}

 

 

 

ARIS

What the Hell is an Airline

DLX anyway?

Kris
Watrich

“what the hell?”

 

] 931 was the year that the guitar finally became cool.

The National String Instrument Corporation in Los Santos
produced the first electric guitar called a “Rickenbacher,”
after co-creator Adolf Rickenbacher, who, in league with
George Beauchamp, finally did something useful and
designed a thing of beauty that is culturally significant 80
years later.

Eastwood guitars are taking a unique approach in
producing their “new” line of guitars. They are re-releasing
an old favourite, JB Hutto Montgomery Airlines, under
the name Airline DLX. Airlines were originally produced
by Valco, made from a res-o-glass and sold through
Montgomery Ward, which was a mail-in catalogue that
reached the height of its popularity in the late 1950s and
early 1960s. Little Johnny would wait patiently for up to
six months for his mail-out guitar and wish that his 1950s
parents could have been more original with his name.

Vintage Airlines have become collector’s items and are
highly sought after by influential musicians. These guitars
have been scientifically proven to blow panties right off the
fairer sex. It was on Mythbusters last week. Not that anyone
cares, but David Bowie, the Cure and PJ Harvey all play
vintage airlines. Jack “I’m totally fucking awesome” White
also plays two 1965 Airlines during live performances,
one of which was given to him by a fan. Jack is directly
responsible for Airlines becoming cool again. The original
red and white airline meshed perfectly with the artistic
colour coordination that Mr. White and his fake sister/wife
were creating in the late 1990s. It also did not hurt that the
airline was the perfect instrument for that original garage
rock sound. Jack White is known for almost exclusively
using vintage musical electronics and instruments.

Now there is no way you could afford an original
Airline; you would probably rather own a small car or
perhaps pay your tuition for a couple of years. However,
Eastwood guitar has made these little beauties affordable

again. Owner Michael Robinson decided that he wanted

to create an affordable and playable reproduction of rare
guitars that had long since gone out of production. The
“new” Eastwood guitars have a vintage look, feel and sound.
There are a few notable differences though. They are now
constructed out of wood, rather than plastic body, have
different tuners, new pickups, a master volume knob and
actual humbuckers. In fact, they pretty much knock the pants
off the originals for about one tenth of the price without
having to order them from a catalogue. Ordering from a
catalogue sounds like something a caveman would do, or at
least someone with a lot of Brylcreem in their hair.

If you have a few moments, you may want to check
the Eastwood guitars website. You can actually create your
own guitar with the highly-advanced technology known as
pointing and clicking.

Santa, I’m not sure if you pick up this paper, but
Christmas is around the comer and I would like the Airline
3P DLX in vintage cream. Santa, vintage cream is pure sex,
and you can tell Rudolf I said that.

 

 

 

forts La Spaghetteria

By Garth McLennan

 

Pas at 232 Sixth Street in New Westminster,
Salvatore’s La Spaghetteira Ristorante has its ups and
downs. It is family owned and operated and has been

in business for 32 years. Without a doubt, if you are
searching for a real Italian restaurant, then look no
further. It was started by Salvatore Fancello who still
runs the place and designed it to remind patrons of Italy.

In terms of ambiance and the actual eating
environment, there aren’t many places better in New
West. Comfy chairs, lit candles at each table, classy
lighting and pictures on the brick walls... eating at
La Spaghetteria is a nice experience solely for the
atmosphere. The staff is a little quirky, but friendly.

The food itself is good, but not outstanding. Their
“famous” cesar salad didn’t live up to its billing, but
their pizza was terrific and fresh baked right there. One
of the biggest problems is the wait to get your food. If
you’re in rush, than La Spaghetteria is not the place to
go. The place was almost empty and still it took almost
half an hour to get my food.

Still, though, there are nice draws to it. It has a
really romantic feel to it, in true Italian style, and while it
may be a bit pricey, you can have a really quality dinner
and night out if you choose La Spaghetteria.

 

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