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February 2009, No. 194
Jack Johnson Interview
The laid-back musician talks about the origin of his songs and his groove-rich guitar style. With videoBy Drew Pearce.
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Equipment Picks: Jack Johnson's Guitars and Gear.

Players' Choice Awards
Acoustic Guitar's 2008 Players' Choice Awards are unveiled. Your favorite guitars, accessories, recording and performing gear, and guitarists.  By Teja Gerken.
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Mid-Size Guitar Review
We test six medium-size guitars ranging from $250 to $5,000. With videoBy Teja Gerken, Scott Nygaard, and Charles Saufley.
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DEPARTMENTS

ACOUSTIC CLASSIC
(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay. Words and music by Steve Cropper and Otis Redding. By Andrew DuBrock.


CONTEMPORARY CLASSIC
I'm the Man Who Loves You. Words and music by Jeff Tweedy and Jay Bennett. By Dan Apczynski.


PRIVATE LESSON
Tim Sparks Private Lesson. The fingerstyle guitarist outlines several impressive, exotic-sounding scales. With audio. By Gary Lee Joyner.
Equipment Picks: Tim Sparks's Guitars and Gear.



NEW GEAR 1
Eastman AC320. Acoustic Guitar reviews a mid-price dreadnought that shines with a versatile voice and precision craftsmanship. With video. By Adam Perlmutter.


NEW GEAR 2
Fishman SoloAmp Review. An all-in-one system that bridges the gap between amp and PA. With video. By Teja Gerken.


PLAYER SPOTLIGHT
Cherryholmes. Formed in grief, the family band plays an aggressive, vibrant brand of bluegrass. By Scott Nygaard.
Equipment Picks: Cherryholmes's Guitars and Gear.



30-MINUTE LESSON
Learn the Fretboard. Use this method to gain a working knowledge of where each note falls on the fretboard. With audio. By Adam Perlmutter.


THE BASICS
Dropped-D Tuning Lesson. Learn the art of dropped-D tuning to extend your bass range while preserving your hard-earned knowledge of standard tuning. With audio. By Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers.


SHOPTALK
Recycled Tonewoods. Why luthiers are turning to alternatively sourced materials. By Rick Micheletti.


GUITAR PRO: TEACH
Steve Kaufman Profile. How the Winfield flatpicking champ has built a solid career in guitar education. By Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers.
Equipment Picks: Steve Kaufman's Guitars and Gear.



PLAYLIST
California Guitar Trio, Echoes. By Julia Crowe.
Laurence Juber, Pop Goes the Guitar and Understanding DADGAD and Building Repertoire. By Doug Young.
Tony Rice, Night Flyer. By David McCarty.


WOODSHED
Working Bass Lines into Guitar Arrangements. Use this guide to build interesting bass lines into your songs and arrangements. With audio. By Andrew DuBrock.


SONGBOOK
Moondance. Words and music by Van Morrison, arranged by Andrew DuBrock. By Andrew DuBrock.


GREAT ACOUSTICS
1986 Dobro Zephyr Deluxe Prototype. By Derek See.

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