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46 THE NEW ORACLE Michael Hedges, high priest of the steel-string guitar, returns to his instrumental roots. By James Jensen
Music to "The 2nd Law" p. 52
58 BUDGET ACOUSTIC AMPS A review of nine amplifiers and mini PA systems for under $600. By Dylan Schorer
68 STOP MAKING SENSE Robyn Hitchcock takes a sideways glance at a full-on world. By Mike Brenner
Words and music to "The Devil's Radio" p. 70
DEPARTMENTS
6 CONTRIBUTORS
8 MUSIC NOTATION KEY
11 MAIL
16 JUMP STREET Don Walser, Happenings, Love Spirals Downwards, Christine Lavin, and a farewell to Tiny Tim.
25 REVIEWS Hit List records, the third Beatles anthology, and fingerstyle jazz videos.
40 SHOPTALK Helping Hands: Meet Irving Sloane, whose how-to books on guitar making inspired a generation of luthiers. By Ellen Gerl
85 GEARBOX Equipment picks from this issue's featured artists, new gear spotlights, and a review of RainSong's graphite dreadnought.
90 FOR BEGINNERS Accompanying Yourself. By Elizabeth Papapetrou
Music: "Wildwood Flower" p. 93
96 WOOD CHOPS Building a Swing Solo. By David Hamburger
Scales, arpeggios, and melody exercises p. 98
102 DEAR A.G. Answers to your questions, plus a reader tip on removing bridge pins.
106 GREAT ACOUSTICS 1680s Stradivari. By François Charle
Cover: Michael Hedges in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. Interview on page 46. Photo by Jay Blakesberg.
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