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Gretsch Electromatic G5420T Review
Reviews

Gretsch Electromatic G5420T Review

New bracing and pickups make this mid-priced take on a Gretsch classic a lively and engaging inspiration machine.

Rig Rundown: Moon Tooth's Nick Lee
Rig Rundown

Rig Rundown: Moon Tooth's Nick Lee

The "aggressive progressive" guitarist chases "peanut-butter tone" with a pair of Vigiers, some fine-tuned drives, drifting delays, and ping-ponging pitch shifters.

A Beginner’s Guide to the Chet Atkins Sound
Lessons

A Beginner’s Guide to the Chet Atkins Sound

Whether you’re a fingerpicking enthusiast or simply looking to understand the fundamentals, master these examples and you’ll start sounding like the “Country Gentleman” in no time.

Last Call: John Bohlinger’s Top 10 Rig Rundowns
Last Call

Last Call: John Bohlinger’s Top 10 Rig Rundowns

PG’s Nashville correspondent shares his favorite moments behind the camera with some of the best guitar players in the world.

Auction to Feature Les Paul's Original "Black Beauty", Chet Atkins' "Dark Eyes" Gretsch, and More
Gear

Auction to Feature Les Paul's Original "Black Beauty", Chet Atkins' "Dark Eyes" Gretsch, and More

Also included in the auction will be various pieces of gear from Les' home studio.

Titans of Tremolo
Gear

Titans of Tremolo

A tribute to the visionaries of vibrato—from the brilliant minds that concocted its mechanics to the players who hooked us on its intoxicating effects.

Gear

GALLERY: Chet Atkins at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

See the guitars the legendary picker used throughout his career. Photos by Chris Kies

Chet Atkins Exhibit: Country Gentleman
Artists

Chet Atkins Exhibit: Country Gentleman

The life, achievements, and guitars of Chet Atkins are back in the spotlight at the Country Music Hall of Fame.