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Laurence Juber: Rider on a Wooden Horse
Guitarists

Laurence Juber: Rider on a Wooden Horse

1917 'The Gibson' Harp Guitar, Style U
Gear of the Month

1917 'The Gibson' Harp Guitar, Style U

An early 20th Century harp guitar represents an ancestor of the modern doubleneck

Fender '57 Champ Amp Review
Gear

Fender '57 Champ Amp Review

Fender''s ''57 Champ reissue is five snarling watts based on the 5F1 circuit

Fender Bassman TV Fifteen Combo Amp Review
Bass

Fender Bassman TV Fifteen Combo Amp Review

Fender releases the Bassman with a twist - this one sounds good with bass.

Secrets of the Masters: "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple
DIY

Secrets of the Masters: "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple

The sound engineers at OEM Inc. have spent thousands of hours with the original masters of the most famous songs ever recorded. In a new monthly feature, we''ll be bringing you their findings. This month, they share the stories behind Deep Purple''s "Smoke on the Water."

5 Front of the House Engineers You Should Meet
DIY

5 Front of the House Engineers You Should Meet

Sound guys for Shinedown, Sick Puppies, Adelitas Way, Blackberry Smoke and Vince Gill share what it takes to make a guitar-driven band shine live

Those Daring Young Men and Their Doubleneck Guitars: A Brief History of Multi-Neck Players
Reviews

Those Daring Young Men and Their Doubleneck Guitars: A Brief History of Multi-Neck Players

From the early pioneers like Joe Maphis and Grady Martin to today''s lesser-known players (and of course, the big names in between).

Media Preview January '10
Gear

Media Preview January '10

BOOKS: Led Zeppelin: Good Times Bad Times: A Visual Biography of the Ultimate Band & The Les Paul Guitar Book DVDs: Secret Policeman’s Balls: The Secret Policeman Rocks!, Guitar Setup and Maintenance & More Guitar Setup and Basic Modifications

Gigging Advice

Situational Awareness: Does it Work Onstage?

What is situational awareness, and how can you use it to help a gig go smoother?

BC Audio Amplifier No. 7 Review
Gear

BC Audio Amplifier No. 7 Review

Simple setup, wild rocking tones and impeccable build quality are the trademarks of the BC Audio Amplifier No. 7

Gigging Advice

Things You Gotta Do to Land the Saturday Night Live Gig

Connections, preparedness and confidence lead to the gig of a lifetime.