#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
Marshall 6101 30th Anniversary Combo Eminence Lil Texas
This is a demonstration of the Marshall 6101 combo featuring an EL34 power section and the original voicing of the lead channel 3 (not LM). The only modification to this amp was the replacement of the stock speaker with an Eminence Lil Texas – a neodymium based speaker that is voiced for “american blackface amps” but found its way into this amp. While I’m not convinced that other speaker might be better suited to this combo, the tones achieved don’t exactly have me actively looking for a replacement. The Gear:…read more
Koa vs. Mahogany – Tone Demonstration Video
In response to my koa & pau ferro demonstration I received a number of questions about how koa compares to mahogany. Since I think the tones should speak for themselves I decided to put together this comparison. The Gear: Guitars: Suhr Standard (natural finish) Koa Body, pau ferro neck and fingerboard Suhr Standard (tobacco burst) Mahogany body & neck, maple top and Brazilian rosewood fingerboard Both guitars have identical Suhr pickups: DSH – bridge, V60lp Middle, DSV neck Amp(s): CAA OD100 Classic + (all but final high gain clips) David…read more
Koa and Pau Ferro Suhr Standard – Tone Demonstration Video
After trying to explain in words some of the inherent qualities of a guitar with a koa body and a pau ferro neck and fingerboard (similar to Reb Beach’s favorite instrument), I decided to put this video together demonstrating a guitar featuring these very tonewoods. This example covers clean, low and high gain scenarios to highlight how these woods work in different genres of music. Guitar: Suhr Standard, Solid Koa Body, Pau Ferro neck and fingerboard, Pickups: DSH – bridge , V60lp Middle, DSV neck Amp(s): CAA OD100 Classic +…read more
Alder vs Swamp Ash, Maple vs Rosewood and a Neck Swap – The Definitive Comparison with Audio Clips
A while back I wrote this post concerning the differences between alder and swamp ash when used in a strat-style guitar and what tones/genres of music those combinations suited best. I originally wrote that post to satisfy my own curiosity, but also to share with others and participate in the discussion. Three years later it is still the most searched topic on this site and continues to bring in a steady stream of traffic. Apparently, I’m not the only one curious about these things…. Since I wrote the original post,…read more
OD100 Classic Plus vs. Friedman Modded Egnater Seminar Head
A while back I had the opportunity to attend Bruce Egnater’s amp building seminar at his shop in Berkley, Michigan. During this class we learned about the basics of amp building and were taken through the step-by-step process of assembling our own amp – a Mojo Tone JTM45 kit who’s circuit was tweaked by Bruce Egnater to mirror his own design from his modular series (according to Jeff Hilligan its the “3” in the EG 3/4 module with more gain) . Premier Guitar Magazine was on hand to cover the…read more
EVH Wolfgang vs. Ernie Ball Music Man EVH vs. Suhr
Whenever I have the opportunity to play a new guitar, I opt to bring one of my own along to serve as a point of reference. This held true earlier this week as I had the opportunity to play the new EVH Wolfgang and compare it to a few other guitars that, based on their specs, should handle the “same chores.” Ernie Ball Muisc Man EVH – from the 1st run of the originals – Has a brass block on the floyd Suhr Standard – basswood body, maple top, one…read more
People for a Compressed Trey
This is the sort of story that we gearheads just love. Being that I was heavily influence by the music of Phish and its guitarist Trey Anastasio in the 90’s, I became a big fan of hollow body guitars used in conjunction with a compressor pedal to achieve loud and clear sustain with a clean, undistorted tone. Well in the last few years of Phish’s existence, Trey ditched his long-used compressor and his tone took on a darker, edgier and grungier sound which was far removed from its pristine and…read more