Steely Dan guitarist and session legend Elliot Randall fills in the gaps and brings us up to date in the concluding part of his epic saga that is his life in guitars
It’s fairly common knowledge that Strat #1 has accompanied me on the majority of my musical ventures – both in the studio and on stage. But there are other guitars that play an ever-more important part of my musical sounds and moods.
On the acoustic front, I’ve been fortunate to have two Martins – a 1947 D-18, and an early 70s D-28. Both magnificent and I would never taint either with a pickup – microphones only! In this past year, I experienced Gordon Giltrap’s ‘Vintage Signature Deluxe’ Electro Acoustic. Replete with Fishman Rare Earth Blend electronics, and sound characteristics vastly different from my Martin, it is another important part of my acoustic paintbrush.
I also dabbled further into ’63 Strats; I bought two more in the 70s. One I still use a lot today, and the other, while only a few serial numbers away from Strat #1, was a horror show – it had no resonant qualities in the body whatsoever. It quickly found itself a new home…
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QUICK CHANGE
As Gibson finally adds some Quick Connect pickups to its Pickup Shop line-up, Dave Burrluck revisits this simple no-solder method to mod your Modern guitar
Return Of The Rack
A revered rackmount digital delay makes a welcome comeback in pedal form.
Pure Filth
This all-analogue preamp pedal based on Blues Saraceno's amp is a flexible powerhouse with a variety of roles.
Reptile Royalty
From Queen to King - there's another Electro-Harmonix royal vying for the crown of octave distortion
Tradition Revisited
Line 6 refreshes its Helix-based modelling amp range by doubling the number of available amp voicings - and more
Ramble On
Furch's travel guitar folds down so you can transport it in its own custom backpack and, the company claims, it returns to pitch when you reassemble it. Innovation or gimmick?
Redrawing The 'Bird
A fascinating reimagining of one of Gibson's more out-there designs, the Gravitas sticks with vintage vibe and mojo. Oh, and that sound...
1965 Fender Jazz Bass
\"They made them later on, but it's not something I've ever seen this early.
Boss Cube Street II
Regular readers will know that the last time I took the Boss Cube Street II out, I was in rehearsal for a debut gig in London.
STILL CRAZY
One of the most creative yet reliably great-sounding effects makers out there, Crazy Tube Circuits grew out of a fetish for old valve amps. We meet founder Christos Ntaifotis to find out more
