October 2002, No. 118

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Southern Blues
Blind Willie McTell and other seminal Atlanta 12-string guitarists. By Jas Obrecht
Words and music to "Statesboro Blues"
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Your Favorite Things
Winners of the 2002 Players' Choice Awards. By Teja Gerken
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Destination Brazil
Marco Pereira and Paulo Bellinati blend classical technique with Brazilian tradition. By Ron Forbes-Roberts
The Brazilian groove
Music to "Plainte"

 

 

DEPARTMENTS

JUMP STREET Lou Harrison inspires a custom National guitar, ex-punk John Doe, fingerpicker Alex Houghton, Happenings, and more.

REVIEWS The definitive Segovia box set, Dobro greats on record, and Hit List CDs.

HERE'S HOW On the Road Again: How to travel safely with your guitar. By Richard Johnston

SONG CRAFT Crowd Control: Former Crowded House frontman Neil Finn gets the audience involved in his adventurous solo career. By Drew Pearce
Words and music to "Turn and Run"

STAGE AND STUDIO Power to the People: The latest options in powered speakers and mini PAs. By Teja Gerken

MARKETPLACE Browse the classified ads with live links to advertiser websites.

GEARBOX Avalon and Morris guitars reviewed, equipment picks from Alex Houghton, John Doe, Neil Finn, Marco Pereira, and others, plus new gear.

SHOPTALK Structure and Sound: How modern luthiers are building sturdy guitars without sacrificing tone. By Rick Turner

Q&A Answers to your questions about cutaways, mandolin resources, and more.

PRIVATE LESSONS

Basics: Simple Syncopated Grooves. By Andrew DuBrock
Music to
"'N Sink"

Accompaniment Techniques: Scottish Swing. By Jack Evans
Music to "The Banshee"

GREAT ACOUSTICS 1934 Prairie State. By George Gruhn

Cover: Seminal blues guitarist Blind Willie McTell. Photo courtesy Larry Cohn.


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