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This compositional trick has been used to great effect by Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots, The Eagles, Queen and many more

By Jimmy Brown

Learn how to walk down scales with contrary motion

Nita Strauss: how to tighten up your rhythm chops

By Nita Strauss

The Alice Cooper guitarist shows you how to increase your speed by using a metronome

Plini shows you how to build a complex riff from a simple melody

By Plini

Craft mesmerizing guitar parts from basic components

Your Heroes and Your Own Sound

By Richie Faulkner

Learn how to use others' guitar styles in your playing while still creating something unique from our newest columnist, Judas Priest's Richie Faulkner!

How to Make Soloing Sound Cool on Just Two Strings

By Andy Aledort

Two-string soloing can help force you away from the “muscle memory” licks and patterns that so many players feel trapped by.

Why the Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Remains the Top Choice of Countless Pro Bassists

By Chris Gill

A look at the resilience of the Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay bass, arguably Leo Fender's final great design achievement.

Eric Clapton and the Beatles: A guide to nearly 50 years' worth of studio collaborations

By Damian Fanelli

A handful of highlights of almost 50 years’ worth of Clapton/Fab Four studio collaborations—besides “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.”

The Record Company Guitarist Chris Vos Talks New Album, 'All of This Life'

By Alan Paul

“We never want to polish all the edges off.” The Record Company discuss their terrific sophomore album with GW.

Dave Mustaine Reflects on Megadeth's 'Killing Is My Business… and Business Is Good!'

By Richard Bienstock

“It’s the one that started it all, isn’t it?” An oral history of Megadeth's monumental debut album.

Review: Fender '64 Custom Deluxe Reverb Amp

By Paul Riario

The hand-wired Fender ’64 Custom Deluxe Reverb is an instant classic.

Stephen Malkmus Talks Pavement-Era Gear, Alternate Tunings and New Jicks Album, 'Sparkle Hard'

By Alan di Perna

He made alternative rock history with Pavement and the Jicks, but what do Guitar World readers really want to know about Stephen Malkmus?

'Halestorm Get 'Vicious': Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger Talk New Album

By Richard Bienstock

“We finally made the record we’ve been trying to make our whole lives." GW talks to Halestorm about how they got 'Vicious' on their new album.

Review: Electro-Harmonix Cock Fight Plus Wah & Talking Pedal with Fuzz

By Paul Riario

As a wah, the EHX Cock Fight Plus is smooth and even, with a sweet wah-quack that most classic rock players will enjoy.

The Ruen Brothers Talk New Album, the Rick Rubin-Produced 'All My Shades of Blue'

By Joe Bosso

“We established a musical shorthand with Rick right away." The Ruen Brothers discuss their Rick Rubin-produced debut, 'All My Shades of Blue,' with GW.

Shop Talk: McCabe's Guitar Shop in Santa Monica, California

By Eric Feldman

McCabe's Guitar Shop in Santa Monica is a cornerstone for LA-based guitarists as well as just about every player and legend passing through.

Review: EarthQuaker Devices Pyramids Stereo Flanger

By Chris Gill

For flanger connoisseurs, EarthQuaker Devices' Pyramids is an essential addition to one’s arsenal.

John Mayer Explains the Heat Around His Cool New PRS Silver Sky Guitar

By Brad Tolinski

"I want to take a point of view and adjust it.” John Mayer opens up about his controversial PRS Silver Sky guitar.

The Secrets Behind Jonny Greenwood's Guitar Tone on Radiohead's "My Iron Lung"

By Chris Gill

Learn how Jonny Greenwood got his fascinatingly unique sound on Radiohead's "My Iron Lung."

Review: IK Multimedia iRig Stomp I/O

By Chris Gill

If you love IK Multimedia’s virtual amps and effects but want an efficient way to use them in the studio or on stage, the iRig Stomp I/O is exactly what you've been looking for.

JD McPherson: What's on My Playlist

By Damian Fanelli

What's on JD McPherson's playlist? Find out here!