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AT HOME WITH THE BLUES: DAVID BROMBERG David Bromberg has returned with a stellar album of acoustic blues and typically rousing shows. He sat down with us to discuss his long musical journey and to show us some of his favorite licks. With audio examples played by David Bromberg. [MORE] |
PRIVATE LESSON: EL MCMEEN The Celtic interpreter reveals his methods for creating unique variations within traditional arrangements. With audio examples played by El McMeen. [MORE] |
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TAKAMINE FLATPICKER TF360SBG REVIEW Crisp tones and solid, feature-laden electronics make the Takamine TF360SBG a versatile flatpicking and songwriting tool. With audio. [MORE] |
IBANEZ SGT520VS REVIEW A great-looking budget guitar that combines playability and quality construction. [MORE] |
VEILLETTE ACOUSTIC GRYPHON HIGH 12 REVIEW A striking, high-tuned 12-string that stakes out new tone territory. [MORE] |
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NEW PRODUCTS! Hand-crafted out of solid timber, the Ellis Acoustic Stompbox allows you to add rhythm accompaniment to your live or studio acoustic music. The stompbox can be run directly through an amplifier or a PA for tonal shaping. For more information, go to http://www.ellisguitars.com/stompbox.html. The SKB-300 Baby Taylor guitar case features a plush-lined interior and reinforced latches; it also accommodates a wider range of ¾ scale guitars such as the Martin LX. For more information, go to http://www.skbcases.com. |
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WHAT'S HAPPENING 2007 La Guitarra California Festival Twenty-three classical guitarists will compete in 14 events at the 2007 La Guitarra California Festival (http://www.laguitarracalifornia.com), which is being held September 21–23 at Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria, California. Artists such as Ana Vidovic and Pepe Romero will perform and conduct master classes for attendees. Montreal Guitar Grand Prix Open to all guitarists of all ages, the Montreal Guitar Grand Prix (http//:www.montrealguitargrandprix.com) will be held September 29-30 at the Savoy du Metropolis in Montreal. Sponsored by Godin Guitars and created by the Montreal Musician and Musical Instrument Show, the Grand Prix allows contestants to compete in as many as two categories (classical, acoustic fingerstyle and picking, jazz, and blues/rock). Winners will receive gear from Godin Guitars, Digitech, Marshall Amplification, and Steve’s Music Store. JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competition The JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competition (http://www.wned.org), which will be held in Buffalo, New York on June 9–13, 2008, has set a deadline of March 15, 2008 for applications. Finalists in the competition will perform with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. |
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ACOUSTIC GUITAR MAGAZINE December: Ben Elder takes a look at the past and present of Guild guitars; Drew Pearce interviews folksinger Brett Dennen; Scott Nygaard discovers Russ Barenberg’s guitar secrets and also reviews the Baden dreadnought; and music to Jeff Buckley’s haunting version of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.” January: Patrick Francis interviews stars from the new generation of classical players, including Ana Vidovic; a look Hauser Guitars’ legacy; Teja Gerken reviews the Ramirez 125th anniversary classical guitar; and music to Pearl Jam’s “Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town” and Tarrega’s “Lagrima.” Subscribe to Acoustic Guitar! |
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