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The Different Strummer
Stratospheric Variations, Part One The Stratocaster has been in constant production for 48 years, virtually unchanged, and we can safely assert that no other guitar has influenced electric guitar design as much. By Michael Wright
Jimmie Vaughan Asks…
Do you get the blues? You have to hand it to Jimmie Vaughan, a man who goes deep for inspiration, and ignores fads, trends, and a fickle public to keep it real and play what he feels. By Frank Falduto
Ed Littman
New music from an old Kay Born and raised in metropolitan NYC, with its myriad of heritages and cultures, dramatically affected the development of his guitar style. By Willie G. Moseley
Jack Bruce
Shadows and (Erstwhile) short-scale basses Best known for his membership in the legendary British trio, Cream, the veteran bassist has stayed active, sporting and his dynamic bass playing and searing vocal style. By Willie G. Moseley
George Harrison
On November 29, the youngest Beatle died at the age of 58, succumbing to cancer. In this exclusive two-part retrospective, VG takes an in-depth look at Harrison’s musical career. This month, his years as a Beatle. By Dan Forte
Brad Paisley
Country star keeps purist attitude in music, gear choices A platinum-selling star since his debut album, he is a focused player who loves what he does. And as we sat to talk with him, he said, “I’ve been looking forward to this interview. All guitars for once!” By Guy Lee
Will Ray Gets the Blues
And pays homage to his inspirations He’s a Hellecaster, producer, badass session guy, and solo artist with a new album. But for years, he didn’t touch a guitar, until one of his brothers brought home the Grateful Dead’s Live/Dead album. By Ward Meeker
Guitar Trader Les Pauls
The first true reissue? Dissatisfaction with Gibson’s “near miss” Les Paul KM and Heritage 80 reissues prompted the New Jersey dealer to pursue development of a reissue that was closer to the real deal. By Michael A. Slubowski
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Executive Rock Conversation with a Personal Icon
By Willie G. Moseley
Q&A With George Gruhn Naturally Aged vs. Kiln-Dried
Acousticville Two New Martins
By Steven Stone
FretPrints George Harrison
By Wolf Marshall
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By Riley Wilson
Studio Aces Michael Anthony
By Jim LaDiana
TECH
Guitar Shop Classic Gibson: A Photo Essay
By Tony Nobles
Amps The Vintone Acey 10
By Gerald Weber
Pickup Questions
By Seymour Duncan
Ask Gerald
By Gerald Weber
Amp Tips Replacing a Cathodyne Driver
By Dan Torres
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Vintage Guitar Gear Reviews Juke 1210, Lapdancer, Epiphone Jorma model, Jodi Head straps
Gearin’ Up! All the latest cool new stuff!
The VG Hit List Record, Video, and Book Reviews
Spotlight Recommended Contemporary and Reissue Recordings
By Jim Hilmar