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Gretsch unmasks a new signature guitar in collaboration with alt-country star Orville Peck
Orville Peck's signature model promises mid-century swagger and vintage Gretsch voicings with a modern twist
Justus West reveals how he sneaked Tosin Abasi and Plini onto the new Beyoncé album (sort of)
The prolific session guitarist and producer pulls back the veil on Cowboy Carter’s high-profile recording sessions – and the surprisingly progressive gear he used on Beyoncé’s country album
Seymour Duncan promises country tone without the hum with new noiseless Hot Chicken Strat and Tele pickups
Seymour Duncan’s latest single coils were designed with contemporary country guitarists’ high-gain demands in mind
“I don’t care how special or what year something is – if it’s not going to stay in tune, it’s useless… I need things dialed in”: Danny Rader on navigating Kenny Chesney’s triple-guitar lineup and why the Fractal Axe-Fx is his go-to for huge country shows
The award-winning country multi-instrumentalist discusses the fun side of playing stadium stages as part of Kenny Chesney’s “three-headed monster” – and why going digital has made his life a whole lot easier when he’s up there
Waylon Jennings was an outlaw country pioneer – and his clever open chord modifications were at the heart of his rhythmic acoustic strumming style
Jennings was country's original bad boy and lived a life less ordinary. His style might be simple but deceptively so, with strums complemented by embellishments that all served the song
Country icon Dolly Parton has written over 3,000 songs, but her trademark ‘thumb and flick’ playing style is essential learning for acoustic players
Develop your alternating bassline picking and bluegrass soloing techniques with this country rhythm workout
20 tasty country guitar licks that will knock 'em dead in Nashville
Learn how to play authentic country guitar with this primer on the genre's techniques, tones and playing styles
How to play like 8 Telecaster-toting country guitar greats
Set your Dyna Comp to stun as we go through the styles of Jason Isbell, James Burton, Brent Mason and more
