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Gallery: 2013 L.A. Amp Show

A look at some of the hottest new boutique guitars, amps, and pedals from the Oct. 5-6 show in Van Nuys, California.

Bass gear from the L.A. Amp Show! Wilkins Guitars from Van Nuys, California, brought this awesome "Sgt. Pepper's"-themed J-style.

There’s so much more that goes into building a pedal—but you do need to get your workstation in order first.

Think that price tag on that pedal is a bit high? There’s a lot more that goes into it than just what’s in the box.

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There’s no disputing the influence B.B. King has had on the history of electric guitar music. We’re talking about his sound, his best records, his guitars, his showmanship, and his collabs, from an all-star jam at the 2010 Crossroads festival to, yes, even his 1988 U2 collab, ā€œWhen Love Comes to Town.ā€


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Tighten up your rhythm playing by focusing on how to get a great sound, balancing your wrist and elbow, and understanding how to subdivide rhythms.

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Nile Rodgers brings the rhythm at Bonnaroo 2018.

Photo by Chris Kies

How the rhythm-playing hitmaker behind Chic—and our columnist—learned to love pop music, and why maybe you should, too.

When Nile Rodgers speaks, we should listen. His seminal work with his own band, Chic, as well as Sister Sledge, Michael Jackson, Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton, Peter Gabriel, Madonna, David Bowie, and Daft Punk, has made him a legend. He also filmed an entertaining Rig Rundown with PG just last year.

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