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Samantha Fish on the guitar trick behind her most distinctive sound
By Phil Weller published
The modern blues great discovered the trick while trying to kick a bad habit

Known as the Black Album, Celebrated Pedal Steel Innovator Buddy Emmons’ ‘Emmons Guitar Inc.’ Is Shrouded in Mystery
By Jim Campilongo published
Jim Campilongo explains why this enigmatic record remains a hot country jazz favorite

Spectacular Pedal Steel and Virtuosic Vocals: Here’s Why Johnny Paycheck’s ‘At Carnegie Hall’ Is a ’60s Country Classic
By Jim Campilongo published
Along with recordings by the likes of Merle Travis, Willie Nelson and Ray Price, Johnny Paycheck albums remain sonic templates

“I’m in Two Great Bands, so It’s Complicated”: Nils Lofgren Reflects on His Tenure With Neil Young, His New Tour With Bruce Springsteen, and His Latest Obsession: Pedal Steel
By Gary Graff published
The rock ‘n’ roll veteran reveals what’s going on behind the scenes as Crazy Horse drop their latest, ‘World Record’

Learn the Faux Pedal Steel Technique
By Jesse Gress published
Here's how to emulate the weeping sounds of this signature country-music instrument on a guitar

“Every Artist Wants to Get Something Done That They’re Proud of”: Daniel Tashian Follows Three Guidelines on His Latest Solo Record, ‘Night After Night’
By Joe Bosso published
Known for his work as a guitarist, writer and producer with artists like Kacey Musgraves and Brett Eldredge, the result is an album’s worth of gems

“No Matter Where You’re at in Life: There’s so Much to Learn”: Revered Singer-Songwriter Jim Lauderdale Opens up About His Decades-Long Musical Evolution
By Jim Beaugez published
As he drops his 35th album, ‘Game Changer,’ the Americana stalwart is learning to be a better musician

The Gospel According to Taj Mahal Part 2: From North America to Hawaii
By Jimmy Leslie, Jules Leyhe published
In part two of Guitar Player's interview with Mahal, he tells us how the 12-string came into his life, talks slide guitar, Ben Harper and more.
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