Gibson EB-4L Right Ideas, Wrong Era
The antennae of many guitar collectors/enthusiasts pop up when they encounter a Gibson-made instrument bearing a six-digit serial number with “Made In The USA” embossed on the back of its headstock.
Gibson used the six-digit/Made In The USA serial number system from 1970 through a portion of 1975 – the half-decade considered one of the company’s worst eras in terms of design innovation and manufacturing quality. Accordingly, guitar aficionados typically examine an instrument from the period more closely. True, Gibson introduced some unique instruments in the first half of the ’70s, ... (More)
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Rock-and-roll pioneer Bo Diddley died of heart failure June 2 at his home in Florida. He was 79 years old.
Born Otha Ellas Bates in Mississippi in 1928, in the '50s, Diddley adapted the blues and folk music of his native state and combined them with African rhythms to devise the trademark rhythmic-guitar beat that was later given his name. That rhythm laid the groundwork for many rock and roll performers and songs including Buddy Holly and the Rolling Stones ("Not Fade Away"), Johnny Otis ("Willie and the Hand Jive"), the Strangeloves ("I Want Candy," covered by '80s new-wave band Bow Wow Wow), and U2 ("Desire"). There are myriad examples.
Look for a complete remembrance in the September issue of Vintage Guitar.
The KH15 includes a Hammett Clean channel and Hammett Overdrive channel (with boost), as well as a headphone jack, and a Tape/CD. Bass, Middle, Treble, and Volume controls making this the perfect practice amp for both the professional and beginning guitarist
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