Tag: features
Siegmund Midnight Special
Siegmund Midnight Special
Price: $1,895 (list, as tested)
Contact: www.siegmundguitars.com
Driven by a quest for preserving the original tonal qualities of a player’s instrument, builder Chris Siegmund...
Steve Morse
While many classic British bands have hung up their spurs, Deep Purple is not only fully active after 45 years, but absolutely thriving. The...
Peter Green
Establishing the provenance of a vintage guitar can be a daunting task, even for a seasoned pro. In the case of one particular 1960...
Colin Linden
Colin Linden’s Still Live is a step back to his first recording – a live album made three decades ago. In the years that...
3rd Power Dream Weaver
3rd Power Dream Weaver
Price: $3.299
Info: www.3rdpower.com.
Purchasing a new amp is much more than buying a piece of gear – think of it as hiring...
Dave Haskell
Plenty of improbable stories involve guitarists making first records amid peculiar circumstances. But few match Dave Haskell’s journey to Pivot Point. A retired airline...
Alvino Rey’s “Mini” Gibsons
Alvino Rey's 1936 Gibson mini guitar.
From its beginnings, Gibson has built custom orders and unique instruments for specific artists, sometimes by request, other times...
The Jayhawks
Those with only a casual ear to the pavement will likely file the Jayhawks under murky signifiers such as “Americana” and “Alt Country.” While...
Fender’s ’68 Custom Deluxe Reverb
Fender’s ’68 Custom Deluxe Reverb
Price: $999.99 list
Contact: www.fender.com
In 1968, Fender gave its amp line what collectors today look back on as a major facelift...
Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Kenny Wayne Shepherd called his latest record, Goin’ Home because, he says, “It was another opportunity for me to share with music fans my...