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Pat Travers, Snowy White, Greg How, Scott Holiday, Chris Spedding, Tim Lerch, Tony MacAlpine, Paul Gilbert, Vinnie Moore, Coral Electric Sitar, Guyatone EG-200, Valco Grande, Hornby Skewes Zonk Machine, Guitars and the Summer of '65 and Team Josie.

Acoustic Issue, '40 Gibson J-35, Sigma By Martin, Coulter, Oud, Regal Tiple, 50 Modern Models, Dave Stryker, Dale Watson, Michael Johnny Walker, Thom Douvan, Savoy Brown, '86 Dumble OD Special, Guitars in America, 1915

The Saga of Ted Newman Jones and Keith Richards' TNJ III, Robert Craym Mark Farner, Grant Geissman, Recording Electric Guitars, Dave Edmunds, '42 Martin D-28s, '68 Fender Blender, '78 Roland GS-500, 1912 Enrique Garcia, Jim Peterik and Scott Henderson.

Namm '16 Special Gear Section, Gary Clark, Jr., Any Powell, Derek St. Holmes, Tom Scholz, Marah, Nicolas Meier, Larry Mitchell, Soldier's Story, '39 Gibson Super 400 Premier, '61 Ampeg Jet Reverb Prototype, and Keith Richards' '63 Gibson SG Custom.

Paul Gilbert, Remembering Prince, Zakk Wylde, Phil Collen, George Cummings, Lance Lopez, Brian Tatler, Paul Nelson, Recording Acoustic Guitars, A Guide to Mics, Dad's Day 2016, Fender Vibrasonic, Gibson Montgomery Ward Guitars, and Robin Machete!

The First Burst, Ace Freely, Fanny's June Millington, Tinsley Ellis, Buzz Osborne, Arlen Roth, Nancy Wilson, Toronzo Cannon, Accessories Guide, '74 Ovation Breadwinner, '94 Matchless Super Chief 120, Spanish Influence on C.F. Martin, and BookerWhite's '33 National Duolian!

We interview jazz legend Al Di Meola, gather thoughts from players on the passing of Scotty Moore, survey 'The 30 Most Valuable Guitars,' take a look at modern single-coil pickups, Glenn Hughes, Vivian Campbell, Eric Ambel, Stephen Stills, Tom Petersson's 12-String Basses, Fender Bandmaster

In the ’50s, Gretsch was desperate to make waves with its solidbody guitars – and none was fancier than the 6130 Round-Up. Read all about it, as well as interviews with Robert Randolph, Rik Emmett, Ike Willis, Wolf Hoffmann, and others. We also take a look at the D’Aquisto made famous by Mel Bay, then study the ’70s Univox UHS-1 Lucy, and Park 45 amp. All this, along with our “VG Approved Gear” reviews, “Hit List” music reviews, new gear from NAMM show, and much more!

We take a deep dive with one of Freddie King’s Gibson ES-345 guitars, which today continues to hit the stage with one of Freddie’s disciples. Then, we interview Mick Jones to discuss how he guided Foreigner to the height of fame and rock immortality. We also speak with industry veterans Jeff Hasselberger and Bill Kaman on their new musical effort, which employs a bevy of gorgeous vintage instruments and amps. Players from across the spectrum lend their thoughts on the passing of Tom Petty. George Gruhn takes to task the legend of Lloyd Loar, Dave Hunter tells the story of a goosebump-inducing ’68 Fender Vibrolux Reverb, and Michael Wright explains how the Ibanez Artist 2616CS forces a reconsideration of jazz-guitar history. Dan Forte concludes his look at Evan Johns, Wolf Marshall details the history and licks of George Lynch, and we talk events and new music with Steve Cropper, Dario Lorina, David Catching, John McLaughlin, Charlie Ballantine, and Walter Trout. 

Be sure to check out our exclusive Holiday Buyers’ Guide, and read our top-notch “VG Approved Gear” reviews, “Hit List” music reviews, and much more in the January issue, available now!

We take an exclusive look at two classic Gibsons staged every night by Metallica, including the famed Les Paul Standard known as “Greeny” that once belonged to Peter Green and Gary Moore but now gets regular workouts with Kirk Hammett. And while it’s not as famous yet, the ’58 Explorer used by James Hetfield has swagger all its own. Read about the players who inspired both guys to take these treasures on the road. We also offer intriguing conversations with Joe Satriani, Elliot Easton, James Mastro, and Samantha Fish, along with a look at vintage-guitar shops in Paris. This month’s best-in-class instrument profiles include a look at the Teisco J-5 and Watkins’ 1963 Scout amp. George Gruhn tells the real story of Martin’s 14 Orchestra models and why they’re the best flatpicking instruments money can buy! Michael Wright talks to the people behind the ’80s phenomenon that was Silver Street Guitars, Dan Forte concludes his examination of John Lee Hooker, Wolf Marshall digs into the licks of Scott Henderson, and of course there’s our usual vast assortment of “VG Approved Gear” reviews and “Hit List” music reviews. It’s all in the March issue, available now!