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The Guitar Column: The Les Paul Quest Part 1
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Friday, October 28, 2011. The Les Paul Quest Part 1. A good buddy of mine is on a quest for his ultimate Les Paul. And he has kindly agreed to let me document his ongoing research and correspondence with the various luthiers, pickup makers and hardware manufacturers. Thanks Sherman! And having owned several Gibson Les Pauls in the past, he initially had his sights set on one of the obscure Japanese manufacturers. Like this Provision Les Paul. So why would anyone want to pay that much for a no-name guitar?
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The Guitar Column: Guitar Truss Rod Setup Tips
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009. Guitar Truss Rod Setup Tips. This is how I like my guitars to be set up, so much of the information here is really based on my personal preference. Take these ideas as a starting point and feel free to experiment and get it to where you like it. There are three primary areas on the guitar that can be (and are meant to be) adjusted. Of the three, the height of the nut is best taken care of by an experienced repairman/ luthier. Truss rod adjustments need to be done. Now look close...
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The Guitar Column: An Interview with Fusion Jazz Guitarist Alex Machacek
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Friday, June 24, 2011. An Interview with Fusion Jazz Guitarist Alex Machacek. Born in 1972 and raised in Vienna, Austria, Alex Machacek. Is equal parts guitar virtuoso and prodigious composer. I had the pleasure of reviewing Machacek's latest CD. In an earlier post. And was instantly amazed by his fluid guitar playing and immense compositional depth. Fusion Guitarist Alex Machacek. Alex Machacek is definitely a force to watch. In the face of rampant online file-sharing. My second reaction upon watching y...
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The Guitar Column: Steve Vai's 'Green Meanie' Charvel Guitar
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Wednesday, July 29, 2009. Steve Vai's 'Green Meanie' Charvel Guitar. In an earlier article. I spoke about the mysterious connection we guitar players sometimes have with certain instruments. These special instruments emit a special vibe, feel great in our hands and make us play beyond our abilities. Or perhaps, more accurately, they make us. Case in point, Steve Vai and his now legendary Charvel 'Green Meanie' (Serial No. 3733), shown above in an early 80's Carvin amplifiers ad. Eat 'Em and Smile. Vai al...
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The Guitar Column: Replacing The Wilkinson Bridge On A Tyler Guitar
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Wednesday, August 12, 2015. Replacing The Wilkinson Bridge On A Tyler Guitar. Back in July 2009 I mentioned getting a Wilkinson WVS 50 II K bridge. To replace the original Wilkinson VS100 bridge on my James Tyler Psychedelic Vomit. I'd just got around to swapping out the bridge a couple of weeks ago in time for my Monday night gig, slightly more than six years to the date I bought it. How's that for procrastination! VS100 bridge with original block saddles on this earlier Tyler Psychedelic Vomit. Theoret...
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The Guitar Column: Niels Vejlyt | Über-Shredder Interview
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Thursday, June 7, 2012. Niels Vejlyt Über-Shredder Interview. If shredding is your thing, Niels Vejlyt. Is one of those guitar players who will cause you to seriously re-think your entire approach. And if you haven't already heard of Niels Vejlyt, The Guitar Column is proud to present this email interview with the Über-Shredder. The Guitar Column: Thanks for taking time out to do this interview Niels! Niels Vejlyt: I really enjoy doing this, so thank you. And Yngwie Malmsteen,. NV: At some point I said t...
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The Guitar Column: Ben Higgins of GuitarMasterClass.net | Interview
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Sunday, March 11, 2012. Ben Higgins of GuitarMasterClass.net Interview. Hot on the heels of our Kristofer Dahl interview. Comes this interview with Ben Higgins. Of GuitarMasterClass.net. Ben is one of those rare guitarists capable of combining extremely melodic playing with ferocious shred chops! The Guitar Column: Thanks so much for taking time out to do this interview Ben! Ben Higgins: You're welcome, thank you for the interest. If you create a demand on yourself, you cannot help but step up to it, at ...
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The Guitar Column: Ordering A Tokai LS173 From Ishibashi's U-Box
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Wednesday, May 27, 2015. Ordering A Tokai LS173 From Ishibashi's U-Box. I recently ordered a pre-owned Tokai LS173 from Ishibashi in Japan and received it in the mail a few days ago. That is, if you could call going personally to Singapore Post's headquarters not once, but twice. Receiving it in the mail'. It all started when the guitar was delivered at 5pm on a Friday evening, with no one home to receive it. At SingPost, I gave them the tracking number and waited for 20 minutes while they tried to locat...
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The Guitar Column: GraphitALL Guitar Lube by Rene Martinez
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010. GraphitALL Guitar Lube by Rene Martinez. Is a star guitar tech. After a long tenure with Stevie Ray Vaughan. His credentials as guitar tech run the gamut from Mick Jones. And, most recently, John Mayer. So when Rene Martinez tries to sell me a product, I'll listen. Heck, I'll even buy it. Is a graphite-based guitar nut lube. For a little extra insurance. Check out Rene Martinez' blog at: http:/ www.texasguitarwhiz.com/. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Rex Goh - Air Supply.
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The Guitar Column: An Interview with Jazz Guitarist Bruce Arnold
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Thursday, February 24, 2011. An Interview with Jazz Guitarist Bruce Arnold. I recently had the opportunity to catch up with New York-based jazz guitarist Bruce Arnold. Via this email interview. Although not quite yet a household name, Bruce has played with musicians as diverse as Stuart Hamm, Peter Erskine, Joe Pass. Joe Lovano, Randy Brecker, Lennie Pickett, Stanley Clarke. And even the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Princeton University, Dartmouth College, Berklee College of Music. One of its drawbacks tho...
