September 2018

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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 Published

Learn how to walk down scales with contrary motion

Lessons
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Nita Strauss: how to tighten up your rhythm chops

By Nita Strauss Published

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

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

By Plini Published

Craft mesmerizing guitar parts from basic components

Techniques
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Your Heroes and Your Own Sound

By Richie Faulkner Published

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

Musical Tips & Advice
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How to Make Soloing Sound Cool on Just Two Strings

By Andy Aledort Published

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

Lessons
Ernie Bal Music Man Retro '70s StingRay
Why the Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay remains a top choice for countless pro bassists

By Chris Gill Published

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

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

By Alan Paul Published

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

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

By Richard Bienstock Published

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

Artists
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Review: Fender '64 Custom Deluxe Reverb Amp

By Paul Riario Published

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

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

By Alan di Perna Published

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

Guitarists
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