Tag: features
Jesse Valenzuela
(Calling All) Angels Tonight: Gin Blossoms guitarist Jesse Valenzuela and his reunited colleagues learned some intriguing lessons on tour in 2003. “Move it or...
Dan Fogelberg
The sociopolitical attitude of the American population is often said to be gauged in reference to a town in Illinois. But “How will it...
Have Guitar Will Travel – 027 Featuring Suzi Quatro
Episode 27 of James Patrick Regan’s “Have Guitar Will Travel” podcast features bassist/singer Suzi Quatro – Leather Tuscadero from TV’s “Happy Days.” The rock...
Have Guitar Will Travel – 026 Featuring Ron Thorn
“Have Guitar Will Travel” host James Patrick Regan speaks with Ron Thorn, Principal Masterbuilder at the Fender Custom Shop. Before joining Fender, Ron established...
Have Guitar Will Travel – 025 Featuring Stef Burns
Episode 24 of “Have Guitar Will Travel” features the wild ride life of guitarist Stef Burns, who has played with everyone from Jesse Colin...
The Rogue VB-100 Violin Bass
The Rogue VB-100 Series II is an homage to the venerable Höfner 500/1 semi-hollowbody. Popularly known as the “Beatle bass,” this axe was used...
The Valley Arts Custom Pro Bass
In 1969, when a North Hollywood guitar teacher named Duke Miller teamed up to start a music store with students Mike McGuire and Al...
Guyatone Micro Effects
Musical-instrument accessories importer Guyatone introduced its first series of Micro Effects three years ago to widespread praise. Knowing it was on to a good...
The Thompson Tremor Bender
Longtime musician and professional tool-and-die maker Don Thompson recently introduced the Tremor Bender, a retrofit stringbending device for most Fender- and Gibson-style instruments.
Thompson’s goal...
Fender Mustang
Despite its short scale, the Mustang has a potent sound, and as a result it was used by many notable players.
Fender’s short-scale Mustang Bass,...