Acoustic Guitar

October 1996, No. 46

GEAR GUIDE

GUITARS

18 YOUR DREAM GUITAR A guitar shopper's guide to the new golden age of the acoustic guitar. By Margie Mirken

21 GUITAR TALK A complete glossary of acoustic guitar lingo. By Richard Johnston

33 Q&A Expert advice on lefty guitars, custom options, kids' guitars, classical hybrids, and budget archtops

38 WHO MAKES IT Brands and manufacturers of all types of acoustic guitars

AMPLIFICATION

46 PLUGGING IN How to choose amplification gear that satisfies your ears and your budget. By Chris Proctor

49 PICKUP LINES A complete glossary of amplification lingo. By Rick Turner

59 Q&A Buzz problems, effects, and acoustic amps

60 WHO MAKES IT Brands and manufacturers of pickups, mics, and outboard gear

ACCESSORIES

64 GAUGING STRINGS How to get the most out of today's steel and nylon strings. By Harry Fleishman

76 Q&A Slides, hard cases vs. gig bags, and electronic tuners

81 WHO MAKES IT Brands and manufacturers of all types of accessories

84 MANUFACTURER DIRECTORY How to contact the companies listed in this guide

DEPARTMENTS

6 CONTRIBUTORS

8 MUSIC NOTATION KEY

12 MAIL

14 JUMP STREET Patty Griffin, John Scofield, and a guide to guitarists' sound babble.

103 FOR BEGINNERS Reading Rhythms. By Dylan Schorer

Rhythm-counting exercises p. 104

109 WOOD CHOPS Melodies and Bass Lines. By David Hamburger

Walking-bass blues licks p. 110

117 SOLO Dale Miller introduces Ed Gerhard's elegant new arrangement of a classic melody.

Music: "The Water Is Wide" p. 117

122 GREAT ACOUSTICS Matchstick Guitar. By Simone Solondz

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