Monthly Archives: March 2010
Jan & Dean – Liberty Singles
Last month's "Hit List" review of the Beach Boys' U.S. Singles Collection: The Capitol Years (1962-1965) pointed out that, as great as the music...
The Gibson EB-3
When it came to electric basses, Michigan-based Gibson spent the '50s playing follow the leader to California's Fender. So it's a touch ironic that...
Arlen Roth
"I love the green on this '68 Mosrite," Roth noted. "It has great tone, butter-smooth action, a great whammy bar, and really hot pickups....
Les Paul
The Early Years of the Les Paul Legacy, 1915-1963
Les Paul is an acknowledged musical icon who influenced so much and many in his 92...
Taj Mahal – Maestro
While not a great Taj Mahal album, this is a very nice tribute to a guy who's been serving up great music for as...
Zemaitis Acoustic Bass
1972 Zemaitis fretless acoustic.
To say Tony Zemaitis made eye-catching instruments would mean uttering one of the great understatements in modern luthiery.
A cabinetmaker of Lithuanian...
PRS David Grissom Trem
PRS David Grissom Trem
David Grissom is at or near the top of any list of significant Texas guitarists, having toured or recorded with artists...
The Duhks – Fast Paced World
The essence of contemporary "roots" music, The Duhks' music combines instrumental and vocal textures from folk, blues, country, and soul with the rip-roaring energy...
Johnny Hiland
“...when you’re onstage, in the heat of the moment in the middle of a solo, you want to have bandmates who can read you...
James Ashborn
Circa 1850 James Ashborn guitar. All photos: M. E. Brune.
James Ashborn was born in England circa 1816 and came to New England in the...