Well recently I found a great deal on a 1966 Fender Blackface Vibrolux amp. This amp is known to be great for playing gigs, due to the wattage and amount of clean headroom you can get as well as the natural overdrive that can be obtained. I've … [Read more...]
Creator of the most famous guitar in rock, Les Paul has been taken from us.
By on August 13, 2009 2 Comments
If you have ever thought about becoming a guitar player, or have played guitar, there is no doubt you are familiar with the infamous Les Paul guitar by Gibson. This legendary guitar has been played by everyone from Slash, Jimmy Page, and Gary … [Read more...]
Did Eric Clapton sound better on a Gibson Guitar?
By on April 7, 2009 31 Comments
First let me say that I am a huge fan of Eric Clapton. His phrasing, songs, and blues guitar style are so easy and fun to listen to. He doesn't have tons of chops, but when did speed determine the skill of a guitar player? In my opinion, … [Read more...]
Blues Guitar Legend Rory Gallagher Rocks!
By on March 15, 2009 12 Comments
I just came across Rory Gallagher a few weeks ago, and man is he awesome! If you haven't checked him out, you're missing out on one of the best blues rock guitar players ever! I had not ever paid much attention to him, but when I watched a few … [Read more...]
Joe Bonamassa: The new Eric Clapton?
By on February 10, 2009 25 Comments
If you've never heard of Joe Bonamassa, then odds are you are not current with what's happening with blues music. You owe it to yourself to check out this amazing guitar player. He has chops like Stevie and Jimi, but can also play 3 notes that … [Read more...]
My Top 5 Blues Rock Solos to Learn the Blues
By on February 5, 2009 33 Comments
In this Blues Guitar lesson, I'm going to list my top 5 solos to learn the blues. This is a very hard list to make, and there is no way I can satisfy everyone. This is why you need to tell me what your top 5 blues rock solos are right underneath … [Read more...]
What was your first blues album?
By on December 11, 2008 20 Comments
Everyone has that one album where that moment occurred. This moment is when you realized you were now a blues fan. If you're a blues fan, then odds are you are a fanatic blues connoisseur. If you're not a blues fan, then you never had this … [Read more...]
