Ep. 00007 - One Man's Trash Is Another Man's 40th Anniversary Strat

NEWS:

  • New Taylor T5z

    • Same T5 vibe, but with a smaller body for a more "electric guitar feel"

    • 12" radius, jumbo frets, 24-7/8th" scale, 5-way switching

    • Acoustic/Electric hybrid style offers dual compatibility with acoustic or electric guitar amps

    • First edition models feature AA-Grade Hawaiian Koa tops, sepele back and sides, ebony fingerboard, bone nut, gold hardware, & white binding

    • $3,000

    • http://bit.ly/1jckf72 

  • 2014 Gibson Model Year

    • Looks like Gibson is "relaunching" their marketing. 2014 is the 120 year anniversary of the company and they're introducing some new models to celebrate

    • Average price point seems... .LOWER?!

    • New stuff

      • All models PLEK treated

      • "Easy grip knobs" (speed knobs with a knurl"

      • Redesigned strap button... OH BOY

      • One piece fret boards

      • "Cryogenically treated frets" for longer life 

      • New pickups and color options

      • GraphTech nut

      • Mini-Tune, meh

      • New serial numbering...is somehow a feature

    • http://bit.ly/1beiodJ

  • Red Witch Violetta Delay

    • Tape echo voiced analog delay up to 1000ms

    • Super compact design, top mount jacks keep it from taking up too much board space

    • Contains rechargeable lithium ion battery, neat

    • Expression input via 1/4 to 1/8th" adapter controls repeats 

    • $120 

    • http://youtu.be/fuvi59QJcDw

    • http://bit.ly/18iHZlz  

  • Tone Report Weekly

    • FREE weekly publication on GEAR!

    • Available on iOS and Android devices (web based mag coming soon!)

    • Gear reviews, interviews (musicians & builders) DIY articles, tone tips, etc

    • Hosted by Rebecca Dirks and produced by Pro Guitar Shop

    • Interactive ads that are hardly ads

      • Video demos, sound clips, links to product pages, etc

    • Great two-way scrolling style (like many iOS magaines)

    • Layers of articles, photos, and videos 

    • http://bit.ly/KPPtV4 

  • Nirvana inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

DISCUSSION:

Check out my new pedalboard! http://youtu.be/q53X09StiW0