Fender and Kenny Wayne Shepherd have once again collaborated on the new Kenny Wayne Shepherd Signature Stratocaster: Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s fiery leads, meaty rhythms, and hard-driving songs have propelled his robust career through nine solo records – three certified platinum, major tours with Buddy Guy, Van Halen, and The Rolling Stones, and an ongoing collaboration with … [Read more...]
Oz Noy – Twisted Blues Vol. 2
Guitarist Oz Noy has released Twisted Blues Vol. 2, which is, as the name implies, a follow up to his last album, Twisted Blues Vol. 1. Like that album, Vol. 2 features Noy's unique blend of jazz, blues, funk, and rock with the help of a few special guests. If you're into instrumental guitar music, I think you'll like this album. Laying the foundation for the album is Noy's … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Why I Love the Stratocaster
I got my first Stratocaster almost 20 years ago, and it has been my favorite guitar ever since. Here are 5 reasons why I love the Stratocaster: 1) The second time's a charm - Many people claim Leo got it right the first time with the Telecaster, but I think the Strat is his most significant achievement. He tweaked his Telecaster design after receiving feedback from players … [Read more...]
Fender Kenny Wayne Shepherd Artist Series Guitar
I first heard about the Fender Kenny Wayne Shepherd Artist Series Stratocaster several months ago, but didn't hear much about it from Fender. However, I noticed today that Fender has information about the guitar on their Web site. The guitar is based on Kenny's own '61 Fender Strat and features custom-voiced Kenny Wayne Shepherd pickups, an alder body, maple neck w/ rosewood … [Read more...]