Whether or not you are a big fan of Steve Vai, you can’t deny that he is a world-class guitarists. We explore 7 reasons why you should grab a pencil, and write down whatever he says,
Find out the main ingredients that Stevie used to cook up his signature sound.
Back in September of 1984, I had just returned to Syracuse, NY for what would be my second year of average grades and intense partying at Music School. I bumped into a guy I knew on the street and we got into the usual “What’s new?” banter. He mentioned that he was going to see this guy “Steve Morse” at the local night club: “The Jabberwoky”, a place popular among students for their tendency to let anyone drink, regardless of age. “Hmmm, Steve Morse, I’ve definitely seen a few articles about this guy in some of my Guitar magazines….” Unfortunately though, at that point, I had never really taken the time to read any articles about guitarists that did not involve tales of debauchery or at least a few televisions going out of a hotel window.
As the lead guitarist of Metallica since 1983, Kirk Hammett has written some of the heaviest riffs on record. Here are some links to get you started if you are looking for more information on Kirk.
oe Satriani broke out in 1988 with his debut album: “Surfing with the Alien”. Since then, he has been one of the most sought after and influential rock guitarists. Known for his signature dive bombs and super-fast runs, there are few out there who would not know Joe Satriani’s playing after only a few notes. Here are some links that will get you started in your web search for any information regarding Joe Satriani.
Until his untimely death in 2004, Dimebag Darrell was one of the most popular and influential Metal guitarists of all time. Here are some links that provide in-depth information onDimebag.
New York City is home to some of the best Guitar builders and repair shops in the world. Whether you are looking for a custom build, or just need a setup, these shops are top-notch in their field.
Links to hourly or monthly rehearsal studios in Atlanta, Georgia
Links to hourly or monthly rehearsal studios in Nashville, Tennessee.
A phase shifter is a phase shifter is a phase shifter… right? well, kind of, well, not really…. each of these offers a little variation on sound and many of them offer a lot of variation in features and performance. Not all phase shifters are created equal, but some are pretty damm good.
I don’t tend to think of Rocktron when I think of Wah, but this little pedal is pretty cool. Right outta the box, I was impressed by the fact that you can adjust the pedal rocker tension…handy dandy. There are thruee “Voices”. The first offering a pretty much standard EQ. The “Classic” setting has a [...]
Ok, so they pretty much invented the analog guitar amplifier. They perfected it and pretty much any guitarist would agree that few are better. So, why they heck would anyone use a Fender digital modeling amplifier? …’cause it’s a great amp, that’s why.
If you live in or plan to be in the area of Los Angeles California, and need guitar repair services, here are links to the top guitar repair services available. This list also covers Glendale, Hollywood, Irvine, Pasadena, Burbank, Long Beach, Anaheim and Laguna Beach.
