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Guitar Player • Vol. 57 No.2 FEBRUARY 2023

SHORE THING • Well known for his hugely detailed and exquisite custom builds, Seth Baccus is expanding his output starting with this bolt-on Shoreline.

FULLY CHARGED • Blues-soul firebrand Eddie 9V conjures up the ghosts of Macon’s fabled Capricorn Studios on his electrifying new release.

TIP SHEET • From fingerboards to guitar etiquette — Jeff “Skunk” Baxter offers advice to make you a better (and more chill) guitarist.

MY CAREER IN FIVE SONGS • With over 40 years as Bryan Adams’ guitarist, Keith Scott knows the tales behind the Songwriters Hall of Fame nominee’s best tracks.

B-List Beauty • This 1964 Gretsch Corvette Model 6135 brings vintage bling to those on a budget.

Dress-Down Culture • The Lima brothers put their personal style on a selection of classical standards.

Mutt Clang • It has a baseball bat neck and a virtually flat fretboard, but this 1964 Greenburst “Jetstar” M.I.J. mongrel mash-up is loud and ready to rock.

STEEL-DRIVING MAN • As Crazy Horse drop their latest, World Record, Nils Lofgren reflects on his tenure with Neil Young, his new tour with Bruce, and his latest obsession: the pedal steel.

THE CURIOUS GUITAR OF Bill Frisell • He treats every note as a question. It’s an approach that’s made him a favorite of artists across the spectrum. GP asks the guitar legend a few questions of our own.

Style Maven • Want to be as stylistically fluid as Bill Frisell? Forget about labels. Drop the attitude. Be humble.

A GLIMPSE OF A FEELING • With his guitar, looper and effects, Danish guitarist Jakob Bro captures moods in dreamy improvisations. His three recent and new releases are remarkable reflections on the mystery of music.

THE CUTTING-EDGE • From major stars to cult heroes, these players are experimenting across multiple genres, from jazz to metal and beyond.

AT THE SPEED OF Les • In 1948, Les Paul turned the recording industry on its head with “Lover” and its “space-age” guitars. Seventy-five years later, we’re still reeling from his breakthrough multitrack single.

Les Thru the Lens • A traveling exhibit of rare photos explores the guitar legend through his life, loves and friends.

RENAISSANCE MAN • A celebration of the musical artistry and technological ingenuity of Boston’s Tom Scholz.

MAESTRO • Agena Envelope Filter, Arcas Compressor Sustainer, Mariner Tremolo, Orbit Phaser and Titan Boost

SLICK • SL56

DONNER • Rising-G Pro

ORIGIN EFFECTS • M-EQ Driver pedal

BOSS • Boss DS-1W Waza Craft Distortion

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How I Wrote… “Round and Round” • Warren DeMartini reveals how he spun a riff into Ratt’s pop-metal smash.