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When Japan Was the Future
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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.

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4 mins  |
September 2023
After the Flood
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After the Flood

Devastated by his partner's death, Alexandre Lagoya reclaimed his life and artistry on his own.

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2 mins  |
September 2023
TIP SHEET
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TIP SHEET

Nili Brosh shares hard-earned wisdom from her years as a solo and supporting guitarist.

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5 mins  |
September 2023
BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
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BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

On Double Exposure, Vinnie Moore unites both spheres of his rock guitar influences.

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6 mins  |
September 2023
WEATHER CASTER
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WEATHER CASTER

How climate extremes led Gene Baker to re-envision the acoustic-electric with b3 Guitars' Cielo Deluxe.

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5 mins  |
September 2023
DANELECTRO -'59 Triple Divine
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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.

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3 mins  |
August 2023
COLE CLARK - True Hybrid TL2ECBLBL-HSS
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COLE CLARK - True Hybrid TL2ECBLBL-HSS

HOLY HYBRID! WHAT an intriguing acoustic/electric premise, promising the best of both worlds.

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6 mins  |
August 2023
PRS SE Zach Myers Signature
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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.

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3 mins  |
August 2023
Django Explained
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Django Explained

Stephane Wrembel delivers insights on Django Reinhardt's style of gypsy jazz.

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3 mins  |
August 2023
FRESH LEFTOVERS
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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.

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9 mins  |
August 2023
THE LAST REBEL
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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.

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10+ mins  |
August 2023
KEEPING THE PEACE
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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.\"

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10 mins  |
August 2023
BROTHERS AND SISTERS
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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.

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10+ mins  |
August 2023
Rhythm of Nations
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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.

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7 mins  |
August 2023
How Django Changed My Life
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How Django Changed My Life

The gift of a Django Reinhardt album has kept on giving.

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3 mins  |
August 2023
The Vintage Acoustic Maker No One Talks About Today
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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.

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4 mins  |
August 2023
MY CAREER IN FIVE SONGS
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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.

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10 mins  |
August 2023
TIP SHEET
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TIP SHEET

\"Put the guitar down.\" On his solo recordings or with Jason Isbell, Sadler Vaden lives by these pointers.

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5 mins  |
August 2023
AN AMERICANA SALUTE TO VETS AND LIFE BUDDIES
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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.

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3 mins  |
August 2023
DUANE BETTS STEPS OUT SOLO
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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.

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5 mins  |
August 2023
MESA'S GREATEST HITS
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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.

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8 mins  |
August 2023
LARGER THAN LIFE
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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.

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9 mins  |
July 2023
MY CAREER IN FIVE SONGS
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MY CAREER IN FIVE SONGS

Billy Squier reveals secrets behind key tracks that span his solo career.

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8 mins  |
July 2023
TIP SHEET
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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.

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5 mins  |
July 2023
ASSISTED STRETCHING
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ASSISTED STRETCHING

Taylor Goldsmith talks Dawes' latest genre-extending effort and the benefits of bringing a hired guitarslinger on tour.

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5 mins  |
July 2023
BACK IN BLACK
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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.

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5 mins  |
July 2023
SMALL WONDERS
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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?

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6 mins  |
July 2023
How I Wrote... "Reminiscing"
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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.

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3 mins  |
July 2023
KISS MY STRINGS
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KISS MY STRINGS

JAM Offset and Telecaster Bridges

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3 mins  |
July 2023
VERTEX EFFECTS
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VERTEX EFFECTS

Boost MK II + Volume/Expression Insert T

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4 mins  |
July 2023