ToneWoodAmp – Acoustic FX without pedals or amp
This is a rather clever idea. The TonewoodAmp is a device that allows acoustic players to add the type of sounds, usually only available by plugging in to a chain of FX pedals and then an amp. It attaches to the back of your acoustic guitar, and seems to require a soundhole pickup, but instead […]
Foo Fighters Sonic Highways Trailer
Having thoroughly enjoyed Dave Grohl’s similar project – “Sound City”, I’m really looking forward to this series. In this new series, Foo Fighters commemorate their 20th anniversary by documenting the eight-city recording odyssey that produced their latest, and eighth, studio album. Foo Fighters founder Dave Grohl directs the series, which taps into the musical heritage […]
Kaki King: The Neck is a Bridge to the Body.
Seems like all the interesting guitar stuff is happening on Kickstarter these days. Kaki King, an amazing guitarist who I saw live last year, is funding a muldimedia show called “The Neck is a Bridge to the Body”. The show will use Kaki’s guitar as the primary projection screen to explore music, the guitar, and […]
Fender Opens New Acoustic Custom Shop
Despite having some of the most iconic and popular electric guitars in the world, Fender is not the first company you think of when it’s time to buy an acoustic guitar. In fact, for many people they would be toward the bottom of the list as far as desirability goes. I happen to own a […]
Kaki King’s Current Touring Guitars
Kaki King is an amazing guitarist. As equally talented a songwriter as technical player, her latest album “Glow”shows her style maturing and gaining more depth and variety. She is currently touring to support the album, and the guitars she’s using are as equally interesting as the music. Kaki is obviously really into guitars and experimenting […]