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Guitar Player • Vol. 53 No. 13 HOLIDAY 2019

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Rock Around the Block • At San Rafael PorchFest, a quaint neighborhood becomes a cultural hot spot.

Full Circle • With his new high-tech looping-based solo show, tasteful tone master Johnny A. conjures a vintage vibe.

Paris Is Burning • French rock guitarist Laura Cox fires up some “southern hard blues” on Burning Bright, her band’s sophomore effort.

The Damage Done • On the Lumineers’ III, pummeled guitars and ambient miking lend grit and texture to songs about addiction and loss.

The Empire Strikes Back • How the 50th anniversary Arthur reissue got Ray and Dave Davies to finish off unheard Kinks tracks.

1972 Musitronics Mu-Tron III Envelope Filter

Del Rey

Guitar Meets Maschine

Wes Montgomery Trio, A Dynamic New Sound

1967 Goya Rangemaster Model 109

WORLD GONE STRANGE • STICKING TO THE FAMILIAR? THAT’S NOT FOR ANDY SUMMERS. THE GUITARIST REVEALS THEE VOLVING STRATEGIES THAT KEEP HIS CREATIVE LIFE BUSIER THAN EVER.

MOBILE EXHIBITIONS • ANDY SUMMERS’ PHOTOGRAPHY INSPIRES A LIMITED-EDITION SIGNA TURE STRATOCASTER AND LEIC A CAMERA.

THE VORTEX OF THE UNKNOWN • With A Certain Strangeness, Summers takes the audience — and himself — on an unpredictable journey.

DON’T MESS WITH THE MAGIC • HOW THE POLICE BATTLED A TIGHT DEADLINE AND VANQUISHED LABEL INTERFERENCE TO MAKE THE ALBUM THAT WOULD TURN THEM INTO INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTARS: ZENYATTA MONDATTA

HORSE WHISPERER • NILS LOFGREN GRACED CRAZY HORSE’S SELF-TITLED DEBUT ALBUM IN 1971. NOW HE’S BACK PLAYING GUITAR, PUMP ORGAN AND EVEN TAP SHOES ON COLORADO, THE GROUP’S LATEST RELEASE.

NEIL AND NILS • A brief history of a timeless partnership

HARDCORE TROUBADOUR • JESSE MALIN’S SUNSET KIDS IS A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY, A LITTLE BIT ROCK AND ROLL, AND FULL OF HEART AND SOUL.

HIGH FIVE • In a guided tour of his selected discography, Jesse Malin reflects on working with Bruce Springsteen and Ric Ocasek.

Born to Boogie • FIFTY YEARS AGO, A SMALL AMP-REPAIR SHOP LED A REVOLUTION IN BOUTIQUE GUITAR AMP DESIGN. TODAY, MESA/BOOGIE CELEBRATES A LEGACY OF GROUNDBREAKING TUBE AMPS THAT RESHAPED THE INDUSTRY.

EYES ON THE PRIZE • From amp cabinets to packaging, Jim Aschow oversees each step of every Mesa amp’s creation.

MR. EVERYWHERE • As he releases a 20th anniversary edition of his star-studded album The Pilgrim, Marty Stuart reflects on his connection to country music’s history.

Go Low for Tone • Learn 20 mashup riffs that highlight the superlative tonal quality of notes and chords played down in the open position.

African Fiesta • Exploring the Congolese guitar magic of soukous master “Docteur” Nico Kasanda.

Finding the Kealakai • A Hawaiian discovery reveals the dreadnought’s origins.

Dr. Z • JETTA 1x12 COMBO

Ciari • ASCENDER

Echopark • ECHOCASTER ESQ

MAGNATONE’S BACK.

Boss • SY-1 SYNTHESIZER PEDAL

Gretsch • G5021E LIMITED EDITION RANCHER PENGUIN PARLOR

Washburn • P33S ROYAL SAPPHIRE

Andy Partridge • Five Acts of a Legend