David Hamburger and his ’56 00-18 Singer/songwriter David Hamburger is also an impressive fingerstyle player who knows a great guitar when he plays it. Here, he shares the title track from his new album, “Parisian Blues,” then offers a master-class breakdown of his prized ’56 Martin 00-18 before finishing with “Oofy Walks In.” Be sure […] The post David Hamburger: masterful playing, 00-18 deep dive first appeared on Vintage Guitar® magazine ..read more

In the September, issue I told the story of the ’58 ES-335 I sold to my friend, Al, for $225 in 1966. Al passed away earlier this year and left the guitar to me. He’d modified its electronics, so I’m restoring them, and I’ll complete the job with my repair buddy, Gene Imbody. A master of […] The post Dan’s Guitar RX: Finding An Old Friend, Part 2 first appeared on Vintage Guitar® magazine ..read more

Jazz guitar recently lost one of the great ones. Jack Wilkins, champion of modern traditionalism (or is it traditional modernism?) passed on May 5, leaving an unsurpassable legacy. An exponent of the post-Wes Montgomery school, he emerged just after George Benson and Pat Martino, and took guitar-driven hard bop to another level. Born in Brooklyn […] The post Fretprints: Jack Wilkins first appeared on Vintage Guitar® magazine ..read more

Rick Vito – Cadillac Man Make sure to check out Rick Vito’s latest album “Cadillac Man” available now at Blue Heart Records. Be sure to follow Rick at www.RickVito.com for more updates and exclusive content. The post Rick Vito – Cadillac Man first appeared on Vintage Guitar® magazine ..read more

“Buy That Guitar” podcast with special guest John Majdalani Season 01 Episode 03 In Episode 3 of “Buy That Guitar,” presented by “Vintage Guitar” magazine, host Ram Tuli is joined by John Majdalani, co-owner of Cream City Music, Brookfield, Wisconsin. Their discussion keys on “sleeper” guitars; more than 10,000 models are listed in the “The […] The post “Buy That Guitar” podcast with special guest John Majdalani first appeared on Vintage Guitar® magazine ..read more

“Buy That Guitar” podcast with special guest David Davidson Season 01 Episode 02 In Episode 2 of “Buy That Guitar,” presented by Vintage Guitar magazine, host Ram Tuli is joined by David Davidson of Well Strung Guitars to discuss the most-valuable guitars in today’s market. Collectors looking to buy iconic production-model guitars can expect to […] The post “Buy That Guitar” podcast with special guest David Davidson first appeared on Vintage Guitar® magazine ..read more

Jack Sonni, best known as “the other guitarist” in Dire Straits, died August 30. He was 68 and suffered a stroke at his home in Mississippi. A Pennsylvania native, Sonni moved to New York City in the mid ’70s, becoming well-known by playing weekly jams at Kenny’s Castaways, in Greenwich Village. He also started working […] The post In Memoriam: Jack Sonni first appeared on Vintage Guitar® magazine ..read more

Len Chandler, a Greenwich Village “folky” in the mid ’60s with Bob Dylan, Dave Van Ronk, Pete Seeger, The New Lost City Ramblers, and others, died at his home in Los Angeles on August 28. He was 88. Known primarily as a songwriter and performer, Chandler was also a proficient fingerpicking guitarist who, he told […] The post In Memoriam: Len Chandler first appeared on Vintage Guitar® magazine ..read more

Sammy Ash, COO of the family-run Sam Ash Music chain, died September 16 after a year-long battle with stage four melanoma. He was 65. Named after the grandfather who founded the company in 1924, Ash spent his working life with the stores beginning in 1973. Among the notable turns in his career was helping designer […] The post Sammy Ash first appeared on Vintage Guitar® magazine ..read more

Dirty Honey is one of the most-exciting bands to emerge in the past few years. The Los Angeles quartet stands out by playing straight-up guitar-based rock and roll with a distinct ’70s hard-rock vibe and a fresh attitude. Touring heavily on their own and opening for Kiss, Guns ’N Roses, and the Black Crowes rapidly […] The post John Notto first appeared on Vintage Guitar® magazine ..read more