Rich Murray has found the full-length (12 minute) documentary about the recording process for Oz Noy's latest album Twisted Blues Vol. 1: I enjoy getting the background information on albums, and this documentary is an interesting look into how Noy recorded his latest album. … [Read more...]
Gibson Derek Trucks Signature SG
I haven't seen much information about it, but it seems that Gibson has recently produced a limited number of Derek Trucks Signature SG guitars. The guitar is spec'd similarly to Gibson's '61 Reissue SG with a few special appointments. For example, the Trucks Signature SG includes a Lyre tailpiece like that seem on Trucks' own guitar. The pickguard has also been removed to match … [Read more...]
Oz Noy Interview with Premier Guitar Magazine
Speaking of Oz Noy, Premier Guitar magazine features an interview with Noy in the January 2012 issue. The interview covers Noy's beginnings as a guitarist, his use of effects, as well as details about his latest album Twisted Blues Vol. 1. Also included in the article is comments about Noy from Eric Johnson, Steve Lukather, Keith Carlock, Will Lee, and Roscoe Beck. … [Read more...]
Joe Bonamassa Playing Rory Gallagher’s Strat
Joe Bonamassa was recently provided the opportunity to play Rory Gallagher's legendary 1961 Strat during a concert at London's Hammersmith Apollo. Here he is playing Gallagher's "Cradle Rock" and his own "When the Fire Hits the Sea" on the guitar: (Unfortunately, video removed from YouTube.) In the next video, Bonamassa plays Gallagher's Strat on Gary Moore's "Midnight … [Read more...]
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Gear Tour
Kenny Wayne Shepherd recently gave Music Radar a tour of his guitar gear. In the first video below, Shepherd talks about his collection of Strats: In this next video, Shepherd gives us a tour of his effects: (via fellow guitar blogger Jim) … [Read more...]