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John Bohlinger gives a list of things you should avoid http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/15_Things_to_Leave_off_Your_Bucket_List.aspx John Bohlinger Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:17:00 GMT A vintage L-5 used on Hank Williams, Chet Atkins, and Patsy Cline albums. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/1938_Gibson_L_5.aspx Premier Guitar Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:17:00 GMT In 1953, Fender launched an amp that would become the industry standard for decades to come: the Twin. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/1963_Fender_Twin_Amp_Model_6G8_A.aspx Dave Rogers, Laun Braithwaite, and Tim Mullally Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:17:00 GMT A small crack and pickguard replacement on a vintage Martin http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/1968_Martin_D_28_Pickguard_Curling_and_Shrinkage.aspx John Brown Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:19:00 GMT Tupelo has big, vintage-inspired American tones. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/65Amps_Tupelo_Combo_Amp_Review.aspx Steve Ouimette Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:54:00 GMT A Ludwig without its "yoy" http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/A_Tale_of_Two_Ludwigs.aspx Tom Hughes Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:19:00 GMT A look at popular altered chords, scales, and arpeggios. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/Altered_Scales_and_Chords.aspx Greg Howe Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:20:00 GMT History and value of the Ampeg Portaflex http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/Ampeg_B_15N_Portaflex.aspx Zachary R. Fjestad Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:20:00 GMT A simple-to-use analog delay with high-quality tones http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/Analog_Man_ARDX20_Dual_Analog_Delay_Pedal_Review.aspx Oscar Jordan Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:21:00 GMT A mahogany-core guitar with acrylic wings delivers unique looks and tones. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/Bell_Custom_Guitars_SS_ER_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:21:00 GMT Key phrases and licks for blues players http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/Blues_Lick_Tionary_Four_Phrases_to_Add_to_Your_Repertoire.aspx Dave Hill Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:21:00 GMT Kirk Sand builds gorgeous guitars for everyone from Tommy Emmanuel to Richie Sambora to Steve Wariner http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/Builder_Profile_Kirk_Sand_Guitars.aspx Gayla Drake Paul Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:22:00 GMT Some current digital products and how they integrate with analog gear http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/Convergence_Bridging_the_Digital_and_Analog_Worlds.aspx Alan Carter Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:22:00 GMT All you need to know about DADGAD http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/DADGAD_Tuning_Alternate_Modal_Tuning_Used_in_Celtic_Rock_Folk_and_Other_Styles.aspx Wolf Marshall Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:23:00 GMT Using triads to illustrate how to construct turnarounds http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/Deep_Blues_Turnarounds_With_Triads.aspx Dennis McCumber Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:24:00 GMT The Check-a-Board provides an updated version of classic medium-gain overdrive with a built-in boost. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/DooDad_Guitars_Check_a_Board_Overdrive_and_Boost_Pedal_Review.aspx Max Mobley Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:17:00 GMT The history and impact of EMG and active pickups are explored http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/EMG_The_Active_Pickup_Makers_Celebrate_35_Years_of_Pioneering_Tone.aspx Joe Charupakorn Sun, 22 Aug 2010 10:03:00 GMT A two-channel, class A, EL84-equipped 1x12 combo, this 30-watt amp is packed with features and is easy and intuitive to operate. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/Fryette_Amplification_Memphis_Thirty_1x12_Combo_Amp_Review.aspx Gary Guzman Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:22:00 GMT The half-step (one-fret) slide is a common trick that will add a little spice to your rhythm parts. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/Funky_Rhythm_Guitar_Slippery_Slide_Scratch_Chords_Essential_Voicings_and_More.aspx Ross Bolton Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:24:00 GMT A selection of guitars from each year of the 1960s are highlighted http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/GALLERY_Born_in_the_Sixties_Electric_Guitars.aspx Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:54:00 GMT A sampling of the new, cool, and wacky amps at the second annual Nashville Amp Expo http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/GALLERY_Nashville_Amp_Expo_2010.aspx Andy Ellis Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:53:00 GMT Larry DiMarzio discusses naming his pickups, DC resistance, sheilding, magnet staggering, and more. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/Go_Ahead_And_Ask_Larry_DiMarzio.aspx Joe Coffey Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:24:00 GMT Facing the challenges of a PA head on. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/Going_Beyond_the_Amp.aspx Dan Berkowitz Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:24:00 GMT The lithium battery-powered tube amp has arrived -- but how does it sound? http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/Grid_1_G1_BPT212_Combo_Amp_Review.aspx Lyle Zaehringer Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:25:00 GMT Things to consider when choosing between a factory-built acoustic and a handmade one http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/Handmade_or_Factory_Made_Acoustics.aspx Gayla Drake Paul Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:40:00 GMT The T-90 blends Tele-style twang with P-90 growl in a striking-looking package http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/Hanson_Firenze_T_90_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Michael Ross Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:25:00 GMT Hunter discusses his latest album, "Public Domain" the importance of drumming and the pocket, why he doesn't listen to modern music, and changing tunings with his Jeff Traugott 7-string. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/Interview_Charlie_Hunter_Life_in_the_Pocket.aspx Oscar Jordan Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:55:00 GMT Long dogged and annoyed by the “shred” epithet, Paul Gilbert uses engrained jangle-pop sensibilities, deft tone selection, and jaw-dropping licks to prove he can’t be pigeonholed— even on an all-instrumental album like his new Fuzz Universe http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/Interview_Paul_Gilbert_Mr_Shred_Jangles.aspx Shawn Hammond Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:27:00 GMT Space age designs from John Backlund http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/J_Backlund_Design.aspx Chris Kies Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:28:00 GMT How does Jonny Lang combine two Deluxe Reverbs without getting out-of-phase, thin sound http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/Jonny_Langs_Dual_Channel_Deluxe_Reverbs.aspx Jeff Bober Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:28:00 GMT Often referred to as “The Frying Pan,” Rickenbacker’s—Ro-Pat-In Corporation—1932 A-25 Electro Hawaiian Guitar was one of the first commercially available electric guitars. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/Late_1950s_Rickenbacker_Console_518_Triple_Neck_Steel_Guitar.aspx Premier Guitar Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:29:00 GMT Line 6 continues to hone their digitally-designed, tube-powered amp models while attempting to pack even more effects into the latest incarnation of the Spider Valve line. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/Line_6_Spider_Valve_MKII_1x12_Combo_Amp_Review.aspx Lyle Zaehringer Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:49:00 GMT Lovepedal's mini's bring the company's quality tones to ultra-compact packages http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/Lovepedal_Echo_Baby_Babyface_Tremolo_Pickle_Vibe_and_Amp_50_Pedal_Reviews.aspx Michael Ross Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:29:00 GMT HiWatt - where they came from, and the tones they're known for. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/Mo_Watts_A_Nostalgic_Look_at_Hiwatt.aspx Dean Farley Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:30:00 GMT The works of master luthiers on display at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/Montreal_Guitar_Show_2010.aspx Joe Coffey, Andy Ellis, Liana Prudencio Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:30:00 GMT Partido alto is a type of funky samba that is played in more urban areas with smaller ensembles. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/Partido_Alto_Latin_Jazz_Rhythm_for_Guitar.aspx Bruce Buckingham Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:31:00 GMT Peterson iStroboSoft Adapter Cable (with iStroboSoft), Griffin Technology GuitarConnect (with iShred), IK Multimedia iRig (with Amplitube), Sonoma Wireworks Guitar Jack (with FourTrack), Peavey AmpKit LINK (with AmpKit), and PRS Cables GuitarBud Cable http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/Plugging_Into_the_Palm_of_Your_Hand_iPhone_iPod_Guitar_Interface_Roundup.aspx Jordan Wagner Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:36:00 GMT Dave Friedman's two debut production amps are reviewed. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/Rack_Systems_Brown_Eye_and_Naked_Amplifier_Reviews.aspx Jordan Wagner Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:42:00 GMT The ROS-626 is built for old-time music and stays faithful to the 1930s era at a reasonable price. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/Recording_King_Century_Studio_Series_ROS_626_12_Fret_000_Acoustic_Guitar_Review.aspx Gayla Drake Paul Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:32:00 GMT To record with a click track or not? The reasons why (or why not) are discussed. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/Recording_with_a_Click_Track.aspx Rich Tozzoli Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:31:00 GMT The differences and similarities of vintage P- and J-basses are discussed. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/Revisiting_the_60s_Precision_or_Jazz.aspx Kevin Borden Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:32:00 GMT Sanding down the finish and sealing the wood to get a nice, smooth bare wood feel on your neck http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/Sanding_Your_Guitar_Neck_for_a_Smoother_Feel.aspx Chad Weaver Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:32:00 GMT Don’t Shoot! I’m the Guitar Man, Stones in Exile, Classic Albums: Paranoid http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/September_2010_Media_Preview.aspx Chris Kies, Gayla Drake Paul, and Jordan Wagner Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:35:00 GMT PG editors and Guest Picker Lee Ritenour discuss their favorite music documentaries. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/September_2010_Staff_Picks.aspx Premier Guitar Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:36:00 GMT Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal drops by to share some licks from "Strangle" off of his 1995 debut album http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/Shredding_With_Bumblefoot_Strangles.aspx Jeff Beasley Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:03:00 GMT Tim McGraw's guitarist talks to Rich about his career and his gear. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/Sitting_in_with_Tim_McGraw_Sideman_Darren_Smith.aspx Rich Eckhardt Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:36:00 GMT SWR's micro bass amps maintain that SWR sound in a portable package. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/SWR_Headlite_and_Amplite_Bass_Amp_Reviews.aspx Dan Berkowitz Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:37:00 GMT Finding gorgeous wood in unexpected places http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/Tales_of_Wood_Discovery.aspx Jeff Huss Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:38:00 GMT The GS Mini is a smaller-sized guitar that doesn't sacrifice tone or playability http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/Taylor_GS_Mini_Acoustic_Guitar_Review.aspx Gayla Drake Paul Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:22:00 GMT Three amp-emulating pedals from Tech 21 http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/Tech_21_SansAmp_Character_Series_Oxford_Us_Steel_and_Leeds_Pedal_Reviews.aspx Steve Ouimette Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:39:00 GMT This mod bypasses the volume and tone controls and engages the bridge pickup with the push of a button http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/The_Fender_Passing_Lane_Stratocaster_Mod.aspx Dirk Wacker Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:39:00 GMT Talking modes and how to use them right. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/The_Lydian_Mode.aspx Jane Miller Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:39:00 GMT Why hollow guitars sound the way they do. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/The_Masters_Chamber.aspx Jol Dantzig Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:40:00 GMT Where did your passion for guitar come from? When did this whole guitar obsession start for you? Who turned you on? What made you stop and say, “I gotta do that”? More importantly, where did you get your first guitar? http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/The_Origins_of_Obsession.aspx Wallace Marx Jr. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:40:00 GMT Innovative mobile applications for tab http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/TouchChords_Mobile_Apps.aspx Liana Prudencio and Rebecca Dirks Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:41:00 GMT Sliding triads, cascading open string moves, ascending thirds, and more. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/Video_Lesson_Country_Licks_3_by_Ray_Flacke.aspx Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:43:00 GMT Alternating bass notes, bass lines, extended chords, and more. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/Video_Lesson_Fingerpicking_201_by_Jamie_Findlay.aspx Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:53:00 GMT Four tradition-flouting guitarists—Sonic Youth’s Lee Ranaldo, Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ Nick Zinner, and Rangda’s Sir Richard Bishop and Ben Chasny—offer tips on how to take your playing into the future by freeing your mind, hands, and 6-string from the confines of orthodox guitarisms. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/Zen_Guitar_for_22nd_Century_and_Beyond.aspx Charles Saufley Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:41:00 GMT