Phoenix must surely be the middle name of John Frusciante, because like the mythological creature, the lead guitarist of the band Red Hot Chili Peppers has risen from the ashes of self-destruction and reinvented himself to rule the world as one of the great guitarists of all time. Having experienced both colossal highs and gut-wrenching lows … [Read more...]
The Making Of Fender Guitars Part 1
June 26, 2009 Leave a Comment
Think guitar and you think of Fender. The name that has been synonymous with electric guitars for over fifty years, Fender Guitars have been instrumental in bringing about the rock revolution of the 50s and 60s. The Fender electric guitar was born out of the need to eliminate feedback. In the 1930s, manufacturers had experimented with amplifying … [Read more...]
