I've watched this B.B. King video live from Sing Sing Prison numerous times, and it gets me every time. It has elements of everything that has made B.B. so great for so long: his charisma, his singing, and his guitar playing. It has everything in about five and a half minutes. … [Read more...]
Bonamassa, Trucks, Gibbons, and Hill
I wish I could have been in the audience to see this: Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, Joe Bonamassa, and Derek Trucks paying homage to Freddie King and playing "Going Down" at King's introduction into the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame: (via The Guitar Buzz) … [Read more...]
NAMM 2013: Fuzz Face Mini Models
Perhaps the cutest new products at NAMM were the Fuzz Face mini models introduced by Dunlop. These are pedalboard friendly versions of the traditional Fuzz Face style pedal. They look just look like the original model, but shrunk down. There are three mini models, a Hendrix model, a Germanium model, and a Silicon model. At a street price of $99, these will likely sell like … [Read more...]
The “Layla” Guitar
The Fender Custom Shop is introducing the Eric Clapton "Brownie" Stratocaster, modeled after Clapton's famous two-tone '50s sunburst Strat. The guitar is limited to a 100-piece run and will be made available at Guitar Center Platinum stores on March 21, 2013. Some people don't like these kind of tribute models, but I think they're an interesting way to pay homage to classic … [Read more...]
Inside Collings Guitars: “Instrumental” by Tim Edwards
Filmmaker Tim Edwards takes an inside look at Collings Guitars with his new documentary "Instrumental" (2010). The 12 minute film takes us into the heart of Collings' culture, touching on everything from Bill's inspiration to build his first guitars to his success as an internationally recognized luthier. Exclusive interviews with shop employees and Collings loyalists give … [Read more...]