Eastman Guitars’ AR371CE
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BOSS Micro BR Digital Recorder
From our phones to our stereo systems, svelte tech appears to be every man’s desire these days. So it was only a matter of time … Read More “BOSS Micro BR Digital Recorder”
M-Audio Black Box
Unless you’re a guitar-slinging hermit living out in the sticks where not a soul can be pestered by the sound of your endless practice sessions, … Read More “M-Audio Black Box”
Planet Waves Chromatic Pedal Tuner
In recent years, Planet Waves has expanded its arsenal of tools for the performing guitarist with some truly innovative products. Earlier this year, the company … Read More “Planet Waves Chromatic Pedal Tuner”
Instrumental Innovations
Believe it or not, but Art Tatum played numerous live performances of “Tiger Rag” in Anaheim, Calif., this past January. He played it twice for … Read More “Instrumental Innovations”
Hughes & Kettner Duotone Combo Amp
Take a look at the surface controls on Hughes & Kettner’s Duotone combo amp. That’s a lot of knobs–14, plus four toggle switches–which can only … Read More “Hughes & Kettner Duotone Combo Amp”
Tascam CD-GT1mkII Portable CD Guitar Trainer
I’m not old enough to remember the days when transcribing a solo meant slowing down a vinyl LP; I’ve only heard wiser elders go on … Read More “Tascam CD-GT1mkII Portable CD Guitar Trainer”
Wynton Marsalis: Live at the House of Tribes
With Wynton Marsalis’ multimillion dollar JALC compound finally built, the trumpeter could have easily made this live recording an advertisement for the acoustics of its … Read More “Wynton Marsalis: Live at the House of Tribes”
Harry Connick Jr.: Occasion
Despite its overuse, the notion that great jazz sounds like a conversation between its makers continues to ring true, and Harry Connick Jr.’s latest is … Read More “Harry Connick Jr.: Occasion”
Tiny Moore & Jethro Burns: Back to Back
It’s hard believe that Jethro Burns and Tiny Moore hadn’t met each other until the rehearsal for the 1979 session that yielded Back to Back. … Read More “Tiny Moore & Jethro Burns: Back to Back”
Ernest Ranglin: Guitar in Ernest
Those who associate Ernest Ranglin solely with the upbeat riddims and tropical timbres of his native Jamaica do so justifiably, but the reissue of Guitar … Read More “Ernest Ranglin: Guitar in Ernest”
Weber Big Sky Acoustic Archtop
While the name Weber may not yet ring a bell in the minds of guitarists, it’s far from obscure in the tight, friendly, roots-music community. … Read More “Weber Big Sky Acoustic Archtop”
Tascam FW-1804 Recording Interface
Tascam’s FW-1804 enters the crowded market of computer-based recording interfaces as an easy-to-install, easy-to-use centerpiece for a studio in need of an audio interface with … Read More “Tascam FW-1804 Recording Interface”
G7 Kontakt Edition Guitar Sofware
Guitarist-composers who wanted to create sheet music may have felt overwhelmed or alienated by applications like Finale, which appeal mostly to composers who create large … Read More “G7 Kontakt Edition Guitar Sofware”
Radial Engineering Bassbone Pedal
Suppose you’re a bassist on a gig that calls for the use of two instruments but you just have one single-channel amp. That situation isn’t … Read More “Radial Engineering Bassbone Pedal”
NAMM 2005
In late January I left snowy Washington, D.C., to visit Anaheim, Calif., home of Winter NAMM-the musical instrument industry’s annual product-showcase blowout-and a place with … Read More “NAMM 2005”
Peterson StroboStomp Tuner
A users’ forum at the Peterson Web site displays a picture of a giant truck rolling over the British company’s StroboStomp tuner, an attempt to … Read More “Peterson StroboStomp Tuner”
Echo Digital Audio Indigo IO
Even with inexpensive recording software it’s possible to produce professional-sounding tracks on a laptop. But built-in sound cards have lousy analog-to-digital converters, and musicians need … Read More “Echo Digital Audio Indigo IO”
Soloway Swan LN6
When Michael Jordan attached his image to the Hanes line of underthings, I doubt he ever said, “Those shorts gotta have a French cut.” Mike … Read More “Soloway Swan LN6”
Ultrasone Headphones
I’m not certain that everyone who dons Ultrasone headphones will be able to notice the difference between these S-Logic technology-equipped cans and other high-end ‘phones, … Read More “Ultrasone Headphones”
Stromberg Monterey Guitar
The semi-hollow Monterey comes from Stromberg as a kind of answer to Gibson’s long-loved ES-335, though the two guitars’ shared qualities are just skin deep. … Read More “Stromberg Monterey Guitar”
James Williams Dies
James Williams, a pianist and onetime member of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, died Tuesday, July 20 of complications from liver cancer. He was 53. Born … Read More “James Williams Dies”
Pritchard Amps: Sword of Satori
I’m not an Akira Kurosawa scholar, but I played one for about a year in college, long enough to know what satori means. The Japanese … Read More “Pritchard Amps: Sword of Satori”
Gibson Johnny A. Signature Guitar
Talking cash straight off the bat here may come off crass, but at some point I have to reveal that Gibson’s Johnny A. Signature guitar-from … Read More “Gibson Johnny A. Signature Guitar”
Blue Ball Microphone
To those readers who remain immature enough not to contain your titters upon reading phrases like penal colony (or the word titter, for that matter), … Read More “Blue Ball Microphone”