No. 321, March/April 2020

On the Cover: Origin Stories

Eight modern luthiers on learning their craft 

Special Focus: Beyond Flattops 

The magic of archtop, resonator, and baritone guitars

Features and Lessons:

• Learn to play in the style of John Denver
• A chat with young jazz and classical virtuoso Antoine Boyer
• Michael Chapdelaine continues his series on classical guitar for steel-string players
• Martin Keith explains binding rot
• A visit with luthier Raymond Morin of Pleinview Guitars
• Using triads to negotiate seventh chords

Songs:

“Rocky Mountain High” by John Denver

“Romanza” by Anonymous

“I Feel for You” by Prince 

“Fanø/Black Sea Dress” by Charlie Rauh

“Stealin'” (traditional)

"Just a Closer Walk With Thee" arranged by Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan

"Picking the Guitar" by Nick Lucas

Gear Reviews:

New World P640S FS

Gibson G-45 Studio

Beard Guitars A-Model Odyssey

DPA 4099 Core