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Collings SoCo Deluxe
Collings SoCo Deluxe
Whether you're a fan of the flat-top or simply appreciate a good archtop, chances are you're familiar with Collings Guitars. The Texas-based...
Kim Lenz – It’s All True
Describing Kim Lenz as a "female Elvis" is narrow-sighted, as there are few musical similarities between the two, particularly in the fact Lenz writes...
Steve Hackett
Photo coutesy Steve Hackett.
It's been said that musicians often "follow their muse" at certain points in their careers, but Steve Hackett, who is entering...
Jinx Jones – Live in Finland
San Francisco's Jinx Jones teams with two terrific Finnish musicians for the making of this fine live record. Henry Valanne (drums) and Ari Sjöblom...
Gretsch Chet Atkins Nashville 7660
1972 Gretsch Chet Atkins Nashville 7660. Photo: Michael Wright.
In many ways, the storied past of Gretsch guitars is a microcosmic reflection of the many...
Frank Marino
Photo: Willie G. Moseley.
For most pro musicians, this is what it's all about.
While a collection of classic guitars can be respected or admired by...
Epiphone Valve Junior and Valve Special amps
Epiphone Valve Junior
Through the years, a number of amplifier manufacturers have tried their hands at producing budget tube amps. The problem with the vast...
Mike Morgan & the Crawl – Stronger Every Day
Texas-born Mike Morgan returns with his 13th album of original songs, layering blues with a funky rhythm that captures the essence of Muscle Shoals...
Dingwall Super J
While Dingwall Designer Guitars' Super J bass is unquestionably inspired by the Fender Jazz, it's separated from the typical clone by several things, including its...
Andy Fraser
Andy Frasier
In the late 1960s, Free emerged as a four-piece blues rock powerhouse - a bridge between Cream and Led Zeppelin. Fronted by the...