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Allman Brothers Band – Live at the Atlanta International Pop Festival Jul
I've had the argument many times that the original version of the Allman Brothers Band was the best blues-rock band in the history of...
Epihone Deluxe Archtop
Webster's latest defines the word "deluxe" as "...notably luxurious, elegant, or expensive." The Epiphone Deluxe archtop guitar was certainly luxurious. When introduced in...
December 2005
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Sparkle & Glitter: Guitars Made in Italy, Part 1
Most American guitar aficionados are familiar with EKO guitars, while other Italian brands flew...
Demeter Fat Conrol, Compulator, and Reverb
Every once in a while, someone who has "genius" written all over him hits the music scene.
In James Demeter's case, it's a moniker he...
Crate V Series Amps
St. Louis Music has been building Crate amplifiers since the late 1970s, and straight out of the chute, they gained a reputation for being...
Andy Powell
Wishbone Ash guitarist Andy Powell isn't caught in a time warp. True, he's the sole remaining member of the English foursome that proffered a...
Larry Coryell – Tricycles
Anyone remember when Larry Coryell was one of the youngbloods of jazz guitar? Sheesh, I must be getting a bit "advanced" in age,...
Tom Principato – House on Fire
Tom Principato is probably familiar to many VG readers. A fine player in his own right, he's also responsible for some fine books...
Los Lobos
Don't think Los Lobos has had an impact on the tastes of the public and other musicians? When was the last time you...
Steve Miller – King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents
Before he was FM rock radio king, Steve Miller was known as Stevie "Guitar" Miller. This live release, recorded in 1973 and...