Wolph is a band based out of Virginia that plays many genres of music but mainly focus on Classic Rock, Blues, Southern Rock, Folk, Rock & Roll and Psychedelic Rock. For show dates and futher information visit https://linktr.ee/wolphband Wolph Band was the brainchild of sixteen-year-olds Dylan Stickle and Josh Wright. The duo would play music […]
Spotlight : A PHRED instruments Blog

Artist Spotlight: Pappy: theCAUSE, Reuben’s Painted Mandolin
Around September 2022, I was sponsored by PHRED Instruments and presented with a Liger 1.0 with stock electronics. When I first plugged it in I felt the tingle. It was the closest “Jerry sound” I’d achieved. I’ve been adding to that sound over the past 2 years, adding a brass nut, the brass plate, upgraded […]
Artist Spotlight: Jack Bennett, The Talismen
Guitars: Phred Instruments DockStar Koa About Jack Bennett Hello Phred heads! My name is Jack Bennett and currently live in Birmingham, Alabama. I play guitar in The Talismen, a progressive jam band from Birmingham. Guitar has been a part of life for as long as I can remember. Playing the Dockstar Koa has been an […]
Reprise vs DockStar: What are the Differences?
Since the introduction of the Reprise model in 2020, we’ve been asked about the differences between the DockStar, Ernesto, and Reprise models. All three models are hollow body guitars with a similar appearance. While this article will review the differences between the DockStar and Reprise, you can also read about the differences between the DockStar […]
Artist Spotlight: Ray Lamb, AZTEC SUN
Guitars: Phred Instruments Ernesto VH (2013), Stratus Natural Ash (2016) About Ray Lamb Ray Lamb is a DC based Funk, Blues, Rock, Jam guitar player. Born and raised in Southern NJ, Ray’s life was dedicated to athletics, and was a NCAA Division I wrestler. While in college he was introduced to the band Phish by […]
Artist Spotlight: Connor Kennedy
Guitar: Liger Bio Connor Kennedy, guitarist from Woodstock, and a member of Steely Dan’s touring band. “It wasn’t long after his live debut that the singer and guitarist assembled his first band, Depot Street. “Even when I was just starting to play on my own I knew wanted to have a band at some point,” […]
Artist Spotlight: Chuck Warda
Guitar: DockStar Koa 3 Bio Meet Chuck Warda, @chuckwarda – Performer / Producer / Engineer Multi-instrumentalist, All live looping act, Hartford Conservatory graduate, Studio Musician, Vocalist, Film Composer and Audio Engineer, Chuck plays soulful, and diverse performances of Bluesy, Jazzy and Funky songs both cover and original. Playing in multiple bands based in the Portland, […]
Artist Spotlight: Matt Check, Cosmic Karma
Guitar: Jade Wolph Bio Matt Check, guitarist for Cosmic Karma, began his musical journey playing in his Father’s band at twelve years old. Learning at an early age to be part of a band and to let music breathe and flow, improvisation continues to be a powerful presence in Matt’s guitar playing. Some of his […]
Going Modular: Separate Pre-Amp, Amp, Speaker Cab
Introduction Back in the mid 1990s, When I bought my first electric guitar, I spent time researching and thinking about which electric guitar I’d get, and I didn’t pay much attention to which amplifier I should purchase. At the last minute, I chose a 1×10” used Rickenbacker combo amp from the musical instruments store. When […]
Artist Spotlight: Dusty Alander, Catfish John
Guitars: Liger, Scarlet Wolph Bio In dedication and devotion to the musical adventure of the Grateful Dead: Jeff Orr, Dusty Alander, Scott Tillotson, Wyatt Rakich and Keith Alcantara bring back their own interpretation of music that has inspired for 50 years! Born out of the love and inspiration of their favorite Band, Catfish John is […]