Richard Thompson

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Richard Thompson performs onstage during a daytime festival appearance with a Daphne Blue Fender Stratocaster – he wears a black shirt and black hat.

Folk icon Richard Thompson on tuning revelations, keeping his chops up, and why you won't find him in a guitar jam

By Andrew Daly published

We meet Thompson to find out how he’s preparing to go head-to-head with Tommy Emmanuel, chat about the end of his touring days, and talk about how fresh tunings yield fresh ideas

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Richard Thompson performs as part of Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 10 in Golden Gate Park on October 2, 2010 in San Francisco, California

Why folk legend Richard Thompson is embracing new guitar gear – but drawing the line at digital

By Matt Owen published

Thompson may be impressed with modern guitar gear, but he’s explained why he doesn’t like digital amp simulations

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The Hybrid-Picked, Drop-D Delights of Richard Thompson

By Dale Turner published

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Spinal Tap Bassist Derek Smalls Announces Star-Studded Solo Album, 'Smalls Change'

By Jackson Maxwell published

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Acoustic Nation's Ten Top Releases of 2014

By Laura B. Whitmore, Tom Gilbert, Pauline France published

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Six Cult Strat Albums

By Chris Gill published

As the curvaceous Fender Stratocaster marks six decades of innovation and influence, Guitar World celebrates its legacy via 60 players, songs, solos and historical moments.

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