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A 1964 Framus Hootenanny guitar, believed to have been used by John Lennon, was recently rediscovered in an attic in England after spending 50 years hidden away. The guitar belonged to the former road manager for the folk duo Peter and Gordon, who had been gifted the instrument by Gordon Waller. The guitar was used during the filming of the Beatles' movie Help! and can be seen in color photos from that time. The guitar is now up for auction and is expected to fetch a high price due to its historical significance. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Vintage Guitar Magazine features an interview with Franco Piona, Marty Friedman's guitar tech for his album Drama. Piona discusses his extensive collection of vintage guitars and amps and how he helped select the instruments for the album. He emphasizes the importance of finding the right combination of gear to achieve the desired sound. Piona also shares his perspective on vintage gear and its suitability for professional musicians. [Extracted from the article]

Sue Foley, a blues guitarist from Austin, is also skilled in classical and flamenco guitar. Her latest album, "One Guitar Woman," features songs written and originally performed by pioneering female guitarists. Foley is also releasing her first book, "Guitar Woman," which includes interviews with Bonnie Raitt, Nancy Wilson, Charo, Joan Armatrading, and others. She discusses her inspiration for the album, her preferred gear, favorite songs, and the state of blues music. Foley recorded the album using a flamenco guitar from Paracho, Mexico, and the album was recorded live at Blue Rock Studios in Austin. She also released a live album, "Live in Austin Vol. 1," recorded at the Continental Club. Foley plays a pink paisley Telecaster and uses a '59 Bassman reissue amp. She believes that blues music is experiencing a transformative rebirth and mentions artists like Kingfish and Jontavious Willis as examples. Foley enjoys playing both acoustic and electric guitar and finds that the techniques she learned from classical and flamenco guitar can be applied to electric guitar. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Vintage Guitar Magazine discusses a 1937-'38 Dobro Amplifier, which is a vintage amplifier from the early days of electric guitars. The Dobro Amplifier was made by the Dobro Manufacturing Company, which was founded by John and Rudy Dopyera, the inventors of the resonator guitar. The amplifier features a unique design with separate compartments for the speaker and amplifier, and it is powered by preamp tubes, output tubes, and a rectifier tube. The article also mentions the challenges and advancements in guitar amplification during that time period. The Dobro Amplifier is currently owned by amp collector Jim Dulfer, who acquired it as part of his collection of vintage amplifiers. [Extracted from the article]

The article from Vintage Guitar Magazine discusses several musicians and their recent releases. It mentions Al Di Meola's album "Twentyfour," which showcases his skills on nylon-string and electric guitar with Indian percussion. Black Country Communion, a band consisting of Jason Bonham, Derek Sherinian, Joe Bonamassa, and Glenn Hughes, has returned after a seven-year hiatus with a revitalized chemistry. Pat Metheny's album "MoonDial" features him playing a Linda Manzer baritone acoustic with nylon strings, creating a sonic treat. Marcus King's album "Mood Swings" explores themes of sadness and struggle, combining contemporary soul music with post-R&B soul. The article also briefly mentions other artists such as Little Feat, Susan Santos, Eric Bibb, Bill Frisell, Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams, and Seth Lee Jones. Additionally, it mentions a live performance by The Rolling Stones at The Wiltern in 2002. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the return of the band Black Country Communion, featuring Joe Bonamassa, after a seven-year hiatus. The band has released their fifth album, which pays homage to early-70s British blues rock. Bonamassa discusses the process of getting the band back together and their approach to creating music that is familiar but not plagiaristic. He also shares the guitars he used on the album and his tips for guitar collectors. The article also briefly mentions singer/songwriter Marcus King's launch of the Curfew Foundation, which aims to support musicians battling mental health and addiction challenges. [Extracted from the article]