FEATURES
DOUBLENECKS, TRIPLENECKS
And the “California Weird” Factor
Just where the first multi-neck instrument was built isn’t known. But one thing is certain; guitar players are always willing to be different. Ever seen a doubleneck violin, or a double-throat trumpet? By Deke Dickerson
BASS SPACE
Ampeg Dan Armstrong
In a true paradox, one of the most eye-catching instruments to hit the market during the fabled ’60s guitar boom was actually colorless. And it was built by a company known more for its amplifiers! By Willie G. Moseley
ADRIAN LEGG
A Moment With the Fingerstyle Wizard
His shows are jaw-dropping displays of a mix of styles and idiosyncratic techniques where he sometimes spends as much time telling jokes and stories as playing songs. By Dan Forte
MARTIN 5K UKE
It was Martin’s most deluxe ukulele, and helped the company survive lean times. But when list price is higher, quantity sold will be lower. That means getting into a clean, original one today requires a considerable investment. By George Gruhn
JESSE DAYTON
Turbo-Country From Texas
Playing original material some call “turbo country,” he has gigged with the greats of country music, and forged a noteworthy solo career using Telecaster variants. By Willie G. Moseley
EKO MODEL 500/3V
However you say it, “echo” or “eek’-oh,” these Italian guitars from the early ’60s, along with Hagstrom from Sweden and Framus from Germany, represent the strongest European contenders for a share of the American guitar boom of that swingin’ decade. By Michael Wright
THE DIFFERENT STRUMMER
Small-Town American Wonders
Another effort to bring to light the tale of obscure, small-town American builders of excellent-quality guitars. They may not have been destined for greatness, but ladies and gents, meet Mitre and Bolt. By Michael Wright
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FIRST FRET
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News and Notes
VG Hall of Fame Inductees, Lakland 10th Anniversary, Dave Mason and RKS Guitars, Ramone Statue, In Memoriam, more!
Tommy Castro
By John Heidt
Executive Rock
In Praise of a (A Few) Extraneous Players
By Willie G. Moseley
Lito Benito
New Sounds From South America By Chip Wilson
Classic Concerts
Johnny Winter And
By Glen Anderson
“Ask Zac”
By Zac Childs
L.A. Studio First-Reponder
Andy Brauer Lends Gear for all Purposes
By Steven Stone
Russell Malone
By John Heidt
Frank Marino
Thunder Out of Quebec
By Willie G. Moseley
COLUMNS
Q&A With George Gruhn
Acousticville
The James Patrick Eggle Saluda
By Steven Stone
FretPrints
Jeff Beck
By Wolf Marshall
Gigmeister
To Case Or Not To Case
By Riley Wilson
Guitars With Guts
James Ashborn
By M.E. Bruné
TECH
Dan’s Guitar Rx
Fixing Tuffy, Part IV
By Dan Erlewine
Guitar Shop
Finish Touch-Ups
By Tony Nobles
Amps
Hot-Rod That Supro!
By Gerald Weber
Ask Gerald
By Gerald Weber
REVIEWS
The VG Hit List
Music, Book and Video Reviews: Hot Tuna, Hacienda Brothers, Groove Hogs, Moody Bluegrass, Pollo del Mar, Sheryl Bailey, George Harrison, The Psychedelic Rock Files, more!
Check This Action
Four Fab Albums
Dan Forte
Vintage Guitar Gear Reviews
Eastwood Airline, Koch Twintone, Louis Electric Swing King, Squier ’51, LBenito Grand Auditorium
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