April 2010
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Bruce Kulick
Wielding Power on bk3
On his new album, the former Kiss guitarist raises the bar and offers songs diverse in terms of...
March 2010
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The VG Hall of Fame ’09
Time for the annual selection of inductees. This year’s field of nominees was as strong as ever, and voters...
February 2010
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Billy Sheehan
New Music, Old-School basses
Accompanied by a 1970 Fender Precision Bass, he has been a standout in four decades, including tapping toe-to-toe with Steve...
January 2010
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Holy Cripes!
The Story of Jerry Garcia’s Last Guitars
Steve Cripe was not a guitar player, not a songwriter. But the cabinet maker became part of...
December 2009
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Jay Geils
Blues & Archtops
His name is most associated with ’70s party rock. But for the last 15 years, Jay Geils has immersed himself in...
November 2009
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Remembering Les Paul
As news of his recent passing spread, reaction was swift and heartfelt. His name is synonymous with Gibson’s early solidbodies, and for...
October 2009
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In Detail
The Gretsch 1955-’61 White Walcon
When it came to fancy electric guitars in the ’50s, Gibson and its Super 400 were ensconced as the...
September 2009
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Mick Mars...
...Shows off a piece of his action
Fueled by his powerhouse riffage, Mötley Crue defined the heavy metal that emerged from L.A. in the...
August 2009
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DAD’S DAY ’09
VG’s annual ode to fathers who inspire
THE VOX AC10
Anything from the ’60s bearing its three-letter logo will get a Beatles fan wound...
July 2009
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Steve Earle
Guitar Talk
His life has seen peaks and valleys usually reserved for a soap-opera script. Now ensconsed in a comparatively laid-back life, his music...