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Tom Petty: 1950–2017

Remembering the legendary singer-songwriter, guitarist, rock 'n' roll rebel, and ambassador of the American spirit.

The chill, mostly-instrumental rockers breeze through a tonal equation that includes Ibanez guitars, Matchless combos, and a bunch of pedals.

Dust That Broom! A Newbie's Guide to Slide

Intrigued by the sweet 'n' searing sounds of slippery-fingered guitar? Here's how to choose the right slide and start exploring this timeless technique.


Pinter SB1-J Jazz Jr. Review Though specifically designed for flatwound bebopping, this stellar instrument handles a variety of genres—including aggro ones—with aplomb.
Jonny Lang's National Anthem The blues-rock guitarist breaks new sonic ground with the help of a dirty little '60s Valco-built amp, a clutch of vintage and modern axes, and a raw, live-in-the-studio strategy on his new album, Signs.
Reader Guitar of the Month: Go Big or Go Home A Texas engineer made his dream Strat-style guitar from scratch—and he didn't take the easy route.
Bass Bench: Horror Stories from the Repair Shop Sometimes it makes sense to acknowledge your limitations.

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