Special Focus: The 1970s Lutherie Revival
Dick Boak, the longtime C. F. Martin & Company employee, gives an overview of the era that saw a rise in independent guitar makers, and the beginnings of companies like Taylor, Collings, and Santa Cruz.
On the Cover: Alex de Grassi
Having released his first solo album in many years, acclaimed fingerstyle guitarist Alex de Grassi offers an exclusive lesson on his sophisticated approach to the steel-string guitar.
Features, Lessons & Departments
- Self-Care: Tips and techniques for the aging guitarist of a certain age
- Guitar Talk: Italian fingerstylist Alberto Lombardi
- Woodshed: Gwenifer Raymond brings light to John Fahey’s “Uncloudy Day”
- Weekly Workout: Learn how to create dynamic arrangements
- Here’s How: Dealing with resistances to practicing
- Makers & Shakers: A visit with Luis Enrique Uyaguari, one of Ecuador’s premier guitar makers
Songs
- “Georgia on My Mind” – an arrangement of Ray Charles’ classic interpretation
- “I Will” – a new Beatles arrangement by Laurence Juber
- “Wabash Blues” – a Delmore Brothers classic
- “Oh Shenandoah” – a classic North American folk song, with fingerstyle accompaniment
- “Chapdelaine” – a brand new piece for classical guitar (and playable on steel-string)
Gear Reviews
- Martin SC-13E
- Collings 001 14-Fret
- Orange Crush Acoustic 30 amplifier
- Curtis Novak Gold foil soundhole pickup
- D’Addario Casein pick
And more!
Key Dates
- Advertising reservations due by April 10, 2020
- Advertising materials due by April 17, 2020
- Issue on sale June 2, 2020