Monthly Archives: February 2016
JHS Launches Cavern Club, Marquee Club Accessories
John Hornby Skewes & Co. (JHS) is offering a licensed line of straps and plectra adorned with artwork of the Beatles, Who, Rolling Stones,...
Scott Walker Guitars Launches Katana Model
The Scott Walker Katana has a one-piece mahogany body, one-piece cocobolo neck machined from a single piece of wood and requires no truss rod,...
Fuchs Blackjack-21 II Combo
Fuchs Blackjack-21 II Combo
Price: $1,750
Info: www.fuchsaudiotechnology.com
Andy Fuchs is an authority in the world of guitar amps. One of his great accomplishments has been...
Billy Mure
Guitar great Billy Mure (born November 4, 1915) passed away September 25, at the age of 97. He last performed on August 2, playing...
Gibson Basses in The ’70s
Guitar enthusiasts have long heard that the 1970s were the “downer decade” for Fender and Gibson, both of which introduced a few duds and...
The Anderson Ponty Band
It took 30 years but Jon Anderson of Yes and violinist Jean-Luc Ponty have finally cleared their schedules long enough to work on an...
Midge Ure
Humanitarian, activist, guitarist, singer, and songwriter, Midge Ure has been a vital performer since the ’70s. Former guitarist/vocalist for Ultravox, he’s cited for charity...
MOD Kits DIY 102+ Amp Kit
MOD Kits DIY 102+ Amp Kit
Price: $265 (list)
Contact: www.modkitsdiy.com
A good friend jokingly remarked that building tube amps is the legal equivalent of taking opiates...
1905 Gibson F-2
In the opinion of most American mandolinists, Gibson brought mandolin design to a level of perfection in 1922, with the introduction of the Master...
Jenny Boyd
Dr. Jenny Boyd is founder and director of Spring Workshops, “organizing psychotherapeutic groups for people in need of personal development.” She is also the...