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D’Angelico NYSS-3 and NYSD-9
When one thinks of D'Angelicos, elegant jazz archtops from the 1930s, '40s, and '50s spring to mind.
As it should be. John D'Angelico was...
Electro-Harmonix Tube Zipper
Hailed by its creators as the greaest product introduced by Electro-Harmonix in over 20 years, the new Tube Zipper was developed jointly by E-H's...
Johnny Winter – Pieces and Bits
The long-awaited authorized video from blues/rock guitar icon Johnny Winter has finally arrived. Compiled in part by Winter's manager, Teddy Slatus, who asked...
THE ATOMIC BITCHWAX – II
Ed Mundell - my choice for Guitar God 2001. Although Mundell, lead guitarist for Monster Magnet (his day gig) and the Atomic Bitchwax...
Gilby Clark
Gilby Clarke gained celebrity as a member of Guns N' Roses. Best known for his blues-flavored riffs, Clarke has since successfully carved his...
Stephen Bruton – Spirit World
A CD of personal or autobiographical songs can be tricky. The music can wind up meaning far more to its creator than it...
Slingerland Songster
If you ask anyone what the company Slingerland has done for the history of music the answer most often given is, "Drums." Indeed,...
Kombo – Cookin’ Out
Kombo is Ron Pedley on keyboards, and Jon Pondel on guitars. They've got lots of great help too, with guys like Steve Ferrone,...
Norman Blake
The first time many guitarists hear Norman Blake they think to themselves, "I could do that." But if they actually sit down...
Basily – Swing for the Gipsies
The Dutch Gypsy group Basily has been prolific in releasing recordings and playing concert dates on the Dutch scene, but remains virtually unknown in...