Acoustic Guitar Notes, 6/21/07

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BERT JANSCH: LEADING THE WAY For more than 40 years, Bert Jansch has been at the forefront of steel-string virtuosity. As a founding member of Pentangle, Jansch combined traditional folk with modern jazz, and he continues to draw new audiences with his latest album, Black Swan. In this exclusive interview, he discusses his influences, the importance of the song, and several of his most identifiable guitar arrangements. With audio examples played by Bert Jansch. [MORE]

CALIFORNIA DREAMS: THE SANTA CRUZ GUITAR COMPANY Santa Cruz Guitar Company is a pioneer of modern American lutherie. Acoustic Guitar talks with cofounder Richard Hoover about his company's past, present, and future. [MORE]

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PRIVATE LESSON: STEVE GILLETTE The renowned guitarist and songwriter talks about the influence of Clarence White, his father's stride piano, and his own banjo playing on his hybrid style of flatpicking. With audio examples. [MORE]

NEW GEAR REVIEW: LARRIVÉE PV-09 Sean Coleman guides a tour of Larrivée’s new parlor which unites contemporary design features and outstanding electronics that don't sacrifice tone or playablity. With audio examples. [MORE]

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WOODSHED: SIX WAYS TO EXPAND YOUR RHYTHM Andrew DuBrock shows you how to instill new life into your chord progressions with six surefire ways to spice up your rhythm playing. With audio examples. [MORE]

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THE BASICS: PICK UP SPEED Are your hands slowing you down? Scott Nygaard reveals how to identify your strengths and correct your weaknesses so you can set new limits in no time. With music to “New River Train” and audio examples. [MORE]

WHAT'S HAPPENING Open Strings International Guitar Festival Host Guitar Competition. Guitarists planning a European holiday this year may be additionally enticed by participation in the Guitar Competition being held at the 10th Open Strings International Guitar Festival in Osnabrück, Germany. The competition, held from September 28-30,2007, is held to showcase new, unsigned talent and is open to soloists and groups in all styles, provided the acoustic guitar is the featured instrument. First prize is production of a CD to be issued on the Acoustic Music label. Deadline for application is August 15, 2007. Find out more at www.open-strings.de.

ACOUSTIC GUITAR MAGAZINE CURRENT ISSUE Scott Nygaard explores the creative process of Decemberists front man Colin Meloy; Teja Gerken interviews Santa Cruz Guitar Company’s Richard Hoover on the occasion of his company’s 30th anniversary; reviews of the L.R. Baggs Core 1 amp and Breedlove Passport OM FS; music to the Allman Brothers’ “Melissa” and Don Reno’s “Country Boy Rock ’n’ Roll.” COMING UP September: Orville Johnson explores the roots of the blues with Kenny Wayne Shepherd; Bill Cory discusses the virtues and rewards of building your own ax from a kit; Adrianne Serna discusses songcraft with acclaimed singer-songwriter Patty Griffin; Doug Young takes a close look at the radical, evolutionary Composite Acoustics GX Performer parlor guitar; music including Steve Miller's “The Joker” and Laurence Juber's DADGAD arrangement of the Wizard of Oz classic, “If I Only Had a Brain.” October: Joe Gore probes the sophisticated techniques of legendary guitarist Richard Thompson; Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers talks tune creation with Martin Sexton; review of the beautiful Guild CV-1C; Shoptalk offers insight on nuts; music to the Beatles' “Nowhere Man.” SUBSCRIBE TO ACOUSTIC GUITAR!

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