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Many guitar aficionados are aware of the instruments proffered by Houston's Alamo Music. The Texas manufacturer has created unique low-end (sonically, that is) items,...

Wishbone Ash guitarist Andy Powell isn't caught in a time warp. True, he's the sole remaining member of the English foursome that proffered a...

Most acoustic guitar players will likely show disdain for any instrument with a bolt-on neck. Even though there have been many great guitars...

The Stromberg Master 400, measuring a gigantic 19", is considered by many to be the ultimate orchestral rhythm guitar. The instrument of choice for...

As the world marks the 50th Anniversary of the recording of "That's Alright Mama," one can't help but wonder what life would be like...

The mid 1970s were a turbulent time in guitar history. The American guitar establishment - at least Gibson and Fender - was owned by...

Since its introduction, English amp builder Paul Cornford’s 6-watt Harlequin recording amp has had a reputation for great sound. Many an all-star Brit player,...

Ed. Note: Joe passed away December 14th, 2018, he was 81. Joe Osborn. His face has never been on a record jacket or album cover....

Fifty years ago, Gibson's new Les Paul Model was quickly becoming one of the company's most popular guitars, and (though there was no way...

The Epiphone Excellente was the fanciest flat-top Gibson made in the 1960s, and to some ears it was Gibson's best. But in its seven-year...