ABOUT VG FRIENDS OF VG REGISTER RESOURCES SEARCH SITE MAP VG NEWSWIRE CURRENT ISSUE STEVE MILLER ARCHIVE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES FEATURES VG TV PRICE GUIDE VG STORE FREE CLASSIFIEDS UPCOMING EVENTS ONLINE READERS GALLERY ADVERTISING WITH VG HALL OF FAME HOME		Current Issue This month in VG We profile the The Gibson ES-5, the The Recording King Ray Whitley, the The Westone Padauk II, Drake Levin's Epiphone Sheratons, and the The Sonola Reverb Amp 98-RT. We also continue our talk with Steve Miller and interview Joe Negri, who, long before becoming Handyman Negri on "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," had already been a teen guitar prodigy, first-generation bopper, and a peer of the giants of jazz guitar. We talk new music with Paul Bell, Coco Montoya, Kal David, and John 5, and Rusty Russell continues his coverage of musicians recovering from the flood in Nashville. As always, we tell you about some of the best new gear. This month, we break down the goods on the Teye El Doblon, Vintage 47 Amps, Music Man Petrucci JPX6, Lollar Imperial Humbuckers, Carl Martin Vintage Series pedals, the Agile AL-2000, the NS Design NXT-5, Swell V.2 pedal. Here's a look a few of Steve Miller's guitars! FEATURES In Detail The Gibson ES-5 When it came to Spanish-style electric guitars, Gibson was a reluctant participant, wading into the market in 1936. After WWII, it was more enthusiastic, though it didn’t get really serious until ’49, when it launched this guitar. By Ward Meeker Joe Negri Royal Handyman, Jazz Legend Long before becoming Handyman Negri on “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” he had already been a teen guitar prodigy, first-generation bopper, and a peer of the giants of jazz guitar. Though New York beckoned, he stayed home and became a star, anyway. By Rich Kienzle The Recording King Ray Whitley Gibson was hit hard by the Depression in the 1930s, when president Guy Hart diverted some production to budget-priced instruments and took on contract work for outside distributors. The company made several archtop acoustics under other names, including this instrument. By George Gruhn and Walter Carter Steve Miller Some people call him rock icon, Part 2 Last month, we talked with the renowned songwriter/performer about his fascinating musical pedigree. This time, we discuss how he came to possess a small army of recent-issue Gibsons, the indie luthiers who have helped him build a guitar collection, and a few other “interests.” By Ward Meeker The Westone Padauk II For vintage-guitar enthusiasts who like puzzles, there’s nothing better than trying to solve the mazes that are Japanese-guitar history. One of the more popular involves Matsumoku Moto, whose vast repertoire included this guitar. By Michael Wright Drake Levin’s Epiphone Sheratons Guitarist for the classic/mid-’60s lineup of Paul Revere and the Raiders, the late Drake Levin used these guitars to record many of the band’s hits and for years played them onstage. By Willie G. Moseley The Sonola Reverb Amp 98-RT A prime example of how an obscure vintage amp can be a true hero in the recording studio, the Sonola further proves that “classic amp tone” isn’t always best served by the amps on the A list. By Dave Hunter DEPARTMENTS Vintage Guitar Price Guide Builder Profile Blackstone Appliances Upcoming Events Dealer Showcase Vintage Guitar Classified Ads Dealer Directory Readers Gallery FIRST FRET Reader Mail News and Notes Bassists Play Nashville Benefit, Southpaw Guitars Turns 30; In Memoriam, more! “Save Spanky!” One Player’s Nashville Post-Flood Story By Rusty Russell Workingman’s Blues How the Floods Affected Nashville Rank-and-File Players By Rusty Russell Paul Bell The Nighthawks Soar on Sirius By Willie G. Moseley Ask Zac By Zac Childs Coco Montoya Souled By John Heidt VG on Facebook Kal David Decades of Dedication By Willie G. Moseley John 5 The Art of Malice By Oscar Jordan Hi-Ho Silver Lining L.A. Musicians Make the Most of Bad Economy By Clint Eastman COLUMNS The (Way) Back Beat Top O’ the Line, 50 Years Ago, Part 2 By Peter S. Kohman Q&A With George Gruhn Acousticville Schertler: Swiss for “Can You Hear Me Now?” By Steven Stone guitars with guts What Wood Would Woody Wield? By R.E. Bruné Fretprints Tom Petty and Mike Campbell By Wolf Marshall TECH Shop of Hard Knocks If the Kit Fits, Build It By Will Kelly Dan’s Guitar Rx A Vintage LP Junior Gets “Right” By Dan Erlewine Talkin’ Amps... Andy Brauer - Draw! A 12AX7 Shootout By David Jung REVIEWS The VG Hit List CD, DVD, and Book Reviews: Jimmie Vaughan, Stryker/Slagle Band, Elvin Bishop, Alejandro Escovedo, Willie Nelson, Return of the King: Elvis Presley’s Great Comeback, more! Check This Action Talkin’ Blues with Cyndi Lauper By Dan Forte Vintage Guitar Gear Reviews Teye El Doblon, Vintage 47 Amps, Music Man Petrucci JPX6, Lollar Imperial Humbuckers, Carl Martin Vintage Series pedals, Agile AL-2000, NS Design NXT-5, Swell V.2 pedals Gearin’ Up! The latest cool new stuff!		2367 Log In Here * Email: * Password:
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