DigiTech TimeBender Review
June 29, 2009 by NAMM · Leave a Comment
For years, effective echo and delay effects could only be created in a professional recording studio. Now you can duplicate your complete list of favorite record echo effects with the DigiTech TimeBender. But it does so much more than that. While modern guitarists appreciate those classic delay effects, they also want a delay pedal that lets them create their own new sounds. The Timebender has powerful and innovative technology that elevates it above simple delay pedals by including new types of delays, pitch-shifted repeats, ready-made delay patterns, a variation on tap tempo that lets you set tempo, key, and time patterns by strumming. I’ll get to those later, but first, the basics. Read more
Steve Vai chooses 2009 Guitar Idol Winner
June 26, 2009 by NAMM · Leave a Comment
Guitar legend Steve Vai chose his personal favorite from the finalists of Guitar Idol, the world’s biggest online talent search to find the hottest undiscovered guitarists on the planet.
Organized by online magazine All Out Guitar, and leading online guitar tuition community Lick Library.com, Guitar Idol 2009 saw the public and professional judges select the best guitarists from around the world. The 12 Finalists included contestants from Brazil, Ecuador, Guatemala, Hungary, Bosnia, Italy, Thailand and Chile, each of whom were invited to play live for an audience of thousands via live webcast and to an enthusiastic crowd at the London International Music Show.
A special ‘Steve Vai’ award category was created, to be judged by none other than Mr Vai himself.
Steve Vai chose Daniel as his winner after watching live footage of the competition broadcast on licklibrary.com, and was’ blown away’ by Daniele’s playing on the track ‘Cardiology’ which he deemed worthy of the special prize; an Ibanez Jem signed by Steve.
After watching the contestants, Steve said “There is a whole new breed of guitar players emerging. Players that are redefining the parameters of guitar virtuosity. It was a pleasure to judge the Guitar Idol contest and see many of these young innovators in action.”
You can watch Daniele’s winning performance from the Guitar Idol final at the London International Music Show on http://www.licklibrary.com/Channels/Guitar-Idol
Downloading Illegal Music: A Vote Against
June 23, 2009 by Mike O'Cull · 6 Comments
Many are up in arms about the woman from Minnesota who is being fined $80,000 per song that she posted to a file-sharing network. Many feel the punishment doesn’t fit the crime, that it is too extreme. I, your humble Gear-Vault scribe, am not one of those and would like to present some points for all to ponder, no matter what side of the fence you may be on. Read more
Kyle Busch Smashes Guitar Trophy After NASCAR Win
June 23, 2009 by NAMM · 2 Comments
Busch Lied About Sam Bass Conversation
Sam Bass, the longtime NASCAR artist who painted the Gibson guitar smashed by Kyle Busch after the Nashville Nationwide Series race on Saturday night, said he was stunned and heartbroken to see his work destroyed in victory lane.
Though Busch immediately told Bass he meant no disrespect to anyone the artist, Gibson or the track Bass said Monday hes struggled to accept the incident. Read more
Lick Library releases Guns N Roses DVD
June 23, 2009 by NAMM · Leave a Comment
Press Release–Lick Library, one of the world leading suppliers of guitar tuition DVD’s, have just released the ultimate guide to playing Guns N’ Roses with a series of professional works shops and tutorials totaling more than eleven hours of lessons. Read more
Line 6 Pocket POD with Epiphone Les Paul Blues Jam
June 18, 2009 by NAMM · Leave a Comment
Surfing Youtube, I came across a really cool blues jam using simple and affordable gear that gets the job done. It is a reminder to us guitarists and musicians that it’s not always essential to have $2000-plus wrapped up in gear to have fun while making good music. Scroll down to watch the video.
So… how much will you have invested into this package?
Line 6 Pocket POD…………………………………..$129.99
Epiphone Les Paul Standard………………………$429.99
Total cost…………………………………………….$559.98
Now all you need to do is add in some basic drum tracks and a bass line, you’ll be jammin’ like a star. Oh, and don’t forget to add your new hit on Youtube, that is a perfect place to start drumming up your new loyal fan base. =)
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Video performed by: mattchurchill
Top Ten Must – Know Rock Guitar Riffs
June 16, 2009 by Mike O'Cull · Leave a Comment
The guitar riff is central to rock and roll as we know it. A great intro riff identifies and emboldens a song and kicks the band (and the crowd) into overdrive. Rock history is filled with riffs that have changed the world and it is all of our jobs to learn to play as many of these as we can. That’s how we learn what greatness really is and how we absorb the vocabulary needed to craft our own riffs and songs. Read more
Paul Reed Smith SE Mike Mushok Baritone Guitar
June 15, 2009 by Mike O'Cull · Leave a Comment
Baritone guitars have a long history in rock and country, providing everything from extra low end to surfy twang to tic-tac bass (‘Six Days On The Road’ by Dave Dudley comes to mind). These days, they are most often used in heavier rock styles, as they emulate the low six strings of a seven-string axe very well without the player having to learn a new physical landscape. Read more
Dillion Guitars at Gear-Search
June 10, 2009 by NAMM · Leave a Comment
Dillion Guitars are now on GEAR SEARCH–Are you looking for top quality Guitars at an affordable price? You can find them here at GEAR SEARCH. I would suggest taking a look at Dillion guitars. Dillion Guitars craft beautiful contemporary and vintage-style-instruments at an affordable price. Dillion guitars were founded in Canada and was the only place you could buy them–until now! MUSICWEEZEL is an exclusive Dillion Guitar dealer at GEAR SEARCH classifieds and auctions.
Dillion guitars are some of the best Korean made guitars on the market today with an extremely high craftsmanship and build quality. The playability on these guitars is what you would expect on more expensive guitars, making Dillion Guitars the best bang for your buck. Head on over to GEAR SEARCH and take a look at Dillion guitars from MUSICWEEZEL.
Are you a guitar dealer who would like to generate more sales? Just sign up at GEAR SEARCH, it’s free!
Check out MUSICWEEZEL auctions and classifieds for great deals!
Vox Virage SC Guitar Review
June 8, 2009 by NAMM · Leave a Comment
Guitarists are always on the lookout for high quality guitars that are built to rock, but are still comfortable to play. Very few of us like to lug around that 15 lb. Block of wood that we call a guitar, let alone play a one and a half hour set with it hanging around our necks, paving the way to the chiropractor’s office at an early age. And while you can get a light guitar that sounds OK for dirt cheap, you still don’t get the sonic perfection that only comes with a quality built instrument. Read more
