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Ep. 00007 - One Man's Trash Is Another Man's 40th Anniversary Strat
NEWS:
- New Taylor T5z
- Same T5 vibe, but with a smaller body for a more "electric guitar feel"
- 12" radius, jumbo frets, 24-7/8th" scale, 5-way switching
- Acoustic/Electric hybrid style offers dual compatibility with acoustic or electric guitar amps
- First edition models feature AA-Grade Hawaiian Koa tops, sepele back and sides, ebony fingerboard, bone nut, gold hardware, & white binding
- $3,000
- http://bit.ly/1jckf72
- 2014 Gibson Model Year
- Looks like Gibson is "relaunching" their marketing. 2014 is the 120 year anniversary of the company and they're introducing some new models to celebrate
- Average price point seems... .LOWER?!
- New stuff
- All models PLEK treated
- "Easy grip knobs" (speed knobs with a knurl"
- Redesigned strap button... OH BOY
- One piece fret boards
- "Cryogenically treated frets" for longer life
- New pickups and color options
- GraphTech nut
- Mini-Tune, meh
- New serial numbering...is somehow a feature
- http://bit.ly/1beiodJ
- Red Witch Violetta Delay
- Tape echo voiced analog delay up to 1000ms
- Super compact design, top mount jacks keep it from taking up too much board space
- Contains rechargeable lithium ion battery, neat
- Expression input via 1/4 to 1/8th" adapter controls repeats
- $120
- http://youtu.be/fuvi59QJcDw
- http://bit.ly/18iHZlz
- Tone Report Weekly
- FREE weekly publication on GEAR!
- Available on iOS and Android devices (web based mag coming soon!)
- Gear reviews, interviews (musicians & builders) DIY articles, tone tips, etc
- Hosted by Rebecca Dirks and produced by Pro Guitar Shop
- Interactive ads that are hardly ads
- Video demos, sound clips, links to product pages, etc
- Great two-way scrolling style (like many iOS magaines)
- Layers of articles, photos, and videos
- http://bit.ly/KPPtV4
- Ian Watkins of Lostprophets gets 35 years
- He's a horrible monster of a person who tried to rape an 11 month old baby
- "I don't know what everybody is getting so freaked out about"
- ...that's enough of that
- http://bit.ly/18zc7LJ
- Nirvana inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- 'bout time
- http://bit.ly/1bQ3veo
- http://rockhall.com/inductees/induction-process/
DISCUSSION:
Check out my new pedalboard! http://youtu.be/q53X09StiW0