Fender Introduces Pawn Shop Series Guitars

Fender Pawn Shop Mustang Special

A cool read over at Premier Guitars...
Fender Introduces Pawn Shop Series Guitars

Scottsdale, AZ (April 1, 2011) -- Fender introduces the new Pawn Shop Series guitars: the Fender '51, Fender '72 and Mustang Special. These instruments draw inspiration from the eccentric and sometimes wildly innovative Fender creations of the mid-'60s to mid-'70s era that sometimes found their way to the outside world, and into the more esoteric pages of Fender history. With this adventurous spirit in mind, Pawn Shop Series instruments emerge as all new Fender guitars with a boldly creative alchemy of diverse Fender components....
Fenders site... http://www.fender.com/en-JP/products/pawnshop

Jeff Beck Honour Les Paul With a Rendition of 'How High the Moon'

http://www.guitarsquid.com/Squid_Picks/April2011/beck_calls_john_mayer_the_new_eric_clapton.html

Guitar Squid....Cool articles.... http://www.guitarsquid.com/

Getting Paid For Pandora and Sirius Playing Your Songs

This is a good tidbit of information for artist that are curious about submitting their songs to Pandora and Sirius,and and who pays you for the airplay....

How Do Musicians Get Paid When The Music Is Played On Pandora or Sirius Radio

Musicians MUST REGISTER with SoundExchange in order to get paid royalties from digital performances. Digital performances include having songs played on Pandora or Sirius Radio. I know that you might think that being registered with ASCAP, BMI or SESAC covers this, but it doesn’t. Separate registration with SoundExchange is required to collect royalties when your music is played on digital and satellite music providers.

The link below is at a great site for musicians,created by none other than Herb Albert/A&M Records(ex-owner) and Tijuana Brass band...goin way back :-)

SoundExchange pays royalties ....read on at... http://blog.artistshousemusic.org/post/1544479375/how-do-musicians-get-paid-when-the-music-is-played-on

Guitarist Steve Howe Shows Some Of His Guitars

Okay,since we are seeing some of the great guitarist personal guitar collections,here is another video.One of Steve Howe's collection.In case you did not know,the former guitarist for the band Yes....



YesWorld:
http://www.yesworld.com/
and...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ja5_YjGmYs

Jeff Beck Video...Showing Some Of His Guitars

Got this fine video over at The Guitar Channel...another great guitar blog site...
http://www.guitar-channel.com/rich_murray/

Guitar Legend Steve Vai and Berkleemusic Set World Record for Largest Online Guitar Lesson

Watch live streaming video from berkleemusic at livestream.com

..,.Berkleemusic.com is the online extension school of Berklee College of Music. We offer instructor-led online courses and certificate programs in guitar, music business, songwriting, music production, music theory, music education, and performance.

Berkleemusic

Getting That Killer Guitar Tone

Getting a killer tone can be a bit of a challenge.It obviously starts with you having some idea of what you are hearing in your head or your own personal idea of a good/killer tone.A good starting point is trying to create the tone from one of your favorite guitarist,say Eric Clapton,Jeff Beck,Eddie Van Halen,Pat Metheny,John Schofield and others.Eric Clapton is known for his "woman" tone,it is a bluesy tone.
The fact is,it starts in the fingers.To me,the best tone is usually not using a pick,like Jeff Beck!The flesh of your fingers create a warmer,fatter tone.
When using a pick,the type material the pick is made of,has a huge variation on the tone,and the thickness of it.Along with how hard you hit the string,and the location where you are picking.Along with that,how hard or light you are fretting with your left hand.Of course another big factor,for electrics ,is how you have your amp set.Always start with your amps tone knobs set half-way,this is the standard setting from the factory for it's best tone,so start there!
But ideally,the fingers/hands are the starting point and big factor in your tone.Plucking the string lightly or "digging" into changes the tone.And as mentioned the pick and amp setting.All these factor into the "killer" tone!

eHow has some additional tips about tone also.I found some great info over that way....
More tips at eHow...
http://www.ehow.com/how_6310023_great-guitar-tone.html
and.. Jeff Beck...he is like NO OTHER
http://www.jeffbeck.com/index.php

New Videos From My Band

This is Neo Fusion,the band i play in.Just thought i would post some newer video,it is something new for me ,so....
Any comments would be greatly appreciated,and,i am already aware of the poor lighting!This restaurant/club has no room for lights and proper videoing,so... :-).But,it was for personal reference anyway....
Videoed @ O.T.Pub,Raleigh,N.C.
http://www.overtimesportspub.net/



and...

Quick Music Fact....Advancement and Creativity

Advancement and Creativity comes through many ways.And even Advancement brings forth Creativity.Advancement comes through studying and repetition.Creativity can be much harder to find,it will illude you,it is much more mysterious!You can wait for it to present itself or you can promote it's presence by simply playing around on your instrument,or by just experimentation.What you don't see,hear or perceive at first will come only through sitting around and just playing or tossing around ideas on your instrument!I know, it's time consuming but that is how it is!
Try it,you will be amazed how it opens the door to new ideas,visions and creativity.....

Evolution Of The Electric Guitar....Electrifying

The Smithsonian Channel has a great intro into electrifying the guitar.From turning the hollow body guitar into a solid wood body,then electrifying it through pick-ups,and then amplifying the pick-ups by plugging them into an amplifier,designed actually from the tube radios.It was a radical concept and the birth of the electric guitar and rock-n-roll music....
A good piece of knowledge about the guitar,and some good guitar tracks to go along.

....Electrified: The Guitar Revolution
The history of music's greatest invention and the world's most popular musical instrument. From the early days of the Model U and Frying Pan to the guitar wars of Fender and Gibson, experience the evolution of the electric guitar through vintage footage, interviews with rock historians and rousing live performances...
http://www.smithsonianchannel.com/site/sn/show.do?show=131283

Raul Midon...Some Flamenco Funk Jazz Guitar

This guy just says something when he plays and sings.And when he goes into the vamp,he really shines.He does the Benson scat thang,and very well at that!And his combination of Flamenco guitar mixed with funk and jazz,it is a real treat to behold.
The internet is a great thing isn't it,such wonderful talent everywhere,wow,why it wasn't there 25 years ago :-).

Another description of Raul Midon...
Guitarist and singer Raul Midon blends flamenco, jazz and R&B to create a category-defying sound. His life story is as inspiring as his musical vision...

A detailed description...
Why you should listen to him:
Raul Midon is into beating the odds, shattering stereotypes, and making category-defying music. "I was told as a child, 'You're blind; you can't do this,'" Midon told an interviewer in 2005. "I was told when I moved to New York, 'You can't do that, you're not going to make it.'" At 40, however, Midon has clearly made it.

After singing backup vocals for stars like Shakira, Julio Iglesias, Jennifer Lopez and Christina Aguilera, Midon released his major-label solo debut, State of Mind, with help from guest artist Jason Mraz. Midon's innovative songwriting incorporates his lyrics, guitar handiwork (jazz, classical, flamenco, R&B) and "vocal trumpet" improvisation. Though he draws comparisons to Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway and Richie Havens, Midon is the rare original in an industry of few....Thanks to TED site...
http://www.ted.com/speakers/raul_midon.html

His latest album is A World Within a World.
Raul Midon's site...
http://www.raulmidon.com/

...and a great podcast,speaking with him...
The podcast Jazz Show: Straight No Chaser has just released their interview with Raul. The interview is an intimate look at Raul's thoughts on touring, the music industry, his influences and...
rhttp://www.raulmidon.com/news/straight-no-chaser-interview

Let the show begin :-)......this jam has a GREAT hook and then at 2:20 into the song,Raul really shows his talent....this guy is FUNKY man.......
and....what happened to the drummers glasses...did you catch it?

A New Generation Of Great Guitarist....

Let me introduce...Jake Hertzog.This guy is young,but knowledgeable and powerful.He goes from a sweet pop jazz thing to an a-tonal mode in the blink of an eye....he's dangerous :-)!
And he does lessons for Guitar Player Mag.....
Here is what the critics are saying....

Get this release at one of these fine music services * Buckyball Music * Napster * iTunes Music Store * Amazon MP3 About Jake Hertzog New York , N.Y. , US Guitar Player Magazine is calling him "…the blazing wunderkind." The Boston Phoenix has declared him "...the WOW! factor." Award-winning jazz guitarist and composer, Jake Hertzog, is making it big in New York City. As Jake prepares to record his second studio album, Patterns, his debut album Chromatosphere still continues to bring him critical acclaim. Chromatosphere, recorded and produced by Grammy Award-winner Joshua Paul Thompson, features some of New York's top musicians. The album has brought an extensive amount of reviews and press including a five page interview in Guitar Player Magazine highlighting his unique approach and technique to modern Jazz guitar. In September, the Jake Hertzog Trio was invited to his home town of Champaign, IL for a highly celebrated performance at the famous Ellnora Guitar Festival. Furthermore, he stands as musical director and lead guitarist for Nickelodeon's The Naked Brothers Band stars, Nat and Alex Wolff. They just concluded their second national tour, "Summer Road Trip Tour '09" and have performed on national television shows including Good Morning America, The View, Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards, The Today Show and many others. Past achievements include winning the Grand Prize in 2006 for the Montreux Jazz Guitar Competition in Switzerland. In the festivals 44-year history, he holds title at 20 years old as the youngest ever prize winner. He was invited back in 2007 to showcase his original music in the Montreux Jazz Festival. Jake is an Alum of the prestigious Berklee College of Music and recipient of several performance scholarships. “Jake Hertzog is a risk-taker and a mind-blowing guitarist. There is nothing else like it.” – JazzReview.com
Check him out @... http://www.jakehertzog.com/
and here is some vids...

and....the real deal...

Jake Hertzog - Fusion Guitarist - Promo Spot from Jake Hertzog on Vimeo.

A Very Cool and Informative Jimmy Page Site

A very cool link that talks of Jimmy Page's guitars,amps and effects.Jimmy Page is,by most,thought to play only Les Paul's.....not so.He was a Tele man also and check out the Rickenbacker amps!!!Cooool....
This site is very extensive in it's content about Page,a must read and see...
http://wholelottaled.webs.com/
Thanks to Billy Penn for the link