The Current's Guitar Collection: Natalie Schepman of Joseph, Rockbridge SJ October 3, 2019 When Natalie Schepman first tried the Rockbridge guitar, she was struck by its 'warm and silky' sound. But Schepman describes even more detail about this guitar, and what it represents to her and to the rest of the members of Joseph - and to their extended family.
The Current's Guitar Collection: AJ Haynes of Seratones, Fender Jazzmaster September 24, 2019 Following Seratones' recent studio session, frontperson AJ Haynes took some time to tell us about why she plays a Fender Jazzmaster. 'It just suits me,' she says. 'I love a good surf sound and it's got that impeccably.' Find out more about AJ Haynes and her guitar of choice.
The Current's Guitar Collection: Jillian Rae, Gretsch 6118 June 4, 2019 Jillian Rae tells the story of how she had been hoping to add a hollow-body Gretsch guitar to her arsenal of instruments, and how that vision came to be. 'It's kind of an amazing treat,' Rae says. 'I'm going to be playing that Gretsch live onstage now for most of the songs that I play electric guitar on.'
The Current's Guitar Collection: My Brightest Diamond - Fender Jaguar May 14, 2019 When My Brightest Diamond - aka Shara Nova - recently stopped at The Current studio, she had just received a brand-new Jaguar guitar direct from Fender. 'I'm super pleased to have my new, shiny blue Jag to drive around today!' Nova says.
The Current's Guitar Collection: Mary Timony of Ex Hex, Koll Guitar Co. Duo Glide April 17, 2019 Mary Timony of Ex Hex tells us about her Koll Guitar Company Duo Glide that she loves the sound of -- and she shares the story of how she learned about Koll Guitars through a noted filmmaker.
The Current's Guitar Collection: Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz of Mandolin Orange, Pre-War Guitars Company, Herringbone Dreadnought February 25, 2019 During the time between their studio session and their sold-out gig at First Avenue in Minneapolis, Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz of Mandolin Orange took time to talk about the guitar they play, a Herringbone guitar made by the Pre-War Guitars Company in North Carolina.
The Current's Guitar Collection: Tyler Burkum of The Cactus Blossoms, Jerry Jones Longhorn Double Neck February 18, 2019 When The Cactus Blossoms played in The Current studio ahead of the release of their new album, 'Easy Way,' the guitar being played by the band's Tyler Burkum caught everyone's attention. After the session, we were able to talk to him about it.
Guitar Collection: Harry of Superorganism, Fender Stratocaster American Original March 28, 2018 Following the recent in-studio session with Superorganism, guitarist Harry (aka Christopher Young) took a few moments to talk about the instrument he plays and how it contributes to Superorganism's sound.
Talking guitars and songwriting with Caitlyn Smith March 15, 2018 On a recent visit to The Current studio, Nashville-based singer-songwriter talked about some of her favorite guitars, and how the name of her breakout album, 'Starfire,' is taken from one of them.
The Current's Guitar Collection: Daniel Rossen of Grizzly Bear, Guild T-50 January 5, 2018 After Grizzly Bear visited The Current studio, the band's Daniel Rossen took a few minutes to tell us about a vintage guitar he bought that quickly became one of his favorites.