by talkfromtherockroom | Sep 27, 2019 | Reviews, Tools of the Trade
Today in the rock room we examine one of the most famous guitars in the annals of rock and roll history. Bob Dylan and Robbie Robertson’s 1965 Fender Telecaster traveled the globe, was cheered and jeered on the road while also being played on many of rock and...
by talkfromtherockroom | Dec 9, 2018 | Reviews, Tools of the Trade
Vox first started to build guitars in 1961, and in 1962 in order to compete with American instrument makers Vox introduced their iconic Phantom guitar. Most if not all British aspiring and popular rock and roll musicians were using the Vox AC-30 amplifiers as a...
by talkfromtherockroom | Mar 21, 2015 | Reviews, Tools of the Trade
For today’s Tools of the Trade feature the rock room will focus on one of Jerry Garcia’s most beloved guitars. Garcia, well known for his custom instruments and his penchant for changing guitars until satisfied, was always involved in a constant search for the...
by talkfromtherockroom | Jan 17, 2015 | Reviews, Tools of the Trade
As a founding member of a rather inconspicuous group of rock musicians, Rick Danko, bass player for ‘The Band’ is not only one of the more unique bass players in rock history, but one of rock’s more under appreciated players. It’s only...
by talkfromtherockroom | Oct 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
One of the most recognizable and iconic instruments in rock and roll history is Keith Richards 1953 butterscotch ‘Blackguard’ Fender Telecaster. Named ‘Micawber’ after a Charles Dickens character, the worn and battle scarred guitar is...
