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07.23.08Orange Micro Crush ampLast year I started exploring some different options in guitar amplifiers. As a personal fan of Orange Amps, I was very intrigued by their “Crush” amp line. So I picked up the Orange Micro Crush, the smallest of the Crush family (and one of the smallest amps that I have ever seen). This tiny terror measures 14.5 x 14.5 x 8 cm, small enough to stash in your backpack or strap to your belt. The Orange Micro Crush looks just as cool as the rest of the Orange products, including the Orange basket weave tolex, woven speaker grille, and signature “picture ...
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07.22.08The world’s biggest Gibson Flying V guitarNot only has this guy created the largest Flying V electric solid body guitar known to man, but it's actually playable! Ralph Ciociano of Port Jefferson, New York's Guitar Shack has created one big ass guitar. The massive guitar is modeled after the 1950's Gibson Flying V. The final product took six months to complete, and is credited as being the largest playable guitar in the world. Check out the video of Ciociano jamming below. "Take me out the the ball game" on the giant Flying V guitar In fact, if you're ever in the New York City area, more specifically Times Square, ...
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06.29.08Weezer holds a HootenannyAs you have probably learned by now, Weezer recently came out a new self-titled album. To celebrate the release, they held Hootenanny's in several major cities where fans/musicians could come out and jam with none other than Weezer themselves. Although all of the events are finished now, you may still be interested in their instructional video. In the video, Weezer frontman Rivers explains how to play Pork and Beans, Say it Ain't So, Island in the Sun, Radiohead's Creep, and more. Learn-to-play Hootenanny with Weezer!
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09.13.07Led Zeppelin - Immigrant Song spoofIn light of this week's announcement, here is a little Zeppelin for you to enjoy. One of the many overplayed and overused Zeppelin hits. Even so, it never seems to get old. Led Zeppelin - Immigrant Song Spoof Did you hear? Led Zeppelin is coming back! *again
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09.05.07Jack White: a modern guitar masterJack White is clearly one of the modern masters of guitar. Check out the live Conan performance below. If you're not up for watching the whole thing, then at least catch the tapping solo at the 3 min mark. The White Stripes "Lets Build a Home" Jack White got his start as a performing musician during the 1990s playing random gigs in Detroit. However, White wasn't able to quit his day job as an upholsterer until The White Stripes soon to come success. Eventually, he started a band with his then-wife Meg White on the drums. The duo saw gradual success over three ...
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08.21.07Acoustic Rap?Believe it or not, hip hop can actually sound pretty good when played with a guitar. See for yourself. What do you think? What rap songs would you like to see played on guitar?
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08.03.07Modern Flamenco/Spanish guitarThe traditional genre of Spanish guitar, also known as "Flamenco," has struck my interest over the past few weeks. The Flamenco genre is a rich part of Spain's cultural history. With Flamenco, guitar and dance are one in the same. The guitar part is often improvised to accompany the dancers. The method for playing Flamenco is quite unique, and can be a real challenge for even the most veteran of players. Chords and rhythmic undertones are used in combination with 4-finger picking. Here is a great example of modern Flamenco guitar. The song, "The Most Evolved," is from John Clarke's new album. ...
