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SIGNIFICANT OTHER • Part Firebird, part SG and a full partner to Romeo, Juliet is Eastman’s first original solidbody design.

A LEGEND COMES HOME • After a 46-year search, Randy Bachman is reunited with his long-lost 1957 Gretsch 6120 Chet Atkins.

VOLCANO GIRLS • Brooklyn, N.Y. indie rockers Momma bring back molten-hot Big Muff fuzz on Household Name.

TIP SHEET • Eric Johnson reveals his five guidelines to improve practice, technique and music knowledge.

IN THE FLOW • As the visionary behind Lava Music, Lu Zitian is bringing innovative smart guitars to the masses.

MY CAREER IN FIVE SONGS • With 22 Grammys, 20 studio albums and more than 40 charting singles, Vince Gill has had one hell of a career. Here are five songs he credits for its success.

Royal Relic • Once the crown jewel of Teisco Del Ray’s budget lineup, this circa 1966 ET-460 commands a comparative king’s ransom on the vintage market.

Soul Salvation • In a world of noise, Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On is balm for the ears.

All That Glitters • It’s not gold, but the finish on this 1967 Tele-Star guitar sparkles from its headstock all the way to its electronics cavity.

Southern Charm • With fuzz guitars and lap steel, Rebecca and Megan Lovell cast a spell on Blood Harmony, Larkin Poe’s new album of blues-infused rock and roll.

MOON SHOT • Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi reveal the guitar secrets behind I Am the Moon, their ambitious (and massive) quadruple album project.

TOP 10 SLIDE TIPS FOR BEGINNERS • The slide master shares the secrets to heavenly tone and technique.

GLIDE PATHS • Learn five useful slide-playing techniques to help you become a bottleneck virtuoso with these Derek Trucks–inspired licks.

CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE COMES HOME • One of the most revered blues harp players, Musselwhite finds his way back to the guitar on Mississippi Son.

All Night Long • Hill country blues was created for the juke joints. Here’s how the new generation is evolving the sound.

MOONLIGHT SERENADE • Jack Johnson dives deep into his percussive strumming style and enchanting new album, Meet the Moonlight.

HOT COUNTRY 101 • Learn the nuts and bolts of high-tech country lead guitar.

Acoustic Tips for Electric Players • How to maximize that big hollow box.

ERNIE BALL MUSIC MAN • Cutlass HT

BLACKSTAR • St. James 6L6 Combo

TAYLOR • 724ce Koa Grand Auditorium

FENDER • Hammertone effects pedals

KEELEY ELECTRONICS • Halo Andy Timmons Dual Echo

WALRUS AUDIO • Mira optical compressor

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How I Wrote… “Vincent” • Recorded in 30 takes with his Martin 00-21, Don McLean’s 1972 hit has delivered mixed blessings.