1990 Fender 52 Reissue Telecaster
I’ve worked my way through 3 Telecasters in my playing career. One made in Mexico model from ’92 or so, … Continue reading 1990 Fender 52 Reissue Telecaster
Bread and Butter
Check out Dean Parks. He’s playing the black beauty and is one of the unsung heroes of the music industry. … Continue reading Bread and Butter
Tele Talk Tuning Video
I love the Youtube “rabbit porthole” that appears on the right hand side of the screen when watching a video. … Continue reading Tele Talk Tuning Video
My Made in Japan Les Paul
My first (and only) eBay guitar purchase was a made in Japan Gibson Les Paul Knockoff. Sometime in 2005 I … Continue reading My Made in Japan Les Paul
Japanese Guitars: Gateway to Gibson
I wanted a Gibson Les Paul badly when I was a young guitar player, but I couldn’t afford one. All … Continue reading Japanese Guitars: Gateway to Gibson
Dylan Meets Electricity
I must admit, I have a soft spot in my heart for people who buck the system. I remember the … Continue reading Dylan Meets Electricity
Guitar in the 80s
The 80s was a wild decade. I remember experiencing the dawn of new wave with all the asymmetrical haircuts, zippers, … Continue reading Guitar in the 80s
The One That Got Away
I think most musicians go through a fair amount of gear in their lifetimes. I know as I’ve collected, and … Continue reading The One That Got Away
The King of Cheap
I was in no real hurry to enter the work force after high school graduation. I also had no plans … Continue reading The King of Cheap
Fender’s LEAD Series: CBS Era Gems
In 1980 or so I accompanied a friend to a music store to help him pick out his first guitar. … Continue reading Fender’s LEAD Series: CBS Era Gems
My First Good Guitar – Gibson The Paul
This is the one that got away…and came back. In the late 70s/early 80s I had been working my way … Continue reading My First Good Guitar – Gibson The Paul