's on My Playlist By Guitar World Staff published 11 July 19 What's Gus Sinaro listening to? Find out here!
Review: Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Majesty Tiger Eye By Paul Riario published 10 July 19 For its streamlined beauty and ergonomic design, the Ernie Ball Music Man Majesty Tiger Eye is an unrivaled instrument for dextrous playing and tonal possibilities.
The secrets behind Pete Townshend's tone on The Who's Won't Get Fooled Again By Chris Gill published 8 July 19 Learn how the legendary guitarist got his "sound from paradise” on this classic track
