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Riffs: Carlton Class, Surf Ballroom Landmark, Campbell Gig

Larry Carlton to Hold Class in London from The Guitar Institute On Wednesday November 19, 2008, Larry Carlton will be headlining a blues-focused master class, running from 6.00 to

Larry Carlton to Hold Class in London

from The Guitar Institute


On Wednesday November 19, 2008, Larry Carlton will be headlining a blues-focused master class, running from 6.00 to 9.30pm, hosted by the Guitar Institute in London in association with Guitar Getaways Awaydays. While its located across the pond, why not make a vacation out of it? For more information on the event, visit here.

Iowa''s Surf Ballroom US Landmark

from contactmusic.com


Just down the highway from the PG editorial offices, the legendary Surf Ballroom & Museum in Clear Lake, Iowa, has been granted as an official rock n'' roll landmark. Of course, this venue is where Ritchie Valens, Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper all last performed before "the music died." While the Surf Ballroom still holds concerts and events, its never been the same since that fateful night. For more information, go here.

Campbell American Guitars Showcase

from campbellamerican.com


Campbell American Guitars and Mr. Music present an afternoon performance by Guitarist extraordinary, David Fiuczynski, with Evan Marien on Bass and Jovol Bell on Drums. David will be showcasing his new Campbell American ā€œFuzixā€ double neck guitar. There will be several other Campbell American models for the interested player to check out including a single neck version of the Fuzix and their new RJ Bass Guitar. For more information, go here.

Hereā€™s how 21 killer players from the past year of Rig Rundownsā€”including Justin Chancellor, Zakk Wylde, MonoNeon, Carmen Vandenberg, Sturgill Simpson, Jason Isbell, and Grace Bowersā€”use stomps to take their sounds outside the box.


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This Japan-made Guyatone brings back memories of hitchinā€™ rides around the U.S.

This oddball vintage Guyatone has a streak of Jack Kerouacā€™s adventurous, thumbing spirit.

The other day, I saw something I hadnā€™t noticed in quite some time. Driving home from work, I saw an interesting-looking fellow hitchhiking. When I was a kid, ā€œhitchersā€ seemed much more common, but, then again, the world didnā€™t seem as dangerous as today. Heck, I can remember hitching to my uncleā€™s cabin in Bradford, Pennsylvaniaā€”home of Zippo lightersā€”and riding almost 200 miles while I sat in a spare tire in the open bed of a pickup truck! Yes, safety wasnā€™t a big concern for kids back in the day.

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Fifteen watts that sits in a unique tone space and offers modern signal routing options.

A distinct alternative to the most popular 1x10 combos. Muscular and thick for a 1x10 at many settings. Pairs easily with single-coils and humbuckers. Cool looks.

Tone stack could be more rangeful.

$999

Supro Montauk
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When you imagine an ideal creative space, what do you see? A loft? A barn? A cabin far from distraction? Reveling in such visions is inspiration and a beautiful escape. Reality for most of us, though, is different. Weā€™re lucky to have a corner in the kitchen or a converted closet to make music in. Still, thereā€™s a romance and sense of possibility in these modest spaces, and the 15-watt, 1x10, all-tubeSupro Montauk is an amplifier well suited to this kind of place. It enlivens cramped corners with its classy, colorful appearance. Itā€™s compact. Itā€™s also potent enough to sound and respond like a bigger amp in a small room.

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Be sure to locate your sample library where it can be quickly referenced on your DAW.

Improve your recordings using your own samples. Bryan Clark, house producer at Nashvilleā€™s Blackbird Studio, tells you how to take the final steps in building your own sample library.

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