Gibson’s SG Zoot Suit
Gibson – Gibson Guitar: Electric, Acoustic and Bass Guitars, Baldwin Pianos
Uhm….well…I really don’t know what to say about the new “Zoot Suit” SG. Other than- OH MY GOSH! What was Gibson thinking? This has to be the most hideous think I have ever seen. I’m sure some will consider it blasphemy to adorn the fabulous SG with a finish like this. Oh well, I wonder what they will come up with next.
Swamp Works Amps News
Swamp Works Amplifiers – Custom and Boutique Guitar Amps
Swamp Works Amps has posted some new audio samples of their amp line (link). They have samples using LP, Strat, Tele, and 335’s. Be sure to check them out.
Guitar Music Theory
TheCipher.com_Home — Blumberg’s Music Theory Cipher for Guitar and Mandolin
TheCipher.com is probably the most interesting site I have come across for music theory. Developed by Roger Blumberg, TheCipher.com is the predecessor to Blumberg’s in-progress book currently titled “Blumberg’s Music Theory Cipher for Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments”.
TheCipher.com offers unique tools to help one better understand the fretboard. Blumberg breaks “the cipher” down to four main topics:
- A chromatic number line
- Translation tables
- Fretboard navigation using th Five Degree Calcualtion Line
- Built-in Pattern of Unisons and Octaves
TheCipher.com also has printouts/tables covering scales, chords, inversions, triads, etc.
Satch moving to Marshall?
from Marshall via GuitarNoize
According to a news release posted on the Marshall website, Joe Satriani is moving back to Marshall amps. Ouch – that’s gotta hurt Peavey.
Here’s the article : http://www.marshallamps.com/resources/news/resources_news.asp
Return of the Champ!
.:: Fender®.com ::.Fender has announced they are reintroducing the ‘57 Champ. The acclaimed “practice amp” used by Eric Clapton, Joe Walsh and others on some very famous tunes has returned. Hooray Fender!. According to Fender:
Today’s ’57 Champ is a faithful recreation of its popular ancestor, hand-wired and with touch-sensitive response for rich tone.
What is it they say…”What goes around comes around” or something like that. All I have to say is – when? and how much?
