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By Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eIN THE STORES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/acousticguitar.com\/article\/default.aspx?articleid=27519\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW GEAR 1\u003cbr\u003e Guild F-1512E Review.\u003c\/b\u003e Acoustic Guitar checks out Guild's latest jumbo 12-string. By Teja Gerken.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW GEAR 2\u003cbr\u003e Cort MR710F Review.\u003c\/b\u003e Acoustic Guitar reviews a cutaway dreadnought with solid Sitka spruce top and Fishman electronics. By Adam Perlmutter.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW GEAR 3\u003cbr\u003e Fishman Loudbox Artist Review. \u003c\/b\u003ePowerful, portable, and flexible acoustic amp. By Doug Young.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePLAYER SPOTLIGHT\u003cbr\u003e Laurie Lewis. \u003c\/b\u003eOn her latest album, the bluegrass fiddler\/guitarist pays tribute to Bill Monroe. By Kenny Berkowitz.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePLAYLIST\u003cbr\u003e Carolina Chocolate Drops, Leaving Eden.\u003c\/b\u003e By Kenny Berkowitz.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDar Williams, In the Time of Gods.\u003c\/b\u003e By Mike Thomas.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDave Carter and Tracy Grammer, Little Blue Egg.\u003c\/b\u003e By Celine Keating.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eKevin Kastning, Sandor Szabo, and Balazs Major, Triptych.\u003c\/b\u003e By Teja Gerken.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eLincoln Durham, The Shovel vs. The Howling Blues.\u003c\/b\u003e By Michael Lohr.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eLuke Roberts, The Iron Gates at Throop and Newport.\u003c\/b\u003e By Sarah Welsh.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe Pines, Dark So Gold.\u003c\/b\u003e By Mike Thomas.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePRIVATE LESSON\u003cbr\u003e West African Fingerstyle Guitar Lesson.\u003c\/b\u003e Walter Strauss on imitating the open string sounds of the Malian kora. By Teja Gerken.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSHOPTALK\u003cbr\u003e J.S. Bogdanovich Guitars Profile.\u003c\/b\u003e Classical luthier writes the book on how to build a guitar. By Mark Small.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSONGBOOK\u003cbr\u003e Darling Cory. \u003c\/b\u003eTraditional, arranged by Jody Stecher. Learn to play a haunting old-time classic arranged for the guitar. By Jody Stecher.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eTHE BASICS\u003cbr\u003e Open Tunings Lesson.\u003c\/b\u003e Learn to play in open-G and open-D tunings like blues greats Duane Allman, Ry Cooder, Robert Johnson, and others. By Orville Johnson.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWOODSHED\u003cbr\u003e Block and Rolled Chords Lesson.\u003c\/b\u003e Use these picking-hand techniques for expressive variations in your chord sounds. By Alex De Grassi.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eKeeping Swing Time with a Metronome.\u003c\/b\u003e Learn how to interpret music with a jazzy swing feel and practice jazz rhythms with a metronome. By Sean McGowan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stringletter","offers":[{"title":"PDF Digital","offer_id":876819829,"sku":"May 2012 Digital","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/7482\/products\/AG233May_JDoyle.jpg?v=1331941837"},{"product_id":"no-234-june-2013","title":"No. 234, June 2012","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Gear 2012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe latest guitars, amplification gear, and accessories. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBy Teja Gerken.\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/acousticguitar.com\/article\/default.aspx?articleid=27547\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAlternate Tunings Lesson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eUsing simple tunings like dropped D and open D or more exotic tunings like C G D G A D and \u003cbr\u003e D A D G C F can alter how we perceive what is possible on the guitar.  \u003c\/span\u003eBy Alex De Grassi.\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/acousticguitar.com\/article\/default.aspx?articleid=27594\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaul Brady\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe Irish singer-songwriter talks about his background in traditional music, writing songs for \u003cbr\u003e Bonnie Raitt and Tina Turner, and his aggressive open-tuned acoustic guitar style.  \u003c\/span\u003eBy Kenny Berkowitz.\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/acousticguitar.com\/article\/default.aspx?articleid=27549\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDEPARTMENTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eACOUSTIC CLASSIC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eYou're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go\u003c\/b\u003e. Words and music by Bob Dylan. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGREAT ACOUSTICS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e1934 Gibson L-00\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e By Derek See.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEW GEAR 1\u003cbr\u003e RainSong Shorty SG Review\u003c\/b\u003e. Acoustic Guitar reviews the carbon-fiber guitar pioneer's latest model. With video. By Adam Levy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW GEAR 2\u003cbr\u003e Crafter TE 6MH\/BR Review.\u003c\/b\u003e Acoustic Guitar reviews an all-mahogany cutaway acoustic-electric. With video. By Adam Perlmutter.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW GEAR 3\u003cbr\u003e L.R. Baggs M80 Review.\u003c\/b\u003e Acoustic Guitar puts L.R Baggs' lastest soundhole pickup through its paces. with Video. By Doug Young.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePLAYER SPOTLIGHT\u003cbr\u003e Zoe Muth and the Lost High Rollers.\u003c\/b\u003e By Sarah Welsh.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePLAYLIST\u003cbr\u003e Guy Davis, The Adventures of Fishy Waters: In Bed with the Blues.\u003c\/b\u003e By Bill Wagner.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eJustin Townes Earle, Nothing's Gonna Change the Way You Feel About Me Now\u003c\/b\u003e. By Mark Smith.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePaco de Lucía, Conciertos: Live in Spain 2010.\u003c\/b\u003e By Julia Crowe.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSidi Toure, Koïma.\u003c\/b\u003e By Sarah Welsh.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eTodd Snider, Agnostic Hymns and Stoner Fables.\u003c\/b\u003e By Mike Thomas.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePRIVATE LESSON\u003cbr\u003e Percussive Pop Grooves Lesson.\u003c\/b\u003e Pete Heitzman on how he gets a huge-sounding, bass-driven acoustic groove. By Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSHOPTALK\u003cbr\u003e McElroy Guitars Profile.\u003c\/b\u003e Seattle, Washington, luthier Brent McElroy specializes in lattice-braced flattops. By Doug Young.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSONGBOOK\u003cbr\u003e Arkansas Traveler.\u003c\/b\u003e Traditional, arranged by Scott Nygaard. By Scott Nygaard.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eLonesome Day.\u003c\/b\u003e Traditional, arranged by Jody Stecher. By Scott Nygaard.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSPECIAL FEATURE (GEAR)\u003cbr\u003e Acoustic Guitar Summer Gear Guide.\u003c\/b\u003e Catch this summer's wave of ingenious accessories, amazing instruments, and excellent music from advertisers in Acoustic Guitar magazine. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eTHE BASICS\u003cbr\u003e Emulating the Mandolin.\u003c\/b\u003e Approximate the techniques used by mandolinists like tremolo and chop chords. With video and tab. By Andrew DuBrock.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eWOODSHED\u003cbr\u003e Fingerstyle Jazz Melody Lesson.\u003c\/b\u003e Learn techniques for syncopating, articulating, and harmonizing melodic lines within solo-fingerstyle jazz arrangements. With video and tab. By Sean McGowan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stringletter","offers":[{"title":"PDF Digital","offer_id":876817901,"sku":"June 2012 Digital","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/7482\/products\/AG234June_Bedell_copy.jpg?v=1432941152"},{"product_id":"no-235-july-2012","title":"No. 235, July 2012","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon Ross Fingerstyle Lesson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe Canadian guitarist talks about the rhythmic style that has influenced a generation of fingerstylists, including Andy McKee. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBy Teja Gerken.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/acousticguitar.com\/article\/default.aspx?articleid=27525\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eLyle Lovett\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe singer-songwriter talks about songwriting, the influence of Guy Clark and Townes Van Zandt, and why he takes his favorite guitars on the road.  \u003c\/span\u003eBy Derk Richardson.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix Premier OMs Reviewed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eAcoustic Guitar\u003c\/i\u003e reviews OMs from Bourgeois, Breedlove, Collings, Huss and Dalton, Martin, and Santa Cruz.  \u003c\/span\u003eBy Doug Young.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDEPARTMENTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePLAYLIST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDavid Russell, \u003ci\u003eThe Grandeur of the Baroque\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003ci\u003eBy Mark Small.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eACOUSTIC CLASSIC\u003cbr\u003e St. James Infirmary. \u003c\/b\u003eTraditional, arranged by David Hamburger. By Andrew DuBrock.\u003cbr\u003e Killing the Blues. Words and music by Rowland Salley. By Andrew DuBrock.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePRIVATE LESSON\u003cbr\u003e New Blues Lesson. \u003c\/b\u003eOtis Taylor talks about writing and playing in his \"trance blues\" style. By Sean McGowan.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW GEAR 1\u003cbr\u003e Lowden O-22C Review.\u003c\/b\u003e Acoustic Guitar checks out a jumbo-sized flattop with bold tone and punchy volume. By Doug Young.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW GEAR 2\u003cbr\u003e Ovation DS778TX Review.\u003c\/b\u003e Acoustic Guitar reviews Ovation's low-tuned acoustic-electric. By Danny Carnahan.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW GEAR 3\u003cbr\u003e Three Clip-On Tuners Reviewed.\u003c\/b\u003e Acoustic Guitar reviews three new tuners by Intellitouch, Planet Waves, and Snark. 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By Orville Johnson.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSHOPTALK\u003cbr\u003e Monica's Guitars Profile. \u003c\/b\u003eCalifornia luthier Monica Esparza builds classical and flamenco guitars in the Spanish tradition. By Adam Perlmutter.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePLAYLIST\u003cbr\u003e Eric Bibb, Deeper in the Well.\u003c\/b\u003e By Kenny Berkowitz.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eLurrie Bell, The Devil Ain't Got No Music.\u003c\/b\u003e By Bill Wagner.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePaul Rishell, Talking Guitar\u003c\/b\u003e. By Bill Wagner.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eTrace Bundy, Elephant King\u003c\/b\u003e. By Julia Crowe.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eGordon Lightfoot, All Live\u003c\/b\u003e. By Phil Catalfo.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eWOODSHED\u003cbr\u003e Jazz Chord Substitutions Lesson.\u003c\/b\u003e Add variety to common chord progressions with jazzy substitution techniques. \u003cspan\u003eBy Sean McGowan\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSONGBOOK\u003cbr\u003e Careless Love. \u003c\/b\u003eTraditional, arranged by Orville Johnson. By Orville Johnson.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eGREAT ACOUSTICS\u003cbr\u003e 1938 Arthur Hensel. \u003c\/b\u003eBy David McPherson.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stringletter","offers":[{"title":"PDF Digital","offer_id":876816301,"sku":"July 2012 Digital","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/7482\/products\/AG235_Lovett.jpg?v=1339527146"},{"product_id":"no-236-august-2012","title":"No. 236, August 2012","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePunch Brothers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chris Thile and Chris Eldridge on how the adventurous string band broke out of the bluegrass mold. By Kenny Berkowitz.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e50 Years of Takamine Guitars\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e How Takamine became an internationally recognized maker of acoustic-electric and classical guitars. By Adam Perlmutter.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eCustom Guitar Gallery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Acoustic Guitar presents a sample of the guitars you'll find at luthier shows like the Montreal Guitar Show or the Healdsburg Guitar Festival. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDEPARTMENTS\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ACOUSTIC CLASSIC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eLast Train to Clarksville.\u003c\/b\u003e Music and lyrics by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart. By Andrew DuBrock.\u003cbr\u003e Goodnight Irene. Traditional. By Andrew DuBrock.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePRIVATE LESSON\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eContemporary Flatpicking Lesson\u003c\/b\u003e. Ross Martin on composing for the Matt Flinner Trio and using slurs and open strings in his melodic lines. With video and tab. By Sean McGowan.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW GEAR 1\u003cbr\u003e Taylor 710ce Review.\u003c\/b\u003e Acoustic Guitar reviews Taylor's latest acoustic-electric dreadnought. With video. By Adam Perlmutter.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e NEW GEAR 2\u003cbr\u003e PRS SE Angelus Standard Review.\u003c\/b\u003e Acoustic Guitar reviews a stylish yet affordable cutaway grand auditorium. By Scott Nygaard.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW GEAR 3\u003cbr\u003e DigiTech iStomp Review. \u003c\/b\u003eAcoustic Guitar reviews DigiTech's flexible effect pedal. With video. By Gino Robair.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePLAYER SPOTLIGHT\u003cbr\u003e Stephane Wrembel. \u003c\/b\u003eThe French Gypsy jazz guitarist talks about Midnight in Paris and how a trip to the Django Festival changed his life. By David McCarty.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eTHE BASICS\u003cbr\u003e Ragtime Blues Fingerpicking Lesson. \u003c\/b\u003eLearn to play syncopated ragtime phrases in the style of Blind Blake and others. With video and tab. By Orville Johnson.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e SPECIAL FEATURE (GEAR)\u003cbr\u003e . \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSHOPTALK\u003cbr\u003e Alternative Tonewoods. \u003c\/b\u003eWhy eco-friendly woods and FSC certification matter to guitar makers. By Teja Gerken.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePLAYLIST\u003cbr\u003e Brandi Carlile, \u003ci\u003eBear Creek\u003c\/i\u003e. By Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Olney, \u003ci\u003eThe Stone\u003c\/i\u003e. By Céline Keating.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eLoudon Wainwright, \u003ci\u003eOlder Than My Old Man Now\u003c\/i\u003e. By Phil Catalfo.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul Thorn,\u003ci\u003e What the Hell is Goin' On?\u003c\/i\u003e. By Kenny Berkowitz.\u003cbr\u003e Rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem, \u003ci\u003eSome Bright Morning\u003c\/i\u003e. By Céline Keating.\u003cbr\u003e Ray Wylie Hubbard, \u003ci\u003eThe Grifter's Hymnal\u003c\/i\u003e. By Michael Lohr.\u003cbr\u003e Rory Block, \u003ci\u003eI Belong to the Band: A Tribute to Rev. Gary Davis. By Bill Wagner.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Trampled By Turtles, \u003ci\u003eStars and Satellites\u003c\/i\u003e. By Sarah Welsh.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eWOODSHED\u003cbr\u003e Create Solo Lines from Chord Shapes. \u003c\/b\u003eUse familiar open-position chord shapes like E, C, and A to build lead lines that will fit any chord progression. With video and tab. By Sean McGowan.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Enhancing the Alternating Bass. \u003c\/b\u003eEmbellish your fingerstyle bass lines with passing tones, pinches, and accents. With video and tab. By Alex De Grassi.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e SONGBOOK\u003cbr\u003e Stand By Me. \u003c\/b\u003eWords and Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller and Ben E. King. By Nick Charles.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Wreck of the Old 97. \u003c\/b\u003eLearn to play a traditional classic arranged for the guitar by Jody Stecher. With video and tab. By Jody Stecher.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e GREAT ACOUSTICS\u003cbr\u003e 1985 Takamine EF360S. \u003c\/b\u003eBy Teja Gerken.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stringletter","offers":[{"title":"PDF Digital","offer_id":876521801,"sku":"August 2012 Digital","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/7482\/products\/AG236Aug_Takamine.jpg?v=1344638838"},{"product_id":"no-237-september-2012","title":"No. 237, September 2012","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegal Flattops\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The history and instruments of the Regal Guitar Company. By Bob Carlin.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePiedmont Guitar Lesson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The players and techniques of this roots\/blues fingerpicking guitar style. By Steve James.\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/acousticguitar.com\/article\/default.aspx?articleid=27571\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eJustin Townes Earle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The songwriter discusses his idiosyncratic fingerpicking style, his new Loar L0-16, and battling personal demons. By Kenny Berkowitz.\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/acousticguitar.com\/article\/default.aspx?articleid=28086\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDEPARTMENTS\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e GREAT ACOUSTICS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e1970s LoPrinzi LR-15\u003c\/b\u003e. By Orville Johnson.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW GEAR 1\u003cbr\u003e Martin DCPA4 Siris Review. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAcoustic Guitar \u003c\/i\u003ereviews Martin's new cutaway-dreadnought with exotic woods and clever electronics. With video. By Teja Gerken.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW GEAR 2\u003cbr\u003e Simon and Patrick Woodland Pro Folk Review.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eAcoustic Guitar\u003c\/i\u003e reviews an affordable vintage-inspired small-body flattop. With video. By Adam Perlmutter.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePLAYER SPOTLIGHT\u003cbr\u003e Hobart Brothers and Lil' Sis Hobart.\u003c\/b\u003e Freedy Johnston, Susan Cowsill, and Jon Dee Graham put aside their solo careers for a rare group project. By Shay Quillen.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePLAYLIST\u003cbr\u003e Chris Smither, \u003ci\u003eHundred Dollar Valentine.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eBy Phil Catalfo.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Davy Graham, \u003ci\u003eAnthology\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003eBy Teja Gerken.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Glen Hansard, \u003ci\u003eRhythm and Repose\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003eBy Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Marley's Ghost, \u003ci\u003eJubilee\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003eBy Kenny Berkowitz.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Peter Mulvey, \u003ci\u003eThe Good Stuff\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003eBy Céline Keating.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Sara Watkins, \u003ci\u003eSun Midnight Sun\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003eBy Mike Thomas.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Shawn Colvin, \u003ci\u003eAll Fall Down\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003eBy Mike Thomas.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Boxcars, \u003ci\u003eAll In\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003eBy Kenny Berkowitz.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSHOPTALK\u003cbr\u003e All About Acoustic Amps.\u003c\/b\u003e How to choose the right amp for your guitar and performance setting. By Doug Young.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSONG CRAFT\u003cbr\u003e Writing the Blues.\u003c\/b\u003e The 12-bar blues is the most common form, but there are many other progressions you can use to write your blues away. By Adam Levy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e8 SONGS TO PLAY \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaint Louis Blues\u003c\/strong\u003e - W.C. Handy, arranged by Orville Johnson \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarlem River Blues\u003c\/strong\u003e - Justin Townes Earle \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn a Monday\u003c\/strong\u003e - Lead Belly (Huddie Ledbetter) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinety-Nine Year Blues\u003c\/strong\u003e - Julius Daniels \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever Let Your Deal Go Down\u003c\/strong\u003e - Traditional, arranged by Etta Baker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Crow Jane\u003c\/strong\u003e - Traditional, arranged by Etta Baker \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho's Going Home with You\u003c\/strong\u003e - Henry Johnson \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRice Noodles\u003c\/strong\u003e - Jane Miller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eTHE BASICS\u003cbr\u003e Diatonic Chord Progressions Lesson.\u003c\/b\u003e Learn how to find and use the standard chords in major- and minor-key pop and rock progressions. By Andrew DuBrock.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eWOODSHED\u003cbr\u003e Articulating a Melody Lesson.\u003c\/b\u003e Learn how to embellish a musical phrase with hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides. By Alex De Grassi.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eFinding Solo Ideas Within Scales.\u003c\/b\u003e Explore patterns within familiar scale fingerings for melodic and interesting solos. With video and tab. By Jane Miller.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eACOUSTIC CLASSIC\u003cbr\u003e On a Monday.\u003c\/b\u003e Words and music by Huddie Ledbetter. By Andrew DuBrock.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePRIVATE LESSON\u003cbr\u003e Swing Guitar Soloing Lesson.\u003c\/b\u003e Marcy Marxer on learning to improvise out of chord positions and embellishing melodies. By Scott Nygaard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stringletter","offers":[{"title":"PDF Digital","offer_id":876521013,"sku":"September 2012 Digital","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/7482\/products\/AG237Sept_JTEarle.jpg?v=1346453813"},{"product_id":"no-238-october-2012","title":"No. 238, October 2012","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRS Guitars Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e How one of America's most successful electric guitar companies became a top maker of high-end acoustics. With video. By Teja Gerken.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDiatonic Chord Changes Lesson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A songwriter's guide to major and minor chord progressions. By Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Rodney Crowell\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The master songwriter talks about his rhythm-heavy guitar style, his collaboration with writer Mary Karr on Kin, and his Nashville days with Guy Clark, Mickey Newbury, and Townes Van Zandt. By Derk Richardson.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDEPARTMENTS\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ACOUSTIC CLASSIC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eLandslide.\u003c\/b\u003e Music and lyrics by Stevie Nicks. By Andrew DuBrock.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child.\u003c\/b\u003e Traditional, arranged by Peter Penhallow. By Peter Penhallow.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eGREAT ACOUSTICS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e1930 Martin 000-45.\u003c\/b\u003e By Steven Dembroski.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eIN THE STORES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eIn the Stores.\u003c\/b\u003e By Teja Gerken.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW GEAR 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eComposite Acoustics OX RAW Review. \u003c\/b\u003eAcoustic Guitar reviews a thin-body acoustic-electric made with carbon fiber materials. With video. By Adam Perlmutter.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW GEAR 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDiMarzio Angel Pickup System Review.\u003c\/b\u003e Acoustic Guitar reviews DiMarzio's new two-pickup setup. By Teja Gerken.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePLAYER SPOTLIGHT\u003cbr\u003e Anais Mitchell. \u003c\/b\u003eHow a vintage Gibson Kalamazoo changed the way the singer-songwriter plays and composes. By Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers.\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePLAYLIST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eAdam Miller, \u003ci\u003eDelayed\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003ci\u003eBy Céline Keating.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eBill Evans, \u003ci\u003eIn Good Company\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003ci\u003eBy Kenny Berkowitz.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eMary Chapin Carpenter, \u003ci\u003eAshes and Roses\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003ci\u003eBy Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eMindy Smith, \u003ci\u003eMindy Smith\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003ci\u003eBy Kenny Berkowitz.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRIVATE LESSON\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eFingerstyle Accompaniment Lesson\u003c\/b\u003e. Rick Ruskin on creating pop grooves for backing up singers and instrumental soloists. \u003cb\u003eWith video and tab.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eBy Scott Nygaard.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSHOPTALK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eLaurent Brondel Guitars Profile\u003c\/b\u003e. New England–based luthier fuses original designs with vintage American tone. \u003cb\u003eWith video\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003ci\u003eBy Teja Gerken.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSONGBOOK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDimming of the Day\u003c\/b\u003e. Music and lyrics by Richard Thompson. \u003ci\u003eBy Andrew DuBrock.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE BASICS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eBlues Harmony Lesson\u003c\/b\u003e. Learn to use dominant-seventh, ninth, and diminished chords in your blues progressions. \u003ci\u003eBy Orville Johnson.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWEEKLY WORKOUT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eHarmonized Major-Scale Pentatonic Licks\u003c\/b\u003e. These exercises will get your fretting-hand fingers moving in new ways and help you learn the fingerboard. \u003ci\u003eBy Scott Nygaard.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWOODSHED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eArtificial Harmonics Lesson\u003c\/b\u003e. Learn to play any melody or chord with harmonics and add flair to your guitar arrangements. \u003ci\u003eBy Sean McGowan.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stringletter","offers":[{"title":"PDF Digital","offer_id":876520081,"sku":"October 2012 Digital","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/7482\/products\/AG289Oct_PRS.jpg?v=1346453841"},{"product_id":"no-239-november-2012","title":"No. 239, November 2012","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKelly Joe Phelps Slide Lesson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The fingerstyle guitarist and singer-songwriter demonstrates some of the slide guitar techniques that have reinvigorated his playing. \u003ci\u003eBy Orville Johnson.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Loudon Wainwright III\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e On \u003ci\u003eOlder Than My Old Man Now\u003c\/i\u003e, the singer-songwriter casts an unflinching eye toward his own mortality. \u003ci\u003eBy Derk Richardson. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eFive Hybrid Nylon-Strings Reviewed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAcoustic Guitar\u003c\/i\u003e reviews five acoustic-electric classical guitars with narrow necks from Alhambra, Córdoba, Hill, Martin, and Taylor. \u003ci\u003eBy Doug Young.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDEPARTMENTS\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ACOUSTIC CLASSIC\u003cbr\u003e Early Morning Rain. \u003c\/b\u003eMusic and lyrics by Gordon Lightfoot. \u003ci\u003eBy Andrew DuBrock\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePRIVATE LESSON\u003cbr\u003e Solo Guitar Arranging Lesson.\u003c\/b\u003e English fingerstyle guitarist Clive Carroll on combining chords, bass lines, percussion, and melody to emulate a full band. \u003ci\u003eBy Doug Young.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEW GEAR 1\u003cbr\u003e Breedlove Voice Auditorium Review.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eAcoustic Guitar\u003c\/i\u003e reviews a rich-sounding mid-size guitar with custom L.R. Baggs electronics. With video. \u003ci\u003eBy Adam Perlmutter.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW GEAR 2\u003cbr\u003e Washburn WDFLB26SCE Forrest Lee Bender Review.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eAcoustic Guitar\u003c\/i\u003e reviews a string bender-equipped flattop designed for playing pedal-steel licks. With video. \u003ci\u003eBy Teja Gerken.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e IN THE STORES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In the Stores. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePLAYER SPOTLIGHT\u003cbr\u003e Andrew York. \u003c\/b\u003eThe former LAGQ guitarist on his new double album, \u003ci\u003eYamour\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eBy Mark Small.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSONG CRAFT\u003cbr\u003e Rewriting Other Songs. \u003c\/b\u003eHow to change the chords, feel, tonality, and time signature of an existing song to find ideas for a new song of your own. \u003ci\u003eBy Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eHERE'S HOW\u003cbr\u003e Classical Shopper. \u003c\/b\u003eHow to choose and shop for a classical guitar. \u003ci\u003eBy Teja Gerken.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eTHE BASICS\u003cbr\u003e Secondary Dominant Chords.\u003c\/b\u003e Borrow chords from other keys to create interesting and exciting chord progressions. \u003ci\u003eBy Andrew DuBrock.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSHOPTALK\u003cbr\u003e Classical Ten-String Guitars.\u003c\/b\u003e All about the ten-string classical guitar and its variants. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePLAYLIST\u003cbr\u003e Foggy Mountain Special: A Bluegrass Tribute to Earl Scruggs.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eBy Kenny Berkowitz\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eAimee Mann, Charmer.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eBy Derk Richardson.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDon Williams, And So It Goes.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eBy Kenny Berkowitz.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eJennie Stearns, Blurry Edges.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eBy Kenny Berkowitz.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eJerry Douglas, Traveler.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eBy Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eWEEKLY WORKOUT\u003cbr\u003e Move It On Up.\u003c\/b\u003e Learn scales, intervals and chords that move up the fingerboard as well as across. \u003ci\u003eBy Scott Nygaard.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eWOODSHED\u003cbr\u003e Vibrato.\u003c\/b\u003e Learn how to articulate a melody with linear and lateral vibrato techniques. \u003ci\u003eBy Alex De Grassi.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSONGBOOK\u003cbr\u003e Bolero.\u003c\/b\u003e Music by Julian Arcas. \u003ci\u003eBy Patrick Francis.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eGREAT ACOUSTICS\u003cbr\u003e 1994 Favino Jazz Nylon.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eBy Buck Curran. 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and collaborating with Buddy Miller, Jakob Dylan, and more on her new album.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBy Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Visit to Guild\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHow Guild’s iconic flattop guitars are built in the company’s Connecticut factory.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBy Teja Gerken\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDEPARTMENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePLAYLIST\u003cbr\u003e Butch Thompson and Pat Donohue, \u003ci\u003eVicksburg Blues\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003ci\u003eBy Bill Wagner.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eI Draw Slow, \u003ci\u003eRedhills\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003ci\u003eBy Michael Lohr.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eACOUSTIC CLASSIC\u003cbr\u003e Carry On.\u003c\/b\u003e Words and music by Stephen Stills. \u003ci\u003eBy Andrew DuBrock.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePRIVATE LESSON\u003cbr\u003e Pianistic Fingerpicking.\u003c\/b\u003e Matt Munisteri on adapting the brilliant style of jazz-era pianist\/songwriter Willard Robison for acoustic guitar. \u003ci\u003eBy Adam Levy.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW GEAR 1\u003cbr\u003e Boucher Studio Indian Goose 000-12FTB Review.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eAcoustic Guitar\u003c\/i\u003e reviews a Canadian-made 12-fret 000 with an Adirondack spruce top. With video. \u003ci\u003eBy Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW GEAR 2\u003cbr\u003e Gretsch G5013CE Rancher Jr. Review.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eAcoustic Guitar\u003c\/i\u003e reviews an affordable acoustic-electric flattop with a classic vibe. With video. \u003ci\u003eBy Adam Perlmutter.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW GEAR 3\u003cbr\u003e Radial PZ Deluxe and Firefly Review.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eAcoustic Guitar\u003c\/i\u003e reviews two new acoustic preamps from premier maker of DI boxes. With video. \u003ci\u003eBy Doug Young.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eIN THE STORES\u003cbr\u003e In the Stores.\u003c\/b\u003e Washburn's WCG25SCE acoustic-electric, Kala's JTE\/2TS archtop tenor ukulele, Planet Waves's NS Tri-Action capo, and a review of the Deering Phoenix six-string banjo. \u003ci\u003eBy Teja Gerken.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW GEAR 3\u003cbr\u003e Deering Phoenix Six-String Banjo.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eBy Teja Gerken.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePLAYER SPOTLIGHT\u003cbr\u003e Shovels and Rope.\u003c\/b\u003e The dark acoustic country stomp of Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent. \u003ci\u003eBy Kenny Berkowitz.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eTHE BASICS\u003cbr\u003e Fingerstyle Blues Variations.\u003c\/b\u003e Use C-A-G-E-D chord shapes to find fingerstyle blues patterns up the neck. \u003ci\u003eBy Pete Madsen.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSHOPTALK\u003cbr\u003e Montreal Guitar Show 2012.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eAcoustic Guitar\u003c\/i\u003e reports from the Northeast’s premier guitar show. \u003ci\u003eBy Teja Gerken.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePLAYLIST\u003cbr\u003e Robin and Linda Williams, These Old Dark Hills.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eBy Mike Thomas.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe Flatlanders, The Odessa Tapes.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eBy Kenny Berkowitz.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eZoe Muth and the Lost High Rollers, Old Gold.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eBy Kenny Berkowitz.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eAl Petteway, It's Only the Blues.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eBy Céline Keating.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSteve Spurgin, Folk Remedies.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eBy Phil Catalfo.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eMalcom Holcombe, Down the River.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eBy Mike Thomas.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eWEEKLY WORKOUT\u003cbr\u003e Three-Against-Four Rhythms.\u003c\/b\u003e Use the ubiquitous polyrhythms in your fingerboard explorations. \u003ci\u003eBy Scott Nygaard.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eWOODSHED\u003cbr\u003e Palm Muting Lesson.\u003c\/b\u003e How to play pizzicato by damping the strings with your picking hand. \u003ci\u003eBy Alex De Grassi.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSONGBOOK\u003cbr\u003e The Holly and the Ivy. \u003c\/b\u003eTraditional, arranged by Sean McGowan. \u003ci\u003eBy Sean McGowan.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe Christmas Song.\u003c\/b\u003e Music and lyrics by Mel Torme and Robert Wells, arranged by David Wilcox. \u003ci\u003eBy Adam Levy.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eGREAT ACOUSTICS\u003cbr\u003e 1961 Guild M-20.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eBy Derek See.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stringletter","offers":[{"title":"PDF Digital","offer_id":876516309,"sku":"December 2012 Digital","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/7482\/products\/AG240Dec_Colvin.jpg?v=1352155649"},{"product_id":"digital-archive-2012","title":"Digital Archive: 2012","description":"\u003cp\u003eGet a year's worth of lessons, gear reviews, and artist profiles plus music notation and TAB for all of these great songs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.tableSongList td {border-style:none;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" class=\"tableSongList\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e99 Year Blues\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJulius Daniels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAin't Misbehavin'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFats Waller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnd I Love Her\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Beatles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArkansas Traveler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraditional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBillie Jean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMichael Jackson\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlues in the Kitchen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSean McGowan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBolero\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJulian Arcas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCareless Love\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraditional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarry On\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrosby Still Nash \u0026amp; 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