I just added a new family member… the Variax JTV 59… I love Les Pauls, and this thing has a Les Paul body, and a shaped, cutaway neck that allows MUCH more access to the neck. It sounds great, the action is set perfectly, and I’m looking forward to putting it through it’s paces. I’ll post a full review with some audio samples soon… stay tuned… and listen for it on my next song!
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REDD VOLKAERT: FRETBOARD JOURNAL
I recently went to Austin with writer Nate “Riverhorse” Nakadate to photograph legendary blues Telecaster master Redd Volkaert. Redd invited us into his home, served us cornbread and beans, and displayed his collection of guitars, including some 50’s era Telecasters, acquired in the most unique of ways.
Only in Texas can you step into someone kitchen and see a Grammy statue on the counter next to a plate of cornbread. It was a great trip to Austin, and an honor to meet Redd. Here’s a link to Freboard Journal – the full article is on newsstands now.