Acoustic Guitar

May 1998, No. 65

34 Sultans of Swing A guitarist's guide to the pioneering players, the rhythm styles, and the instruments of vintage swing:

• The rhythm secrets of Count Basie guitarist Freddie Green, p. 36
• A guitar workshop with the string-swing trio Cats and Jammers, p. 43
• Music and lyrics to "Lover Come Back to Me," p. 44
• The vintage axes that made the music come to life, p. 52

58 Local Gold Ry Cooder uncovers a scintillating world of Cuban music with Buena Vista Social Club. By Sam Quinones

JUMP STREET Happenings Elaine Summers, Pearl Django, David Russell, and more.

REVIEWS Hit List Records and folios, a new Martin history, and alternate tunings books.

SHOPTALK Stop Thief! What you can do to hang onto and recover
your precious instruments. By Jack Pearson

GEARBOX Equipment picks from this issue's featured artists, and new gear spotlights.

FOR BEGINNERS Your First Guitar Rag. By Dale Miller

Licks, patterns, and progressions, p. 84

WOOD CHOPS Easy Alternate Tunings. By Dylan Schorer

Music to "Raindance," p. 93

SOLO Scott Cmiel introduces music by Brazilian virtuoso
Paulo Bellinati.
Music to "Embaixador," p. 96

DEAR A.G. Answers to your questions.

GREAT ACOUSTICS 1935 Le Domino. By Michael Simmon

Cover: Tony Marcus' 1930s Gibson L-5. Story on page 52.
Photo by Rory Earnshaw