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Solo in the style of Robben Ford and Josh Smith with this primer on Dorian blues-rock leads
By Andy G Jones published
Ford is a master of modal expression and this in-depth lesson takes us through his style, as well as Josh Smith's, and the ways in which the Dorian mode informs our blues-rock vocabulary

Robben Ford on why making an instrumental record was a good excuse to play a lot more music
By Richard Bienstock published
The blues-rock-jazz ace’s latest album, Pure, is a tour de force of compositional imagination, and reminds us he should leave the guitar dojo more often

Robben Ford discusses the tones behind the tracks on his first instrumental album in over 20 years
By David Mead published
On Pure, Ford took the opportunity to take a completely different approach to recording

Robben Ford shares atmospheric new single, A Dragon's Tail
By Matt Owen published
The track is set to appear on Pure, Ford's first instrumental album in almost three decades

Hear Robben Ford's eclectic, electrifying new single, Balafon
By Jackson Maxwell published
The latest single from Ford's upcoming instrumental album, Pure, can be streamed now

Robben Ford teases potential PRS signature electric guitar
By Matt Owen published
Our first glimpse at the blues guru's new model reveals an unconventionally oversized PRS headstock, SE Wraparound bridge and chrome pickup covers emblazoned with Ford's personal seal

Robben Ford announces first instrumental studio album in almost 25 years
By Matt Owen published
Ford describes Pure as "the most complete representation of my personal musical vision"

Robben Ford takes you on a guided tour of his impressive pedalboard
By Richard Bienstock published
The jazz and blues great walks us through his array of Strymon, Fulltone, Electro-Harmonix effects and more
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