Fender's Marvelous Mandocaster -  The Vintage Fender Electric Mandolin
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Fender's Marvelous Mandocaster - The Vintage Fender Electric Mandolin

In the Spring of 1956, Leo Fender introduced the greatest little solid body of all-time, the Fender Electric Mandolin. Nicknamed ,Mandocaster, by collectors, they were designed to replicate the sound of Tiny Moore, and Johnny Gimble, the fiery 4-string mandolin playing veterans of Bob Wills Texas Playboys Band. The instrument was not a success as Western Swing's popularity was waning by the time Leo introduced it, but it found new and exciting uses in the ensuing 70 years. Today we look at th...

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Which Pickups Should I Put in My Telecaster?

Which Pickups Should I Put in My Telecaster?

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A Tele-Guy Discovers The PRS DGT SE

A Tele-Guy Discovers The PRS DGT SE

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Joe Fick of Kelley's Heroes & The Don Kelley Band

Joe Fick of Kelley's Heroes & The Don Kelley Band

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Why Leo Fender Never Acknowledged The Influence of Paul Bigsby

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28 Mar 202525min

My Favorite Backup Amp - The 1985 Peavey Studio Pro 40

My Favorite Backup Amp - The 1985 Peavey Studio Pro 40

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11 Mar 202513min

The Modified Broadcaster/Telecaster Blend Control & 2 YT Channels I love

The Modified Broadcaster/Telecaster Blend Control & 2 YT Channels I love

With the recent visit with a real-deal 1950 Broadcaster, I had the chance to experience the unique tonal options that Leo Fender's original blend control offered over your run-off-the-mill tone contr...

4 Mar 202516min

Baxendale Harmony Conversion Guitars

Baxendale Harmony Conversion Guitars

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