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Steve Vai is an odd man. I mean, how many people come up with their own scale? So it's no surprise really when Steve decides to do a two person review of his new pedal with himself. Still, it's good to see he has a sense of humour, especially about himself. This new pedal of his I half like - the second distortion. I personally find the first tone he demo's to be to round and muddy, but that's me. What do you guys all think about it?
EDIT : i almost forgot to mention. How much does Vai remind you of Dr. Wilson in House? or is it just me?
I've just installed a new commenting system on this website. The system is called Disqus. Basicaly its a suped up commenting sysem, ties in with Gravatar really well (go one and join up with that one - it's awesome), and basically is really schmick!!!.
Old comments will be imported shortly, so don't fret, they will be back. Let me know what you all think of it!
I have been on a huge Joe Bonamassa kick after reading this quote.
“One night, I was doing this classical thing I do using the volume control, and I was playing it on a Strat,” Bonamassa said. “When I finished the show someone came up to me and told that I sounded like Stevie Ray [Vaughan] playing a violin. Well, bless his heart, and God bless Stevie Ray, but it sounded nothing like Stevie Ray. And please don’t get me wrong, I was heavily influenced by Stevie, but what it showed me is that if you waltz up there with a Stratocaster and play anything remotely resembling the blues you’re going to be compared to someone else.”
It's so sad that it is true. How many blues strat players have emulated that sound of the strat through a tube screamer into a nice crunchy Fender amp? The playing may not sound like SRV, but the style of tone sure does. And depending on the player, it makes them sound like a bad take on SRV even if they are good. It took me a long time to get into southern/texas blues and I now think that this is the reason why. I always enjoyed SRV, but couldn't get into any one else.
Gibson have finally realised that the Robot series needed some new colours (we won't mention that it needs a new name, but anyways...). And my have they done a good job.
The new Gibson Robot Range
If you want a better look, head over to the Gibson site. Don't go into the Robot area. Head to either the Les Paul Robot Ltd page or the SG Robot Limited page to see them up close.
What do you all think of the new colours and what is your favourite? I can't go past the Wine Red. That thing is beautiful.
