We speak once again with genre-defying uberpicker John 5 to discuss his new instrumental album, Ghost. Along with the music and his disdain for down time, we get philosophical about his guitar collection.
It may not get the acclaim of the Mark I or Mark IIC+, but many guitarists know the Mark IIB is the most versatile of Mesa/Boogie’s early guitar amps.
In the late ’60s, increasing demand amidst material shortages forced Martin to change some of their materials and construction techniques. We examine one that still inspires debate.
Along with 37 other “Bedford Boys” from Virginia, Jack Powers was a member of the 29th Infantry Division in World War II. Though he died on Omaha Beach, his beloved Harmony archtop returned home. Here’s his story.
The mere mention of a Gibson Les Paul Standard ’Burst commands attention. One became famous in the hands of John Sebastian, who used it with the Lovin’ Spoonful until he went solo in ’68. We catch up.
We highlight new music in conversations with Vernon Reid, Charlie Starr & Ben Wells, Los Straitjackets,Tom Petersson, and Eric Gales, then memorialize Yardbirds co-founder Chris Dreja.
Wolf Marshall reminds us that Freddie King was indeed the king of instrumental blues. Dan Erlewine tackles the restoration of a disasterously modded ’59 Precision Bass.
Always ready and willing to help you find cool new tunes, our “Hit List” review staff screens new music from Buddy Guy, Cheap Trick, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Spinal Tap, Richard Bennett, West, Bruce & Laing, and more.
In “Approved Gear,” we test the OD OD/Pre 250-X, Fender’s American Pro Classic Mustang Bass, and the Silktone Expander.
It’s all in the December issue!
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