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StageTrix Pedal Fasteners -- Why Didn't I Think Of That? #4
theguitarcolumn.com - 22 hours ago
StageTrix Pedal Fasteners -- Why Didn't I Think Of That? #4
— theguitarcolumn.com — A high quality hook-and-loop fastener, StageTrix' Pedal Fasteners are designed to precisely fit the ubiquitous Boss pedals, as well as pedals in the Ibanez and Maxon range with a similar footprint. A nice feature is that the rectangular center of the Pedal Fastener can be easily detached to ... (more) StageTrix Pedal Fasteners -- Why Didn't I Think Of That? #4

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Crystal Frets Vs. GlassTones -- Part 2
theguitarcolumn.com - 22 hours ago
Crystal Frets Vs. GlassTones -- Part 2
— theguitarcolumn.com — The Crystal Frets/GlassTones debate continues in the comments section here: http://www.theguitarcolumn.com/2009/10/crystal-frets-vs-glasstones.html Parental Guidance Advised!   Subscribe in a reader (more) Crystal Frets Vs. GlassTones -- Part 2
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Back From Bali!
theguitarcolumn.com - 23 hours ago
Back From Bali!
— theguitarcolumn.com — I'm back and it's good to be home! I didn't find much by way of guitar stuff. Bali is pretty much about sightseeing, food, beaches, surfing, partying and more food. And the scenery was breathtaking! Sometimes it's good to get away from the guitar for a bit, commune with Nature and ... (more) Back From Bali!
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Bali Guitar Finds Part 1
theguitarcolumn.com - 4 days ago
Bali Guitar Finds Part 1
— theguitarcolumn.com — Ok, maybe the title of this post is a little misleading. Day Two of my trip to Bali and the only real guitars I've found so far are the ones at the Hard Rock Cafe. And the celebrity guitars on display are showing some unusual aging . Hard Rock Bali is across the road from Kuta Beach and ... (more) Bali Guitar Finds Part 1
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The Guitar Column Is Off To Bali!
theguitarcolumn.com - 6 days ago
The Guitar Column Is Off To Bali!
— theguitarcolumn.com — I'm off for a vacation to Bali from Sunday 15th November 'til Thursday 19th November. The hotel where I'm staying at is supposed to have internet access but in case they don't, hang in there , dear readers! You're important to me. I'll be checking out the local scene looking out for: A ... (more) The Guitar Column Is Off To Bali!

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PAF Pickups Owned By Mike Landau on eBay
theguitarcolumn.com - 7 days ago
PAF Pickups Owned By Mike Landau on eBay
— theguitarcolumn.com — Here are a pair of PAF's owned by Mike Landau. (Item #: 200404684665 ) L.A. Vintage Gear has been auctioning a lot of stuff for Landau recently and according to them these are from his " extensive pickup stash ". The original covers and black Patent Applied For stickers are still intact.  ... (more) PAF Pickups Owned By Mike Landau on eBay

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Mike Landau's Session Work On YouTube
theguitarcolumn.com - 8 days ago
Mike Landau's Session Work On YouTube
— theguitarcolumn.com — Here are a couple of clips of session maestro Mike Landau in the studio. That tone , that vibrato , those Tylers ! In the first clip he plays a beautiful wah-inflected solo. I love the way he just nails those changes starting at 0:16! In the second clip we see Landau using some of his ... (more) Mike Landau's Session Work On YouTube
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Ibanez 2670 Artwood Twin Reissue on eBay
theguitarcolumn.com - 10 days ago
Ibanez 2670 Artwood Twin Reissue on eBay
— theguitarcolumn.com — This is one gorgeous instrument. (Item #: 110433904762 ) A slightly less ornate version of the Rex Bogue Double Rainbow that was built for John McLaughlin , the Ibanez 2670 Artwood Twin came out around 1975 and was available only on special order. This was a top-notch , no-expense-spared ... (more) Ibanez 2670 Artwood Twin Reissue on eBay

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Birthday Salute -- Susan Tedeschi
theguitarcolumn.com - 11 days ago
Birthday Salute -- Susan Tedeschi
— theguitarcolumn.com — Born 9th November 1970, Susan Tedeschi received her blues calling when in her early 20's after listening to T-Bone Walker, Clarence Gatemouth Brown, BB King, Otis Rush and Muddy Waters. After graduating from Berklee College of Music in 1991 with a degree in music composition and ... (more) Birthday Salute -- Susan Tedeschi

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Birthday Salute -- Bonnie Raitt
theguitarcolumn.com - 13 days ago
Birthday Salute -- Bonnie Raitt
— theguitarcolumn.com — Born 8th November 1949, Bonnie Raitt is the quintessential female blues guitarist of her generation. Daughter of leading Broadway actor John Raitt, of Oklahoma and Carousel fame, Bonnie picked up the guitar at age 10. Folk music dominated the airwaves and she was soon playing the songs of ... (more) Birthday Salute -- Bonnie Raitt

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theguitarcolumn.com - 14 days ago
Jim Tyler's New Blog at Tyler Guitars Website
— theguitarcolumn.com — I just looked in on the Tyler Guitars website and was pleasantly surprised to see that Jim Tyler has started a blog. And there are some major changes happening at the house of Tyler. First off, he's announced that the Tyler Classic is being discontinued a nd that he is also thinking " long ... (more) Jim Tyler's New Blog at Tyler Guitars Website
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Henry Padovani -- The Secret Policeman
theguitarcolumn.com - 15 days ago
Henry Padovani -- The Secret Policeman
— theguitarcolumn.com — Originally from Corsica, Henry Padovani came to London in the mid-70's looking to make a name for himself in the burgeoning punk-rock scene. In 1977, after auditioning with future members of Culture Club and getting the gig, he turned the band down in favor of Stewart Copeland's offer to ... (more) Henry Padovani -- The Secret Policeman

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East UK's Tone Lifter Preamp for Stratocasters
theguitarcolumn.com - 16 days ago
East UK's Tone Lifter Preamp for Stratocasters
— theguitarcolumn.com — John East, best known for his acclaimed J-Retro and U-Retro line of preamps for Fender-style basses, has come up with the Tone Lifter specifically for guitars with Strat-style electronics. The Tone Lifter is designed to drop into any Strat-style guitar without having to modify the instrument ... (more) East UK's Tone Lifter Preamp for Stratocasters
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Tom Hess on Music Theory and Hidden Meanings
theguitarcolumn.com - 17 days ago
Tom Hess on Music Theory and Hidden Meanings
— theguitarcolumn.com — Here's an interesting vid by Tom Hess. This video could have been given a better title -- it's a bit more than just a 'guitar solo lesson'. But any reference to 'music theory' or 'non-chord tones' would have caused the shred horde to gallop a mile away. (Just kidding!) Starting out by ... (more) Tom Hess on Music Theory and Hidden Meanings

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ANSIR Custom Guitars and Basses -- Angling It The Way You Want It!
theguitarcolumn.com - 18 days ago
ANSIR Custom Guitars and Basses -- Angling It The Way You Want It!
— theguitarcolumn.com — Although instrument makers like Klein, and even Ovation ( remember the Breadwinner solidbody?) have explored building in the 'ideal' neck playing angle into their instruments, ANSIR are furthering the concept of the ultimate ergonomic instrument by a giant leap. ANSIR -- short for Angled ... (more) ANSIR Custom Guitars and Basses -- Angling It The Way ...
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Hal Leonard's 'The Pat Metheny Interviews'
theguitarcolumn.com - 19 days ago
Hal Leonard's 'The Pat Metheny Interviews'
— theguitarcolumn.com — In 2007 the BBC produced a 3-part series entitled Pat Metheny - Bright Size Life . Written and hosted by composer and jazz historian Richard Niles, the series covered Metheny's highly successful career and gave some very deep insights into Pat's musical vision, both as a guitarist and as a ... (more) Hal Leonard's 'The Pat Metheny Interviews'

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Buckethead Plays the Theme from 'Halloween'
theguitarcolumn.com - 21 days ago
Buckethead Plays the Theme from 'Halloween'
— theguitarcolumn.com — Enjoy!   Subscribe in a reader (more) Buckethead Plays the Theme from 'Halloween'
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Crystal Frets Vs. GlassTones?
theguitarcolumn.com - 21 days ago
Crystal Frets Vs. GlassTones?
— theguitarcolumn.com — I just received a comment on my Crystal Frets article disputing Erich Stone's claim as the inventor of quartz crystal frets. From the detail provided, could this be from a GlassTones representative?: "Erich Stone is not the brain child of using quartz (Silica) for frets, GlassTones holds the US ... (more) Crystal Frets Vs. GlassTones?
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Mike Landau's 1963 Gibson ES125TDC on eBay
theguitarcolumn.com - 22 days ago
Mike Landau's 1963 Gibson ES125TDC on eBay
— theguitarcolumn.com — Here's an eBay listing for Mike Landau's '63 Gibson ES125TDC. (Item #: 200397545734 ) According to the seller, LA Vintage Gear, this guitar is in good shape with no laquer crazing or checking, which is remarkable for an instrument of this age. Nitrocellulose finishes are sensitive to ... (more) Mike Landau's 1963 Gibson ES125TDC on eBay

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Mike Landau's 1967 Twin Reverb on eBay
theguitarcolumn.com - 22 days ago
Mike Landau's 1967 Twin Reverb on eBay
— theguitarcolumn.com — Here's a listing for tonemeister Mike Landau's '67 Twin Reverb. (Item #: 200397540137 ) According to the seller LA Vintage Gear (a 100% positive feedback seller I might add), this amp is in pristine condition despite being more than 40 years old. Conspicuously absent are any traces of rust ... (more) Mike Landau's 1967 Twin Reverb on eBay

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