REVIEW: Framus Diablo Supreme X
Posted By: Peter Hodgson on September 2, 2010 at 7:33
I first got my hands on the Framus Diablo Supreme X at NAMM earlier this year, and a very special piece of kit it was. As you may know, in addition to I Heart Guitar I write for the magazines Mixdown, Australian Musician Magazine, and Australian Guitar. Through Australian Guitar... more
NEWS: Guitar International gives away Lillian Axe-signed Guilford guitar
Posted By: Peter Hodgson on September 2, 2010 at 6:58
Hey! If you sign up to the excellent Guitar International‘s newsletter, you will go into the draw to win this killer Guilford guitar signed by Lillian Axe, including legendary guitarist Steve Blaze. Make sure you dig around and check out the rest of the site while... more
COOL VIDEO ALERT: The new Blackstar HT-1RH mini head
Posted By: Peter Hodgson on September 2, 2010 at 6:47
Here’s a neat little video by Total Guitar magazine featuring Scott Williamson from The Stooges demonstrating the new, tiny, 1 watt Blackstar HT-1RH head. Read more here. If you’d like to know more, my review of the HT-1R combo is in the September issue of Mixdown... more
The Loar LH-300: A Reasonably Priced Archtop
Posted By: Dave on September 2, 2010 at 0:46
We continue to be impressed by the quality of guitars that are manufactured offshore at a low price and The Loar LH-300 archtop is no exception. The Loar LH-300 archtop guitar is modeled after archtops from the early 20th century (that’s the early 1900’s – in... more
Review: Leo Fenders Telecaster - The Original Twang DVD
Posted By: Jon on September 1, 2010 at 23:24
Back in September 2007 I reviewed a documentary called Strat Masters which as the title suggested focussed on Leo Fender’s Stratocaster and the players that have used them over the years. Well it doesn’t take a genius to work out what ‘Leo Fender’s... more
WT Feaster @ The Cluny - What Is Hip?/Big Ed
Posted By: Gary on September 1, 2010 at 19:15
Feaster get funky (and retro)
Renegade Creation CD Review at All About Jazz
Posted By: Rich Murray on September 1, 2010 at 17:32
Check out John Kelman's review of the Renegade Creation album over at All About Jazz. Renegade Creation features Michael Landau and Robben Ford on guitars and vocals, Gary Novak on drums, and Jimmy Haslip on bass.All About Jazz CD Review:...
New Blues Show 39 playlist & stream/d'load links
Posted By: Gary on September 1, 2010 at 14:49
Show broadcast Sunday 29th August 6-8pm on BishopFM 105.9Follow this link to download or stream with the dingus below. Triad - the Blues Is ChangingJ.W. Jones - Kissing in MemphisPopa Chubby - The Right TimeSmall Blues Trap - Mr. jackA.C. Reed & Maurice John Vaughan - Boogie All... more
Dirty Power from Shane Theriot
September 1, 2010 at 11:46
After reviewing Shane Theriot's '03 Grease Factor release last week, I'm finally getting up to speed with his newest "DIRTY POWER".This is one of those albums that grabs you in the opening notes. Big guitar tone, big space and BIG attitude rules throughout. Where Dirty Power... more
NEWS: Vox releases Joe Satriani signature amPlug
Posted By: Peter Hodgson on September 1, 2010 at 7:52
Whoa! Check this out! Vox’s popular amPlug range has been joined by a Joe Satriani signature unit which includes two Joe-approved tones, as well as an analog-style delay effect modelled after his Time Machine delay pedal. Check it out, courtesy of Joe himself: More info at... more
