October 2015
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Using Quick Shifts and Long Slides to Add Interesting Movement to Licks
By Mark Holcomb published
Achieve a sense of movement with single-note riffs that incorporate dramatic position shifts up and down the fretboard.

Two Effective Approaches to Building Melodies
By Joe Satriani published
Satch dishes on how to approach crafting a melodic line for either a song’s theme or an improvised solo.

How to Use Various Major-Pentatonic Shapes for Soloing
By Andy Aledort published
The greatest benefit of the study of scales is that it helps you from habitually falling into “lick”-type phrases that so many guitarists find themselves stuck with.

Pat Metheny's Enigmatic Acoustic Work
By Dale Turner published
Pat Metheny mastered jazz at an uncommonly young age, touring with legendary vibraphonist Gary Burton while still in his teens.

Exploring Nine of Dunlop's Best Cry Baby Wah-Wah Pedals — Video
By Guitar World Staff published

Review: Bare Knuckle Cobra Prewired Guard Pickups — Video
By Chris Gill, Video by Paul Riario published

Lamb of God's Mark Morton, Willie Adler and Randy Blythe Talk Turmoil and Their Vibrant New Album, 'VII: Sturm Und Drang'
By Jon Wiederhorn published
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