TODAY ON AMPLIFI3R - Guitar STORIES

Ibanez: Halberd (Part 2)

subversion.sg (noreply@blogger.com) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:24:15 UTC

This is the default electronics in Ibanez's Halberd model; the wires belong to the guitar's CAP-LZ pickups, the active relay system & batteries. It's rather cramped, no room for a even small snake to slither through. These are the CAP-LZ pickups up close. I find them accceptable tone-wise, not as inviting...

Maneli Jamal: Guitar Idol final 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:03:32 UTC

Some great playing by the talented Maneli Jamal. From Drop Box From Drop Box Maneli Jamal: Guitar Idol final 2011

Guthrie Govan, Jason Becker: Loud Guitars special interview

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:46:50 UTC

Thanks to the guys over at loudguitars.com Guthrie Govan Jason Becker

Jason Becker,Daniele Gottardo: rehearsal session

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:02:10 UTC

Daniele Gottardo (Jason Becker fest)

Paul Gilbert,Billy Sheehan: still getting the blues

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:58:23 UTC

Paul Gilbert and Billy Sheehan - Bluesy Jam

Mattias IA Eklundh: Freak blog includes review of Jason Becker Fest!

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:54:58 UTC

Mattias IA Eklundh, Michael Lee Firkins Amsterdam. Sitting in a hotel room somewhere between Amsterdam and Haarlem. Just had lunch with Guthrie Govan and Stephane Forte. Guthrie and I hung out and drank beer the entire evening while the other guys rehearsed. In the bar of the hotel the waitress...

Gianluca Ferro,Ralph Salati: open for Guthrie Govan

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:20:06 UTC

Some photos from the show, thanks to Marta Ferro. Gianluca Ferro, Ralph Salati, Guthrie Govan, Ignazio Di Salvo, Fabrizio Leo, Dave Kilminster ,Gianluca Ferro, Ralph Salati ...

Hussein Haddad: tribute to Guthrie Govan

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:09:55 UTC

Guthrie Govan Wonderful Slippery Thing HD By Hussein Haddad

Sir Christopher Lee,Hedras Ramos: Charlemagne: The Omens of Death.

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:06:31 UTC

Hedras Ramos: recording guitars for Sir Christopher Lee Hedras Ramos - Guitar Performance - Guitar Idol III Live Final

Marcos De Ros: The Bee - Schubert

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:58:32 UTC

A Abelha - L'Abeille - The Bee - Schubert - Marcos De Ros - electric guitar - Orquestra Unisinos

Jeffery Sygo: the ultimate work out?

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:55:59 UTC

Through The Eyes Of The Dead- The Manifest Guitar Cover

Aleksandar Sukovic: Mojo Oro with 8-finger tapping

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:43:48 UTC

Aleksandar Sukovic Mojo Oro with 8-finger tapping

Fishman Acoustic Amplification using 3D printing for prototypes

admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:00:43 UTC

Fishman are one of the leaders of Acoustic amplification and Acoustic Preamp and Pickup systems and now they are using 3D printers to create prototypes that they say are so realistic that customers don't even realise that they aren't the real thing. Clever stuff that will obviously lead to some rapid...

Trent Reznor Shares Release Info for How to Destroy Angels Album

www.rollingstone.com — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:55:09 UTC

How to Destroy Angels - the new rock project from Trent Reznor, his wife Mariqueen Maandig and The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo co-composer Atticus Ross - is almost ready for their grand debut. The new album, which follows a previously released EP, subtly shifts the band's sound into richer territory....

BANDHAPPY Announces Launch of Revolutionary Online Music Education Service

admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:19:54 UTC

Scheduled to launch in early 2012, the BANDHAPPY online music community, founded by Periphery drummer Matt Halpern, will reshape how music teachers and students connect in a first-of-its-kind music community. BANDHAPPY will offer either in-person lessons or online lessons anywhere on the planet via a...

Alex Skolnick, Chris Broderick: discuss their upcoming Winter Retreat

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:58:41 UTC

We may have met earlier, since the guitar community is so small, but that's the first time we got to know each other. He was backstage and we hung out for a bit, and had a good time. They host music camps for Dweezil Zappa, King Crimson, Todd Rundgren and more with a whole system in place with great...

Martin Guitar to unveil 15 new instruments at Winter NAMM 2012

admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:52:49 UTC

DRS2 - The latest of Martin's hard-working, great sounding solid wood Road Series guitars, the new DRS2 delivers a unique blend of durability and concert-quality sound and projection. Constructed with solid Sapele back and sides and Sitka spruce top, the DRS2 is a serious working musician's guitar built...

Richie Kotzen, Scott Ian: Wish You Were Here! Must See!!

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:46:03 UTC

Wow... a real surprise! Richie Kotzen with his finger picked solo... wow! 00006

SHREDDER - iPad Synth for Guitar

admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:20:55 UTC

It may not be the most original name for a guitar related product Shredder for iPad is actual quite an interesting app. Shredder, despite it's name, is not about creating searing guitar tones but rather control synthesized sounds with your guitar input similar to say the Roland GR series without the...

Vintage Gibson Guitar Stolen from Bob Seger

www.gibson.com — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:05:57 UTC

Police have announced that the guitar was stolen between August and October this year while Seger was moving. Police in Orchard Lake, Michigan ask that if anyone has information on the robbery to please call the Orchard Lake Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK UP. Follow Gibson on...