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PAT DONOHUE Pat Donohue plays for an audience of millions every week, has been in a Robert Altman movie, and won a Grammy. But he’s at his most entertaining when he’s playing solo guitar and singing his original songs. With audio examples. [MORE] |
PRIVATE LESSON: STEVE BAUGHMAN The Celtic fingerstylist explains how to use traditional-music techniques like clawhammer picking and bagpipe-inspired embellishments With Lick of the Month. [MORE] |
GREAT GUITARS, SMALL SHOPS Independent luthiers are not only building some of the world’s finest guitars, many of them are also vanguards of acoustic-guitar design. Acoustic Guitar interviewed eight of North America’s finest to get their take on the state of the trade. [MORE] |
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MARTIN OMCRE REVIEW Babicz adjustable neck transforms a proven Martin design into an uncommonly versatile guitar. With video. [MORE] |
FIRST ACT CG914 REVIEW Stage-ready auditorium-size flattop delivers contemporary tone and playability at an affordable price. With video. [MORE] |
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IN THE STORES Breedlove Revival 000 JTLE The limited edition Jeff Tweedy signature model features a red spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides (Brazilian rosewood is also available). For more information, go to www.breedloveguitars.com. [MORE] |
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WHAT'S HAPPENING  The 11th edition of Zachary R. Fjestad’s Blue Book of Acoustic Guitars ($29.95; Blue Book Publications, www.bluebookinc.com) covers more than 800 manufacturers and luthiers and features revised pricing, updated serialization listings, and more.
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 Jon Damian’s The Chord Factory ($24.95; Berklee Press, www.berkleepress.com) explains thousands of chords and offers harmony and comping tips to help guitarists expand their abilities. |
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ACOUSTIC GUITAR MAGAZINE CURRENT ISSUE Emmylou Harris on her storied career and new box set of rarities and outtakes; Pat Donohue’s guitar secrets; reviews of the Martin/Babicz OMCRE and the First Act CG914 jumbo cutaway; and music to “Atlantic City” and an unconventional fingerstyle version of Van Halen’s “Jump.” COMING UP April: Senior Editor Teja Gerken takes a look at Larrivée Guitars’ legacy and future; Acoustic Guitar’s annual Summer Study Guide; reviews of the Washburn Prairie State–style guitar and the Roland AC-90 acoustic combo amp; and music to John Mellencamp’s “Pink Houses” and Crosby, Stills, and Nash’s “Helplessly Hoping.” May: Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers interviews John Sebastian about his project with David Grisman; home studios for $500 to $3,500; a primer on capos; reviews of the Goodall short-scale GC and Timberline cutaway; and music to the Rolling Stones’ “Wild Horses.” Subscribe to Acoustic Guitar! |
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