Why Leo Fender Never Acknowledged The Influence of Paul Bigsby
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Why Leo Fender Never Acknowledged The Influence of Paul Bigsby

Leo Fender was heavily influenced by the work of Paul Bigsby in the late 1940s, yet in all of the interviews he did, he never acknowledged it. Today we look at both the influences, and the reasons why Leo did not give the credit that Paul Bigsby deserved for his innovations that filtered into every Fender guitar. To help us, we have an amazing copy of the 1948 Bigsby "Merle Travis" guitar, that clearly spotlights the influence on the Fender Telecaster, Stratocaster, and just about ever...

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How Reggie Young Reshaped Merle Haggard’s Sound with a Strat

How Reggie Young Reshaped Merle Haggard’s Sound with a Strat

Reggie Young may be one of the most recorded guitarists in history—but did you know he played a 1957 Stratocaster on Merle Haggard’s Back to the Barrooms album? In this video, we dig into Reggie's tas...

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The TC Electronic Chorus Pedal Makes a Comeback

The TC Electronic Chorus Pedal Makes a Comeback

I didn’t think I’d be adding a chorus pedal back to my board… until a recent session totally changed my mind. In this video, I talk about the TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger — a pedal that quietl...

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Behind the Scenes of Brad Paisley’s ‘Lost Paisley’ Telecaster

Behind the Scenes of Brad Paisley’s ‘Lost Paisley’ Telecaster

I’m excited to finally share the story behind the Fender Limited Edition 1967 Lost Paisley Telecaster—Brad Paisley’s stunning new signature model—and my journey helping bring it to life. This project...

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Personalized by Fender: 1969 Telecasters with Factory Neck Inlays!

Personalized by Fender: 1969 Telecasters with Factory Neck Inlays!

In 1969, Fender offered a little-known custom option: factory-personalized neck inlays. In this video, we dive into the rare story of a father and son who took Fender up on that offer—ordering two Tel...

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Meet Nashville Guitar Great: Matthew Lee

Meet Nashville Guitar Great: Matthew Lee

Meet Nashville Guitar Great: Matthew Lee If you’ve strolled down Broadway in Nashville, chances are you have heard the unmistakable sound of Matthew Lee—an exceptional guitarist whose chops are as sha...

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Reviving My 1981 Martin HD-28 with New Frets, Waverly Tuners, K&K Pickup & More!

Reviving My 1981 Martin HD-28 with New Frets, Waverly Tuners, K&K Pickup & More!

My favorite acoustic guitar—a 1981 Martin HD-28—just received a full upgrade while also bringing it a little closer to the timeless tone and vintage character of a true 1940s Martin. In this video, I...

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Which Pickups Should I Put in My Telecaster?

Which Pickups Should I Put in My Telecaster?

The #1 Question I Get: “What Pickups Should I Put in My Telecaster?” In this video, I break down the key questions you should ask yourself before buying pickups — whether you're upgrading or starting ...

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A Tele-Guy Discovers The PRS DGT SE

A Tele-Guy Discovers The PRS DGT SE

Since the DGT was released by PRS in 2007, I have been a fan. I didn't buy one then because I foolishly decided to get a more vintage-flavored reissue 1959 Les Paul, but have regretted that purchase e...

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