Duane Eddy: 1938-2024
George Harrison leaned forward, his eyes getting bigger. “You know, when Duane hits that low E, it’s still only an E,” he emphasized. “But...
1937-’38 Dobro Amplifier
In the mid 1930s, the “electric” guitar was the latest in a string of innovations aimed at making the instrument louder, though it was...
Dan’s Guitar RX: Fixing an Upright’s Downfall
In a professional repair shop, neck re-sets are a common part of restoring a guitar’s playability, especially with old acoustics; instruments stored long-term under...
Gerald Weber
Gerald Weber, who built guitar amplifiers under the Kendrick brand and was a longtime contributor to Vintage Guitar, died at his home April 17...
“Buy That Guitar” podcast with special guest Michael Slubowski
Season 02 Episode 9
The Gibson Les Paul. In Episode 2.9 of “Buy That Guitar,” host Ram Tuli is joined by Michael Slubowski, administrator of...
Gibson EDS-1275 and EMS-1235
It’s hard not to associate doubleneck electric guitars with images of Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page or fusion guru Mahavishnu John McLaughlin in the ’70s;...
“Buy That Guitar” podcast with special guest Larry Briggs
Season 02 Episode 8
In episode 8 of "Buy That Guitar," Ram Tuli is joined by Larry Briggs of Strings West. A founding father of...
Keith Streng – NYC Garage-Band Legend!
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Solo take on the Fleshtones’ “Pussy Willow”
Fleshtones guitarist Keith Streng grabbed his ’57 Gretsch Silver Jet and plugged into a mighty Marshall Micro...
Hamish Anderson: ’70s Swagger
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Bluesy Touch on “Pain”
Hamish Anderson sat with his ’52-reissue Fender Tele to play a laid-back take on “Pain,” one of the outstanding tracks...
“Buy That Guitar” podcast with special guest Peter Kohman
Season 02 Episode 7
In Episode 7 of “Buy That Guitar,” presented by Vintage Guitar magazine, host Ram Tuli is joined by Peter Kohman of...