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Full Circle
Rock star Jorma Kaukonen revisits his youth with a rootsy collection of early country classics. By Kenny Berkowitz
Words and music to "Big River Blues"
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Inside Tracks
Jerry Douglas, Gurf Morlix, and Malcolm Burn share secrets of the producer's trade. By Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers

Opening the Magic Box
Classical giant John Williams explores the music of Africa. By Michael Simmons
Music to "Masanga"

DEPARTMENTS

JUMP STREET The best CDs of 2002, Australian pop sensations the Waifs, classical guitarist Dale Kavanagh, Happenings, and more.

REVIEWS Will the Circle Be Unbroken strikes again, blues foundation picture book, and Hit List CDs.

HERE'S HOW Fingerstyle Nail Care: Keeping your natural plectrums in shape. By Thomas Beardslee

A.G. LETTER Sue Thompson checks out the European bluegrass scene.

SONG CRAFT New England Son: Mark Erelli finds music and inspiration in the place he calls home. By Simone Solondz
Words and music to "Call You Home"

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

GEARBOX In the shop with Minneapolis guitar maker Charles Hoffman, new guitar cases reviewed, and new gear.

SHOPTALK The Quick Fix: The bolt-on neck allows luthiers to reset neck angle in a snap. By Frank Ford

Q&A Answers to your questions about using a partial capo, reading guitar tablature, and more.

PRIVATE LESSONS

Basics: Travis Picking Embellishments. By David Hamburger
Music to "Stagolee"

Alternate Tunings: Minor-Key Fingerstyle. By Chris Proctor
Music to "Swept Away"

GREAT ACOUSTICS Gibson CF-100E acoustic-electric. By George Gruhn

Cover: Classic rocker and blues fingerpicker Jorma Kaukonen with his Gibson Starburst acoustic-electric. Photo by Jay Blakesberg.