Firebird X

A review of Gibson's latest attempt at marrying technology, design and acoustics

The new Gibson Firebird X marks the iconic brand‘s latest venture into a range of new technologies by building features typically associated with studio recording software directly into the guitar. Having heard mixed reviews, we felt compelled to enlist our friend and lifelong guitar player, Luke Janklow to weigh in. After spending a few days hands-on with the Firebird X Janklow, admittedly a purist and …

Hi-Fi Gifts

Select items for music junkies of all degrees from our 2011 gift guide

The latest crop from our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide selects inspired audio delights for the music lovers on your list. From album-art coffee tables to subscription music services, we provide the perfect option for every occasion. Linda McCartney: Life in Photographs Capturing the most renowned musicians of the past century, Linda McCartney’s photography reveals lager-than-life subjects in intimate moments. This 288-page retrospective pulls some of …

Rocked

Life lessons from legendary photographer Mick Rock on the eve of his New York exhibition

Mick Rock is probably not the first name that pops to mind if you’re thinking about seeking some career advice. Dubbed the world over as “the man who shot the Seventies,” Rock is known as much for his own rock star reputation—he claims his biggest achievement is that he’s still standing—as he is for the photographs he took of countless lead singers and wayward musicians …