As a .NET programmer, I frequently listen to the .NET Rocks podcast, which was founded by programmer/musician Carl Franklin. Not too long ago, I heard him talking about a new video production he was working on called Acoustic Addicts. They've released the first video, which compares four high-end guitars: a 1993 Taylor K20 (all Koa), a 2012 Taylor 714ce (Rosewood back/sides, … [Read more...]
StevieSnacks Demo/Review of the Samamp VAC 40 Series 2
Anthony Stauffer of StevieSnacks.com recently posted an extensive demo/review of the Samamp VAC 40 Series 2, which I've embedded below. I had a chance to play and also to hear Anthony play this amp at the Nashville Amp Expo last year, and I thought it sounded fantastic. It's an evolution of Sam's VAC 23 design; it includes all the features of the VAC 23 and adds a new gain … [Read more...]
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Rig Rundown by Premier Guitar
This is a fantastic (45 minute!) rig rundown by Rebecca Dirks and Premier Guitar with Kenny Wayne Shepherd. In the rundown, Shepherd talks about and shows off his guitars, amps, and pedals: … [Read more...]
Video: Eric Johnson on the Eminence EJ1250
In this video, Eric Johnson talks about the thinking and design behind his new Eminence EJ1250 guitar speaker. He also samples some of the different sounds from the speaker: … [Read more...]
5 People + 1 Acoustic = “Somebody That I Used to Know” Cover
This is a clever video by Walk Off the Earth covering Gotye's "Somebody That I Used to Know" using only one acoustic guitar and all five band members playing the guitar: … [Read more...]