Link: Jeff Beck Free Stream
Listen to preview of the track Hammerhead from Jeff Beck’s soon to be released album Emotion and Commotion right here. Soulful wah wah goodness from the master.
Link: The Big Muff Page
Everything you wanted to know and more about the fuzziest pedal in the world, the Big Muff.
Link: Jimi Hendrix, ‘Valleys of Neptune’
The dozen tracks on ‘Valleys of Neptune’ reflect a time where Hendrix, finding his way with a new band while fighting contractual problems, was blossoming creatively. Featuring reworked hits like ‘Fire’ and ‘Red House’ as well as fully-realized songs that have never officially been released, the album shows that Hendrix was embarking in a new direction, one that would later be heard on ‘Band of Gypsys.’ While the album is due out on March 9, check out Spinner’s exclusive premiere of the title track to hear a “snapshot” into a part of Jimi’s life that’s rarely been heard.
Link: James Trussart Guitars on Wired
A great article in Wired on my favourite guitar maker, James Trussart.
“LOS ANGELES – In a small workshop a pick’s throw from downtown L.A., a French luthier pays homage to the quintessential American electric guitar using a most unusual material.
From across the room, the Trussart Deluxe SteelCaster may look like a ’52 Fender Telecaster. But lay your hands on it and you immediately know this cool chunk of welded steel didn’t come out of the Fender Custom Shop … “
Link: Them Crooked Vultures – Full Live Concert Footage
I’ve been enjoying the Them Crooked Vultures (Josh Homme, Dave Grohl, John Paul Jones) vibe quite a bit. Big, fat, raw, dirty, tight sound … whats not to like? Check this full live concert footage from their show in Germany this week. If you’re in a hurry check the track Elephant first.
Link: What To Learn from the New Angus SG?
Here’s a really great article at Woodytone on the new Angus Young signature SG’s from Gibson. It seems to me that SG’s are riding a little wave of popularity at the moment. Rawk!
Link: Pete Cornish’s Case Against True Bypass
Great little piece from Sir Pete Cornish arguing against the hype surrounding true bypass in effects pedals. Not a new article but still worth a read. Who are we to argue?
Link: Jack White’s Pedalboards
Cool little overview of some of the gear Jack White has used in The White Stripes, The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather.
Link: Legendary Tones – Clapton’s Early Years
A great overview of Clapton’s gear during his little ‘God’ phase circa 1966 -1969.
