These videos are from a PBS documentary about Roy Buchanan. In addition to providing a lot of background information about Buchanan, the documentary features some excellent live footage of Buchanan. … [Read more...]
NAMM 2012: Fender Pawn Shop Special Amplifiers
Fender have introduced a new series of amplifiers called the Pawn Shop Specials. The series currently has two models: the Excelsior and the Greta: Meet Greta™ and Excelsior™, Fender’s new and coolly unconventional Pawn Shop Special amplifiers. The two stylish amps resemble the esoteric finds you might discover in a pawnshop or second-hand store, and make for the most … [Read more...]
Video: Luthier Jay Lichty
This is a wonderful video featuring Jay Lichty, a luthier I have discussed several times on here. One day, I plan on creating my own guitar from scratch. Until then, I'll enjoy watching videos like this for inspiration: If you're looking to build your own guitar, too, Lichty even offers a guitar-building workshop. … [Read more...]
Oz Noy Twisted Blues Volume 1 Full-length Documentary
Rich Murray has found the full-length (12 minute) documentary about the recording process for Oz Noy's latest album Twisted Blues Vol. 1: I enjoy getting the background information on albums, and this documentary is an interesting look into how Noy recorded his latest album. … [Read more...]
Paul Reed Smith Interview with Harmony Central
"I love playing music, and these are tools to play music on. That's all they are really." This is an excellent Paul Reed Smith interview with Harmony Central from 2009. He talks about his repair days, how he came up with the familiar PRS guitar shape, their process for dealing with wood, and why PRS started making their own pickups. … [Read more...]