Tag: features
Ohana Ukuleles
Ohana Ukuleles
Price: $249 (SK-35, CKP-70R); $259 (SK-28)
Info: www.ohana-music.com.
Just like guitars, ukuleles come in all quality levels, from uke-shaped objects made of plastic, composite board,...
Henretta Engineering Pedals
Henretta Engineering Pedals
Prices: Green Zapper, Bluebird, and Purple Octopus, $125 each; Chord Blaster, $140
Info: www.henrettaengineering.com.
Bigger is not necessarily better – especially when you have...
The National Silvo Electric Hawaiian
One of the most innovative companies of the pre-World-War-II era, National found out quickly that innovation was a double-edged sword. Just as their resonator...
Nioma Guitars
NIOMA musical instruments from the 1930s and ’40s – with their vaguely Hawaiian-looking name – have mystified vintage-guitar enthusiasts over the decades when they’ve...
Gretsch Country Gentleman
Consider American guitar manufacturers that have been in business during the last 100 years and the different instruments they’ve produced. Only a handful have...
Forrest Lee, Jr. and Friends
Forrest Lee, Sr. was a country music legend most folks have likely never heard tell of. So why should they care about a tribute...
Washburn’s Warren Haynes Signature Acoustic
Washburn’s Warren Haynes Signature Acoustic
Price: $1,899 (Dream Solo 1 combo); $3,995 (Dream Solo 4 head); $699 (Switchback 112)
Info: www.washburn.com
Given the company’s long history,...
Yamaha THR10
Yamaha THR10
Price: $299
Contact: usa.yamaha.com.
As a rule of thumb, practice amps are a compromise. Blissfully portable, they typically lack tone and features. Yet whether in...
Egnater Tweaker 40
Egnater Tweaker 40
Price: $1,149 (approx. $800 street).
Info: egnater.com
Egnater has just amplified its Tweaker line with a new 40-watt, two channel, 1x12 combo. This amp...
The Howlin’ Brothers
Like a long-lost radio show from the ’50s suddenly coming to life on your radio in the late nighttime hours, this hard-driving string trio...