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Vintage Guitar
Steve Stevens plays “77”
Steve Stevens plays “77” Live from the dressing room at Wembley Arena just before a sold-out performance with Billy Idol, Steve Stevens uses his signature Ciari Guitars Ascender Premier in Josie Pink (plugged into a Positive Grid Spark) to give us a detailed look at the riffs he plays on “77,” the new single from…
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INTRODUCING THE ROTO-ECHO
A Foot-Controlled Delay Pedal Built For The Stage
Jack White’s Third Man Hardware and Black Mountain Designs teamed up to release the Roto-Echo, a new delay pedal designed to give guitarists hands-free control over their delay parameters, in real time, while they perform. At first glance, the Roto-Echo looks like a familiar-sized delay stompbox. It easily fits on a standard pedalboard. On top…
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Phil Manzanera’s “Magdalena”
Roxy Music legend solo instrumental Roxy Music guitarist Phil Manzanera used his beloved ’64 Gibson Firebird VII to create this exclusive run through “Magdalena,” one of five new tunes on the companion CD to his autobiography, “Revolución to Roxy.” After the Fulltone OCD, Strymon TimeLine delay, and Catalinbred Topanga Spring Reverb, it’s going through a…
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D’Angelico Guitars Launches 60th Anniversary Grateful Dead Collection
New York–July 29th, 2025—D’Angelico Guitars announces an all-new collection of officially licensed Grateful Dead guitars celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the legendary band and ten years of partnership between the two brands. D’Angelico’s beloved Red, White, and Blue Lightning Bolt custom finish is back and now available on three distinct. D’Angelico Guitars began working with…
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Nat Talks Strings!
The Strings of Power Hey there! Nate Westgor from Willie’s American Guitars dives into the world of guitar strings, discussing the differences between flat tops, half rounds, and flatwound strings. He also shares the fun backstory of the iconic “Slinky” strings! If you’re a fan of vintage guitars, don’t forget to subscribe to Vintage Guitar…
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Rockin’ Independence Day
Vintage Guitar has put together a Rockin’ 4th of July playlist. Listen and enjoy! Spotify is free or available without ads via a paid subscription. Go to www.spotify.com and search “Vintage Guitar magazine,” or if you already have an account, Listen to the complete list HERE. Also On Spotify Vintage Guitar presents Buy That…
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Vintage Guitar
2025 June Issue on Spotify
This month, we feature The Meters’ George Porter, Tommy Emmanuel, Jedd Hughes, Dudley Taft, Lari Basilio, Ally Venable, The Police, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Dave Mason, Kenny Burrell, and more! Spotify is free or available without ads via a paid subscription. Go to www.spotify.com and search “Vintage Guitar magazine,” or if you already have an account…
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Harp Legend Charlie Musselwhite
Stringin’ on “Blue Lounge” Harp legend Charlie Musselwhite has recorded and performed with a stunning array of guitarists in his band – Harvey Mandel, Luther Tucker, Robben Ford, Junior Watson, Charlie Sexton, Kid Anderson, and steeler Freddie Roulette to name but a few. Here, he takes the reins (strings?) himself, using his Gibson Nighthawk plugged…
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Vintage Guitar
Greg Koch: Gristly “Blues”
Greg Koch: Gristly “Blues” Greg Koch fearlessly wrings the sort of vibrato that only a Tele will tolerate from his ’53 to play this exclusive version of Freddie King’s “The Stumble” flavored with a bit of delay and running into his Tone King Royalist. Inspired by fan requests, it’s just one of the tracks culled…
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Vintage Guitar
Dave Murphy: Acoustic Country!
Classic Ballad Style Country/folk/rock singer/guitarist Dave Murphy wrangled guitarist Chris Tarrow for this take on “Josephine,’ from Dave’s new album, “A Heart So Rare.” Dave is using a U.K.-made Atkin Guitars ’43 model, while Chris picks his 1935 Cromwell, which was made in Gibson’s factory during the Depression. Catch our review of the album.…
