Gibson Melody Maker Explorer White Headline Shot Jim Pearson

The Gibson Limited Run 2011 Melody Maker Explorer – a sampling over the past year… Verdict? Keeper!

The Limited Run Gibson Melody Maker Explorer Review – Three to play, two to own for first impressions I am constantly on the prowl for interesting instruments to play, to record, to enjoy. It is in my inner fibers, I Read more

Vivid Peace's Fender Deluxe Ash Telecaster, 2006

The Fender Deluxe Ash Telecaster (Tele) review: 6 years with a USA-crafted pinnacle instrument!

Fender Deluxe Ash Telecaster (Tele) Review – 6 years of sweet harmony between player and instrument I started making music again in 2004, after a decades-long hiatus. By the beginning of 2005: not only had I begun playing seriously again, Read more

Fender Highway One (Hwy 1) USA Stratocaster Guitar Review – I still have one for recording to this day. Love them!

I first wrote this review on October 3, 2009. I’ve had a few of these for short periods of time since then. I now have a burgundy SSS model – it’s become a bit of a Frankenstein, with a 50’s Read more

D’Addario Chromes Flatwound Guitar Strings Review – Still using these to this day! My favorite flatwounds

I first wrote this post on May 15, 2009… I still use D’Addario chromes on my hollow-body electric, fretless guitar, and fretless bass. They last a LONG time and sound great! Read on… Review in brief: D’Addario Chromes Flatwound Guitar Read more