Tell Me by Sylva
Here’s the third installment in our live in-studio performance series. Can’t wait to get this material out in front of a live audience!
Devil Vibes by Sylva
Here’s the second video that Sylva is releasing. Everything was recorded live as we played it in our rehearsal space to convey the fact that this is a real band!
Brix of Funk by Sylva
Many of you know that in addition to the awesome music I get to play withTeresa Storch, I’ve been working with a group of a different genre, one that I have often described as “louder and with more notes!” Today I am over the moon excited to finally share this music with you! This is just the beginning and we have a lot more in store to share with you all in the coming weeks. For now, sit back, crank this up and meet my friends Tony Dickinson, Travis Moberg…read more
You’re not going to believe this chat with Comcast Customer Service!
Why describe something when you can share exactly what happened? What follows is my transcript with what amounted to 6 different customer service reps which occurred over the period of three and a half hours last night. This all began with my desire to upgrade my internet speed and I was actually considering adding cable tv back for the fist time in years because the packages looked really compelling. Immediately following this chat session, my internet went completely down and has not been recoverable since. user PETER has entered room…read more
Charvel vs Suhr Guthrie Govan Models
Here’s a very quick comparison between two guitars that share similar DNA. The new Charvel Guthrie Govan signature model as well as the previous Guthrie Govan signature model from Suhr, namely the Antique Modern. Both guitars feature very similar specs, with basswood bodies and maple tops and “roasted” maple necks and fingerboards. While each features its own manufacturers’ respective pickups, the other notable difference is the bridge. The Suhr featured a Gotoh bridge with bent saddles, going for that vintage vibe whereas the Charvel incorporated a brand new bridge manufactured…read more
Backing Track Jam with a Suhr Strat
Here’s a quick improvisation I did over some simple changes from an old Bret Garsed “Shred This” contest. Always dug this track so it was fun to revisit with my Suhr alder Antique Classic and my trusty Fractal Audio Axe-FX II, running Firmware 12 for the first time.
Ibanez Tube King – TK999US – Designed by B.K. Butler
This demo features an original Ibanez Tube King TK999US that was designed for Ibanez by B.K. Butler – the person behind the famous Tube Driver pedals. Guitar is a 2012 Wildwood Guitars spec ’58 RI Gibson Les Paul. Amp is a Marshall 6101 30th Anniversary Combo on the clean channel. Speaker is a Celestian Greenback.
#MayonesDuncan Contest Entry
Here’s an entry I did for the #MayonesDuncan contest in January of 2013. This clip features my basswood Suhr Guthrie Govan antique modern and the Fractal Axe-FX II.
Axe-FX II – Zion Classic Guitar – EMG Mahogany – like Pensa Suhr MK
THIS GUITAR IS FOR SALE – This is a video demonstration of a late 80’s/early 90’s carved top Zion Classic. Guitar features a mahogany body, heavily figured and thick quilt maple carve top, flame maple neck and ebony fingerboard, schaller floyd rose trem and EMG pickups (85 in the bridge, SA’s in the neck and middle position). Guitar is in excellent condition, especially considering its age. Previous owner said that it was a NAMM guitar but I have not verified this with Ken Hoover. This clip was produced using an…read more
Marshall 6101 30th Anniversary DI
This is a demonstration of the Marshall 6101 combo featuring the built in DI (direct to recording) output. The Gear: GUITAR – Gibson VOS G60 – the Guitar Center version of the 1960 VOS — Burstbucker 2 in the bridge, 1 in the neck. AMP – Marshall 6101 combo I/O – MOTU 896 DAW – Ableton Live 8