Gibson Guitars, Fender Guitars And More: It's Never Too Late To Start Pretending

February 23, 2009
James Walbourne's Guitars

If you thought James Walbourne only troubleshot computers and moved armchairs for Chrissie Hynde, you're gravely mistaken. He's the (relatively) new guitarist for The Pretenders, and with a sweet gig like this, it's no wonder that he has such an impressive array of Gibson and Fender guitars to show us.

As an added bonus, you get to hear what British people call a "B-Bender." (Hint: It's what Americans call a "B-Bender," too!)



Presenter: Patrick Ogle and Gretchen Hasse, Gearwire
Location: Chicago, IL

J. Irving-Giles is a writer / editor for Gearwire


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Nice Walbourne Interview

By: Tommy

I can't help but be reminded of a young Nigel Tufnel showing his guitars to Marty DiBergi. Thanks for a look at the people behind one of my favorite performers.

Mon, 2009-02-23 14:41

Good Interview

By: Anonymous Coward

Not my favorite guitars but I still love the band

Mon, 2009-02-23 16:59

nice and concise

By: DD

i thought that was just the right size and enjoyed the candid nature of the interview...it's nice to be able to get good info straight from the horse's mouth...not that i'm calling him a horse..;) keep em comin!

Mon, 2009-02-23 19:20

great interview!

By: tim

great interview!

Tue, 2009-03-03 19:16

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