Effects Beyond Blues: The Soulful Otis Rush Learn licks in the style of Chicago blues master Otis Rush.Kid AndersenMay 11, 2012
Pro-Advice Know How, Know When I was in L.A. last week working on a project with philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen at his private studio.John BohlingerMay 11, 2012
Bass Bench Passive Tone Controls Let’s stay with the “cheap and easy” theme this month and explore passive tone controls.Heiko HoepfingerMay 11, 2012
Lessons Fretboard Workshop: Avoiding Practice Learn how to transform otherwise boring exercises into musical phrases.Marc SchonbrunMay 11, 2012
Electric Guitars Krusa Guitars With more than 20 years of guitar- building experience now under his belt, Krusa has become a formidable presence in the world of custom acoustics. Joe CharupakornMay 11, 2012
Lessons Shred Your Enthusiasm: Johnny Cash vs. the Ostrich Understand the “three over four” principle.Paul GilbertMay 11, 2012
All Reviews Album Review: Michael Landau - "Organic Instrumentals" Aided by an ace band, he has crafted the most satisfying all-guitar album I’ve heard since Jeff Beck’s "Blow by Blow" and "Wired."Andy EllisMay 11, 2012
Gear Old Kraftsman Solo King This Solo King features a Masonite body, a set neck, a single pickup, and a weird, oversized Gumby-style headstock. Will RayMay 11, 2012
Gear Peavey Headliner Head and 410 Cab Review The 600-watt Headliner head and Headliner 410 cab represent a modern take on the qualities that have made Peavey products so enduring—robust power, reliability, and impressive construction.David AbdoMay 11, 2012
Gear Mojo Hand Nebula IV Phaser Pedal Review The Nebula IV phase pedal does a very cool job of melding vintage inspiration and modern construction.Tyler GreenMay 11, 2012