Ibanez SZ520QM Flame 12th fret Inlay

An Ibanez SZ520QM SZ520 Electric Guitar Review – Humbuckers, quilted maple, excellent neck and body

I first wrote this review on February 19, 2007. I sold that first SZ520 to a guy just starting out. It has had a great second life. Six years later, I’ve found another one in the used bins and have 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

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

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