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NO REGRETS Johnny Cash, the man in black, is back at the top of his game. By Kenny Berkowitz
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Words and music to "I’m Leavin’ Now"

GUITARISTS ON-LINE How beginners and pros alike find community on the Web. By Paul Kotapish
Selected On-Line Communities
Posting Etiquette

21st-CENTURY GEAR The latest guitars, pickups, amps, and accessories. By Teja Gerken

DEPARTMENTS

JUMP STREET Mark Erelli, Claus Boesser-Ferrari, a farewell to John Fahey, Happenings, and more.

REVIEWS O Brother, Where Art Thou?, classical recordings, Hit List CDs, and more.

A.G. LETTER Brian Kluepfel visits a one-of-a-kind musical instrument museum in La Paz, Bolivia.

SONG CRAFT Techno Tunesmith: P.J. Olsson marries songwriter sensibilities with edgy modern sounds. By Andrew DuBrock
Words and music to "Good Dream"

GEARBOX Equipment picks from our featured artists and a visit with Pennsylvania’s American Archtop Guitars. By Teja Gerken

DEAR A.G. Answers to your questions about pickups and preamps, rhythm instruction, fret styles, and sore fingers.

PRIVATE LESSONS

Basics: Chord Fills. By Dylan Schorer
Musical examples

Alternate Tunings: New Approaches to Folk Melodies. By Scott Nygaard
Music to "Rovin’ on a Winter’s Night"

OFF THE RECORD

Russell Letson explores Guy Van Duser's and clarinetist Billy Novick's take on a classic.
Music to "Frankie and Johnny"

GREAT ACOUSTICS Johnny Cash's signature Martin. By Teja Gerken

MARKETPLACE Browse the classified ads with live links to advertiser Web sites.

Cover: Johnny Cash on stage. Photo by Barbara Steinwehe/Redferns.