Creating music with his brothers in Los Lonely Boys,Henry Garza relies on the inspiration of his “teachers” – SRV, B.B. King, Clapton, Berry, Winter, Harrison, et al – and a language built on blood, vibrations, and sound. 

EarlyVox amps are endlessly fascinating, and few get ampheads as worked up as a rare transitional version of the hallowedAC15. Dave Hunter digs in.

A great majority of country artists into the ’60s citedJimmie Rodgers as an influence. The first “hillbilly” player with a signature instrument, Chicago builderWeymann offered him a model that sounded every bit as good and brought far more flash than his 000-45. Peter Stuart Kohman recalls theModel 890 Jimmie Rodgers Special.

Our focus on new music starts with great discussions withPaul Gilbert,Lee Ritenour,Joanne Shaw Taylor,Simon McBride,Dennis Jones, andRocky Athas.

Five years ago,Dan Erlewine started making a solidbody guitar inspired by the Gretsch Roundup. With the pandemic came a surge in repair workand a shop short on help. With things back up to speed, the time is right to complete the build.

Recorded between October ’66 and April ’67,Are You Experienced? marked the debut of the sweepingly influentialJimi Hendrix – and the sound of a seminal shift in rock music. Wolf Marshall’s “Fretprints” examines the album and charts three key licks.

The Crescent City takes pride in being a musical melting pot whose only equal is New Orleans. Dan Forte’s “Check This Action” offers a review ofThe Memphis Blues Box, an exhaustive set subtitledOriginal Recordings First Released on 78s and 45s, 1914–1969.

Our knowledgeable, objective gear reviewers offer opinions on thePRS NF3 SE,Friedman Plex,Louis Electric 6L6-183 Cobra,Vox Real McCoy Chrome Wahand V846 Vintage Wah, and thePigtronix Philosopher's Tone 2. 

We also help freshen your listening time with thoughts on the latest music fromDeep Purple,Dennis Jones,Dave Alvin & Jimmy Dale Gilmore,Jim Lauderdale,Rocky Athas,Arlen Roth,Toronzo Cannon, and more.

It’s all in theSeptember issue ofVintage Guitar!