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September 2013

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The Hybrid-Picked, Drop-D Delights of Richard Thompson

By Dale Turner

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Combining Sweep Picking, Legato Techniques and Tapping to Create Exciting Solos

By Jacky Vincent

As a guitarist, I have always found it important to build and maintain an arsenal of soloing techniques so that I can play as fluidly as possible when inspiration strikes.

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How to Use the Dark Sound of the Phrygian Mode’s “Flatted” Intervals

By Metal Mike Chlasciak

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Adapting Pedal Steel Licks to the Electric Guitar — Video

By Joe Don Rooney of Rascal Flatts

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Review: Fulltone Secret Freq Distortion Pedal

By Chris Gill, Video by Paul Riario

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Seventh Heaven: Guitar World's Guide to Seven- and Eight-String Guitars

By Guitar World Staff

Ready to ascend into seven- and even eight-string nirvana? Start here with GW’s guide to all that’s glorious in the downtuned world of seven- and eight-string guitars, accessories and strings.

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Review: Ibanez TAM100 Tosin Abasi Signature Eight-String and DiMarzio Signature Ionizer8 Pickups

By Eric Kirkland, Video by Paul Riario

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Interview: Michael Wilton and Geoff Tate Explain Why They Deserve to Wear the Queensrÿche Crown

By Richard Bienstock

Two Queensrÿches, two new albums, and one lawsuit for the right to use the band’s name. Rivals to the throne Michael Wilton and Geoff Tate tell Guitar World why they deserve to wear the crown.

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It Might Get Weird: Mandanici’s Best Friend — Virgil Dueling Dragons Guitar

By Chris Gill

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Review: Hughes & Kettner TubeMeister 36 Combo Amplifier

By Eric Kirkland, Video by Paul Riario

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Dear Guitar Hero: Jason Newsted Talks Flotsam and Jetsam, Voivod, Getting Hazed by Metallica and More

By Brad Angle

He’s the former bassist of Metallica, has a new project with Mike Mushok, and he almost got killed by the members of Danzig. But what Guitar World readers really want to know is…

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Preview Exclusive New Tracks by Tosin Abasi, Misha Mansoor, Ben Weinman, Kim Thayil and Dweezil Zappa

By Guitar World Staff

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September 2013 Guitar World: Ultimate Prog Roundtable, Asking Alexandria, Kirk Hammett, Exclusive EP with Tracks by Tosin Abasi, Misha Mansoor and More

By Guitar World Staff

The all-new September 2013 issue of Guitar World is available now! And you have two covers to choose from!

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Dillinger Escape Plan's Ben Weinman Grills Soundgarden's Kim Thayil on Influences, Gear and Copycat Bands

By Ben Weinman

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Guitar World Follows Kirk Hammett Through Metallica's 2013 Orion Music + More Festival

By Brad Angle

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Asking Alexandria's Ben Bruce and Cameron Liddell Discuss Their Guitar-Driven New Album, 'From Death to Destiny'

By Jon Wiederhorn

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Review: Martin Performing Artist Series DCPA5 Black and OMCPA5 Black Acoustic-Electric Guitars

By Chris Gill, Video by Paul Riario

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In Deep with Andy Aledort: How to Develop Phrasing Ideas to Create Melodic, Memorable Solos

By Andy Aledort

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Review: Roland CUBE-40GX Amplifier

By Chris Gill, Video by Paul Riario

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Power Trio: Tosin Abasi, Misha Mansoor and Ben Weinman — the Ultimate Prog Roundtable

By Brad Tolinski