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Jimmie Vaughan Fender Stratocaster – A long term review! The first of many long-term reviews about my “keepers”

I first posted this review August 21, 2007. I still have and love this guitar! Jimmie Vaughan Fender Stratocaster Longer-Term Review and Impressions, the first of many! Just for web stuff and completeness: Jimmie Vaughan is one of the best 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

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

Squier (by Fender) Affinity Jazz (the “J”) Bass Review – getting started with an inexpensive bass that actually plays great

Squier Affinity J (Jazz) Bass long-term review Originally posted March 2006… A few edits here and there, but mostly the original review for this repost Every guitar player should try playing bass. It’s a blast, and can really teach you Read more