Parker P-36 “The Fly-cousin” Electric Guitar Review – Piezos, Tele-clone, maple, ash, and more!

Originally posted on November 8, 2006. This is a quintessential gigging and recording guitar: so many sounds! I’ve had three of these since, and will probably own another before its all over with… Parker P-36 Guitar Review I play instruments Read more

Fender USA American Jazz 4-String Bass Review – about the first of a few I’ve had, but still my FAVORITE

Originally published October 11, 2006 – my first USA Fender and maple-fretboard Jazz. Wow, if I could go back in time and get this one back. The S1 circuit on this one was a gem, and the play/action/sound was something Read more

Epiphone Les Paul Classic Quilt-Top Review – the beginning of six years of playing an awesome Les Paul!

Originally posted May 8, 2006… I had this guitar until last month… sold it to a beginner who needed a good first Les Paul. I’ll miss it. Very much. Epiphone Les Paul Classic Quilt Top Review Over the years, there Read more

Dean Playmate EAB Acoustic Electric Bass Hands-on Review from someone who plays it live and on recordings

Originally Posted: May 15, 2006… Still playing this magnificent beast today! The brassy phosphor-bronze strings make this bass sound like a million bucks. It’s a “go-to” recording bass (with mics). Dean Playmate EAB Acoustic Electric Bass Review Due to popular Read more