Guitar Player (July 2000)

Toolbox 22 // Duane Eddy reveals how he tracked "Rebel Rouser," Gary Brawer details Neal Schon's PRS setup, Ian Moore lists his live gear, Tim Sparks shares his arrangement chops, and more! Profiles 33 // Reverend Horton Heat The rockabilly Rev returns to what he does best. By Rusty Russell 37 // Alvin Youngblood Hart A folk-blues master rocks out. By Andy Ellis 41 // System of a Down Daron Malakian reinterprets his influences. By Lisa Sharken 43 // Coco Montoya A Bluesbreakers vet "relaxes" into a personal style. By Rusty Russell 49 // George Benson The celebrated jazzman comes to play. By Adam Levy 53 // Buzz Crazy Town, Fu Manchu, Jayhawks, and Papa Roach. 59 // Pickups Deborah Coleman, Tinsley Ellis, Steve Hackett, and Mick Taylor. Features 64 // WILLIE NELSON Trigger Happy The legendary songwriter talks about his beloved Martin N-20 and how it feels to be "just a guitarist" on Night and Day. By Rusty Russell 70 // XTC Pop Guitar Playground Andy Partridge inherits all the guitar chores for rock’s artsy pop band. By Darrin Fox 76 // TOM MORELLO Funk-Rock Freedom Fighter Discover how one of the most innovative guitarists in rock creates a panorama of tones, riffs, and noises from a humble set of tools. By Matt Blackett 84 // LESSON Deep Pockets GP Exclusive! Tom Morello shows you a few of his licks and tricks. By Matt Blackett 135 // PLAY IT RIGHT! Solo transcription of the Beatles' "The End." By Jesse Gress Bench Tests 102 // The Spirit of 175 Epiphone Zephyr Regent VS and Gibson ES-135. By Joe Gore 105 // Gizmo Alert Spirit GT-Pro. By Joe Gore 106 // Surf Survivors Fender Jaguar and Jazzmaster. By Joe Gore 111 // Model Stompers Line 6 DL4 and MM4. By Art Thompson 119 // A Cut Above PRS Singlecut. By Art Thompson 123 // Time Bombs Four Bomb Factory retro-style plug-ins. By Joe Gore 128 // Sessions The "9 for 1" Substitution By Morris Acevedo The Power of one By John Martin Back Track: Blending Arpeggios & Scales By Andy Ellis Book Browsing: Learn to Play Hawaiian Slack-Key Guitar Sonic Snapshot: Wes Montgomery's Punchy Octaves Tips Jar: Ernie Isley Lick of the Month: Roller-Coaster Bop Departments 12 // Soundhole 19 // Feedback 30 // New Gear 93 // Repairs 95 // Reviews 145 // Classifieds 151 // Advertiser Index 152 // Encore