Roy Buchanan
Roy Buchanan's Guitars
At 0:23, Roy Buchanan can be seen playing a Fender Telecaster, from 1953, and nicknamed "Nancy," according to his website.
Early in 1979, Buchanan switched to a Fender Stratocaster for a few years. He vacillated between guitars until 1985, when he permanently retired his ’53 in favor of a 1983 Tele loaded with Bill Lawrence pickups and a Gibson 30th Anniversary Les Paul goldtop. During this period Buchanan explored a variety of amplifiers, including Peaveys, Mesa/ Boogies, and Marshalls, before eventually settling on a Roland JC-120. He also began experimenting with a Boss DD-2 delay pedal.
In the YouTube video "ROY BUCHANAN - The Last Session And Outtakes - 1988 [RAW UNCUT VERSION]," Roy Buchanan praises the Roy Buchanan Bluesmaster, describing it as the best guitar he has ever played. He highlights its unique ability to combine the sounds of a Stratocaster, Les Paul, and Telecaster into one instrument.
Early in 1979, Buchanan switched to a Fender Stratocaster for a few years.
A very young Roy performing on a Gibson L-5 with Mickey Rooney clowning.
A young Leroy Buchanan with Mickey Rooney, ca. 1956 (making him 17 years old in this shot). Taken from Phil Carson’s Roy-biography called “American Axe”.
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