COVER

68 Los Lobos

By Dan Forte. David Hidalgo, Cesar Rosas, Conrad Lozano, and

Louie Perez formed 13 years ago to play traditional Mexican folk

songs. Now they rock, but with a distinctly Tex-Mex flavor, giving

new meaning to the term “crossover.” Also: the first-ever interview

with the Macias family of bajo sexto makers, page 71.

SOUNDPAGE

65 Hubert Sumlin’s “Down In The Bottom”

By Jas Obrecht. The legendary sideman reprises a tune he cut a

quarter-century ago with blues singer Howlin’ Wolf.

14 Intro

Profiles, Hollywood Fats remembered, news, and more.

18 Steve Miller

By Jon Sievert. Slipping into the future: The Space Cowboy plays

his guitar again, and talks about his new album.

26 Fernando Saunders

By Chris Jisi. Best known for his work with Lou Reed and Jan

Hammer, this bassist combines jazz and pop into a unique blend.

36 Carlos Rios

By Mark Small. One of L.A.’s hottest studio players; includes

transcription of his dynamic “Dancing On The Ceiling” solo.

45 Producer Primer

By Kent J. Klavens. Get hip to the business aspects of retaining a

producer to help insure your project’s success.

52 Gibson’s Amazing “Florentine”

By George Gruhn. A detailed look at a colorful special-order

flat-top from the 1920s.

56 Telecaster Master Jerry Donahue

By Steve Hochman. This alumnus of Fairport Convention blends

country, folk, and rock in a stunning solo debut.

96 10-Way Strat Project

By Dan Armstrong. A simple rewiring gives you five more useful

sounds without adding parts.

WORKSHOPS

112 Chet Atkins

Fingerstyles.

114 John Duarte

Music Theory Seminar.

117 Larry Coryell

Contemporary Guitar.

120 Benjamin Verdery

Contemporary Classical.

122 Tommy Tedesco

Studio Log.

123 Arnie Berle

Fretboard Basics.

125 Arlen Roth

Hot Guitar.

126 Howard Roberts

Jazz Improvisation.

128 Herb Mickman

Bass Guitar Forum.

GIVEAWAY

145 Carriveau Eloustic

Win this free hollowbody that

combines electric and acoustic

sounds. A SI,295.00 value.

COLUMNS

130 Repairs

By Dan Erlewine. Hairline

cracks.

133 Spotlight

By Mike Varney. Showcase For

New Talent.

134 Off The Wall

ByTeisco Del Rey.TheT/DR

company’s wild works.

136 Product Profile

By RickTurner. Philip Kubicki

Guitar Technology Ex Factor

Electric Bass.

138 Electronic Guitar

By Warren Sirota. Translating

pitch-bending for synths.

142 Product Profile

By Paul Rivera. Two digital

reverbs: Ibanez’SDR-1000and

Roland’s SRV-2000.

DEPARTMENTS

6 Guest Editorial

10 Letters

12 Questions

ill Notational Symbols

151 It’s New

153 Reviews

158 Crosscheck

159 Classifieds

162 Advertiser Index

Cover photo by Jon Sievert.

Cesar Rosas with his custom-

made bajo quinto and David

Hidalgo with his ’61 Stratocaster.

100 Dan Crary’s Straight Talk

By Jas Obrecht. The esteemed traditional flatpicker shares tips for

expanding your playing.