Kustom Double Cross Amplifier Video
July 18, 2009 by Chaz · Leave a Comment
James Brown, designer of the Kustom Double Cross all-tube head describes his personal favorite sounds that the Double Cross can create. -Scroll down to watch video- Go to www.DoubleCrossUSA.com for more videos and information, and if you like what you hear, don’t forget to read Gear-Vault’s offcial Kustom Doublecross review. Read more
Joe Satriani’s Chickenfoot Pedalboard
May 29, 2009 by Chaz · 5 Comments
Here is a picture of Satriani’s pedalboard that he uses with his new band Chickenfoot. Can you guess what those pedals are? Read more
Joe Satriani announces new Chickenfoot JS1000 Guitar
April 30, 2009 by Chaz · Leave a Comment
Joe Satriani announces his all-new Chickenfoot JS1000 guitar on Twitter. As being a former owner of one of the most rarest Joe Satriani’s guitars Ibanez JS2PRM Chromeboy (only 60 made), I get especially excited about Joe‘s guitars.
Pictured is Joe’s all-new one-of-a-kind Chickenfoot Ibanez JS1000. Look at how nice it is with the Chickenfoot logo stamped on it’s white JS1000 body, just looks yummy to play! Joe is an active Twitter lately, which is really cool… you can follow him too by going to twitter.com/chickenfootjoe
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Vox Joe Satriani Big Bad Wah
April 27, 2009 by Chaz · Leave a Comment
Joe Santriani contributed numerous ideas that were unheard of in existing wah pedals, endowing the Big Bad Wah with an unparalleled range of sounds from vintage to modern, as well as those that are totally original. Read more
Chickenfoot Gives World Reason to Continue
March 20, 2009 by Chaz · Leave a Comment
Hard rockers, retro-geeks, and shred-heads rejoice! A new super-group has formed!
I know, we all thought the days of the super-group had long since died and withered, much like the big-hair and ripped jeans that were so prevalent, as they say, back in the day.
This new musical juggernaut, is made up of some of the most formidable names ever mentioned in the hard rock circles: Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony (both of Van Halen fame), Chad Smith (drums; Red Hot Chili Peppers), and last but certainly not least, guitar-virtuoso and legendary superhero Joe Satriani (aka Satch).
According to lead singer Sammy Hagar, “We’ve written eight, nine songs… When people hear the music, it’s Led Zeppelin. It’s as good as that. I know that’s a mighty bold statement… We could rival Zep!”
Mighty bold, indeed. However with such a powerhouse lineup, anything is possible…even time travel.
Well, maybe not time travel, but rest assured this beast of a band will be marching to the sound of their own drum…and bringing a hoard of guitar-slinging shredders in tow. Keep your eyes open for Chickenfoot’s debut CD in stores (hopefully) this year.
Check out Chickenfoot on myspace to hear some of their awesome teasers: www.myspace.com/thechickenfoot
History of Floyd Rose – Inventor of Floyd Rose Guitar Tremolo
March 9, 2009 by Chaz · Leave a Comment
Floyd Rose is the revolutionary tremolo systems off time.
In 1964 a guitarist named Floyd Rose moved from Durango, Colorado to Reno, Nevada. There he started playing in bands. Floyd had many guitar artist influences. His biggest influence was Ritchie Blackmore of Deep Purple and Jimi Hendrix from one of his Woodstock performances.
Inspired by all these amazing guitar players he started wailing and playing hard on his whammy bar on his Fender Strat. However, he noticed the problems of his Stratocaster not holding up to his aggressive style and go out of tune. That was a problem, the tremolo systems back then would make the strings go out of tune to easily.
Floyd Rose was jammin’ on his Fender Strat and that’s when he noticed the E string was sliding around the winding on the tuner. That’s when he realized the friction around the nut was allowing the strings go out of tune. He then started thinking about some type of locking device.
Mr. Floyd’s day job was making jewelry inlays while being a musician.. Using his lapidary equipment, he created a locking nut using three wood screws. He realized that he needed to lock the strings at the other end of the guitar as well. While learning to cast metal parts, he created his first Floyd Rose Tremolo and installed it on his Gibson Les Paul.
With financial help from his parents, Floyd went to a machine shop to have another prototype of his double locking system tremolo created. He added the two mounting studs that mount the bridge. This version didn’t have fine tuners. In between bands, while developing his tremolo, Floyd worked as a sound tech for Randy Hansen. Floyd showed his tremolo system to Randy and he was very impressed with the tuning and stability. Guitar Player magazine mentioned it and the word started getting out.
Soon after, Floyd bought a milling machine and started producing more units in his basement. He didn’t waste any time to register his invention with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
In the early 1980’s at a music convention, Floyd’s Double Locking Tremolo grabbed the attention of Kramer guitars. The company saw great potential with his device. At the same time, A young guitarist named Eddie Van Halen was struggling to keep his guitar in tune. A Kramer Endorsee, Eddie was also impressed by the tuning stability of the new system. That’s when he embraced the Tremolo with no second thoughts.
Fine tuners were added to the system. This was a HUGE improvement because guitarist were able to tune the strings after locking the nut. Kramer initiated a strong marketing campaign the Tremolo and the creator.
Other companies started licensing the Tremolo. Ibanez created its famous Edge Tremolo, considered the best license Tremolo ever made. The Floyd Rose Exploded around the world, thousands of guitarists embraced the unit. Kirk Hammett from Metallica, Dimebag Darrell from Pantera, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, and the list goes on…
Mr. Rose is known today as the most successful guitar hardware inventor. His creation is revolutionary!
Ibanez JS2PRM Chromeboy Guitar
January 26, 2009 by Chaz · 8 Comments
The Ibanez JS2PRM electric guitar is a custom guitar, designed in conjunction with guitar master Joe Satriani. The JS2PRM is based on Satch’s previous (and famous) ‘Chromeboy’ design, which features a mirrored chrome finish. The most striking feature of the JS2PRM is that it is designed to look as though the guitar was fashioned from a block of metal, rather than wood.
The limited edition Ibanez JS2PRM is essentially the third design in the Chromeboy family of guitars, with only 60 pieces made, 38 of which are available here in the United States. As with all other Ibanez guitars co-designed by Joe Satriani, the quality of the JS2PRM is exceptional. Read more
Peavey JSX 50 Amplifier Line At Winter NAMM ‘09
January 20, 2009 by Chaz · Leave a Comment
NAMM 2009 – Peavey and Joe Satriani have collaborated to create the all-new Peavey JSX 50 guitar amplifier head, the latest project in the Peavey JSX Series of signature amplifiers and enclosures designed with the guitar legend.
Like the three-channel Peavey JSX 100-watt Head and JSX Mini Colossal™ before the this new JSX 50 head, the new amplifier aims to give guitar players a wide new tonal palette that allows them to express an abundance of sounds and styles. But that’s where the similarities end. With the JSX 50, Satriani and Peavey have redefined the classic 50-watt guitar-amp format with extensive tone-coloring tools to accommodate modern guitarists.
“Traditionally, 50-watt amps always seemed to have the perfect amount of volume and sag to create a true rock & roll moment,” said Satriani. “But the golden era of the 50-watt didn’t see a version that had a variety of sounds or that were actually useful tools for the gigging musician. Peavey and I were finally able to bring this idea of a really rockin’ 50-watt into the modern era where real guitar players can use it. We wound up with a really bold, in-your-face sound.”
The JSX 50 accomplishes this through a design that pairs five 12AX7 preamp tubes with two 6550 power amp tubes and two independent channels with three-band EQ. Both the Clean and Crunch channels feature master volume and preamp gain controls, so guitarists can adjust the interplay between the preamp and power amp on each channel for an array of gain possibilities. The Crunch channel also includes a boost switch and a six-way attack selector that adjusts the bass response.
On the rear panel, a built-in Peavey MSDI™ microphone-simulated XLR direct interface eliminates the need for miking by allowing users to route the amp’s signal directly to a recording device or mixing console. Additional controls include a line out with level control; active effects loop with send/return level control; impedance selector; and a tube bias adjustment jack.
JSX 50 Features
- Two independent channels, Clean and Crunch
- Global Presence and Master Volume controls
- Global Master Volume Boost with switch and level control
- Six-way attack control on Crunch channel
- Pre-gain Boost switch on Crunch channel
- 2 x 6550 power amp tubes (can also use EL34)
- 5 x 12AX7 preamp tubes
- Built-in MSDI™ microphone-simulated direct XLR output
- Line out with level control
- Active effects loop with send and return level control
- Rear-panel impedance selector (16, 8 or 4 ohms)
- Tube bias adjustments on back panel
- Four-button footswitch included
- Made in the U.S.A.
Find out more information by visiting Peavey’s official website.
Ibanez JS2PRM Chromeboy Photo Gallery
January 17, 2009 by Chaz · 4 Comments
Featured images of a rare Ibanez JS2PRM (Premium Rock Mirror) Joe Satriani Chromeboy – Read more info on the Ibanez JS2PRM Chromeboy
It’s for sale at Gear-Vault Classifieds! http://www.gear-vault.com/classifieds/Ibanez-JS2PRM-Joe-Satriani-Chromeboy–Alumiboy,name,101794,auction_id,auction_details Read more
Ibanez JS2PRM
January 7, 2009 by Chaz · 2 Comments
The Ibanez JS2PRM is an extremely unique and extremely rare instrument in the guitarworld. Read more
