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Pete Anderson poses with a Reverend signature guitar
“I kept trying to make it sound like a Gibson. That didn’t work. You have to give in to the Telecaster – it’s not for the faint of heart”: Dwight Yoakam’s former right-hand man Pete Anderson shares his tone and session guitar wisdom

By Alison Richter Published

With five Reverend signature models to his name and credits with everyone from k.d. lang to Roy Orbison, Pete Anderson knows tone. He explains what it takes to cut it in the session guitar world, and why he’s embracing digital amps: “We don’t read by candlelight anymore!”

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Pete Anderson and Dwight Yoakam
The secrets behind Pete Anderson's tone on Dwight Yoakam's Guitars, Cadillacs

By Chris Gill Published

We investigate a bona-fide classic of '80s twang, with a modded Deluxe assuming a starring role

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NAMM 2017: Martin Guitarto Premiere Dwight Yoakam and John Prine Signature Models

By Guitar World Staff Published

Martin Guitar has announcedthe debut of the new Dwight Yoakam DD28 Signature Edition and D-28 John Prine Signature Edition, both of which will be unveiled at the Winter NAMM Show later this month.

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Brian Whelan Premieres New Song, "Suckerpunch"

By Damian Fanelli Published

Today,Acoustic Nation and Guitar World bringyou the exclusive premiere of “Suckerpunch,” a new song by former Dwight Yoakam multi-instrumentalistBrian Whelan.

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Dwight Yoakam Announces New Album, 'Second Hand Heart'

By Guitar World Staff Published

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Interview: Guitarist Pete Anderson Discusses His Next Album and Life as a Solo Artist

By Alison Richter Published

Growing up in Detroit, Michigan, guitarist Pete Anderson began his foray into the music world at age 8 with a lap steel guitar, but his epiphany took place as a teenager.

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