Paul Cochrane, who created the legendary Timmy pedal, has collaborated with the MXR Custom Shop to create a mini version of the Timmy pedal. The original Timmy pedal housing is a little smaller than a "normal" pedal, so I think the real advantage of the MXR version is the fact that it'll be readily available. Paul runs a small shop here in Tennessee and is the main (only?) … [Read more...]
JHS PG-14 Paul Gilbert Signature Distortion
In advance of the upcoming Winter NAMM show, JHS have announced a collaboration with Paul Gilbert, the PG-14 Distortion pedal: JHS Pedals is proud to release the Paul Gilbert signature distortion "PG-14!” This is a new and unique distortion pedal specifically designed to Paul's specifications. At the heart of the circuit is a FET based distortion engine that emulates the … [Read more...]
5 Boxes Essential Licks (2nd Edition) – Texas Blues Alley
My friend Anthony, owner of Texas Blues Alley, has gone through and fully updated his popular 5 Boxes Essential Licks course: Several months ago I decided it was time to use everything I've learned and improved over the past eleven years, and breath new life into this popular, but very old course. I shot new lick demonstrations, updated all the tablature, and created 12 new … [Read more...]
Things I Like: June 2018
This is a roundup of a few things I’ve been enjoying this month: 1. Pete Thorn II - The new album from Pete Thorn. In addition to being a popular YouTube demo guy, Thorn is a world-traveling side-man, having played with everyone from Melissa Etheridge to Chris Cornell to Don Henley. This is his second collection of solo material, and it's an enjoyable listen for guitar … [Read more...]
The Charlie Brown Collection
By: Russ Aloha, everyone! Let’s talk books! Specifically, let’s talk biographies: One of the best (if not the best) biographies I’ve ever read is called Schulz and Peanuts by David Michaels. It’s a long one, I’ll warn you, but Michaels did a fantastic job giving the good, bad, and interesting of Schulz’s life instead of skewing toward any one direction and the result is a … [Read more...]