The Merle Travis Guitar

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Presenting the definitive showcase of the highly syncopated, exceptionally complex fingerpicking style that bears his name, the legendary country instrumentalist delivers a masterclass in acoustic technique. The unaccompanied, remarkably fluid performances successfully bridge traditional Appalachian folk structures with the sophisticated, driving swing of early jazz and ragtime. The historically vital recordings provided the absolute foundational blueprint for generations of subsequent country and folk guitarists.