Vol. 26, No. 1
November 2024
Players, Gear & Sound — The Inside
Explore the electrifying world of rock legend Elliot Easton, a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and founding member of The Cars, as he shares insights on his iconic guitar work and the band's enduring legacy. Plus, dive into vintage Gibson guitars, the brilliance of Nashville's Chris Leuzinger, and the innovative Keeley Octa Psi pedal that’s redefining sound. Discover the passion behind the music that continues to resonate with new generations!
PLAYERS, GEAR & SOUND
The Inside
Elliot Easton - Electrifying The Cars
By Tom Guerra. Rock And Roll Hall of Famer Elliot Easton traces his journey from Long Island to Boston to The Cars, sharing the gear, influences, and studio stories behind some of the finest guitar work in popular music. Tom Guerra catches up with the founding Cars guitarist as he prepares to join The Immediate Family on tour.
PLAYERS PERSPECTIVE: STUDENT COUNCIL
Grading A ’61 Gibson Melody Maker & ’62 Junior
By Pete Prown. A hands-on comparison of two JFK-era Gibson "student" solidbodies — a '61 Melody Maker D and a '62 Les Paul/SG Junior — exploring how these once-affordable axes hold up as players and collectibles decades later.
FEATURE: THE REGGIE YOUNG EFFECT
Chris Leuzinger
By Oscar Jordan. Nashville session veteran Chris Leuzinger has played on over 130 million albums with artists from Garth Brooks to Emmylou Harris, and here he reflects on four decades of tone, taste, and the art of playing for the song.
ROBERT KEELEY OF KEELEY ELECTRONICS
Inspiration Information
By Oscar Jordan. Robert Keeley sits down with ToneQuest Report to discuss 23 years of pedal innovation, from his legendary compressors and mods to the new Octa Psi Transfigurating Fuzz and upcoming MIDI-controlled and tube-driven Klon designs.
KEELEY OCTA PSI PITCH SHIFTER & OCTAVE FUZZ
Polyphonic Crunch
By Oscar Jordan. Robert Keeley's Octa Psi Transfigurating Fuzz melds a Pitch Shifter, Octave Generator, and all-analog Fuzz into one highly versatile pedal. With intuitive controls, momentary/latching modes, and expression pedal support, it delivers everything from smooth fuzz to pitch-twisted chaos at $249.
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