There are few, if any, modern guitar makers with the history of C.F. Martin & Co. Fewer still that remain family owned. Fortunately for those of us that enjoy learning about the history of the guitar and guitar making, the Martin family have maintained a lot of historical information regarding the early days of the company in Nazareth, PA. In the video below, Chris … [Read more...]
Imelda May on Meeting Jeff Beck
Friend to the blog Darren M. pointed me to this story on Imelda May on Spinner.ca, where she talks a little about how she met Jeff Beck, and how their collaboration came about: How did you meet Jeff Beck? Well, Darrel had already worked with Jeff before, through the Big Town Playboys. They did an album together. But Jeff didn't know that we were together. Do you want to … [Read more...]
Eric Johnson – On the Path
Eric Johnson is a newly featured artist in the iPad app On the Path, an app that provides lessons in various styles taught by some of the greatest players in world. In addition to Eric Johnson, you can watch lessons taught by ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro, Jackson Browne, Scott Tennant, and blues guitarist Kenny Sultan, among others. Johnson's contribution is a 68-minute … [Read more...]
PRS Experience 2010 David Grissom Master Class
At last year's PRS Experience event, David Grissom gave a 45-minute master class to members of the PRS Signature Club. Fortunately, an attendee recorded the event so that those of us that missed it can watch it. At the beginning of the video, he demonstrates how he's able to get a wide variety of sounds from his signature guitar and a single-channel PRS amp. Then, he begins … [Read more...]
Andy Timmons Demonstrating the Mesa TransAtlantic TA-30
This is a video of Andy Timmons demonstrating the new Mesa TransAtlantic TA-30. He shows off some of the versatility of the amp, and he plays a little sample of his upcoming album. Good amp, and great player. … [Read more...]