Fender factory story
All's well at the Fender factory, reports the LA Times, despite economic downturn, doom, gloom and recession. People are still buying Strats - including a $12,500 repro job...
Getting started with Guitar Man
Encouragement for beginners, improvers and the frustrated - and a well-written, enjoyable read too. The Bum Note Club approves.
The Wedding Band
Is ending up in a wedding band a tale of failure and artistic frustration? Think again, says the NY Times: this featured band earns over $8000 a gig and they're still cool, apparently.
The Monkees: Daydream Believer
Is it or isn't it a bum note? We think The Monkees' Daydream Believer - a near perfect piece of 60s sunshine pop - is spoiled by a clanger. Or is it? What do you think?
