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...]
Video: Oz Noy in Nashville
I always seem to have something going on when Oz Noy performs here in Nashville. This year was no exception, so I missed his performance a few weeks ago. As I say every time, hopefully I'll be able to catch his show the next time he travels through town. In the meantime, check out this video of Noy performing here in Nashville with Michael Rhodes on bass and Keith Carlock on … [Read more...]
David Gilmour Stratocaster
DavidGilmour.com is reporting that a Fender Custom Shop David Gilmour Stratocaster, which is modeled after Gilmour's famous Black Strat, will be released on September 22, 2008. The release is scheduled to coincide with the release of Gilmour's "Live in Gdansk" album, which will also be released on September 22. Here's what DavidGilmour.com has to say about the guitar: In … [Read more...]
Solidbodies: The 50 Year Guitar War DVD
Solidbodies: The 50 Year Guitar War is a DVD by Guy Hornbuckle that chronicles the history of two of the earliest and most popular solidbody guitars: the Fender Stratocaster and the Gibson Les Paul. The DVD features interviews with some of today's top guitarists including Joe Bonamassa, Derek Trucks, Henry Garza, Gary Hoey, and some great playing by Wes Jeans, John Roth, and … [Read more...]
John Mayer Stratocaster mini-Review
I recently had the opportunity to play the John Mayer Stratocaster. I didn't play the guitar for a long period of time, but during the short period of time I did play the guitar, I really liked it. It played and sounded great. The neck of the John Mayer Strat is a thick "C" shape, which felt great in my hands. And, the African Rosewood fretboard played very smoothly. The … [Read more...]