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David Lindley
In our longest story to date, Grammy-winning musician Ben Harper interviews fellow lap steel guitarist (and all around musical virtuoso) David Lindley. The pair discuss everything from the Topanga banjo contests that Lindley repeatedly won to Dumble amplifiers, the early Jackson Browne recordings Lindley graced, lap steels and more. Harper also interviews some of the rock icons that Lindley has accompanied over the years, including Browne, David Crosby, Bonnie Raitt and Graham Nash. Included in this lengthy article are all-new, exclusive photos of both Harper and Lindley; pictures of Lindley’s favorite guitars and famous Dumble amps; and six pages of photographs featuring Harper’s favorite gear. |
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Hallowed Log: Brazilian Rosewood & the CITES Treaty
In this Fretboard Journal double-feature, we take a look at two issues affecting vintage guitar owners: the scarcity of Brazilian Rosewood and the impact of the CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) treaty on guitar collectors. For the first story, guitar builder Todd Lunneborg interviews some of the biggest names associated with Brazilian: Paul Reed Smith, Martin Guitars, Jeff Traugott. Lunneborg asks these builders what makes this wood so special. In the second essay, guitarist John Thomas interviews the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, guitar dealer George Gruhn and others about how CITES enforcement affects guitarists today. You may be surprised to learn what guitars can’t pass the CITES test for international travel.
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Tony Trischka
JTony Trischka may be the only banjo player in the world who can hold his own in a traditional bluegrass band or accompanying an avant-garde jazz guitarist such as Eugene Chadbourne. John Kruth interviews Trischka about his love for the instrument, bluegrass music, the lesson he took from Ornette Coleman and some of the other greats he’s played alongside (including comedian Steve Martin, the alternative rock group the Violent Femmes and, of course, Earl Scruggs). Jim Herrington takes photographs of some of Trischka’s favorite banjos.
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Backstage at the Opry
In the late 1960s, photographer Jim Silvers chronicled the backstage antics and musicians of Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry. In this exclusive photo essay, Silvers reflects on some of the never-before-seen shots that he captured of Bill Monroe, Pete Sayers, Stringbean, Webb Pierce and other country music greats. Great photographs abound
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Carl C. Holzapfel
In the first decade of the 20th century and long before they were fashionable, Baltimore-area luthier Carl C. Holzapfel created some of the earliest full-bodied 12-string guitars. Writer Neil Harpe investigates the history of the Holzapfel 12-string guitar, the man behind the instruments and his varied output. Though Holzapfel guitars may be obscure to most of us today, they were also the 12-string of choice for Mike Seeger, Dave “Snaker” Ray (of Koerner, Ray and Glover) and Eric Darling. Photographer Mike Fleming takes stunning pictures of some of the Holzapfels from the collection of Fred Oster.
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Barry Tashian
Andy Ellis interviews Barry Tashian, singer-songwriter and founder of the Remains. Tashian talks about the genesis of the Remains, the band’s debut on the Ed Sullivan Show, touring with the Beatles and the music he’s now creating with his wife Holly. Tashian also reflects on some of the unique gear he’s used for the last four decades. |
| Plus: The Inkspots’ Huey Long; archtop builder Bryant Trenier; meeting Mickey Baker; Santa Cruz Guitar Company’s 1934 D and Tony Rice Pro; and much more. |
| Available beginning September 2008 at finer music stores, Borders, Barnes & Noble, Guitar Center and select newsstands. Or subscribe today via this website and have it delivered to your door! |
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