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DEPARTMENTS
JUMP STREET
Ice guitars, Glen Phillips, the Howard Fishman Quartet,
Happenings, and more.
REVIEWS
The Dave Matthews Band and Hit
List CDs.
ON THE WEB
The Virtual Press Kit: How to promote your music online. By
Paul Kotapish
SONG CRAFT Being There: John Gorka’s
latest songs reflect his renewed commitment to community. By
Mike Thomas
Words and music to "Oh Abraham"
GEARBOX
Equipment
picks from Al Di Meola, Bill Broonzy, John Gorka, and others,
six
new pickups reviewed, a visit with archtop guitar maker Bill
Moll, and new gear.
SHOPTALK
Bang for Your Buck: Do you really need that $2,500 guitar? By
Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers
DEAR A.G.
Answers
to your questions about Merle Travis, fret wear, modes, and
tuning.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Basics: Developing Your Fretting Hand. By Andrew DuBrock
Musical
examples
Hawaiian Slack-Key: Introducing Wahine Tunings. By Keola
Beamer
Music to "A Grandmother’s Wish"
Music to "Wa’apa"
MARKETPLACE Browse
the classified ads with live links to advertiser Web sites.
GREAT ACOUSTICS
1650s Sellas Baroque. By Michael Wright
Cover: Al Di Meola at home with his Ovation signature model.
Photo by Aldo Mauro.
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