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December 2009
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Jay Geils
Blues & Archtops
His name is most associated with ’70s party rock. But for the last 15 years, Jay Geils has immersed himself in...
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November 2009
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Remembering Les Paul
As news of his recent passing spread, reaction was swift and heartfelt. His name is synonymous with Gibson’s early solidbodies, and for...
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October 2009
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In Detail
The Gretsch 1955-’61 White Walcon
When it came to fancy electric guitars in the ’50s, Gibson and its Super 400 were ensconced as the...
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September 2009
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Mick Mars...
...Shows off a piece of his action
Fueled by his powerhouse riffage, Mötley Crue defined the heavy metal that emerged from L.A. in the...
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August 2009
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DAD’S DAY ’09
VG’s annual ode to fathers who inspire
THE VOX AC10
Anything from the ’60s bearing its three-letter logo will get a Beatles fan wound...
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July 2009
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Steve Earle
Guitar Talk
His life has seen peaks and valleys usually reserved for a soap-opera script. Now ensconsed in a comparatively laid-back life, his music...
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June 2009
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King's Ransom
Seagal, Gibbons, and Albert King’s Flying Vs
United by their devotion to a musical form and a deep respect for one of its legends,...
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May 2009
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GIBSON ES-175 SPECIAL WURLITZER
Through the 1960s, Gibson made many custom instruments that mixed and matched specifications from various models. Few have been as intriguing...
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April 2009
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RICKY PHILLIPS
Alll About Sound
He has shared time with the Babys, Bad English, and Coverdale/Page. Now a member of Styx, his instrument collection includes vintage...
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March 2009
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KEY COLLECTION
Nashville Pro Dave Gant Fosters Impressive Gathering of Amps
When he’s not serving as musical director for country superstar Garth Brooks, Dave Gant spends...
VG Giveaways
Giveaway #167
Enter to win a Ernie Ball Expression Tremolo, valued at $300!
The Ernie Ball Expression Tremolo delivers foot-sweepable tremolo control, all without taking your hands...