September 2012 | Guitar World

Guitar Techniques of Prog-Rockers Gentle Giant, Yes, Genesis and King Crimson

By Andy Aledort

Examine the envelope-pushing sounds of some of the essential prog-rock bands of the Sixties/early Seventies era.

Investigating Ways to Use Chord-Based Ideas in Solo Improvisations

By Wayne Krantz

Loud & Proud: Creating Alien Guitar Sounds by Combining Wide Stretches with Legato Techniques

By Glenn Proudfoot

Review: Yamaha THR10 Modeling and Recording Amp

By Chris Gill, Video by Paul Riario

In the following video, Guitar World's Paul Riario checks out the new THR10 modeling and recording amp from Yamaha, a mini 10-watt stereo combo perfect for the studio.

Review: TC Electronic John Petrucci Dreamscape Signature Toneprint Pedal

By Paul Riario

In the following video, Guitar World's Paul Riario tries out the new TC Electronic John Petrucci Dreamscape Signature TonePrint pedal, which features six of Petrucci's favorite presets.

Review: Fender Select Stratocaster HSS

By Paul Riario

In the following video, Guitar World's Paul Riario tries out the Select Stratocaster HSS from Fender's new Select Series line of guitars and basses.

Interview: Meshuggah Discuss Their New Album, 'Koloss'

By Brad Angle, Photo by Jimmy Hubbard

Interview: Steve Vai and Tosin Abasi

By Alan Di Perna, Photo by Ari Michelson

Review: Carvin Legacy 3 Steve Vai Signature Head

By Eric Kirkland

Carvin’s relationship with guitarist Steve Vai dates back to his formative years as Frank Zappa’s “stunt guitarist” and David Lee Roth’s virtuoso ax god.