Epiphone Thunderbird IV Reverse Bass Guitar Review – The Thunder continues!

I first wrote this review on February 14, 2007… I have had one or two since then and now play the neck-through “Pro” version. Someday maybe there will be a budget for a Gibson ? Epiphone Thunderbird IV Reverse Bass Read more

2006 Fender HSS Stratocaster (Strat) Review – I love these versatile coil-splitters!

I first wrote this entry on February 12, 2007… These are still a strong option for those in need of a Strat and a Humbuckery guitar Fender Standard HSS Stratocaster (“Fat Strat”) Review Electric guitar: Effervescent, visceral, emotional, and motivating… Read more

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Wedgies Rubber Guitar Picks Review – Even after 5 years, I’m still using them every week

I originally posted this on February 10, 2007. I still use Wedgie Rubber picks a lot when recording in particular. They have a great way of making an acoustic bass sound like finger plucks (which is great when my nails Read more

Gibson Les Paul Studio Faded Blue

Gibson Les Paul Vintage Mahogany Review – Now a “Faded Les Paul Studio”

I first wrote this on November 26, 2006. These guitars are STILL an awesome deal. They’re still about the same price. And now they come in blue! They’re not called “Gibson Les Paul Vintage Mahogany” any more… they’re “Faded Les Read more