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The Youngs, Marshall Clank, ‘Sin City’

The Youngs, Marshall Clank, ‘Sin City’

And More on Angus’ Gear, Settings What’s the best AC/DC song? If you ask Joe Perry, he’ll apparently say “Sin City.” Bold, Joe, bold – because I’m completely unable to pick a favorite AC/DC tune – because so many are THAT freakin’ good. But “Sin City” is awesome, no doubt. It sounds great. Once again, […]

November 1, 2011 | By | 7 Replies More
Rory Gallagher’s Gear (Some) And…

Rory Gallagher’s Gear (Some) And…

…The Brian May and Joe Bonamassa Connections Rory Gallagher was Irish. ‘Nuff said. Seriously, Rory was a bad motherFer on the geetar, no doubt. I wish I was more familiar with him and his stuff, but here’s a cursory overview of his gear and tunes for others like me. Rory fans chime in with any […]

October 25, 2011 | By | 4 Replies More
Page’s The Firm Gear: Zep II?

Page’s The Firm Gear: Zep II?

At this point it seems like Jimmy Page is the keeper of the Led Zep flame – doesn’t it? Plant isn’t interested, JPJ is awesome but ain’t the point man, so we have Jimmy. And how much of the Zep sound is Jimmy? He obviously wrote the riffs and a bunch of the tunes, but […]

October 11, 2011 | By | 3 Replies More
Bert Jansch and Jimmy Page: Listen

Bert Jansch and Jimmy Page: Listen

Heard on the radio the other day that UK folk-ish/acoustic guitarist Bert Jansch died. Hope it doesn’t sound callous but..had no idea who the guy was and wasn’t compelled to find out until the radio person said he was a big influence on Jimmy Page. Then they played part of an acoustic tune, and my […]

October 7, 2011 | By | 2 Replies More
Mike Campbell’s Mojo Gear = Wood

Mike Campbell’s Mojo Gear = Wood

Been meaning to scribble about this for a while. If you haven’t heard Tom petty’s most recent studio album – Mojo, birthed in 2010 – you need to. It’s not going to rock you out of your undies, but parts of it actually do rock in a vintage way. When I heard the tune “I […]

October 4, 2011 | By | Reply More
Celestion Lynchback: The Ultimate Modern/Classic Speaker?

Celestion Lynchback: The Ultimate Modern/Classic Speaker?

Did you hear about the new Celestion Lynchback speaker? By now maybe you have, but I hadn’t until I stopped in at the Celestion room at last summer’s NY/NJ Amp Show (btw, the Los Angeles Amp Show is this weekend – go!). Right away I was intrigued. Why: > George Lynch is one of my […]

September 27, 2011 | By | Reply More
Could You Handle Nuge’s Early Gear?

Could You Handle Nuge’s Early Gear?

Ah, the Nuge. The NUGE, man! He so crazy. Crazy fer sher, and a crazy tone combo. The guy’s old-school woody rig was a hollow-body, feedin’-back mother f***er plugged into 180-watt Fender amps designed to be clean as your a** the day you were born you bark-at-the-moon insane tone-crazy mother f***ers! Okay, enough of the […]

September 21, 2011 | By | 8 Replies More
Last Word on EVH Pedal Mods?

Last Word on EVH Pedal Mods?

Did Edward Van Halen have his MXR phaser and flanger modded to boost or not? The initial interviews are inconclusive. Exhibit A, from this recent post: I use a phase shifter, a Phase 90 – MXR, I think. It doesn’t really phase – it just kind of gives you treble boost, which I like. Cuts […]

September 14, 2011 | By | 4 Replies More
An Open Letter to Doyle Bramhall II

An Open Letter to Doyle Bramhall II

And Sorta Audley Freed Too Doyle, WTF man? I and the many other fans of your tuneage don’t get it. We do get that you’re successful and maybe even happy as a sideman to Clapton, your new beau Sheryl Crow, Roger Waters and whoever else I’m forgetting. You co-write, produce, play, and sing – and […]

September 8, 2011 | By | 11 Replies More