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DOUBLENECKS, TRIPLENECKS
And the “California Weird” Factor
Just where the first multi-neck instrument was built isn’t known. But one thing is certain; guitar players are always willing to be different. Ever seen a doubleneck violin, or a double-throat trumpet? By Deke Dickerson

BASS SPACE
Ampeg Dan Armstrong
In a true paradox, one of the most eye-catching instruments to hit the market during the fabled ’60s guitar boom was actually colorless. And it was built by a company known more for its amplifiers! By Willie G. Moseley

ADRIAN LEGG
A Moment With the Fingerstyle Wizard
His shows are jaw-dropping displays of a mix of styles and idiosyncratic techniques where he sometimes spends as much time telling jokes and stories as playing songs. By Dan Forte

MARTIN 5K UKE
It was Martin’s most deluxe ukulele, and helped the company survive lean times. But when list price is higher, quantity sold will be lower. That means getting into a clean, original one today requires a considerable investment. By George Gruhn

JESSE DAYTON
Turbo-Country From Texas
Playing original material some call “turbo country,” he has gigged with the greats of country music, and forged a noteworthy solo career using Telecaster variants. By Willie G. Moseley

EKO MODEL 500/3V
However you say it, “echo” or “eek’-oh,” these Italian guitars from the early ’60s, along with Hagstrom from Sweden and Framus from Germany, represent the strongest European contenders for a share of the American guitar boom of that swingin’ decade. By Michael Wright

THE DIFFERENT STRUMMER
Small-Town American Wonders
Another effort to bring to light the tale of obscure, small-town American builders of excellent-quality guitars. They may not have been destined for greatness, but ladies and gents, meet Mitre and Bolt. By Michael Wright

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