FEATURES
TOMMY SHAW
Styx strikes back!
An update as the veteran group (FYI, they’re a classic rock band!) heads into a summer tour in support of its latest album, Cyclorama. We also touch on Shaw’s latest solo offering. By Willie G. Moseley
Jorma Kaukonen & Jack Casady
Carry the Torch
From The Triumphs through Jefferson Airplane, Hot Tuna, and other musical endeavors, Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady have been partners for over 40 years. By Dan Forte, Ward Meeker, and Frank Falduto
Duke Robillard
Doing things his way
Mix one part blues, one part jazz, and one part swing, stir in some rock and bring to a simmer, and you have Duke Robillard a la mode. Plus, a look at Duke‘s guitar “toolbox.” By Eric C. Shoaf
THE BASS SPACE
Glen Burtnick’s Lefty P-Bass
The Styx bassist’s primary instrument is a motley gathering of parts from instruments of various eras. It’s worn and it’s ugly – and Burtnick wouldn’t have it any other way! By Willie G. Moseley
1968 Teisco May Queen
While many Japanese electrics of the late ’60s borrowed heavily from American and European designs, it doesn’t take much to see the essential Japanese character evident in this perennial classic from 1968.
By Michael Wright
THE DIFFERENT STRUMMER
Harmony Solidbody Electrics
Harmony’s 84-year history of producing guitars in America should be chock full of solidbody electrics. But it was primarily an acoustic guitar builder; solidbodies made up a small part of its output. By Michael Wright
DEPARTMENTS
Reader Mail
First Fret: News and Notes
New Column – “Dealer News,” plus Garrison on Discovery, PRS Forum Event, Stolen Gear, In Memoriam, more!
Vintage Guitar Price Guide
Builder Profile
Conklin Guitars and Basses
Upcoming Events
Vintage Guitar Classified Ads
Readers Gallery
Dealer Directory
COLUMNS
Executive Rock
Of Carrots and Styx
By Willie G. Moseley
Classic Concerts
The Jefferson Airplane, Clarkson College, 1968
By Glen Anderson
Q&A With George Gruhn
Acousticville
Four “Gotta Have” Gadgets
By Steven Stone
FretPrints
Otis Rush
By Wolf Marshall
Gigmeister
An Answer to Transcription Woes
By Riley Wilson
Little Things
10 Easy Ways to Get Inspired
By Lisa Sharken
TECH
Guitar Shop
Staying in Tune
By Tony Nobles
Amps
The Rap on Caps
By Gerald Weber
Ask Gerald
By Gerald Weber
REVIEWS
The VG Hit List
Music, Video, and Book Reviews: Greg Koch, Robillard/Ellis, John Pizzarelli,Lee Rocker, SRV Signature Licks DVD, and more!
Check This Action
Dylan, Waylon Jennings, and Ramones tributes
By Dan Forte
Vintage Guitar Gear Reviews
Mojave Coyote amp, E-H Black Finger, Moonrock, Line 6 Duoverb
Gearin’ Up!
The latest cool new stuff!
