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The Latest Guitar, Bass and Ukulele News
from around the World Wide Web ~ July 21, 2022
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Leo Fender, the father of the modern electric guitar, was born on August 10, 1909, and died on March 21, 1991, at age 81. Much has been written and published about this man, but still today there are some myths related to him that often cause misunderstandings.
GUITAR NEWS
 
This semi-hollow body features a mahogany center block for increased sustain and chime from the octave strings. It has an arched mahogany top, mahogany back and sides and a 24 3/4” scale mahogany neck with 1 11/16″ nut width and bound 12.5” radius rosewood fretboard with a thin “U“ neck. Tune-o-Matic bridge and stop bar tailpiece ensure solid intonation. It also has HB-2 Push/Pull Coil Split Humbuckers and full gloss Cherry Red finish.
IN THE BASSMENT

Handcrafted in Indonesia, the multi-scale five-string bass is built with a chambered ash body in a striking black and white finish. That dark look is contrasted by its Birdseye maple fingerboard and brown pickup covers. It has a pair of Bartolini BH2 pickups with a G&L preamp. The control layout includes volume, balance, mid, treble, and bass knobs, as well as switches for active/passive operation and split coil mode on for the pickups. Finally, Hipshot tuners and a monorail bridge system tie it all together.
UKULELE UNIVERSE
 
Ukuleles are generally preferred for their agile and dainty sound, and that begs the question: is it preferable to use the plectrum or the pick to produce that sound? Or is it better to stick to the rule that states no pick is the best bit? In this article, we will help you answer that question for yourself.
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WATCH THIS

This exclusive footage sees Kingfish tackle the Hendrix hit on the rooftop of London’s Hard Rock Hotel, during a special event that honored Hendrix's legacy.
LEARN HERE

Located just over the border from the Corona factory in California, the Ensenada facility had humble origins, operating out of a converted church, before the intervention of Fender’s Japanese partner, Fujigen, helped realize the potential of Fender Mexico. Thirty-five years on, it is now at the forefront of Fender’s biggest launches, as the firm diversifies its lineup with the hopes of broadening its customer base. This is its story.
GREAT GEAR

BOSS is the king of stompboxes, but when it comes to multi-effects, there has been room for improvement. While the sounds are exemplary, the effects giant’s GT interface can feel a little complex and difficult to work with compared with its contemporary competitors. Can the company’s first touchscreen-enabled floor processor change that? The short answer is yes!
ARTIST AWARENESS

From busking in Brussels to creating her flexible and electrifying one-woman blues band, this slide-ripping guitarist takes a fearless approach to her music!
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