Special Focus: The Year in Gear
AG’s annual survey of the best new guitars and accessories introduced in 2020
On the Cover: Ben Harper
Catching up with the singer-songwriter, who recorded his latest album, Winter Is for Lovers, using a one-of-a-kind Monteleone lap steel
Features, Lessons & Departments
- Guitar Talk: British singer-songwriter Lianne Le Havas on the role of the acoustic guitar in her music
- Gene Bertoncini: A chat with the legendary nylon-string jazz guitarist
- Andrew York: The classical-guitar great talks about his new video series and his love for mathematics, among other things
- Robbie Basho: Glenn Jones and Richard Osborn discuss the enigmatic guitarist-composer’s exploratory style
- Pickin’: Adapting Earl Scruggs’ banjo arrangement of “Home Sweet Home” for guitar
- Woodshed: Mary Flower teaches an approachable guitar rag in G
- Weekly Workout: Jontavious Willis teaches some acoustic blues exercises
- Here’s How: Tips on basic maintenance and string changing
- The Basics: An intro to chord-melody playing by jazz guitarist Greg Ruby
- Makers & Shakers: A profile of Josiah de Jonge, a Canadian classical luthier
- Mixed Media: Reviews of albums by Pierre Bensusan, Bobby Rush, Danny O’Keefe, Toby Hay, the 10-String Orchestra, Teja Gerken and Doug Young
Songs
- “Better Way” – A classic by Ben Harper
- “John Henry” – A campfire arrangement of the traditional favorite
- “Fils de la Rose” – A new selection by fingerstyle great Pierre Bensusan
- Robbie Basho – A world premiere from the new Tompkins Square boxed set
And More!
Gear Reviews
- BOSS Acoustic Singer Live LT Combo Amp
- Gibson 50s LG-2
- Goldtone F-6 Mando-Guitar
- PRS Tonare Parlor
And More!
Key Dates
- Advertising reservations due by October 9, 2020
- Advertising materials due by October 16, 2020
- Issue on sale December 8, 2020
*subject to change