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Ben Harper's Lap-Steel Reboot
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Ben Harper's Lap-Steel Reboot

The longtime Weissenborn devotee reveals how a new Monteleone lap steel forced him to scrap an entire album and start anew.

Ben Harper Announces New Solo Album, Winter Is for Lovers
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Ben Harper Announces New Solo Album, Winter Is for Lovers

The solo recording—featuring just Harper and his Monteleone lap steel guitar—is a 15-song work of original instrumental compositions imagined as a symphony.

Rig Rundown: Ben Harper and Jason Mozersky
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Rig Rundown: Ben Harper and Jason Mozersky

Get inside the sounds of one of the most revered slide players on the planet as he goes deep on lap steels, his philosophy on tone, and his mythical Dumbles.

Listen to the September 2018 PG Spotify Playlist
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Listen to the September 2018 PG Spotify Playlist

This month's tunes feature Johnny Marr, Brothers Osborne, Dylan Carson, Henry Kaiser, and more!

The One Album That Changed Everything
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The One Album That Changed Everything

Twenty-six guitar and bass greats—including Ben Harper, Kaki King, Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine and David Ellefson, J Mascis, and Savages’ Gemma Thompson—discuss the record that altered their musical universe forever.

Ben Harper’s Arresting Developments
Guitarists

Ben Harper’s Arresting Developments

With his Innocent Criminals back together for a new album, Call It What It Is, the lap slide guru talks about his roots, songwriting, collaboration, and the mysteries of reggae and Neil Young.