Chicago-based rockers The Steepwater Band are streaming their new album Clava on their website in anticipation of its release in two weeks on August 16, 2011. I've listened to the album a few times, and I'm digging it. If you're into 70s-style blues-based rock, you'll probably dig it too. Check out the video for the song "Remember the Taker" off the new album: … [Read more...]
Suhr Guitars Factory Tour Videos
This is an interesting five-part video series by Accordo.it featuring John Suhr of Suhr Guitars giving a shop tour and discussing how they make guitars and amplifiers. Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Part 4: Part 5: (via The Gear Page) … [Read more...]
Flatline Guitar Raffle
Rick Lockhart, founder of Flatline Guitars, is raffling off one of his Delta 90 T-style guitars that has been signed by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals. Proceeds from the raffle will benefit the Swedish Medical Center Patient Assistance Program in Seattle, near wear Flatline is headquartered. The raffle is in honor of Rick's mom, who was treated by Swedish Medical Center before … [Read more...]
Fretboard Journal Podcast #39 Featuring Creston Lea
My favorite guitar magazine Fretboard Journal also has a pretty interesting podcast featuring a number of the builders and players featured in the magazine. The most recent episode features an interview with Vermont-based luthier Creston Lea of Creston Guitars. Lea makes Fender-style guitars, but with his own unique touches. For example, I believe that most of his guitars … [Read more...]
Epiphone ES-339
During this year's Summer NAMM show, Gibson/Epiphone announced the new Epiphone ES-339, which is modeled after the Gibson version of the same guitar. As you may know if you follow my Twitter feed, I've been looking for a small-bodied semi-hollow guitar for a while. I've been looking at the Gibson ES-339, but I couldn't justify the price. This Epiphone may suit my needs very … [Read more...]