Guitar Player (July 2000)

<b>Toolbox</b> 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! <b>Profiles</b> 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. <b>Features</b> 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 <b>Bench Tests</b> 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 // <b>Sessions</b> 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 <b>Departments</b> 12 // Soundhole 19 // Feedback 30 // New Gear 93 // Repairs 95 // Reviews 145 // Classifieds 151 // Advertiser Index 152 // Encore