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Beginners' Lesson

Looping without a looper... is such a thing even possible? Steve Lawson says it is, so listen up

Joe Bonamassa's Tele Vision

JIMMY BRYANT, JAMES BOND AND OL’ BLUE EYES: THE BLUES-ROCK MAESTRO EXPLAINS HOW HE TEAMED UP WITH HELLECASTERS GUITAR WIZ JOHN JORGENSON TO RECORD A PROPER “TELECASTER ALBUM” INSPIRED BY THE LATE, GREAT DANNY GATTON

PLAYING THE PART

TWO COOL KYSER QUICK-CHANGE PARTIAL CAPOS

Rising Sun

DETROIT’S SAMMY BOLLER — WHOSE POPULAR GUITARWORLD.COM LESSONS HAVE MELTED A MIND OR TWO — EXPLAINS WHY 2020 IS THE PERFECT TIME FOR MODERN INSTRUMENTAL GUITAR MUSIC

THE WAVE FILES

After the “soul-crushing” slog of Hemispheres, the planets seemed to align for Rush when it came time to record their next album, 1980’s Permanent Waves.

Sparta

AT THE DRIVE-IN REFUGEE JIM WARD DIVES INTO TRUST THE RIVER, SPARTA’S FIRST ALBUM IN 14 YEARS

OPEN MIKE

LONGTIME TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS “CO-CAPTAIN” MIKE CAMPBELL UNLEASHES WRECKLESS ABANDON, THE DEBUT ALBUM BY HIS VERY PATIENT SIDE PROJECT, THE DIRTY KNOBS

GW LESSON LICKS OF THE BLUES GIANTS GROOVE MASTER

A brief, insightful tribute to GARY CLARK JR.’s multifaceted lead and rhythm-playing approaches and ways in which the guitarist tastefully combines elements of blues, rock, funk and soul

BIG-TIME RUSH FAN

Dream Theater maestro JOHN PETRUCCI geeks out on Permanent Waves, Alex Lifeson’s “How is that even possible?” solos and the undeniable majesty of Rush

When Less Is More

Alt-country rocker Jason Isbell discusses his "clean and loud" approach to recording, the magical union of a strat and a Roland Jazz Chorus – and his latest album, the masterful reunions.

What We Do in the Shadows

Volbeat's Rob Caggiano talks ongoing projects his current rig and his new signature workhorse model, the Jackson Shadowcaster

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

HENRY GROSS MAINTAINS HIS PROLIFIC PROWESS

SWEET AND SOUR

“IT’S BECOME A LAST MAN STANDING SITUATION NOW WITH STEVE’S PASSING,” SAYS ANDY SCOTT, THE LAST SURVIVING MEMBER OF THE CLASSIC SWEET LINEUP.

COVER TO COVER

Singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist Neal Morse maintains a certain decided legacy.

THE PERFECT SOUND

MOBILE FIDELITY SUCCEEDS AT GIVING THE BEST SOUND TO ALBUMS THAT MOST RECORD COLLECTORS LOVE.

PRESENTING - SAUCERFUL OF SECRETS

PINK FLOYD DRUMMER NICK MASON JOURNEYS ON HIS OWN TO DELIVER A GIFT TO FANS YEARNING FOR THE EARLY PSYCHEDELIC DAYS.

SPACE TREKKIN'

THE LEGENDARY HARD ROCK BAND DEEP PURPLE CHOOSE TO ‘WHOOSH!’ INTO A NEW DECADE. SINGER IAN GILLAN AND DRUMMER IAN PAICE TELL THE STORY GOING FORWARD.

HOWE MELODIC

AS A GUITARIST, STEVE HOWE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A TEAM PLAYER. BUT ON HIS NEW SOLO ALBUM, LOVE IS, HE CONDUCTS THE MELODY ON HIS OWN AND SINGS LEAD ON MOST OF THE SONGS.

ALBUM GUIDE - FOR TURTLES FANS

UNDER THEIR FLOEDCO BANNER, VOCALISTS MARK VOLMAN AND HOWARD KAYLAN HAVE OVERSEEN THE VINYL REISSUE OF THE SIX ORIGINAL TURTLES LPS. VOLMAN TOOK THE TIME TO DESCRIBE EACH ALBUM IN DETAIL.

TRIVIUM PURSUIT

Modern metal is alive and well in the hands of Florida headbangers Trivium, reports their bassist Paolo Gregoletto. “Years of experimenting have made me realize what I want and what I need to get there,” he muses

These Boots...

...were made for walking bass-lines, says Slyboots bassist Margaret LaBombard

PASS NOTES: MICHAEL McKEEGAN

Welcome to Pass Notes, our new advice page where we ask a renowned bass player for tips about building a career. This month: Michael McKeegan, Therapy?

“IF YOU WANT TO BE A WORKING MUSICIAN—PLAY BASS!”

You read it here first... We visited Fender’s Custom Shop in Corona, California for a peek behind the scenes and some pearls of wisdom

BASS OF TOMORROW

Bass case warlock Jonny Coffin of Coffin Cases has been making sarcophagi to die for over the past 25 years. We sit down for a grave chat with him

LOW LIFE

You’ve got to make it at local level before you hit the big leagues, advises Tax The Heat bassist and BIMM UK Live Performance tutor Antonio Angotti...

PASSING THE TORCH

Felix Pastorius is an extraordinary bass player, as you might expect given the legacy of his late father Jaco—and he finds himself in an equally extraordinary position for the same reason. We ask Felix about his plans for the future, his perceptions of the past and his advice for those ‘expecting to see a Pastorius’ when they come to his shows...

FENDER: Vintera 60s Jazz

A Fender Jazz in Firemist Gold isn’t a common sight, but does this J offer anything other than a pretty finish? Mike Brooks finds out

DB BASS: Elbee 10 Series II, Embee 12, Embee 1210 Series II Cabinets

Why compromise on cabs, say UK-based DB Bass. Mike Brooks gets the lowdown on the low end

BACCHUS: Woodline Jazz DX5AC-WBDP

A Japanese Super-Jazz? Mike Brooks heads to the land of the rising sun

Spider Bites, Busted Axles and Personal Space

TOURING TIPS FROM FOUR YEAR STRONG GUITARIST/VOCALIST DAN O’CONNOR