The TC Electronic PolyTune Mini may be one of my favorite new products from NAMM so far: We introduced polyphonic tuning to the world and since then guitarists everywhere have welcomed this next-generation way of tuning with open arms. PolyTune® Mini is the world’s smallest polyphonic tuner and it will fit on any pedal board. Sometimes size actually does matter and in such … [Read more...]
NAMM 2012: Eric Johnson Signature Fuzz Face
I first started hearing rumblings of an Eric Johnson Signature Fuzz Face several months ago, and then Johnson later confirmed it in several interviews. Now that NAMM is upon us, official information about the pedal has been released: When you think about Eric Johnson, you think tone, and the tone he's best known for is his sweet, singing, lead tone. His choice for getting … [Read more...]
Third Man 45 iPhone Case
This is a cool-looking iPhone case made by local Nashville company Griffin Technology in collaboration with Jack White's Third Man Records, which is also Nashville based: Each case uses a real 7-inch single die-cut to cover and protect the back of your iPhone without blocking the camera lens A custom-made polycarbonate frame with volume, headphone, hold switch and dock … [Read more...]
Jazz III 30-Day Experiment Follow-up
In November, I conducted a 30-day experiment of exclusively using the Dunlop Jazz III pick. I started using the Jazz III as my only pick on November 1. I thought I'd give this follow-up to discuss the results. I should note that my experiment consisted only of trying the red standard Jazz III picks. Prior to the experiment, I had used the Jazz III pick sporadically, but had … [Read more...]
Oz Noy Twisted Blues Volume 1 Full-length Documentary
Rich Murray has found the full-length (12 minute) documentary about the recording process for Oz Noy's latest album Twisted Blues Vol. 1: I enjoy getting the background information on albums, and this documentary is an interesting look into how Noy recorded his latest album. … [Read more...]