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Jeff Ray – The Walk-Up
Jeff Ray is pretty much an unknown, to me anyway, but his playing brings to mind a veteran of the music scene who feels...
Rahbek Standard
Rahbek Guitars hail from Copenhagen, Denmark, hotbed of electric guitar production.
Huh?
Okay, so that ain't the case. But those who would rush to judgment...
Johnny Hiland
For an artist who hadn't yet seen his first solo release when VG spoke with him 18 months ago, Johnny Hiland had made a...
The Ramones – End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones
There's an anachronism at the heart of this excellent, engrossing documentary. Few people will argue The Ramones' influence on punk and post-punk rock, and...
Bill Perry – Raw Deal
This record, plain-and-simple, cooks. Perry's mix of rock and blues lands right in that perfect area that highlights the attraction of both kinds of...
Gibson 1938 Electric Bass
Gibson 1938 Electric Bass
This interesting piece of fretted Americana can be appreciated by any vintage instrument aficionado - particularly bassists - as it was...
October 2006
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The Gibson “Les Paul SG”
Entering the 1960s, Gibson saw the continuing potential in the market for solidbody guitars – but not for its...
Valley Arts Brent Mason signature model
With a client list that included a who's who of West Coast guitarists - Larry Carlton, Lee Ritenour, Tommy Tedesco, to name a few...
Eric Sardinas
By integrating traditional blues with heavier, more flamboyant rock styles, Eric Sardinas has carved a raw, fiery sound, favoring electric and acoustic resonator guitars...
Epiphone Model M Steel
The Epiphone company already had a long history when it hit big with banjos in the early 20th century. And it was quick...