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    Michael Manring

    Bass Convergence

    Most music fans who learn that the eclectic trio 3Below is all bass players will react with, “You gotta be kiddin’!” However, musicians who appreciate the unusual will stay for…

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Phil Manzanera

Glam Jam

September 9, 2024 · Pete Prown

 Some 50 years ago, glam-rock hero Phil Manzanera made his name as the flashy axeman for Roxy Music – and…

Dweezil Zappa

Solo Sounds

March 3, 2017 · Oscar Jordan

To properly perform the music composed by his father, Frank, Dweezil Zappa had to revamp his playing style. The fruits…

Dave Gonzalez

Western Soul Brother

April 27, 2020 · Wally Marx Jr.

For a guitarist with fans and admirers around the world, Dave Gonzalez is one humble man. “I’m still trying to…

Gwenifer Raymond

Fierce Fingerstyle

November 10, 2021 · Pete Prown

Expect the unexpected from Gwenifer Raymond. Born in Wales, England, she was inspired by underground bands like the Pixies and…


CLASSIC INSTRUMENTS

Geddy Lee

Geddy Lee’s Big Beautiful Book of Bass: A Compendium of the Rare, Iconic, and Weird

August 7, 2023 · Ward Meeker

Nearly two years in the making, Geddy Lee’s Big Beautiful Book of Bass: A Compendium of the Rare, Iconic, and…

Gibson Kalamazoo Award

Designer's Dream Come True

February 1, 2016 · Gil Hembree

In 1978, Gibson craftsman Wilbur Fuller produced the company’s first hand-carved, tuned-by-ear custom guitar. The instrument, which in a blind…

The Oud

The Oud

Ancient to Modern

July 5, 2016 · Neil Haverstick

If Beatles guitarist George Harrison had used an oud instead of a sitar to give “Norwegian Wood” its distinct sound,…

Dan Armstrong Design

The Pinnacle of Modern Design

February 5, 2002 · John J. Slog

This installment will focus on the famous Dan Armstrong line of guitars and basses. These instruments were introduced to the…


APPROVED GEAR

Carvin CT6M California Carved Top

March 1, 2010 · Phil Feser

Carvin CT6M In a way, it’s like those clothing catalogs that fill your mailbox (especially this time of year). It’s…

MOD Kits DIY 102+ Amp Kit

Do It Yerself

July 13, 2016 · Ray Wuolo

A good friend jokingly remarked that building tube amps is the legal equivalent of taking opiates – instantly gratifying yet…

Jerry Jones Master Electric Sitar

High-quality build, authentic groove

April 16, 2002 · Vintage Guitar

If you’ve always wanted to learn the sitar, but could never quite scrape up the cash to fly to India…

Electro-Harmonix Epitome, Tone Tattoo

Tone to the Third Squared

December 16, 2014 · Pete Prown

The Electro-Harmonix Epitome, Tone Tattoo Price: $491.84 list (Epitome) and $292.35 list (Tone Tattoo) Info: www.ehx.com The concept is smart…

  •  Prestige Guitars Unveils 2026 Heritage Series Guitars 

     Prestige Guitars Unveils 2026 Heritage Series Guitars 

     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 14, 2025  Vancouver, BC — Prestige Guitars is proud to announce the return of the Heritage Series, featuring an all-new lineup of guitars for 2026. The new Heritage models include the Elite in Pelham Blue and Gold Top, the return of the Troubadour in its sleek Matte Black finish and new…

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  •  Gator’s G-TOUR Truck Pack Line Grows Smaller 

     Gator’s G-TOUR Truck Pack Line Grows Smaller 

    11.15.2025  TAMPA, FL – As part of an expanding range of truck pack solutions, Gator has introduced a more compact addition to its G-TOUR Series with the GTOURTRK2222HS. Designed for tighter loadouts and reduced cargo space, the new size retains the ATA-style construction and tour-grade protection of larger G-TOUR truck pack models while offering a…

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  • Soldano SLO Plus Super Lead Overdive

    Soldano SLO Plus Super Lead Overdive

    Icon In Reach

    If the iconic Soldano SLO-100 is perpetually on your wish list but its price tag keeps you from pulling the trigger, its creator now has a realistic alternative. Expanding on the original single-channel SLO Overdrive pedal, the SLO Plus introduces a Normal channel alongside Overdrive, each with dedicated controls that allow for detailed tweaking of…

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  • Orange Dual Baby, Gain Baby, and Tour Baby 100

    Orange Dual Baby, Gain Baby, and Tour Baby 100

    Playpen Power

    For 2025, Orange has expanded on its compact Pedal Baby introduced a few years back with a new trio – the Dual Baby, Gain Baby, and Tour Baby. All 100-watt amps with solid-state Class A/B output stages, Jfet preamp stages (another form of solid-state), and two footswitchable channels, they’re housed in 12″ x 3.25″ x…

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  • Boss SDE-3 Dual Digital Delay

    Boss SDE-3 Dual Digital Delay

    Double Echo

    Based on the famed Roland SDE-3000 rack unit, Boss’ SDE-3 combines some classic delay sounds of the 1980s, updated with a bevy of modern tricks and features. Like a lot of delays, it can be run in mono, but you’ll get the biggest bang going in stereo to different amps or outputs. The core of…

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National-Dobro 6107A

National-Dobro 6107A

May 2, 2016 · Dave Hunter

Preamp tubes: 56, 57 Output tubes: two 2A3 Rectifier: 5Z3 Controls: Volume Output: 6 watts RMS +/- Speaker: one 10″…

Teye Apache

Sound, Feel, Mojo

March 6, 2017 · Ray Wuolo

One of three stunning L-series models (along with its brothers, the El Toro and Cleopatra) introduced by guitar builder Teye,…

Teye Guitars’ Master Series Knights Templar

Knight Time

April 23, 2019 · Chip Wilson

Guitar fanatics find inspiration from different players. And if Woody swapping licks and practicing “the ancient art of weaving” with…

Depression-era classic by Roger McNamee

February 23, 2023 · Vintage Guitar

Moonalice guitarist on a ’42 000-21 Roger McNamee used his ’42 Martin 000-21 to play the Depression-era classic “Brother Can…

Ampeg Gemini II G-15

Ampeg Gemini II G-15

April 5, 2016 · Dave Hunter

Preamp tubes: three 12AX7, one 6CG7, one 7199. Output tubes: two 7868. Rectifier: solidstate Controls: volume, treble and bass on…