January 2022

Vince Gill sees his share of classic guitars for sale; this Fender Broadcaster helped him shine light on a near-forgotten Nashville great. Carlos Santana’s creative drive is obsessive, restless – and relentless. For his latest album, he pooled the cosmic energy of family and a few superstar guests. There’s little reason to connect rock guitarist Dean DeLeo to Nashville session ace Tom Bukovac. Strange times, though, can lead to great things like their new album. In decades past, amp makers faced challenges reaching a broader market; Dave West had a solid product and a star client, and his West Avalon…