Lonnie Brooks Guitars & Gear: Chicago Blues’ Louisiana Wild Man’s Complete Rig
Lonnie Brooks guitars gear — Gibson ES-335 and Fender Super Reverb deep-dive for Chicago blues' Louisiana wild man's swamp blues tone and complete Bayou rig.
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Jimmy Johnson Guitars & Gear: Chicago Blues’ Left-Handed Legend’s Complete Rig
Jimmy Johnson guitars gear — left-handed ES-335 and Fender Super Reverb deep-dive for Chicago blues' melodic sophisticate's warm South Side tone and complete rig.
Michael Bloomfield Guitars & Gear: The American Blues Rock Pioneer’s Complete Rig
Michael Bloomfield guitars gear — 1959 Les Paul and Fender Super Reverb deep-dive for the Electric Flag and Butterfield Blues Band legend's Chicago blues tone explored.
Willie Johnson Guitars & Gear: Howlin Wolf’s Ferocious Right-Hand Man’s Complete Rig
Willie Johnson guitars gear — hollowbody P-90 and overdriven amp deep-dive for Howlin Wolf's ferocious Chicago blues guitarist and the origins of rock distortion.
Magic Sam Guitars & Gear: West Side Chicago Blues Complete Rig Guide
Magic Sam guitars gear — Fender Stratocaster, deep tremolo deep-dive for West Side Soul and Black Magic's tragically brief Chicago blues legend.
Tampa Red Guitars & Gear: The Guitar Wizard of Chicago Blues Complete Rig Guide
Tampa Red guitars gear — National Tricone resonator, slide technique deep-dive for the foundational "Guitar Wizard" of prewar Chicago blues.
