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Fender’s 1962-’81 Jazz Bass
Introduced in 1960 to provide players with a feel and sound that varied significantly from Fender’s Precision, the Jazz Bass was intended to be the more tonally diverse, slicker-playing descendant. By Ward Meeker

JAY JAY FRENCH
A Long, Twisted Trip
His musical roots were established amidst the sounds made by folkies and mid-’60s American blues, but he became famous for playing anthemic ’80s rock. Today, he tends a fine collection of guitars. By Ward Meeker

AMP-O-RAMA
Fender‘s 1958-’60 Bassman
Though the Bassman debuted in 1952 as a 1x15" combo with a semi-closed back, the 5F6 version introduced in 1955 has long been seen as a significant improvement in its form. By Dave Hunter

GIBSON F-4
Gibson’s F-5 is today considered the ultimate mando. But through the first quarter of the 20th century, the F-4 was considered by most players – including Lloyd Loar himself – to be the finest mandolin available. By George Gruhn and Walter Carter

THE VG N.O.S. 6V6 SHOOTOUT
It’s no secret that the supply of N.O.S. vacuum tubes is drying up faster than petrol in a ’56 Caddy. And if you’re a fan of the 6V6, now’s the time to secure a supply of your own before they’re only for the wealthy. Here’s what to look for... By Nathaniel Riverhorse Nakadate

KAY VIOLIN-STYLE GUITAR
One prominent thread in the story of the guitar is a quest for more volume effectively achieved with the electric guitar but actually started in the 1890s, when guitarists replaced gut strings with wire – and began using instruments like this. By Michael Wright

BASS SPACE
Kiss-able EB-0
The Gibson EB-0 debuted in 1959 with a double-cutaway body and a silhouette inspired by second-generation Les Paul Juniors. In the mid 1970s, Kiss’ Gene Simmons may well have played this one. By Willie G. Moseley

THE DIFFERENT STRUMMER
Semie Moseley: The Lost Interview, Part One
From a 1981 interview that has never been published, the hugely influential guitar builer provides fascinating reminiscences about his early days, and some of his adventures in the 1970s. By Michael Wright

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