In the Autumn 2023 issue ofOrfeo Magazine, there is an interview with Gernot Wagner, one of the most sought after guitar makers in the world, and he states: “…Another detail of my construction is that I don’t put any Nomex under the bridge area. I prefer to leave this area more f...
In an amp world full of boutique clones, Bruce Clement has developed a unique twist on the venerable ’60s British plexi circuits using octal preamp tubes, true point-to-point wiring, and a range of customizations. The result is an amp with a voice of its own – and possibly one of the...
In 2018, he and Neil Finn joined Fleetwood Mac to replace Lindsey Buckingham on their world tour.Petty and the Heartbreakers were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002, and since Petty’s passing in ’17, Campbell (VG, March ’21) has kept busy with a multitude of ...
Hendrix is seen holding what appears to be a celluloid pick during the Woodstock Festival. Interestingly, it seems he’s not playing with the sharp edge but rather using one of the two rounded edges. Ace (Woodstock) Guitar Strap During his iconic Woodstock Festival performance on August 18, ...
I hadn't heard about this until I got my latest issue of Guitar Player magazine in the mail and these guys are al over the outside back cover ad. I ordered it immediately through Sweetwater. It sounds great! I have the UAFX Ruby, a Quilter Superblock US (shoulda been the UK, I ...
In 1996, Line 6 took the guitar world by storm when they introduced the first digital modeling amplifier, the AxSys 212. I remember how impressed I was after reading their ad on a guitar magazine that same year. They have since continued improving their amp modeling technology, and their aff...
While Squier makes great instruments at a fair price point, this Vintera Precision is like a different world compared to my previous basses. You can feel the overall quality of the parts, the fit & finish, and the materials just by picking up the bass and playing around on it. I ...
Michael Manring. In fact, the secret ingredient to many of these tracks is Gregoli's fluid and inspired fretless bass work. The same could be said of West's playing on a multitude of instruments. The artistry and musicianship demonstrated throughout this album is nothing short of world ...
All of my articles that I have written as a Featured Columnist for JGT are linked here:Jazz Guitar Today Magazine My most current article was the cover of the March 2024 issue:https://jazzguitartoday.com/2024/03/navigating-the-new-age-of-guitar-virtuosity/ ...
Michael Manring. In fact, the secret ingredient to many of these tracks is Gregoli's fluid and inspired fretless bass work. The same could be said of West's playing on a multitude of instruments. The artistry and musicianship demonstrated throughout this album is nothing short of world ...