The Effects Behind Their TradeMark Sounds

Product Description
The RV-5 Boss Digital Reverb offers six of BOSS’ best reverbs in an all-new stereo effects pedal. New reverbs include convincing spring reverb emulation and a high-quality gate reverb, plus an all-new Modulate mode for spacious detuned reverb sounds.

Features of the Boss Digital Reverb
Compact pedal with stereo input/output for use with other stereo effects
High-quality reverb modes on par with rackmount processors
New Spring reverb emulation offers realistic spring reverb sounds
New Gate reverb derived from high-end Roland studio gear
Modulate mode detunes the reverb sound for added spaciousness
BOSS 5-Year Warrant

Compact pedal with stereo input/output for use with other stereo effects. High-quality reverb modes on par with rackmount processors. New spring reverb emulation offers realistic spring reverb sounds. New gate reverb derived from high-end Roland studio gear. If your interested in buying follow this link Boss Digital Reverb

Source: Boss & Amazon.com

With classic guitar tone disappearing down the road of digital modeling amps and effects, Carl Martin is proud to introduce the Quattro… four of the most popular Carl Martin effects in one package!
Compressor: Compression is a very good effect for overall use, it smoothes out your uneven dynamics, increases sub tones which otherwise would stay too weak in the overall sound. It also gives more depth, body and sustain for a fuller sound. This is great for especially solos. Just set the level knob to match the desired solo level. For more compression turn the compress knob clockwise, and adjust your level to match the bypass level.

Overdrives: Drive 1 is the crunch channel, Drive 2 the high gain channel. To enter drive 1, press the drive switch and set the level to match the bypass level. The tone knob works like a high cut filter. Set the knob at full clockwise for high crisp tone or for warmer and rounder tone, turn the tone knob counter clockwise. To enter drive 2 leave the drive switch on and press the select switch. The level and tone knobs are the same on both channels.

Tremolo: The tremolo effect is a very useful vintage effect found on many old tube amp’s. The tremolo goes from light and easy to a mind-blowing chopping effect. The knob works clockwise for more effect and depth.

Echo: The echo effect is designed to emulate the old vintage tape echo units, with all that they had in low-fidelity noise and distortion. It has extremely musical and warm echo, so don’t expect any clean sterile digital delay here. To enter the echo mode press the echo switch and set the echo level on the echo knob. Turn clock wise for more effect. Turn the repeat knob clock wise for more repeats. The tone knob works like a filter with clear crisp echo’s in the full clock wise position and warmer vintage style echo when turned counter clockwise. The echo time is set on the tempo tap switch and it goes up to 1000 milliseconds. Please note that once disconnected from power, the echo time will revert to the shortest time.

Loop: The loop is a serial loop placed between the overdrives and tremolo, so it’s possible to add another of your favourite distortion boxes with the compressor and overdrive in front of it, and the tremolo and echo after it. It is also the right place to put in another modulation effect like a chorus, flanger or phaser. The loop has low impedance out and high impedance return.

The Quattro is not true bypass, however, the high quality output buffer circuitry ensures noise free operation with long cabling from unit to amplifier, even on large stages. Source: www.carlmartin.com

It is not very difficult to replicate the unique sound of Slash,. basically all you need is a Gibson Les Paul plugged into a Marshall tube amp. Slash’s most relevant equipment: Guitars:
I’m not going to list them all – they’re over 90! – but he mainly uses a Gibson Les Paul Standard, Gibson Les Paul Slash Signature Model (a Custom Shop Les Paul model with Slash image carved into top, cranberry finish and a coffin case that was produced in 1997 in a limited run of only 50!), BC Rich Mockingbird SL (the Slash Model), Gibson SG Double neck, Guild Crossroads Double Neck (designed by Slash) and a Travis Bean electric (for slide guitar). His acoustic guitars are mainly Guild Jumbo design guitars.

Most of his electric guitars have Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro pickups which are low output pickups.

Effects:
The only effects Slash uses are a Dunlop DCR-ISR Crybaby Rack, Dunlop Heil Talk Box, Boss DD-5 Digital Delay and a Boss GE-7 Equalizer (to boost his amplifier volume in the solos when playing live).

Slash uses Ernie Ball strings RPS 11 set and he likes to play with heavy picks (he favors the Jim Dunlop Tortex 1.14 mm picks)

Gibson Guitar recently announced they’ve partnered with legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page to produce a limited-edition replica of Page’s iconic double-neck guitar. The guitar was created through a partnership with Page and the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, Tenn. and is based on the specifications of Page’s original ’71 Gibson EDS-1275 double-neck model that boasted a 12-string electric on top and a six-string electric on bottom.

Throughout Led Zeppelin’s golden years in the 70s, Page’s majestic double neck was a fixture of the band’s legendary live shows; just the sight of the iconic, distinctive SG Double Neck, slung around Page’s neck spellbound audiences and elicited their howling approval.

The replica took a little over a year to create with hands-on analysis throughout the process from Page himself. The discussion between Page and Gibson Guitar started back in 2004 when Gibson introduced his signature Les Paul Standard. Gibson revisited the idea again in 2005, following the overwhelming success of his Signature Les Paul, and the project began to evolve. The Gibson Jimmy Page Signature Double Neck is a precise duplicate of Page’s original EDS-1275 guitar. Gibson has made only 25 Limited Edition Aged Double Necks that replicate every detail of Page’s iconic guitar “ding for ding,” featuring 20-fret rosewood fingerboards on both necks, period-correct headstock style for 12-string with a Page profile neck, master volume and tone controls for each neck, a “master” three-position pickup selector switch, as well as a three-position toggle switch for engaging the pickups on either or both necks.

The replicas also feature a weathered Heritage Cherry finish that is unique to the new model and will be enhanced on the 25 Limited Edition Aged models with authentic custom aging by Gibson Custom. Each of the 25 Limited Edition Aged guitars will feature Page’s signature on the rear of the headstocks, plus a certificate of authenticity signed by Page, as well as, a specially designed Custom Shop case, the acclaimed two-DVD Led Zeppelin box set and a copy of a private interview with Page regarding the Double Neck. These 25 exact replicas will list for $33,500. Gibson has also produced 250 Vintage Original Spec Signature Double Necks that don’t feature the same aging or a signature on the headstock but will be accompanied by a standard certificate of authenticity which will retail for $10,000-$12,000.

“Working with Jimmy Page has proven, once again, to be a wonderfully rewarding experience,” said Henry Juszkiewicz, Chairman and CEO of Gibson Guitar. “We are thrilled to be able to offer fans the replica of his legendary double-neck guitar which will put his unique sound and style right at his fan’s fingertips.”

Gibson’s Aged Limited Edition Jimmy Page Signature Double Neck specifications:

Model: Aged Limited Edition Jimmy Page Signature Double Neck
- Pickups: Jimmy Page Pickups (Unique to his Custom Shop signature models)
- Hardware: Chrome
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Scale: 24 ¾”
- Nut Width: 1.687” for six-string, 1.715” for 12-string
- Nut: Corian
- Bridge: Chrome ABR
- Neck Material: One-Piece Mahogany
- Body Material: Period-Correct Solid Mahogany
- Controls: Master volume and tone controls for each neck A “master” three-position pickup selector switch Three-position toggle switch for engaging the pickups on either or both necks
- Colors: Dark Cherry

Article Source: http://www.guitarsite.com/news

I was talking to my friend Ben Edwards the other day, and we were talking about guitar lessons, and how learning is a lot harder than it looks. Ben told me about the developments him and the team have made at Jamorama, and told me I should have a look at it. I was impressed.

Ben and the team from Jamorama are already known in musical circles through their popular Learn to Play Guitar with Jamorama series of books for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced players. They have built on this already solid reputation and clientele and decided to develop the product further to make the learning process more fun and accelerate the rate of learning.

The team at Jamorama has been very busy and the result of this is a package that is even more comprehensive and exciting than before. In addition this, the Jamorama team have also developed two exclusive computer games to aid students in their learning of music. These games are:

• Jayde Musica Pro
• GuitEarIt!

These games are beneficial in developing skills in reading written sheet music and in being able to recognize notes by ear. These games make the monotony of learning to read music fun, and also enable students to develop their ear for transcribing their favorite songs from the radio. Both games are well presented, easy to follow, and are invaluable in developing the key skills necessary in being a better musician and getting results faster.

Two bonus e-books have also been added, and these cover how to tune your guitar, and techniques that will cut your learning time in half.

What has impressed me most of all is the motivation of the team at Jamorama to put out a good quality product that really does deliver on its promises. The team is committed to helping students learn the guitar using the best techniques that deliver real results.

So what you get is the Learn to Play Guitar with Jamorama 3 book package including 84 step by step lessons supported by audio and video, hundreds of lines of tabulature, the two bonus e-books and two exclusive computer games. If this isn’t enough, they also provide their customers with the opportunity for free e-mail consultations to deal with any specific problems students may have. This whole package is designed to make the learning process for guitar students as simple and effective as possible. And it’s really fun to use!

I believe this product really is at the top of the market for quality of information and value for money. I’m really excited about this newly developed package, and I’m sure you will be too.

Visit: www.jamorama.com
And see for yourself what it takes to play like a pro!

Product Overview

“Jamorama – the Ultimate Guitar Learning Kit” – Product Summary:

The Jamorama team have developed a new version of the extremely popular learn guitar course that has set the standard for online and downloadable guitar courses. The new versions of the two books, Jamorama Beginners and Jamorama Advanced, are already proving to be one of the most popular guitar learning guides on the market.

Jamorama has 64 new video examples and exercises. That makes 148 videos in all that perfectly compliment the five exclusive computer games aand ebooks that come in the Jamorama Learning Kit. These speed the learning of musical notes, transcribing and and reading written music. They include:

• JaydeMusica Pro
• GuitEarIt!
• GuitarTuner Pro and How to Tune Your guitar
• The Jamorama Metronome, and
• Advanced Learning Techniques for Guitar

These games and learning aids make the monotony of learning to read music fun, and also help students to develop their ear for transcribing their favorite songs from the radio. Both games are professionally designed, and are invaluable in developing the key skills necessary in being a better musician. The training techniques alone will cut your learning time in half.

Also included is free online consultation to customers and access to the Jamorama Members’ Forum where they can get help with specific training problem.

This package is impressive because it is one of the most complete packages regarding the whole process of learning the guitar, from strumming, muting and bending, to timing, reading music and transcribing. It is even more impressive as all parts of the Jamorama Learning Kit work so well together to make learning to play the guitar as fast and enjoyable as possible.

From what I’ve heard so far this is one terrible movie, but some of the worst movies can turn out to be some of the funniest, if you find really bad to be funny. At the very least I’m sure its full of some great music. Below is a review by Chris Lee of the LA Times…enjoy…I think

In conjunction with Eric Clapton, DigiTech has helped recreate some of his most famous tones in the DigiTech Crossroads Artist Series pedal by applying their new Production Modeling technology.This revolutionary technology was designed to help reproduce the studio and live sounds and effects of an artist as heard on their recordings. This includes modeling the speaker cabinets, microphones with their placement, pre/post effects, and the recording engineer’s magic all in one pedal.
The Crossroads Artist Series pedal was conceived in conjunction with Eric Clapton and his long-time guitar tech Lee Dickson. Crossroads models seven Clapton signature tones. From songs like “Badge” with its swirling rotary speaker, to “Layla” (Unplugged) with its intimate acoustic tone, and of course, “Sunshine of Your Love” which features Eric’s signature “woman tone”, Crossroads spans 30 years of Clapton culture and tone.
New DigiTech Production Modeling technology accurately models seven signature Eric Clapton tones
Eric’s legendary Sunshine of Your Love “woman tone”
Raw “Crossroads” blues captured live
Embracing stereo spectrum of a swirling rotary speaker
The acoustic intimacy of “Layla” Unplugged
The enduring warmth of “Reptile”
Separate amp and mixer outputs
Custom artist pedal gig bag and pick
Digitech pedal power supply

Article source: digitech.com/products

Johnny Winter (Johnny Winter Band) – renowned guitarist sliding between blues and rock.
Main Guitar(s): Erlewine Lazer® standard tuning down a whole step, Gibson® Firebird Open E tuning down a whole step for slide playing
Amps: Musicman® 410-HD loaded with Celestion® vintage G-10 speakers
Strings: D’Addario® XL 10’s
Pickups: SM-1n and SM-1b Vintage Mini Humbuckers in the Firebird®, SSL-1 Vintage Staggered for Strat® in neck and SH-1B “59 Model Humbucker in the bridge position for the Lazer
Other: Boss® CE-2 Chorus PDL

Slash (Velvet Revolver) – a low-slung Les Paul® and legendary, muscular, humbucker tone.
Main Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Slash signature model
Amps: Marshall JCM 2555 Slash’s signature model, Marshall Slash’s signature cabinets, loaded with Celestion vintage 30 speaker
Strings: Ernie Ball .011-.048 strings
Pickup(s): APH-1 Alnico II Pro for Neck and Bridge
Other: Peterson Strobe model tuner, Dunlop DCR-1SR cry baby rackmount wah wah unit, Dunlop prototype Slash signature distortion-wah, Dbx 166 compressor, Yamaha SPX 900 multieffect, Rocktron Hush II CX noise reduction, Boss dd-3 digital delay, Mxr m-108 10 band graphic equalizer, Dunlop ht-1 Heil Talkbox