February 2002
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The Different Strummer
Japanese Epiphone electric guitars Unique among American guitar brands, Epiphone was the first to make the transition from being American-made to becoming...
January 2002
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The Different Strummer
’60s Yamaha Guitars The company demonstrated quality and independent design even when other importers were mostly making cheap copies. It may even...
December 2001
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The Different Strummer
Ibanez Copy Guitars Since entering the U.S. market with its copy guitars almost 30 years ago, Ibanez has grown to become one...
November 2001
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The Different Strummer
Magnatone Solidbody Guitars Few guitar freaks seem to know much about Magnatone solidbody electric guitars, which were made in the U.S. by...
October 2001
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Guitars With Guts
1928 Hermann Hauser Guitar Hauser’s first attempts at Spanish guitars were clumsy. But his technical skills and power of observation carried the...
September 2001
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Doyle Bramhall II
Welcoming Texas Six-String Prodigy He garnered acclaim ias part of the renowned Arc Angels. He has recently experienced fruitful collaborations with Roger...
August 2001
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Lee Roy Parnell
New label, new guitar, new style He has foregone country hits to play new, rootsy blues/rock, and his new album...