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FEATURES
Bruce Kulick
Wielding Power on bk3
On his new album, the former Kiss guitarist raises the bar and offers songs diverse in terms of style, tone, and personnel. And to make it, he used an arsenal of vintage treasures, including his beloved ’53 Gibson Les Paul. By Lisa Sharken
The Rickenbacher M11
The name “Rickenbacker” conjures images of John Lennon’s 325, George Harrison’s 360/12, or Pete Townshend’s smashed guitars. Probe Rick’s earlier history, however, and you find a company at the forefront of electrification and amplification. By Dave Hunter
Martin 0-42
Through the years, Martin’s dreadnought, OM, and 000 guitars may have gained the most notoriety. But for the sweetest and best-quality sound, Martin itself recommends the size 0, exemplified by this 0-42. By George Gruhn and Walter Carter
Fender Amps, by the Number
The sixth installment in a series inspired by a “call to action” from the mid ’90s, the author tracks the serial numbers of Fender tube amps made between 1946 and 1984. By Greg Gagliano
The Applause by Ovation
The word “budget” has been part of its identity from the very beginning. But the Applause, conceived circa 1973, was also something entirely new to the guitar world. By Michael Wright
Black Holes in the Sky
Syd Barrett, Pink Floyd’s Psychedelic Avatar
After guiding Pink Floyd to early acclaim, he was dismissed from the band. Then, in June, 1975, he appeared outside the studio where the band was mixing “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” – a song with lyrics written in tribute to him. By Pete Prown
The Mosrite Standel
Though labeled “Standel,” this guitar is a rare example of one built for another company by Semie Moseley’s Mosrite. By Willie G. Moseley
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Well… All Right
Buddy Holly’s Complete Studio Recordings
By Dan Forte
Paul Bremner
The Wizard of IZZ
By Pete Prown
Ask Zac
By Zac Childs
Steve Rothery
Melodic Ace for Medallion
By Pete Prown
Kirby Kelly
Back At It
By John Heidt
Jim Campilongo
Orange Peels
By John Heidt
Larry Gatlin
Pilgrim’s Progress
By Rick Allen
Leslie West
Still Climbing
By John Heidt
COLUMNS
COLUMNS
The (Way) Back Beat
$100, 50 Years Ago
By Peter S. Kohman
Q&A With George Gruhn
Fretprints
Neal Schon
By Wolf Marshall
Acousticville
Surprise! You’re Busted
By Steven Stone
TECH
TECH
Talkin’ Amps…
Sleeper Amps: The Silvertone Twin Twelve
By David Jung
Dan’s Guitar Rx
Custom Saddles for a Rick Bass
By Dan Erlewine
Shop of Hard Knocks
A DIY Stompbox Kit
By Will Kelly
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
The VG Hit List
CD, DVD, and Book Reviews: Paul McCartney, Love, Buck Pizzarelli, Nick Curran, Smokey Hormel, Jimi Hendrix Gear, more!
Check This Action
R&B Royalty
By Dan Forte
Vintage Guitar Gear Reviews
Fender Bassman TV amps, Frenzel FM-DP1, TWA LD-01, ToneCandy Spring Fever, Kramer Disciple, MXR Fullbore Metal, Way Huge Angry Troll, Seymour Duncan Phat Staple/Phat Cat, Vintage Vibe HS-90A, KAM Plug & Play
Gearin’ Up!
The latest cool new stuff!