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JOE SATRIANI Finding Love In Space Having achieved guitar hero status in the mid 1980s, he is recognized for his melodic style, flawless technique, and the success of former students like Steve Vai, Kirk Hammett, and Charlie Hunter. By Lisa Sharken ICON CORNER Brother Oswald‘s Dobro The melodic warbling of a resonator guitar has for decades been a fixture in country music, and fans will tell you there’s one individual to thank for it – Pete “Bashful Brother Oswald” Kirby. By Willie G. Moseley TAJ MAHAL Eighth Wonder of the Music World Whether performing solo, fronting an R&B band, or leading Hula Blues, Taj Mahal proves the blues is more than three chords, and is far from depressing. At 62, his energy hasn’t diminished a watt. By Dan Forte D'ANGELICO PLECTRUM John D’Angelico is regarded as one of the finest archtop builders who ever lived, building approximately 1,100 guitars – all strictly hand-made, and a very high percentage custom-made. This four-string plectrum guitar is a shining example. By George Gruhn "BIG" AL ANDERSON Nashville By Way of Connecticut Ask people what they know about “Big Al” Anderson and you’ll hear very different responses. The driving force behind NRBQ was recognized as Country Songwriter of the Year, and he has a new solo album. By Tom Guerra BARRY MELTON Singluar “Fish” Country Joe & the Fish was considered the most politically oriented “psychedelic” band. But the group’s guitarist doesn’t even consider “psychedelic” music a genre. By Willie G. Moseley THE DIFFERENT STRUMMER ’80s Odds and Ends Two curious instruments from the ’80s, both representing interesting attempts to apply innovation to the guitar. Both yielded great guitars, but alas, guitars whose time had not yet come. By Michael Wright DEPARTMENTS Dealer News Vintage Guitar Price Guide Builder Profile Anderson Amplifiers Upcoming Events Vintage Guitar Classified Ads Dealer Directory Readers Gallery FIRST FRET Reader Mail News and Notes Djangofest NE and NW, New Peter Green Anthology, Robin Reunion, Harp Guitar Heaven, Stolen Gear, In Memoriam, more! Dave Alvin Blast Back to the Ashgrove By Michael Dregni Tinsley Ellis On Luck, the Road, and The Hard Way By John Heidt Executive Rock Time To Say “When”? By Willie G. Moseley Johnny Hiland The Eagle Has Landed By Ann Wickstrom Scotty Moore Can’t Keep a Good Man Down By Kevin Woods Viewpoints Acquiring Musical History By John Thomas Davie Allan The King of Fuzz, Yesterday and Today By Dan Forte COLUMNS Q&A With George Gruhn Acousticville The Colorado Custom Guitar Fest By Steven Stone FretPrints Paul McCartney, Lead Guitarist By Wolf Marshall Gigmeister Body Positive By Riley Wilson Guitars With Guts A Masterpiece by Santos Hernandez By R.E. Bruné TECH Dan’s Guitar Rx Careful Bridge Crossing By Dan Erlewine Guitar Shop Getting to Know Guitar Wiring By Tony Nobles Amps Rebuilding the Power Supply By Gerald Weber Ask Gerald By Gerald Weber REVIEWS The VG Hit List Tal Farlow, Duke Robillard, BoDeans, Vassar Clements, Leslie West, Rick Vito, Power Soul Hendrix tribute, Build Your Own Acoustic Guitar, more! Check This Action An Extremely Hot Winter Dan Forte Vintage Guitar Gear Reviews Hamer Monaco III, Girl Brand Crossroadsgirl, Maxon 9 Series, T.C. Jauernig Luxury Drive! Gearin’ Up! The latest cool new stuff! |
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