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Site was down for a while due to some technical difficulties, but is now back. Continuing to write and play as much as I can. Vintage Guitar has posted a number of my interviews and reviews on their site: First … Continue reading →

I got my 59 Reissue Les Paul in May last year. After leaving it stock for about a year, I decided to do a little hot-rodding to it. I liked the stock Burstbuckers, but was looking for a set that … Continue reading →

It’s been a while, so here is a quick one. Here is my latest pedalboard. It has on it a Visual Sound CMP66, Open Road, VV10 Visual Volume, Sonic Research Tuner, Demeter Tremulator, Boss Vibrato, Boss DD-5 Delay. Also, I … Continue reading →

I made the annual trip to Anaheim CA, for NAMM 2009. It was crazier than ever. With all of the talk of the economy, it was a nice feeling for once to be over-run with people at a trade show. … Continue reading →

When I was 17 years old, I decided I wanted to start taking guitar lessons again after 2 years of going it alone. I went to the local music store, Clawson’s Music in Corpus Christi, and signed up with Pat … Continue reading →

The interview hinted at a couple posts ago goes to print next month. Here is the cover. In this, our second interview, I did my best to not just talk about gear. I at least tried. Tell me what you … Continue reading →

Here are some out-takes from the Rowan shots that Rusty Russell did. I thought it quite interesting that he had stopped using a pedal board altogether. Brent would bring cases of pedals, and only plug in what was appropriate.

My dear wife got tickets to a tv taping at the Opry house for a Wynonna Christmas special. Being that it was at 7pm, we decided to meet there. What I didn’t allow for was the arrival of one of … Continue reading →

I am a Ry Cooder fan. I can’t help it. He is an old, cantakerous coot, but an amazing musician and storyteller. I bought his latest album/book I Flathead a week or so ago. The book highlights Ry’s sharply honed … Continue reading →

I have been learning how to play the guitar with Arlen Roth for about 23 years now. I have bought his books and videos, and read his columns in old Guitar Player Magazines. About 2 months ago, I happened upon … Continue reading →