Acoustic Guitar

June 1998, No. 66

46 IN GEAR A guide to the year's best new guitars, amplification rigs, and accessories. By Teja Gerken

54 FARTHER ALONG The guitar revelations of Clarence White. By Scott Nygaard

Music and lyrics to "Knockin' on Your Door" p. 60

66 SHEAR INSTINCT How Jules Shear uses unorthodox guitar and writing techniques to build songs that last. By Paul Zollo

72 SECOND TIME AROUND Dan Fogelberg finds a new lease on guitar playing and performing. By James Jensen

Music and lyrics to "Leader of the Band" p. 76

DEPARTMENTS

7 CONTRIBUTORS

8 MUSIC NOTATION KEY

9 MAIL

14 JUMP STREET Freakwater, Robin and Linda Williams, Dean Magraw, advice from Dr. Headstock, Happenings, and more.

20 REVIEWS Hit List records and videos, the Paul McCartney biography, and play-along software.

31 A.G. LETTER Carol Mallett writes from a legendary jam session in North Carolina.

37 SONG CRAFT The Long Way Home: Literary cowboy Tom Russell rides the songwriting range. By John Herndon

Music and lyrics to "The Sky Above, the Mud Below" p. 41

95 GEARBOX Equipment picks from this issue's featured artists.

100 FOR BEGINNERS Simple Fiddle Tunes. By Scott Nygaard

Music to "Soldier's Joy" p. 102

109 WOOD CHOPS Arranging for Fingerstyle Guitar. By Mark Hanson

Music to "How Can I Keep from Singing?" p. 110

118 DEAR A.G. Answers to your questions.

122 GREAT ACOUSTICS Takamine Flying A. By Alexander M. Pepiak

Cover: Martin's radical new Concept-J, with holographic finish. Inset: Clarence White; photo courtesy Michael Ochs Archives.

 

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