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www.line6.com-the
most versatile amplifier/recording tool in the known world! I use both for
live work and recording. Think of 32 of the best sounding amps ever, with
16 different speaker set-ups, numerous effects, silent recording, AIR speaker
simulation in a whopping 100w 2 x 12 combo…all for less than half the
price of some well known rectifiers? Oh yeah, you can also download artist
user patches from the site…for free!!! DOWN BOY! |
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www.jacksonguitars.com-though
I'm not a "pointy headstock" fan, these guys came up trumps when
producing the Phil Collen PC3 guitar. With looks to die for, great sounds
and VERY fast neck, this is the guitar I've been waiting for. Aroooo. |
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www.seymourduncan.com-pickups
to take your sound off into the stratosphere. Just ask the likes of George
Lynch…better still, pick up a guitar with some on and rage… |
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www.fender.com-IMHO,
still the best thing to come out of America after Michelob! The strat shape
is the ultimate…they're a pig to play but once you've mastered them,
you'll never go back. Jeff Beck can't be wrong, can he? |
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www.ibanez.com
-these guys showed the "top" makers how it was done in the '90's
and the likes of Satch, Vai, Gilbert and Beach all swear by them. The choice
is overwhelming so you can find something that's just "you". |
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http://freespace.virgin.net/craig.ellis/
- my old drummer mate from the North-East. A fantastic drummer, and also
now a member of The Tygers of Pan Tang. This site is an informative look
at drumming, how to set-up your equipment and Craig' other side projects.
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www.stevenclifford.com
- not only a great guitarist but also the builder of this site! All hail
the Webmaster…this site is full of tablature for some classic rock
songs, as well as info and mp3's of Steve's former bands, Seventh Son and
Cry. You'll also find some great playing and gear tips. |
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www.ylor11.freeserve.co.uk/
- a Joe Satriani tribute site hosted by some guys who hail from Newcastle.
As well as being an informative site for all things Satch, these guys
have some excellent backing tracks of Satch and Vai in both mp3 and midi
format…where do you think I get some of my backing tracks? |
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www.alestrada.com
- Al is an amazingly talented guitarist from California. I would urge
any guitar fan to listen to "Radiation Man" as the solo work is
some of the best stuff I have heard in a long time-you can also watch him
play and download some of his tracks. You can also buy his cd's…tell
him I sent ya! |
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www.dreamtheater.net
- Dream Theater's official site. From my favourite band, a site full of
goodies plus all (and there are many!) of the links to their other bands
and side projects. Also a very good chat room where opinions are like…well,
you know the line! |
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www.journeymusic.com
- all the info on what's happening with one of the greatest AOR bands,
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www.mrbigsite.com
- Paul Gilbert out, Ritchie Kotzen in… Billy Sheehan out??? Who can
replace Big Bad Bill? Get the low-down on what, why and where on one of
my favourite bands. Amazing playing but the songs come first…and
Eric Martin has got to be one of the best singers to come out of America. |
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www.aerosmith.com
- the biz! No one comes close to the Toxic Twins! Mr Tyler is a workaholic
rather than an alcoholic these days and still churning out great music after
30 years! Great site opener as well…zzziiiiiippppp! |
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www.spocksbeard.com
- funny name-great band! Classic old style prog with more hooks than the
bottom of a fisherman's boat! If you like long, complex pieces of music
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www.satriani.com
- if you've listened to my mp3's (if not, why not???), you'll understand
that I like this guy! Always changing direction, a true innovator-check
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www.georgelynch.com
- another one of my favourite guitarists, Mr Scary is still playing like
nobody else as well as looking like Arnie! Here you can see tabs of his
playing, buy stuff and see reviews of his endorsed Peavey Triple XXX amplifier. |
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www.gary-moore.com
- playing a blinder as ever, Gary' site is full of up-to-the-minute info
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www.melodicrock.com
-A huge site dedicated to news on bands such as Von Groove, Dare, Hurricane,
Glenn Hughes etc. Lots of info on everything melodic and AOR-ey! Bring back
big hair! |
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www.jasonstewart.virtualave.net/
I am an advanced musician
who lives to make music. My main ax is guitar but I also play bass, keyboards,
and sing. I write, record and engineer tons of material. My music ranges
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www.metalunderground.com
News and details on metals well known and not so well known, uptodate and
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www.shockwave.com
- free, lots of games…worth it for the cartoon piss-take of Metallica
alone. Check it out and you will get addicted to the pool and bowling stuff! |
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 Alike
Cooper |
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www.alikecooper.co.uk
- The best
Alice Cooper tribute band, if you are not scared your already dead! |
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UNCHAINED
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www.vh-unchained.com
Welcome
to the world of Unchained…Van
halen Tribute Band. We’re here to fill the void left by the most powerful
rock band
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