Classic Todd Rundgren, Little Feat, George Benson, and more

February 05, 2014 TOP STORY Classic Todd Rundgren, Little Feat, George Benson, and more! The February 2014 edition of Guitar Player Vault -- GP's free digital magazine -- is live now. In this issue, '70s-era techno rock god Todd Rundgren talks about his influences, gear, and recording techniques in a classic 1977 interview. Plus a 1978 sit-down with Little Feat guitarists Lowell George and Paul Barrere, a lesson on octave soloing from jazzmaster George Benson, three full-song transcriptions courtesy of Alfred Publishing, and much more. Read More » LEARN THIS 10 Things You Gotta Know About the Fretboard » THE LATEST GP Recommends: Seven must-spin CDs » Speed Rating: Quick reviews of cool guitar-related stufff » TC Electronic offers free Mastodon TonePrints, launches giveaway » MUST-SEE VIDEO NAMM 2014: See and hear the new Pigtronix Echolution 2 » THIS WEEK'S POLL How much has digital-modeling gear become a factor in your main rig? » Creative Tunings SpiderCapo Now Available Goodies Adds hundreds of open tunings to any standard acoustic or electric guitar. Only dense leather touches the neck. At one ounce, it's the lightest capo available, and be used as a full capo, and, in multiples. NAMM "Best in Show". Price: $29.95 street www.spidercapo.com Contemporary Guitar Improvisation (Utilizing the Entire Fingerboard) Book & CD by Marc Silver Now Available Since 1978, Contemporary Guitar Improvisation is THE classic book for learning guitar improvisation. This innovative system is based on five basic fingering patterns that form the foundation for improvising over virtually any chords, in any key, across the entire fingerboard. All patterns are diagrammed, so note-reading ability is not necessary. Recommended by guitar legend George Benson. Price: $42.00 USD (includes delivery in the U.S.) www.MarcSilverGuitarImprov.com JackTight™ Now Available JackTight™ simply and effectively solves one of the most common maintenance issues for guitarists and bassists- the loose output jack. JackTight™ stabilizes the jack so the nut can be tightened without the jack spinning. Jacktight Acoustic now available! Simply Brilliant! Price: $16.99 www.jacktight.com

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