Reviews
What comes across the bench, and what it tells us. Instruments, history, and the details that decide what something is worth.
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Gibson Vibrato Tailpieces Explained
Vintage Gibson guitars of the 1950’s and 60’s are renowned for their craftsmanship, tonal qualities, and historical significance to the musical world. Among the various features that contribute to their...
The Gretsch 6126 Astro-Jet: A Sixties Space-Age Gem
The “Space Race” of the 1950’s and 60’s extended far beyond a quest to explore the outer world, but also seeped into the subconscious of popular culture and created a...
Offset Analysis: The Fender Jazzmaster
The Jazzmaster is a classic Fender solidbody electric renowned for its distinctive tone, sleek design, and rich history. Since its introduction in 1958, this instrument has become one of Fender’s...
The Fender Princeton: A Compact Powerhouse That Echoes Through The Decades
In the last few decades, both recording and live sound practices have relied on close-miking amps to achieve the desired sound, allowing guitar players to leave their 100-watt stacks at...