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Rare Find: The Guitar That Jimi Burnt

28. June 2006

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My good friends over at CybersMusic have unearthed this rare gem – the Fender Stratocaster that Jimi Hendrix set ablaze at the Miami Pop Festival. The guitar was apparently given to the late, great Frank Zappa by one of Hendrix’s roadies, and is now being cared for by son Dweezil. Frank waxes poetic about his [...]

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Rare Find: The Custom Work Of Luthier James Larsen

9. June 2006

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Friday Fun With “Girl” Brand Guitars Guitar maker James Larsen appears to be living the dream. I have no idea if he manages to make much money off his creations, but I do know that he spends his days doing something that I’ve only dreamt of – building high-quality, one of a kind electric guitars [...]

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How To Beat Musician’s Block

26. April 2006

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That’s right – musician’s block… No, its not nearly as well-known as its popular cousin writer’s block, but I believe that most musicians who are serious about their playing will at some time or another come across a point in their musical career where they no longer feel the motivation to play. Believe me, I [...]

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