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Album Review: Kaki King - "Glow"
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Album Review: Kaki King - "Glow"

Kaki King Glow Velour Music Group Groundbreaking solo fingerstylist, darling of the indie-rock world, or both? While both camps can be protective of who they consider “theirs,” Kaki King

PRS Stripped 58 Electric Guitar Review
Gear

PRS Stripped 58 Electric Guitar Review

Since their 2001 debut, Paul Reed Smith’s Singlecut electric guitars have been one of the company’s biggest success stories. Sure, they’re clearly influenced by Smith’s love of the tones

Larrivée OM-10
Acoustic

Larrivée OM-10

TOP: With its quality tonewoods, high-end appointments, and detailed inlay work, a pre-owned Larrivée OM- 10 is a relative bargain considering its current value of $1,600 to $2,000. BOTTOM:

The Console and Open Source Effects
Effects

The Console and Open Source Effects

Devi Ever’s Console III—a radically new way of looking at effects pedals. It seems the boutique effects market has finally gone mainstream, and as builders make a mad dash

Gibson J-45 Purevoice Custom Limited Edition Acoustic Guitar Review
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Gibson J-45 Purevoice Custom Limited Edition Acoustic Guitar Review

The Gibson J-45 PureVoice Custom Limited Edition isn’t cheap, but it''s a versatile guitar that can grow and move with you through a multitude of styles and performance situations.

The Epiphone Emperor Swingster - A Poor Man's 6120?
Gear

The Epiphone Emperor Swingster - A Poor Man's 6120?

1. Ready to rumble! A hollowbody Epiphone Emperor Swingster. 2. Officially called the “Wire Handle,” this is the trem arm Chet Atkins preferred on his Bigsby. The guitar’s overwound

Album Review: Charlie Hunter and Scott Amendola - "Not Getting Behind is the New Getting Ahead"
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Album Review: Charlie Hunter and Scott Amendola - "Not Getting Behind is the New Getting Ahead"

Charlie Hunter and Scott Amendola Not Getting Behind is the New Getting Ahead charliehuntermusic It’s almost unfair to call Charlie Hunter a guitarist. His musicianship far exceeds what mere mortals

Tightening Up A 1972 Fender Deluxe Reverb
Gear

Tightening Up A 1972 Fender Deluxe Reverb

This 22-watt Fender Deluxe Reverb is one of the world’s classic 1x12 combos. Hi Jeff, I have a 1972 Fender Deluxe Reverb. It sounds great, so I don’t want

Fender Select Precision Bass Review
Bass

Fender Select Precision Bass Review

Serving up a straight, no-frills approach to tone that’s fit for any stage, Fender''s Select Precision is a showroom instrument that’s meant to be an everyday workhorse.

Album Review: Dwight Yoakam - "3 Pears"
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Album Review: Dwight Yoakam - "3 Pears"

Dwight Yoakam 3 Pears Warner Bros. It’s been seven years since Mr. Yoakam’s last studio release, and he’s enlisted the help of Beck for two tracks (“A Heart Like Mine,”