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How Alvino Rey Introduced the Guitar World to Effects in the 1930s by Making His Instrument Talk By Christopher Scapelliti published 13 April 22 It started as a novelty effect for a WWII-era talking puppet and became the ear-grabbing sound behind some of the 1970s’ biggest rock hits.
Flat-Top Revelations from ‘The Beatles: Get Back’ By Jimmy Leslie published 23 March 22 Some acoustic guitar insights from the ‘Let It Be’ studio session footage.
Here's Why Junior Brown is Bar-Band Virtuosity Personified By Jim Campilongo published 1 March 22 ‘Guit With It’ reveals the show-stopping excitement of his guit-steel double-neck performance in full.
Cindy Cashdollar Explains the Evolution of the Steel Guitar By Sue Foley published 1 October 21 The slide master talks favorite guitars and why gaining acceptance as a female in the industry can still be a little tough.
