Wizard of Odd The Cure’s “Top Twenty” Sound Circa "Boys Don't Cry," Robert Smith's favorite tones came from a Japan-made model that reached these shores under several brand names, but with the same distinctive voice.Frank MeyersApr 25, 2021
Gear Four ’Foils Fit for Fuzz This 4-pickup Kawai Kimberly Deluxe carried the torch into the ’70s for players wanting a space-age axe.Frank MeyersFeb 23, 2021
Electric Guitars Could “Eruption” Have Been Conceived on a Teisco? This ’60s solidbody is exceptionally cool, but knowing it’s the same model Sir Edward started out on makes it much cooler.Frank MeyersJan 04, 2021
Gear Rig Rundown: Here Lies Man Les Pauls, high-headroom British brawlers, and pulverizing pedals push Marcos Garcia into the Masters of Reality Iommi-sphere.Chris KiesDec 30, 2020
Gear Surf with a Space-Age Samurai Up close and personal with a mint-condition 1968 Yamaha SG-5.Dan OrkinSep 14, 2020