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Mark Knopfler’s Favorite Studio Guitars By Jamie Dickson published 28 September 21 6 of the Dire Straits legend's axes of choice.
Master Fingerpicker Keb’ Mo’ Reveals the Craft Behind ‘Oklahoma’ By Jimmy Leslie published 25 August 21 Video Last year’s winner of the Grammy Award for Best Americana Album talks guitars.
