Vintage Guitar Magazine 2019 Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov

Description

March 2019
One of the world’s foremost rock stars, Geddy Lee is staggeringly deep into collecting vintage basses and the stories behind them. We talked with him about them and his new book on the instruments. We remember the late musician/entertainer extraordinaire Roy Clark.

We also speak to Uriah Heep co-founder Mick Box, who’s helping the band keep on rollin’ through its fifth decade, as well as Bob Mould, Craig Goldy, Marty Friedman, Khalif “Wailin'” Walter, and Jake E. Lee. Wolf Marshall takes his first turn at our new “Pop ‘N Hiss” feature to take a closer look at the Beatles’ Rubber Soul.

This month’s deep-dive instrument profiles key on the original Fender Concert Amp, Gibson’s L-series acoustics from the 1930s, and the Ibanez RS 100 Roadster. Our “Hit List” reviewers reveal new music worth discovering including the latest from Mark Knopfler, Tom Petty, the Eagles, Wayne Kramer, Jeff Tweedy, Red Dragon Cartel, and Metallica, while our VG Approved Gear will help you make good choice. You’ll love the March issue, available now!

April 2019
One of the world’s foremost rock stars, Geddy Lee is staggeringly deep into collecting vintage basses and the stories behind them. We talked with him about them and his new book on the instruments. We remember the late musician/entertainer extraordinaire Roy Clark.

We also speak to Uriah Heep co-founder Mick Box, who’s helping the band keep on rollin’ through its fifth decade, as well as Bob Mould, Craig Goldy, Marty Friedman, Khalif “Wailin'” Walter, and Jake E. Lee. Wolf Marshall takes his first turn at our new “Pop ‘N Hiss” feature to take a closer look at the Beatles’ Rubber Soul.

This month’s deep-dive instrument profiles key on the original Fender Concert Amp, Gibson’s L-series acoustics from the 1930s, and the Ibanez RS 100 Roadster. Our “Hit List” reviewers reveal new music worth discovering including the latest from Mark Knopfler, Tom Petty, the Eagles, Wayne Kramer, Jeff Tweedy, Red Dragon Cartel, and Metallica, while our VG Approved Gear will help you make good choice. You’ll love the March issue, available now!

May 2019
With more than 15,000 pieces, the Musical Instrument Museum is a must-see for anyone who digs guitars. We tour the MIM’s new display focused on early electric guitars and heavy-hitter instruments that paved the way for the music we love.

We also speak with Charlie Daniels about his time as a session guitarist, his work with Bob Dylan, and his new blues album. And, we talk new projects with Eric Gales, Ryan Bingham, Steve Dadaian, Emily Elbert, Walter Trout, Donna Grantis, and Christophe Astolfi, then tell the amazing stories behind Zon’s Legacy bass, the D’Aquisto archtop built for any musical setting, the rare British Kitty Hawk Custom combo amp, and Guild’s S-50 Jet-Star.

We also recall the MC5’s thunderous Kick Out The Jams album, our VG Approved Gear staff is ready with thoughts on the latest guitars, amps, and effects, and the Hit List crews helps us find the best new music. It’s all in the May issue, available now!

June 2019
After a lauded debut in 1978, Arlen Roth became a sought-after session player and composer. His new album features Telecaster gods Steve Cropper, Brad Paisley, Redd Volkaert, Steve Wariner, Brent Mason, Vince Gill, Albert Lee, Jack Pearson, Bill Kirchen, Johnny Hiland, Jerry Donahue, Joe Bonamassa, and other superstars gathered for an extraordinary project.

We pay homage to the late Dick Dale, then talk about new projects with Greg Martin, Nita Strauss, Dale Watson, Steve Earle, Scott Holiday, Steve Hackett, and D.J. Williams. We also tell the story of an ordinary guitar that made extraordinary music – the ’73 Strat used by Ed King to record “Sweet Home Alabama.” Our trademark instrument profiles include a look at the Cortez “Les Paul,” Silvertone’s Model 1433 amp, and we dig into the historically vital guitars made by Bacon & Day. As always, we’re ready with a new list of VG Approved Gear, and Hit List reviews of the best new music. It’s all in the June issue, available now!

July 2019
After nearly 60 years of making music, a recent diagnosis has forced Peter Frampton to make this summer’s tour his final U.S. jaunt. We talk with him about it, his new album, and the Les Paul Custom made famous on Frampton Comes Alive!.

We also speak with guitarists Rick Witkowski and Bobby Hird, from Crack The Sky, as well as famed amp builder Jim Kelley. George Gruhn profiles the Gibson J-45 Maple Banner and Peter Kohman explains the Guild-Duane Eddy connection. We talk new music with Gary Hoey, Reese Wynans, Kirk Fletcher, Julian Lage, Watermelon Slim, J.D. Simo, and Charlie Apicella. Wolf Marshall breaks down three huge licks by Dick Dale, and we reflect on the vitality of Metallica’s Master of Puppets.

Need to change you sound? Check our Amplifier Spotlight. And of course we’ll let you know the latest VG Approved Gear and the best new music to grab, courtesy of our “Hit List.” It’s all in the July issue, available now!

August 2019
Paul Burlison was a rockabilly pioneer who inspired the Beatles, Yardbirds, Led Zeppelin, and other superstars. Enjoy our look at his blackguard Tele! We also talk to Rick Vito about his latest album, which mixes blues, soul, and R&B in his unrivaled style, and Fantastic Negrito reveals the story behind his modern blues expressionism.

More new-music discussion happens with Los Straitjackets’ Eddie Angel, Molly Tuttle, Paul Richards, and Australian punk-rockers The Chats. We take a behind-the-scenes look at the new collection of songs by the late J.J. Cale and chat with guitar legends Bob Spalding and Bobby Ingano. Our reader-favorite instrument/amp profiles dig into the Cort Model X and Selmer Taurus 60.

“Pop ‘N Hiss” revisits the classic country picking of Jimmy Bryant’s Country Cabin Jazz. We do our annual Dad’s Day photo tribute, then share our thoughts on the latest VG Approved Gear and best new music in the “Hit List.” It’s all in the August issue, available now!

September 2019
Restless babyboomers made the guitar a cultural symbol of the ’60s, and music festivals – where hundreds of thousands witnessed burgeoning musical heroes use the instrument in stunning new ways – played a major role. The Woodstock Music & Art Fair holds special status, so we asked Carlos Santana, Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady, and Tommy Shannon to reflect on the event. We dig into the guitars and amps seen onstage at Woodstock, extend the conversation with Santana, keying on his new album, Africa Speaks, then continue our ’60s-centric month with a look at Mark Lindsay’s Guild F-30NT and the Ampeg J-12R Reverbojet.

Going slightly more retro, we profile a prototype Gretsch 6128 Duo-Jet and holy-grail 6134 White Penguin. Of course, we also want to tell you about new music, so we talk with Paul Gilbert, Dominic Miller, Terry Robb, Oz Noy, Stephane Wrembel, and Phil Keaggy. There are also fresh chats with Nashville studio ace Derek Wells, Joe Cocker guitarist Cliff Goodwin, and Ernie Isley, who reflects on the Isley Brothers’ classic album, 3+3, in “Pop ‘N Hiss.”

Finally, we get guitar-heavy in this month’s VG Approved Gear and detail the best new music in our “Hit List.” It’s all in the September issue!

October 2019
Its title may be absurd, but The Black Keys’ new album, “Let’s Rock”, strengthens their standing as the rare guitar-centric rock band that scores #1 albums and headlines festivals. We talk to Dan Auerbach about the music and his amazing guitar tones. We also speak to inner-circle guitar collector Robert Johnson, and talk new music with Don Felder, Duke Robillard, Zakk Wylde, John Petrucci, Alvin Lee, Jim Messina, and catch up with Mott the Hoople’s Ariel Bender and Butthole Surfers’ Paul Leary.

We dish up an Allman Brothers Band two-fer with “Fretprints” and “Pop ‘N Hiss” delving deep into the uber-classic At Fillmore East. There’s also the story of singer/songwriter Billy Roberts, who battled to be rightfully recognized as the composer of “Hey Joe.” Dave Hunter examines a ’61 Fender Super Amp that just may have belonged to Barney Kessel, while Peter Kohman studies the mystique of the Galiano brand. As always, VG Approved Gear details the best new stuff, and the “Hit List” offers a slew of suggested listening. It’s all in the October issue, available now!

November 2019
Country Music Hall of Famer Vince Gill ponders songs, favorite guitars, his path to joining the Eagles, and his new solo album. We also sit with Nashville session ace Jedd Hughes – today’s greatest “heard him even if you never heard of him” guitarist. Plus, we reveal the reality of being John D’Angelico, and tell the stories behind Benson amps and the “lawsuit” all-star Apollo Deluxe!

We talk new music with Steve Van Zandt, Samantha Fish, Reza Khan, Anders Osborne, Joe Restivo, bassist Mike Watt, and Stephen McBean (of Black Mountain).

Dan Erlewine teams with renowned guitar builder Roger Fritz to restore a glorious vintage Kay Thin Twin. We also revisit the compelling first album by Spirit, Wolf Marshall digs into Gary Moore’s landmark 1990 album, Still Got The Blues, and we speak with Janglebox founder Steve Lasko.

Learn why we recommend the Reverend Greg Koch Gristlemaster, Fuchs Audio’s ODS Classic, the Eastman SB59v-G, Kay’s K8700VTS Jazz Special, the Guild F-512 Maple, and James May’s Ultra Tonic Pickup! Finally, our “Hit List” reviewers tell you why the latest by Vince Gill, Traffic, Samantha Fish, Johnny Hiland, Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Anders Osborne, The Police, Joe Restivo, Pure Prairie League, Johnny Thunders, Willie Nelson, and others is worth a listen. Also, fans of true folk will not want to miss Dan Forte’s “Check This Action” deep dive on Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger.