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Brian Ray and his 1958 Gibson Les Paul TV Model. Photo: Florenze Horstman.
Brian Ray
We talk with the long-time Paul McCartney guitarist about
this year’s uplifting solo album, This Way Up, his go-to vintage
Gibsons, and learning from Sir Paul.
Social Distortion
SoCal punk rockers Mike Ness and Jonny Wickersham open up about
their new record, Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes, their affinity for
P-90s and vintage gear, and what it’s like to produce their own album.
Jay Jay French’s Pinkburst Project
Jay Jay French gives PG a look at a collection of high-end, one-off “pinkburst” guitars and amps that will be auctioned to raise
money for treatment and research of Uveitis—an eye disease
responsible for 10 percent of blindness in the US. French shares
the story of his personal crusade to help those suffering from the
disease—starting with his own daughter.
Builder Profile: David Myka Custom Guitars
Meet a luthier who takes the term “custom” literally. David
Myka handbuilds instruments in Seattle, Washington, completely tailored for the customer—from wood and finish options
to completely new body styles. We talk with Myka about the art
of guitar building and see some of his creations.
New Gear Reviews
Our February issue will feature a whole slate of new reviews, includ-
ing the Line 6 DT50 amp, Fano Alt de Facto JM6, Teye T-Series La
Pirata, Guild D- 50 Standard, Manson E Bass John Paul Jones signa-
ture bass, DLS Effects Versa Vibe, Stone Deaf FX PDF- 1, and more.
Be sure to read our
completely FREE digital edition at:
http://digital.premierguitar.com
