The Fretboard Journal community knows that FJ is far from your average guitar publication. With 128 pages filled with exceptional photography, our issues are more like art books than magazines. In fact, our designer André has said that he believes this is our best looking issue to date!

The cover: Noemi Schembri by Jim Herrington.

In this issue: Tim Heidecker, best known for his comedy duo Tim and Eric, shares gems from his guitar collection with FJ’s Ryan Richter.

Jamie Etherington interviews luthier and fly-fishing rod maker Olivia Elia, who shares beautiful photos and self-portraits of her work, studio, and more.

Chris Eldridge meets his hero Eric Johnson. The two legendary guitarists discuss the instruments that shaped them, musical origins, and playing styles.

Nathaniel Braddock documents the luthiers of Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Michael Watts takes us into Richard Waddell’s workshop, who makes guitars under the name Uberfrank.

...and so much more.