Monthly Archives: April 2010
Kendel Carson – Alright Dynamite
Kendel Carson may have titled her debut Alright Dynamite, but from the way guitarist John Platania's graceful intro eases the ear into to its...
Tony Iommi
Toni Iommi photo: Rick Gould.
There is an undeniable power generated when certain musicians join forces. That is most definitely the case with Tony Iommi,...
Hallmark Swept Wing Semi-Hollow
1967 Hallmark Swept Wing semi-hollow bass, serial #003127. Photo: Michael G. Stewart. Instrument and image courtesy of Bob Shade.
The murky history of guitar brands...
Pete Huttlinger
If such an award was given, Nashville-based guitarist Pete Huttlinger's third solo album could be nominated for the "Most Unique and/or Obvious Album Title...
Daion Headhunter HH-555
The trajectory of the Japanese guitar industry in many ways has mirrored that of the United States, though in a slightly compressed timeframe on...
Brad Gillis
Brad Gillis. Photos by Pat Johnson.
Bay-area guitarist Brad Gillis has led something of a storied life. He was only 19 years old when he...
Xaviere XV 700
The Massachusetts-based guitarfetish.com is an instrument/parts importer that carries a complete line of goods, from pickups and vibratos to knobs and pots.
Its guitar...
Albert King with Stevie Ray Vaughan – In Session
Hard to imagine that the only way this album was put back in print was by Concord re-releasing its Stax back-catalog.
Shot in late...
Bunker Pro-Bass
Photo: VG Archive. Instrument courtesy of Rick King.
Marketed before Steinberger headless instruments or the Kramer Duke series (VG, August '04), the early-'70s Bunker Pro-Bass...
VVT Lindy Fralin Model amplifier
Maryland-based amplifier builder Vintage Vacuum Tube Amplifiers (you may know it as VVT) recently fielded a request from renowned pickup winder Lindy Fralin. He...