Under the Influence Trailer Noisy, the music arm of Vice, is launching a new series on homegrown music scenes narrated by Tim Armstrong. This is interesting as Vice has been creating great content ever since it was a DIY magazine in Montreal, Canada. They actually …
Limited Edition Union Jack Sheraton Outfitted
Released in 2014 the Limited Edition Union Jack Sheraton Outfitted is an ode to the 50th Anniversary of the British Invasion. Anyone who knows their Rock ‘n’ Roll 101, knows that the Beatles first set foot on American soil in February of 1964. The American teenager’s reaction to British visitors bearing guitars has remained fairly consistent ever since. Although there are the exceptions who just don’t seem to translate, see The JAM.
The 50th anniversary of the mop tops in Manhattan aside, the Limited Edition Union Jack Sheraton Outfitted is actually closest to a customized Sheraton made famous by Noel Gallagher. Continue reading Epiphone’s big up to Britain
The Other F Word Netflix has changed the way we consume television. It has also injected a healthy dose of rockumentary into our diet. There are the big draws that any music fan would have seen anyways like Twenty Feet From Stardom, but there are …
The Original Pills Thrills N Bellyaches An undeniable superiority of the vinyl 10″ over compact discs and certainly any digital consumption of music is the landscape for the album cover art. Each year, Record Store Day gives us some cool new pieces to stare at …
Prestige Guitars Heritage Premier Spalt Maple
You know what Canada has a lot of? Other than snow, hockey players and Celine Dion siblings? Maple trees. And not thanks to the fine folks at Prestige Guitars, the same hardwood that brings you the sweetest of syrups each spring is supplying sweet sounds with this 2015 Heritage Premier.
The Prestige Heritage Premier Spalt Maple wears its grain loud and proud. The naked finish will not only make school children giggle but it makes for unique one of a kind axes. And yes we are aware of the irony of using the axe alias amongst all this tree talk.
For years, Canada’s Prestige guitars has been making top quality instruments from the finest woods. The Splat Maple is one of five created for the Heritage series in 2015. Continue reading The great Canadian Maple
Signed Pearl Jam Gig Poster Pearl Jam is one of your more righteous bands in rock and roll. They’ve long been a proponent of lower ticket prices. Eddie the boys stand up and speak out on a number of wildlife and environmental causes. AND the last …
Marley poster design submission by Clave D. Marley brothers Ziggy and Stephen are inviting artists to design a gig poster for their upcoming Roots Rock Reggae: A 70th Birthday Celebration at the Hollywood Bowl. The riddim drops Sunday August 16. The show and the poster contest are …
Gretsch Custom Shop Bayou Round Up Gator Hide Guitar
An alligator hide guitar is a curious beast, but when you’re inspired by the cowhide of a recent Gretsch Custom Round Up, coming up with alligator skin is not that much of a leap. California seals beware, if you come from a state with a strong musical heritage, Gretsch may have their eyes on you.
The Round Up itself has been in the Gretsch stable for years. First produced in 1954 as part of the Duo Jet series, the Round Up was adorned with leather trim and fretboard inlays paying tribute and beckoning Western music. Last year the Gretsch custom shop and Stephan Stern created a version that went all in yeehah covered in cowhide. The leather axe was a comfortable curiosity in the guitar world. At NAMM 15, Gretsch unveiled another Stern creation in the reimagining of the Round Up. It’s a beast born in the swamps of the bayou with a tone perfectly matched for the delta blues. Continue reading Born in the Bayou. Literally.
Coachella 2014 Astronaut by EMEK With Coachella 2015 about to plug in, we thought we’d look back and up to EMEK’s Astronaut gig poster from last year. We can’t do it justice here, but the piece glows in the dark. But then again, glow is …
Vintage Black Oyster Pearl Ludwig On April 18, 2015. Ringo Star will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist. He’ll be the last Beatle given with the honour. Whether he deserves it is a point of contention. Ringo’s …
The Gretsch Electric Guitar Book
So you know the story of rock ‘n’ roll, of Elvis, Chuck Berry and the Beatles. You know about the players, but what about the played, Gibson, Fender and Gretsch?
The Gretsch Book is a story of American music and the tools of the trade. Not many people are as qualified to tell this side of the rock ‘n’ roll story as Tony Beacon. When it comes to guitar journalism, Beacon is Prince prolific. He has written dozens of books on the history of guitar manufacturers including Gibson and Fender. His latest is the updated and revised The Gretsch Electric Guitar Book: 60 years of White Falcons, 6120s, Jets, Gents and more.
Through words and pictures, Beacon tells the story of all the hits, like the Chet Atkins Country Gentleman and the White Falcon. But where the story gets interesting is hearing about the models that didn’t immediately strike a chord with artists. Continue reading The gospel according to Gretsch
Limited Edition American Standard Blackout Stratocaster Now there’s nothing revolutionary about a black Startocaster, but the Limited Edition American Standard Blackout Stratocaster takes things to the extreme with a black pickguard, black control knobs, black pickup covers and an ebony fingerboard. The black fingerboard is standout …
Lambert and Stamp The Who have always pushed the idea of what a rock ‘n’ roll band could be. The theatre of their performances, the cinematic scope of their songwriting, the rock operas, the 3 minutes of a pop song was never enough to contain …
Cliché Off The Wall Skate Guitar
You gotta love the inventiveness of some people. What was it that made two Argentinians look at a skateboard and think, ‘That would make a good guitar.’
The Skate Guitar is made of two recycled maple skateboards. While we’ve never played one and can’t attest to the sound, we’ve gotta say they look amazing. The brainchild of Ezequill Galasso and Gianfranco Gilmore, who we can only assume are serious dudes, are the …dudes behind Skate Guitar. Continue reading Old rides make sick sound
