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When Japan Was the Future
Intended as a Les Paul killer when it bowed in 1976, Yamaha's SG-2000 appealed to players fed up with declining U.S. quality.
4 min |
September 2023
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After the Flood
Devastated by his partner's death, Alexandre Lagoya reclaimed his life and artistry on his own.
2 min |
September 2023
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TIP SHEET
Nili Brosh shares hard-earned wisdom from her years as a solo and supporting guitarist.
5 min |
September 2023
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BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
On Double Exposure, Vinnie Moore unites both spheres of his rock guitar influences.
6 min |
September 2023
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WEATHER CASTER
How climate extremes led Gene Baker to re-envision the acoustic-electric with b3 Guitars' Cielo Deluxe.
5 min |
September 2023
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DANELECTRO -'59 Triple Divine
BACK IN 1959, Danelectro founder Nathan Daniel introduced the Deluxe model, an innovative and low-cost electric guitar that featured a \"shorthorn\" double-cutaway body made of pine and hardboard, a pair of single-coil pickups housed in lipstick tubes (originally sourced from cosmetics maker Max Factor), and a bolt-on neck with a distinctive Coke-bottle headstock.
3 min |
August 2023
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COLE CLARK - True Hybrid TL2ECBLBL-HSS
HOLY HYBRID! WHAT an intriguing acoustic/electric premise, promising the best of both worlds.
6 min |
August 2023
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PRS SE Zach Myers Signature
FOR ALL THE big-name players who have been drawn to Paul Reed Smith guitars, Zach Myers' dedication to the brand is hard to beat.
3 min |
August 2023
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Django Explained
Stephane Wrembel delivers insights on Django Reinhardt's style of gypsy jazz.
3 min |
August 2023
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FRESH LEFTOVERS
From slide to fingerstyle, Catfish Keith's modern technical virtuosity makes old-time country blues simmer with new flavors.
9 min |
August 2023
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THE LAST REBEL
When Gary Rossington died, Lynyrd Skynyrd lost its last link to the band's hell-raising origins. In this tribute, Johnny Van Zant and Rickey Medlocke recall his music, legacy and southern spirit.
10+ min |
August 2023
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KEEPING THE PEACE
Recorded during the pandemic simultaneously with 2021's Heavy Load Blues, Gov't Mule's Peace... Like a River is an exercise in taking risks. It was also, says Warren Haynes, \"a way of not going crazy.\"
10 min |
August 2023
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BROTHERS AND SISTERS
Duane Allman's death might have been the end of the Allman Brothers Band. Instead, it marked the start of a remarkable era in the group's life — and rock history.
10+ min |
August 2023
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Rhythm of Nations
How former West African star Peter One returned to music on his solo debut, Come Back to Me.
7 min |
August 2023
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How Django Changed My Life
The gift of a Django Reinhardt album has kept on giving.
3 min |
August 2023
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The Vintage Acoustic Maker No One Talks About Today
In the early 1920s, Lyon & Healy rivaled Martin with X-braced tops and plenty of bling.
4 min |
August 2023
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MY CAREER IN FIVE SONGS
Kansas founding guitarist Rich Williams picks his greatest cuts from the group's 50-year history.
10 min |
August 2023
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TIP SHEET
\"Put the guitar down.\" On his solo recordings or with Jason Isbell, Sadler Vaden lives by these pointers.
5 min |
August 2023
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AN AMERICANA SALUTE TO VETS AND LIFE BUDDIES
Nashville's Billy Dawson makes a musical tribute that supports soldiers and service dogs, with help from Billy Sheehan and others.
3 min |
August 2023
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DUANE BETTS STEPS OUT SOLO
The guitarist makes his full-length debut with Wild & Precious Life, featuring guests Derek Trucks and Marcus King.
5 min |
August 2023
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MESA'S GREATEST HITS
The company's Mark VII 1x12 combo puts the long-running amp maker's best-loved circuits in one compact rig.
8 min |
August 2023
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LARGER THAN LIFE
He's played on records by Johnny Cash, Neil Diamond and Donovan. As he drops his latest solo effort, Jonny Polonsky reflects on how he spun a few homemade cassettes into a remarkably varied music career.
9 min |
July 2023
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MY CAREER IN FIVE SONGS
Billy Squier reveals secrets behind key tracks that span his solo career.
8 min |
July 2023
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TIP SHEET
Feeling stuck in rut? Steve Morse has five ways to get you back in action and playing better than ever.
5 min |
July 2023
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ASSISTED STRETCHING
Taylor Goldsmith talks Dawes' latest genre-extending effort and the benefits of bringing a hired guitarslinger on tour.
5 min |
July 2023
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BACK IN BLACK
Angela Petrilli emerges from grief with a new band, a new EP and an inspired outlook on guitar.
5 min |
July 2023
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SMALL WONDERS
Having nailed the vintage-style bolt-neck guitar, K-Line attempts golden age–inspired 1x12 combos. How do the Bevo and Manchester measure up?
6 min |
July 2023
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How I Wrote... "Reminiscing"
Little River Band's Graeham Goble reflects on the group's 1978 hit and its famous fan - John Lennon.
3 min |
July 2023
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KISS MY STRINGS
JAM Offset and Telecaster Bridges
3 min |
July 2023
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VERTEX EFFECTS
Boost MK II + Volume/Expression Insert T
4 min |