NOODLING
As guitarists, we can’t take ourselves seriously all the time. You gotta know when to dig in
and when to chill out. In that spirit, we offer this monthly page of fun diversions. Have fun,
and check page 189 for the answers.
PG CROSSWORD
©Premier Guitar, 2010. Puzzle by Murray Jackson
Across
1. Brand on 1960s Swept-Wing model
5. Curbow electric-bass brand
9. Rolling Stones guitarist ( 3, 4)
10. Drum brand since 1946
11. Hawaiian music-and-food party
12. Drummer or guitarist
14. Guitarist Malmsteen’s given name
16. Performer’s representatives
19. Fret-maintenance procedure
20. G&L guitar series
23. Double-horned Burns solid-body
24. Instrument played at 11-Across event
25. Brand on some Kay-made 1930s guitars
26. Mid-1960s Yardbirds guitarist ( 4, 4)
Down
1. Amp maker Peavey’s given name
2. Given name, Canadian luthier Manzer
3. 2008 Summer NAMM “Best in Show” guitar
4. Guitar-neck design element
6. Bowl-back guitar maker
7. 1990s Heartfield double-cut solid-body
8. Trem-cavity items
13. Tube-amp tune-up task
15. Brand on White Falcon guitar
17. Neck-through or bolt-on alternative ( 3, 4)
18. At proper pitch, in other words ( 2, 4)
19. A resonator-guitar brand
21. First name, guitarists Morse and Lukather
22. Big ____, Electro Harmonix effect pedal
WHAT THE HECK IS THAT?
This month’s mystery comes from Tim Mullally’s workshop at Dave’s
Guitar Shop in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Do you know what this is?
QUOTE OF THE MONTH
“My best songs come
from making a lot
of mistakes and playing
a lot of garbage.”
—Eric Johnson
Submit yours at twitter.com/premierguitar or email
it to submissions@premierguitar.com.
