Aston Microphone Project Element
So, if you have followed GearZombie at all you've likely seen that I have fallen in love with Aston Microphones. Now owning the Stealth and the Origin I am sold! They have a really cool campaign to develop a microphone with sound developed by public vote in blind listening tests online. So you can go out and register and listen to clips and pick what you like. The mic is called the Aston Element and is certain to be as fantastic as their other offerings. If you haven't already I have some video links below with the Aston Stealth for [...]
Satchel Poontang Boomerang Pedal Demo
Taking preorders for the Poontang Boomerang Delay Pedal. Satchel released a YouTube video demo of the new pedal.
Morley Pedals Namm 2019
We got to meet up with Morley Pedals at Namm 2019. Fantastic group of guys. They took the opportunity to talk to use about the new gear that was coming out this year.
Check Out New Joe Satriani Tune “Energy” Featuring Chad Smith and Glenn Hughes
Guitar Superhero Joe Satriani announced his new album recently. "What Happens Next" is slated to be released January 12. He's discussed a bit of what we can expect from the record with his new single "Energy" Energy is a straight ahead rock track and won't sound unfamiliar to Satriani fans. "The son 'Energy' shows the power, fun and excitement of true and spontaneous musical chemistry," Satriani says. "Chad Smith, Glenn Hughes and me rockin' out, not holding back, reveling in the moment." Keeping things simple on this record is important for Satriani, who adds, "I said to Chad in an [...]
Metallica Rig Rundown from the “WorldWired” Tour
Metallica released a nineteen minute video with guitar techs Chad Zaemisch and Justin Crew doing a walk through of not only James Hetfield's and Kirk Hammett's guitar rigs but also some of the hurdles and solutions for providing wireless on huge tours. The rigs prominently feature the Fractal Audio Axe FX II XL's as well as Matrix amplification. Check it below. https://youtu.be/P6k2ghtbhoU
Line 6 Helix Rack High Gain Demo and Patch Download
https://youtu.be/oSDuoeBSwoY Here is my first quick recording with the Line 6 Helix Rack. All sounds were recorded with the Helix. If you dig it and want to try out the patches I used, click the link below and give them a shot. Included are the high gain patch I used, as well as the lead and clean. Make sure to subscribe on my YouTube and keep an eye out for my podcast on iTunes. I'm just getting ready to start posting some episodes talking more Helix stuff. Line 6 Helix Patch Download Here!!!!
Sensaphonics Namm 2016 Interview With Michael Santucci
Every year I attend at least the winter Namm show if not winter and summer. And every year I leave with something that has me talking, something that on the trip back I keep going back to how cool that product was. And it's generally not an amp or guitar I see tons of those and in general I think that we have those types of things pretty much figured out. Small things here and there will change your experience but we pretty much know what we're getting into from instrument to instrument. And obviously not to discount any instrument [...]
Guitar Center LayOffs A Musicians Perspective
I wanted to take a minute and write an article about all the press that Guitar Center has been receiving in regards to layoffs of high level executives. Initially posted at Geargods.net was an email sent to all employees at the corporate and field-supervision level detailing the situation GC is in. It’s been no secret that GC is in trouble. They have been going through executives, some stores are actually becoming union stores, the Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating them, as well as unfair labor practices. The list goes on and on. Just after the Namm show, CEO Darrell [...]
Line 6 Variax Standard Guitar and Firehawk FX Demo
Here is the demo presentation that was put on by Line 6 covering the new Variax Standard Guitar and the Firehawk FX. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syvAby9bgao
Scott Dixon Cases Demo
Here is a great interview with John from Scott Dixon guitars at Namm 2015. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDis6PCRM1U
