Monthly Archives: January 2014
Renaissance T-200G
What is it about Plexiglas? It's so cool. You can see through it onstage. It's dense, yet resonant. You'd think it would be the...
Carvin’s AE185-12
Carvin's AE185-12
Price: $1,239 (base retail)
Info: www.carvinguitars.com.
Most guitarists love the sound of a 12-string, but the thought of owning one often raises several questions. Should...
Lenny Breau
Jazz and R&B great Phil Upchurch said, “Lenny Breau was the most innovative guitarist since Wes Montgomery.” Considering that Montgomery is widely regarded as...
Takamine Introduces Hand-Crafted LTD2014
Takamine’s new LTD2014 limited-edition acoustic/electric guitar has a slope-shoulder dreadnought cutaway design with a neck joined at the 12th fret. It combines a solid...
Les Paul Foundation Announces 2014 Grants
The Les Paul Foundation, formed by the late guitarist/inventor to encourage young people to pursue their interests in music, sound and engineering, has announced...
Etched in Time
In 1984, Christian Roebling went from being just another guy watching TV to creating what was likely the first television program to focus on...
Tremcaster Single Ninety
Today’s guitar market is one of extreme preferences. For some, the idea of countless options and exotic woods and craftsmanship is the name of...
Taylor T3
The Taylor T3
Price: $2,998
Info: www.taylorguitars.com.
Some guitar players never touch a tone knob, while others view it as the Holy Grail of guitar controls....
Fender Adds Vaporizer Amp to Pawn Shop Series
Fender has expanded its Pawn Shop Special series of guitar amplifiers to include the Vaporizer. Inspired by the Space Race and the beginnings of...
Forty Quid of Klunk
Duh-Duh-Duh-Duh-Duh, Klunk!
It’s not the most artful musical introduction, but it was effective. And by the time a screaming Hammond organ slides in over...