Guitar Center recently posted to YouTube some videos from Joe Bonamassa's recent guitar clinic in Hollywood, CA. In the clinic, Joe discussed a variety of topics, including his influences, his time with Danny Gatton, his signature Gibson Les Paul, his amps, his slide playing, and his chosen style of music. One of the things that I respect about Joe Bonamassa is the fact that … [Read more...]
How Electric Guitars Are Made
Earlier this week, I posted a video about how amps are made. I thought I'd follow that video up with a two part series about how electric guitars are made. These videos are from the Science Channel's show How It's Made, and they highlight Godin Guitars. Part 1 discusses the crafting of the wood, and part 2 discusses the electronics. Part 1: Part 2: As a bonus, … [Read more...]
Jeff Beck Interview
Gibson has recently released the Jeff Beck 1954 Les Paul Oxblood tribute guitar. Gibson recently sat down with Beck in London to talk about the guitar, why he chose Gibsons early in his career, and what drives him musically: … [Read more...]
Solidbodies: The 50 Year Guitar War DVD
Solidbodies: The 50 Year Guitar War is a DVD by Guy Hornbuckle that chronicles the history of two of the earliest and most popular solidbody guitars: the Fender Stratocaster and the Gibson Les Paul. The DVD features interviews with some of today's top guitarists including Joe Bonamassa, Derek Trucks, Henry Garza, Gary Hoey, and some great playing by Wes Jeans, John Roth, and … [Read more...]