by Michael Shea. Continued from page one » How would somebody that wants to get into inlay go about it nowadays? With the use of CNC machines is there still a place for handwork? CE: The thing with the CNC is it’s only good if you’re going to do multiples of a design. If you’re […]
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by Mary Ellen Gustafson.
I’ve known the people involved in creating what has become this massive entity called Trans-Siberian Orchestra and the core rock band they started with, Savatage, almost since they started in 1996. Over the years I’ve had the opportunity to have conversations and interviews with Paul O’Neill, Bob Kinkel, Jon Oliva, Chris Caffery, meet John Lee Middleton and Jeff Plate and at least see Al Pitrelli play live with both bands. And, after all these years of attending the TSO’s West Tour and feeling like I know Al as well as all the others involved, I’ve never actually met or talked to him. When I hooked up with the guys in Savatage in 1998, he wasn’t around at the moment, but I still remember him and Chris playing off each other to the songs on the Wake Of Magellan Tour and thinking it was one of the most awesome guitar duos I’d ever seen. Actually, it’s still right up there at the top to this day. Bottom line; I’ve got a lot of history with and respect for Al Pitrelli and I finally got a chance to meet him…
by Tom Watson. « Page 1 Page 2
PHOTO: GB FORMAL – CREDIT TO DENISE PASSERETTI
Hailing from Boston, Gerry Beaudoin first took up the guitar at ten years old and has since evolved into one of the finest jazz guitarists and music arrangers in the country. He is the recipient of a 1992 National Association of Independent Record Producers award for best jazz recording, a 1994 Cadence Magazine Editor’s Choice Award for his CD Sentimental Christmas, as well as a submission for a 1998 Grammy nomination.
COVER PHOTO: JSUKE (Courtesy Michael Bloom Media)
Not only does Hawai’ian born ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro make his little four stringed axe gently weep, he can also make it sweep, soar, and shred. When in his grasp, his ukulele roams the halls of folk, jazz, flamenco, rock, funk, the blues, bluegrass and classical music. Along with his astonishing talent, Jake’s winning smile and generous personality has been recognized by the State of Hawai’i that has named him a Goodwill Ambassador for Hawai’ii.
by Tim Brennan and Rick Landers
Standing six-feet four, with wavy black hair and movie star looks, guitar designer and builder Semie Moseley left his mark on guitar history with his creation of the Mosrite Ventures model. And it truly was an act of creation. Every aspect of these instruments reflects Moseley’s hand – he designed the pickups, wound them himself, designed the cool “M” headstock, added the German carve, tilted the neck pickup, introduced “speed frets” – and then lavished his creations with exquisite paint jobs we waded in until the surf was up….
by Rick Landers
Legendary guitarist and virtuoso session man Hank “Sugar Foot†Garland (1930 – 2004) passed away on Monday, December 27, 2004, at the age of 74. Hank’s sparkling guitar work can be heard on such classic recordings as Elvis Presley’s “Little Sisterâ€, “Bye Bye Love†by Don and Phil Everly, “I Fall to Pieces†with Patsy Cline, as well as with Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis…
