This compositional trick has been used to great effect by Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots, The Eagles, Queen and many more By Jimmy Brown published 30 September 19 Learn how to walk down scales with contrary motion
Nita Strauss: how to tighten up your rhythm chops By Nita Strauss published 21 August 19 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 published 19 August 19 Craft mesmerizing guitar parts from basic components
Your Heroes and Your Own Sound By Richie Faulkner published 21 August 18 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 published 20 August 18 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 published 10 August 18 A look at the resilience of the Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay bass, arguably Leo Fender's final great design achievement.
The Record Company Guitarist Chris Vos Talks New Album, 'All of This Life' By Alan Paul published 8 August 18 “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 published 7 August 18 “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 published 7 August 18 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 published 7 August 18 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 published 6 August 18 “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 published 6 August 18 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 published 3 August 18 “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 published 3 August 18 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 published 3 August 18 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 published 2 August 18 "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 published 2 August 18 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 published 1 August 18 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 published 31 July 18 What's on JD McPherson's playlist? Find out here!
Fender's New Parallel Universe Series Runs Strats, Teles and Other Classic Models Through a Bizarre Blender By Jackson Maxwell published 31 July 18 With its Parallel Universe series, Fender is sending some of its most iconic designs on a direct collision course with one another.