John Fogerty
After rekindling his music with years of woodshedding on guitar, the former Creedence Clearwater revival front man celebrates classic country and folk on The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again. By Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers.

Sérgio Assad Interview
Known for his groundbreaking classical guitar duo with his brother, Odair, Brazilian classical virtuoso Sérgio Assad talks about his background, composing for the guitar, and teaching. By Doug Young.

Seven Classical Guitars Reviewed
Acoustic Guitar reviews seven classical guitars ranging in price from $299 to $2,900. By Teja Gerken.

DEPARTMENTS

PLAYLIST
Orenda Fink, Ask the Night. By Mark Smith.

ACOUSTIC CLASSIC
Paradise. Words and music by John Prine. By Andrew DuBrock.

CONTEMPORARY CLASSIC
Before He Cheats. Words and music by Josh Kear and Chris Tompkins. By Andrew DuBrock.

PRIVATE LESSON
Adam del Monte. The flamenco and classical guitarist describes how he blends tradition, influences, and experimentation. By Stephen Dick

Equipment Picks: Adam del Monte's guitars and gear.

NEW GEAR 1
Veillette Parlor 14-Inch Review. Acoustic Guitar reviews a custom-built acoustic-electric six-string. By Charles Saufley.

NEW GEAR 3
L.R. Baggs Venue Acoustic Guitar Preamp/DI Review. Acoustic Guitar reviews a multifunction preamp/DI that includes a powerful five-band EQ, notch filter, chromatic tuner, and volume-boost switch. By Doug Young.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT
David Russell. The Grammy-winning classical guitarist releases his first album of contemporary music. By Mark Small.

Equipment Picks: The guitars and gear of David Russell.

HERE'S HOW

Onstage Dynamics. How to mix yourself onstage by working a mic and/or using boost pedals. By Scott Nygaard.

30-MINUTE LESSON
Pedal Tones Lesson. Experiment with this interesting compositional device to bring extra tension into your music. By Lee Spivey.

THE BASICS
Dominant Seventh Chords Lesson. Explore the sounds and possibilities of the expressive (and important) dominant seventh chord. By Adam Perlmutter.

SHOPTALK
All About Manufacturer's Warranties. Learn how guitar warranties work and what they cover. By Charlie Hoffman.

GUITAR PRO
CD or No CD. CD Baby's founder Derek Sivers on whether to make CD or offer downloads only. By Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers.

PLAYLIST
John Gorka, So Dark You See. By Mike Thomas.
Patty Loveless, Mountain Soul II. By Kenny Berkowitz.

WOODSHED
Build Your Playing Speed. Develop a routine for finding—and increasing—your maximum picking speed for up-tempo pieces. By Sean McGowan.

SONGBOOK
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. Learn to play Michael Fix's steel-string guitar arrangement of this Mozart classic. With video and tab. By Michael Fix.

GREAT ACOUSTICS
2009 Matthias Dammann Classical. By Teja Gerken.