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John Lennon was born in Liverpool, England on October 9, 1940 during a German air raid in World War II....

John Lennon: Remembering the Music Icon and Founding Member of The Beatles

December 8, 2016

John Lennon was born in Liverpool, England on October 9, 1940 during a German air raid in World War II….

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Beatles, Features, Legends
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To acknowledge the passing of a legend, I decided to visit the location of Randy’s Rhoads final moments outside of Leesburg, Florida at the remote estate of Jerry Calhoun.

Remembering Randy Rhoads on his 60th Birthday

December 7, 2016

To acknowledge the passing of a legend, I decided to visit the location of Randy’s Rhoads final moments outside of Leesburg, Florida at the remote estate of Jerry Calhoun.

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Features, Guitar History, Legends, Metal, Musicians, Rock
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The Duo Jet sported "humped block" inlays, a Bigsby vibrato and two single-coil DeArmond pickups. Harrison used this for the early singles, the Please Please Me

The Beatles: George Harrison and his 1957 Gretsch 6128 Duo Jet Electric Guitar

April 5, 2015

The Duo Jet sported “humped block” inlays, a Bigsby vibrato and two single-coil DeArmond pickups. Harrison used this for the early singles, the Please Please Me

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George Harrison Cavern Club Liverpool 1962

While My Guitar Gently Weeps: A Look at George Harrison’s First Guitar

February 25, 2013

What was Harrison’s first guitar? According to Paul McCartney it was strictly a do-it-yourself affair….

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Beatles, General, Guitars, Legends
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A look back at last weeks NAMM Show. We toured around the event looking for interesting subject matter and it wasn't hard to find!

A Look Back at NAMM 2012: Guitars, Gear, Gadgets, Gigs and Girls!

January 21, 2013

A look back at last weeks NAMM Show. We toured around the event looking for interesting subject matter and it wasn’t hard to find!

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Features, Gear, Guitar Collecting, Guitars, Legends, Musicians
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An advert of the period shows this handsome guitar that boasted a powerful, penetrating tone....

The Beatles: Guitar Heroes 34 – John Lennon’s Hofner Senator

December 18, 2012

An advert of the period shows this handsome guitar that boasted a powerful, penetrating tone….

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