May 2026
Guitar philosopher in a sea of gymnasts, Bill Frisell is often referred to as a guitar anti-hero. But, to a multitude of fans and peers, “hero” is the perfect label.
Dave Hunter explains how the Gibson GA-20RVT Minuteman is a shining example of how the company segued out of its classic years a little more quickly than most amp builders in the ’60s.
We continue to mark 40 years of publication with an examination of basses, amps, effects, mandolins, ukuleles, resonators, and lap-steels that have become exceedingly collectible.
Kal David’s ’64 Firebird V carries all the signs of an instrument that has seen action during thousands of nights on hundreds of stages. We offer a “Classics” examination
To talk new music, we catch up with Robben Ford, Cory Wong, Selwyn Birchwood, Tom Principato, Captain Sensible, and Michael Hampton.
Wolf Marshall retraces the Beatles’ route to immortality and the creation of Abbey Road – and “Pop ’N Hiss” talks with the venerable Rik Emmett, recalling the making of Triumph’s Allied Forces.
Our sage “Hit List” review staff screens new music from Black Crowes, Eric Bibb, Doyle Bramhall, Bill Kirchen, Rush, and many other artists.
Here to help you sort wheat from chaff as you shop for new instruments, amps, and pedals, our “Approved Gear” staff takes a run on Fender 30th Anniversary Hot Rod Deluxe IV, Kogalashi Sound Magic Swell of Silence, PRS SE Hollowbody II Piezo, and the Tone King Royalist.
It’s all in the May issue!
Guitar philosopher in a sea of gymnasts, Bill Frisell is often referred to as a guitar anti-hero. But, to a multitude of fans and peers, “hero” is the perfect label.
Dave Hunter explains how the Gibson GA-20RVT Minuteman is a shining example of how the company segued out of its classic years a little more quickly than most amp builders in the ’60s.
We continue to mark 40 years of publication with an examination of basses, amps, effects, mandolins, ukuleles, resonators, and lap-steels that have become exceedingly collectible.
Kal David’s ’64 Firebird V carries all the signs of an instrument that has seen action during thousands of nights on hundreds of stages. We offer a “Classics” examination
To talk new music, we catch up with Robben Ford, Cory Wong, Selwyn Birchwood, Tom Principato, Captain Sensible, and Michael Hampton.
Wolf Marshall retraces the Beatles’ route to immortality and the creation of Abbey Road – and “Pop ’N Hiss” talks with the venerable Rik Emmett, recalling the making of Triumph’s Allied Forces.
Our sage “Hit List” review staff screens new music from Black Crowes, Eric Bibb, Doyle Bramhall, Bill Kirchen, Rush, and many other artists.
Here to help you sort wheat from chaff as you shop for new instruments, amps, and pedals, our “Approved Gear” staff takes a run on Fender 30th Anniversary Hot Rod Deluxe IV, Kogalashi Sound Magic Swell of Silence, PRS SE Hollowbody II Piezo, and the Tone King Royalist.
It’s all in the May issue!
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