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November 2013

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Exploring the Phrygian Mode’s Evil Sister Scale, Phrygian Dominant

By Metal Mike Chlasciak

Joan Jett Talks Gibson Melody Makers, the Runaways, Pre-Show Jitters and More

By Brad Angle

She was a founding guitarist of Seventies teen girl group the Runaways and rose to stardom fronting the long-running rock act the Blackhearts. But what Guitar World readers really want to know is...

How 1970's 'Workingman’s Dead' Changed the Grateful Dead Forever

By Blair Jackson

Building Complex Rock Riffs from Melodic Patterns that Slide Up the Fretboard

By Steel Panther's Satchel

Metal to the Petal: Jacob Chapman’s Flying Y Guitar

By Chris Gill

Warren Haynes Discusses His Grateful Dead Tribute Show and Gov't Mule's Star-Studded New Album, 'Shout!'

By Alan Paul

Review: MXR Super Badass Distortion Pedal

By Chris Gill, Video by Paul Riario

Lord of the Strings: Shred King John Petrucci Discusses Dream Theater's New Self-Titled Album

By Richard Bienstock

Guthrie Govan Takes His Six-String Fusion to New Heights with The Aristocrats' New Album, 'Culture Clash'

By Alan di Perna

Music Man's JP13 John Petrucci Signature Guitar Marks a Dramatic Turn of Events

By Richard Bienstock

Review: Orange OR100H Two-Channel Head

By Erik Kirkland, Video by Paul Riario

Talkin' Blues: Chicago’s Best-Kept Secret — The Underexposed Talents of Blues-Rock Pioneer Jody Williams

By Keith Wyatt

November 2013 Guitar World: John Petrucci Returns with a Vengeance, Guthrie Govan, Warren Haynes, Slash, Zakk Wylde and More

By Guitar World Staff

Review: Decibel Eleven Pedal Pallette

By Chris Gill

In Deep with Andy Aledort: Make It a Double — Improvising with Two-Note Harmonies, Part 1

By Andy Aledort

Review: Eventide H9 Harmonizer Effect Processor

By Chris Gill

Review: Washburn Warren Haynes Signature WSD5240 Solo Deluxe Guitar

By Chris Gill, Video by Paul Riario

How to Utilize Pedal Tones Within Metal Guitar Riffs — Video

By Jacky Vincent

Review: Sterling by Music Man JP100D John Petrucci Signature Series Guitar

By Erik Kirkland, Video by Paul Riario

Hole Notes: Cotten Picking — The Fingerpicking Style of Folk-Blues Legend Elizabeth Cotten

By Dale Turner