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June 2008, No. 186
Keller Williams
Learn how the one-man jam band creates his deep-pocket grooves. With videoBy Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers.
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Equipment Picks: The guitars and gear of Keller Williams.

Hot New Gear
Check out the hottest guitars and accessories from Winter NAMM 2008. 
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DEPARTMENTS

ACOUSTIC CLASSIC
Your Cheatin' Heart. Words and music by Hank Williams. By Dan Apczynski.


CONTEMPORARY CLASSIC
Lost Cause. Words and music by Beck Hansen. By Andrew DuBrock.


PRIVATE LESSON
Willy Porter. The acoustic folk-pop rocker shows how he mixes picking styles gets the percussive bass sound that drives his live shows. With audio. By Andrew DuBrock.


NEW GEAR 1
Zemaitis GZA300-Heart Review. Brit-rock’s original boutique brand delivers a toneful, silky, and flashy flattop. With video. By Charles Saufley.


NEW GEAR 2
Yamaha CPX500 Review. The latest Compass series flattop puts a great playing acoustic-electric guitar in reach of working musicians. With video. By Pete Madsen.


NEW GEAR 3
Bose L1 Personal Amplification System, Model II Review. Innovative PA packs a punch and great range for acoustic performance situations. With video. By Doug Young.


PLAYER SPOTLIGHT
Jake Shimabukuro. Ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro talks tone tweaking, chord voicings, and his diverse musical influences. By Danny Carnahan.
Equipment Picks: The ukeleles and gear of Jake Shimabukuro.



HERE'S HOW
Playing In a Band. Move from soloist to band member with a combination of good gear, a selfless attitude, and an empathetic ear. By Charles Saufley.


30-MINUTE LESSON
Time Signatures. Explore this guide to time signatures, and soon feeling the beat will be as easy as counting to four. With video. By Karen Hogg.


THE BASICS
Tackling Difficult Chords. A simple guide to forming tough guitar chord shapes. By Jenny Reynolds.


SHOPTALK
How to Buy a Used Guitar. How to make sure a used guitar is worthy of a purchase. By Richard Johnston.


GUITAR PRO: TEACH
Happy Traum. The Homespun Tapes founder discusses what it takes to produce a great video lesson. By Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers.


GUITAR PRO: CREATE
How to Make Ringtones. By Dale Miller.


WOODSHED
The Circle of Fifths. Learn to use the circle of fifths and unlock the mysteries of song construction. With audio. By Adam Perlmutter.


SONGBOOK
Leader of the Band. Words and music by Dan Fogelberg. By Jon Chappell.


GREAT ACOUSTICS
Tom Ribbecke Halfling. With video of Tom Ribbecke and Teja Gerken. By Teja Gerken.

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