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John5 may not be a household name to most people but I’m sure that most people would’ve heard of the artists John5 has played alongside over the years: Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, Meatloaf, Lynyrd Skynyrd and KD Lang just to name a few. I first listened to John5’s solo work when he released “Songs for Sanity” album a few years back.
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Brazilian born guitarist Kiko Loureiro latest album “Fullblast” is an instrumental journey that can be enjoyed by fans of Satriani and Santana.
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This feature was submitted by Guitar Jar contributor: Steve Coates
If any of you own/have owned a Fender Super Reverb you’ll be aware that it gets pretty loud when asked to. It has to be said; I more or less bought the amp after hearing Derek Trucks’ guitar tone on his album ‘Songlines‘. When I eventually tried the amp I was not disappointed – it sounds incredible! Only thing is… Where on earth can you go that you can turn the amp up enough to get ‘that’ tone?!
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In a recent interview on Guitar Jar, guitarist Merylina Hamilton (Voodoo Vegas) mentioned her use of the Blackstar Artisan 30 amplifier and the HT Dual overdrive pedal. Guitar Jar catches up with Blackstar’s Artist Liaison Manager Joel Richardson to find out more about the Blackstar company and its range of products.
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The latest “15 questions” feature is with Voodoo Vegas guitarist Merylina Hamilton. Merylina is a seasoned guitarist having toured across Europe and is regularly playing to crowds of 100’s if not 1000’s of people. Guitar Jar catches up with Merylina and quizzes her on her guitar equipment, technique and how it feels to be involved in a male dominated industry.
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The latest Guitar Jar Mystery Shopper takes us to Wunjo Guitars in London. On another work assignment this week to the capital, I did my usual London routine of frequenting Denmark Street and it just so happens that Wunjo Guitars was at the top of my list.
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The latest “15 questions” feature is with guitarist Austyn Brown. His band have been causing a stir across the south coast of England so Guitar Jar catches up with Austyn to quiz him on his technique, influences and his amazing guitar collection…
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In a recent interview on Guitar Jar, guitarist Stuart Garrard (One Sonic Society, Delirious?) mentioned the use of the GigRig Pro 14 switching unit. Guitar Jar uncovers the man behind the GigRig; guitarist and effects pedal guru, Daniel Steinhardt.
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The latest “15 questions” feature is with British guitarist Stuart Garrard (aka Stu G). For those of you who may not have heard of Stu G, he has been the lead guitarist and co-songwriter with one of the most successful British bands of the last 15 years, “Delirious?“.
Guitar Jar catches up with Stu G and quizzes him on his technique, guitar equipment and any new projects he’s working on…
The latest “15 questions” feature is with Karmine guitarist Steve Perry. Karmine have been causing a stir across the south coast of England recently with their refreshing melodic material. Guitar Jar catches up with Steve and quizzes him on his technique, guitar equipment and his fetish for Cornell amplifiers.
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I guess we’re all influenced to some degree by our “guitar heroes”. You know the drill: many Hendrix/SRV/Gallagher enthusiasts aquire a Fender Stratocaster. Angus fans will promptly purchase a Gibson SG and (optional) school uniform. Keef followers may purchase a Telecaster, tune to an open G and ditch the low E string. You may even do all three! Many iconic guitarists can be associated with a particular model of guitar, but what about the “other” guitars they use?
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I was recently made aware of the new PMT store in Bristol by a tweet posted by Total Guitar magazine. After Googling the location of the store, it turned out it was under 0.5 miles from where I was based for a work assignment.
The first Guitar Jar Mystery Shopper feature takes place at the world famous Vintage & Rare Guitars store in London. Whenever I travel to the Capital for work, I always try to make time to stroll along Denmark Street to view the impressive range of instruments.
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I’m absolutely sold by most “rockumentary” programmes, whether it’s talking about the hippies living in Laurel Canyon or Metallica recording the “Black Album”, I’m not too fussed. I just love discovering all the fine details about how musicians, especially guitarists, develop their art and creativity.
Continue reading “Thoughts on the BBC TV series “I’m in a Rock ‘n’ Roll Band!”” »
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