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Brent Mason Live at Summer NAMM 2018

One of the most influential country pickers of all time sits down to discuss his new-found teaching career, his unique picking style, and his forthcoming—hopefully—solo album.

Here Lies Man's Marcos Garcia: Afro-Metal Riffmaster

Inspired by the hypnotic sound of Fela Kuti's afrobeat and the grinding fuzz of Black Sabbath, the Antibalas guitarist pares his fretwork to the bone.

Joey Landreth Live from Summer NAMM 2018

Hear one of roots rock's rising stars dish on super-heavy strings, his approach to slide, and playing in open tunings.


Blackstar Unity 500 Review After more than a decade serving the needs of guitarists, U.K.-based Blackstar opens their doors to bassists with a new series of amps.
Vintage Vault: 1955 Gibson L-5 CES Marvel at this post-World War II hollowbody, worn by play but still intact and all original.
Wizard of Odd: Ripe for Slide—Mid-'60s Kawai SD Electrics What do you get when a piano manufacturer turns to making electric guitars? Perhaps something resembling a serious piece of furniture.
Quick Hit: Lounsberry Amp Rescue An amalgamation of overdrive, treble booster, and cleverly designed gain staging.

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