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THE CUTTING-EDGE
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THE CUTTING-EDGE

From major stars to cult heroes, these players are experimenting across multiple genres, from jazz to metal and beyond.

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10 mins  |
February 2023
THE CURIOUS GUITAR OF Bill frisell
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THE CURIOUS GUITAR OF Bill frisell

He treats every note as a question. It's an approach that's made him a favorite of artists across the spectrum. GP asks the guitar legend a few questions of our own.

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10+ mins  |
February 2023
STEEL-DRIVING MAN
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STEEL-DRIVING MAN

As Crazy Horse drop their latest, World Record, Nils Lofgren reflects on his tenure with Neil Young, his new tour with Bruce, and his latest obsession: the pedal steel.

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9 mins  |
February 2023
Mutt Clang
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Mutt Clang

It has a baseball bat neck and a virtually flat fretboard, but this 1964 Greenburst \"Jetstar\" M.I.J. mongrel mash-up is loud and ready to rock.

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2 mins  |
February 2023
Dress-Down Culture
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Dress-Down Culture

The Lima brothers put their personal style on a selection of classical standards.

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2 mins  |
February 2023
B-List Beauty
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B-List Beauty

This 1964 Gretsch Corvette Model 6135 brings vintage bling to those on a budget.

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4 mins  |
February 2023
MY CAREER IN FIVE SONGS
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MY CAREER IN FIVE SONGS

With over 40 years as Bryan Adams' guitarist, Keith Scott knows the tales behind the Songwriters Hall of Fame nominee's best tracks.

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8 mins  |
February 2023
TIP SHEET
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TIP SHEET

From fingerboards to guitar etiquette Jeff \"Skunk\" Baxter offers advice to make you a better (and more chill) guitarist.

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5 mins  |
February 2023
FULLY CHARGED
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FULLY CHARGED

Blues-soul firebrand Eddie 9V conjures up the ghosts of Macon's fabled Capricorn Studios on his electrifying new release.

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5 mins  |
February 2023
SHORE THING
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SHORE THING

Well known for his hugely detailed and exquisite custom builds, Seth Baccus is expanding his output starting with this bolt-on Shoreline.

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5 mins  |
February 2023
How I Wrote..."867-5309/ Jenny"
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How I Wrote..."867-5309/ Jenny"

Jim Keller recalls how he helped dial in Tommy Tutone's 1982 smash hit.

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3 mins  |
January 2023
FLYING HIGH AGAIN
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FLYING HIGH AGAIN

On the 40th anniversary of Randy Rhoads' death, we celebrate his metal mastery with a lesson devoted to his genre-defining style.

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6 mins  |
January 2023
GAME ON
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GAME ON

Chris Scruggs and Craig Smith explore the licks that make Game Changer a winner.

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2 mins  |
January 2023
THE EVOLUTION OF JIM LAUDERDALE
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THE EVOLUTION OF JIM LAUDERDALE

His main goal has always been to write great songs. As he drops his 35th album, Game Changer, the Americana stalwart is learning to be a better guitarist.

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10 mins  |
January 2023
THE LORDS OF LO-FI
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THE LORDS OF LO-FI

GA-20's stripped-down, lo-fi approach has propelled them to the top of the blues charts. As they release their latest album, Crackdown, guitarists Matt Stubbs and Pat Faherty show us the gear that fuels their authentic blues-rock tone.

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6 mins  |
January 2023
GOING HORIZONTAL
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GOING HORIZONTAL

Want to give the lap steel a go? Here are Megan Lovell's four tips to help you get started.

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1 min  |
January 2023
RIFFING ON CLASSICS
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RIFFING ON CLASSICS

Rebecca and Megan Lovell reveal the secrets behind Larkin Poe's alchemical magic for turning classic blues riffs into modern fuzzed-out blues-rock hooks.

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10 mins  |
January 2023
TAKE FIVE
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TAKE FIVE

Kingfish delivers his top guitar tips.

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3 mins  |
January 2023
SOMETHING IN THE WATER
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SOMETHING IN THE WATER

Hailing from Clarksdale, Mississippi, Christone \"Kingfish\" Ingram is a born and bred blues guitarist. Just don't call him a purist.

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8 mins  |
January 2023
SIX OF ONE
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SIX OF ONE

Marcus delivers a half-dozen tips to help you become a singular guitarist.

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3 mins  |
January 2023
LEARNING TO BREATHE
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LEARNING TO BREATHE

Eight years into his career, Marcus King has shown he has what it takes to go the distance. With Young Blood, his latest solo excursion, he does it with all six strings blazing.

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9 mins  |
January 2023
PLAYING by the RULES
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PLAYING by the RULES

Known his work as a guitarist, writer and producer with artists like Kacey Musgraves and Brett Eldredge, Daniel Tashian follows three guidelines on his newest solo set. The result is an album's worth of gems.

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10+ mins  |
January 2023
Raw Power
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Raw Power

The Beatles' 1970 swan song finds its groove in this 2003 redux.

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2 mins  |
January 2023
You Dirty Rat
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You Dirty Rat

Introduced in 1979, the ProCo Rat Distortion Pedal is the OG overdrive.

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3 mins  |
January 2023
MY CAREER IN FIVE SONGS
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MY CAREER IN FIVE SONGS

With more than five decades of road behind him, George Thorogood picks a handful of tunes that brought smiles to the miles.

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8 mins  |
January 2023
TIP SHEET
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TIP SHEET

Slide virtuoso Sonny Landreth delivers 10 pointers for everyone from beginners to pros.

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5 mins  |
January 2023
CARDINAL VIRTUE
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CARDINAL VIRTUE

As he puts his old band back together for their debut album, blues guitarist Chris Buck emphasizes playing for the song.

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5 mins  |
January 2023
RED ALERT
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RED ALERT

Salvaged old-growth redwood finds new life in Grez Guitars models like this Mendocino DC.

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4 mins  |
January 2023
EARTHQUAKER DEVICES
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EARTHQUAKER DEVICES

Special Cranker

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2 mins  |
January 2023
BOSS - Dual Cube LX
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BOSS - Dual Cube LX

ROLAND LAUNCHED THE Cube in 1978, and since then, the compact amp has been offered in more than 50 different models that deliver great sound and features in durable enclosures.

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4 mins  |
January 2023