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DEPARTMENTS
JUMP STREET
The Jayhawks, Dangerous Curves on display, Happenings,
and more.
REVIEWS
Hit
List records, the latest Chris Whitley CD, Celtic instruction
books, and more.
SONG CRAFT
Lyric Lessons: One songwriter’s step-by-step approach to finding
the right words for the melodies. By Sam Shaber
STAGE AND STUDIO
Homegrown
CD Winner No. 7: Roy Curry, Flat Top Specialist. By Andrew
DuBrock
Classic Sessions: The Rolling Stones step out of the limelight
to record "Wild Horses." By David Simons
GEARBOX
A visit to Lakewood Guitars, blender/preamps
reviewed, and new gear.
SHOPTALK
Mingling Strings: Assembling custom string sets to accommodate altered
tunings and create special effects. By Rick Turner
WHAT THEY PLAY
Equipment
picks from our featured artists.
DEAR A.G.
Answers
to your questions about 12-string tuning and copyrights, plus
a reader tip about how to remove bridge pins..
PRIVATE LESSONS
Basics: Fingerstyle Christmas. By Happy Traum
Three arrangements
of "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen"
Open Tunings: The Magic of D A D G A D. By Al Petteway
Music to "She Moved Through the Faire"
Be sure to check out the latest free lesson online. A new lesson
goes up every two weeks, so check back often. See the latest lesson
here.
OFF THE RECORD
David McCarty introduces flatpicked guitar music by banjo
phenom Alison Brown.
Music to "Deep Gap"
GREAT ACOUSTICS
Apollo Lyre Guitar. By Michael Wright
MARKETPLACE Browse
the classified ads with live links to advertiser Web sites.
Cover: John Hiatt relaxes with his 1947 Gibson LG-2. Photo
by Michael Wilson.
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