Tag: features

    Fender has tried more than once to market basses with a low-budget vibe. And while the idea is laudable, most of the offerings never...

In deciding who to hit up to play on his new album, Unusual Suspects, Leslie West put a lot of thought into his musical...

While most guitarists are familiar with PRS (and some dream every day of adding one of the company’s Private Stock axes to their collection),...

Roland V-Studio 20 Price: $300 (street) Info: www.rolandus.com. Home digital recording has come a long way in the last 20 years, to the point where top bands...

Henriksen's JazzAmp 112-ER Price: $999 (retail) Info: www.henriksenamps.com. Traditionally, jazz guitarists have sought a mellow tone in which single notes exhibit a horn-like timbre. Unfortunately, this often...

Lefty guitarist Elliot Easton has chosen a different route for his most recent musical venture, but its sonic direction should come as no surprise...

Magnatone Twilighter Price: $2,249 (12" combo, list) Info: www.magnatoneusa.com. Magnatone is dead, long live Magnatone! The original Magnatone amp company died in 1969 after several decades of...

J.D. Simo moved to Nashville seven years ago and quickly landed in the coveted hot spot as the lead guitarist in the Don Kelley...

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 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...