This is the least expensive guitar I’ve ever reviewed! At just $45, this guitar costs less than my monthly phone bill! Incredibly, it’s totally playable and actually quite nice looking. Featuring a laminated spruce top and basswood back and sides, plus a 20 fret rosewood fretboard, this is a rock solid, no-frills, acoustic bargain! This…
Demo / Tutorial: Dragonfire Screamers Swapped Into The Chibson!
In keeping with the low-budget build theme, in this video we swap in a set of Dragonfire Screamers, in place of the stock, non-wax potted pickups that were originally in the $170 Chibson Les Paul. The results are astounding! This bargain priced ($35) set of pickups really wakes up this fake LP and provides a…
Hellion “Karma’s a Bitch” Released On Vinyl!
The most recent Hellion album, Karma’s a Bitch, has been released in limited edition on vinyl! Below is a video I made where I take a look at a copy of the album and talk a little about the recording process, physical music products, and what it all means to me. If you’d like to…
“Auld Lang Syne In The City” – Happy Holidays!
This year, I’ve done another holiday themed shred song and video. This is my take on the classic “Auld Lang Syne” to celebrate the holidays and welcome in the new year! The video was shot in various Los Angeles locations and direct by Ed Polgardy. Follow this link to download the song for free! Happy…
Guest Solo on Rozen – Sins of Hyrule
Sins of Hyrule, the new album of Legend of Zelda music by Rozen, features a guest solo by yours truly! This was a great experience in doing something outside of my normal Rock / Metal genre! Rozen is an incredible composer, arranged, and producer, and it was an honor and a pleasure to be part…
GEAR DEMO – The Cheapest and Best Looper Pedal!
The cheapest looper pedal on the market is the Ammoon Nano Looper. Despite its price, it’s a quality little pedal that ranks high in usability. Check out the features and sound quality in my latest demo and review!
INTERVIEW – Dan Mumm, Part 2, Sweeping Picking and Practice Routines
Here’s the second clip from my interview with neoclassical guitarist and composer Dan Mumm. In this video we talk about the popularity of the sweep picking technique, the biggest mistake aspiring guitarists make and what the best practice routine is!
GEAR DEMO – 12$ Pickups! Upgrading the Ammoon Strat
With the Ammoon strat clocking in at only $47, we can afford to spend a few bucks on upgrades! Fortunately, through the magic of Ebay, we only need to spend around $24 to upgrade the pickups to a pair of blistering Dual Rail, single-coil spaced pieces. With these new pups transferring the tone, this thing…
INTERVIEW – Dan Mumm, Part 1, Natural Talent and Gifted Musicians
Here is the first of several clips from my recent interview with neoclassical guitarist, composer, and music educator Dan Mumm. In this discussion we talk about the concept of natural talent and what it means when we call someone ‘gifted’. More clips from this interview will be posted soon! Dan’s YouTube Channel, and his website.
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