The Eclectic Guitar
Adam Perlmutter, Emma HarnerA guitar magazine writer and editor in conversation with musicians and luthiers, with note-for-note transcriptions.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 45 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | 2 days ago |
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Editorial Director at Stringletter Media, publisher of Acoustic Guitar, Ukulele, and Strings magazines. 25+ years in music publishing. Professional transcriber and engraver. Extended interviews and transcription-based work beyond print formats.
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