COMPETITION: Andy James Guitar Solo Contest!
February 27, 2010
Owen and James Edwards, the guys behind Guitar Idol, have teamed up with Andy James, Blackstar, ESP and Lick Library to bring us another great online guitar competition:
World-renowned Guitar phenomenon Andy James invites you to enter his Guitar Solo Contest. Showcase your guitar playing skills to the world by entering the online You Tube contest, with some great prizes up for grabs.
Go to http://www.intersalesmusic.co.uk/ for more info, rules and to download exclusive backing track.
To Download Backing Track go to http://www.intersalesmusic.co.uk/ right click on ” Download the backing track here ” and “Save Target as”
To enter competition, please fill in the entry form here: http://www.intersalesmusic.co.uk/ and post your video as a response to this video.
All videos will be checked first prior to making live, so please be patient if your entry does not appear straight away. Most of all, have fun with the backing track, and show the world what you can do!!
A select panel of judges including Andy James will decide upon the best entries after the closing date.
·The Andy James Guitar Solo Contest is open to anyone, from anywhere, and of any age, gender or musical tastes!!
·The video submitted should be of the contestant playing live over the backing track provided
·Our select panel of judges will choose an outright online winner, and their decision will be final, and no moaning or disagreement will be accepted!
VIDEO: Andy James Blackstar HT-100 Demo
February 27, 2010
Nice to see that Blackstar have the awesome Andy James on board ( though they too have chosen the ‘cracked’ font for their videos 
) .
Check out this short demo of the Blackstar HT-100
Ta to Laurie for the heads up.
SOLD: 2002 Ibanez JEM 7VSBL with pearloid scratchplate
February 24, 2010
Up for auction my 2002 Ibanez JEM 7VSBL to help with funds my upcoming wedding 
I bought this JEM, one of the first 7VSBLs in the UK, brand new from Nevada Music back in 2002 and it was my main guitar for several years but tis time for it to go!
Check out the auction here!
NAMM 2010: More Guthrie Govan on the TC Electronic stand
February 23, 2010
Some more footage of Mr Govan performing on the TC Electronic stand at NAMM:
COMPETITION: Shred This Too! Top 5 Winners Announced!
February 23, 2010
Many congratulations to the guys who deservedly made the top 5, nice to see most of my faves in there too
Once again it amazes me the effort and work that goes into running a competition like this. Huge thanks again toMarco Sfogli, Rick Graham, Tom Quayle, Magnus Olsson, Chris Brooks and the tireless Laurie Monk!
..and looks like ‘Shred This 3′ is coming soon! \m/
VIDEO: Alex Hutchings Custom Fusion 3 Promo!
February 18, 2010
Just spotted from the guys over at jamtrackcentral.com promo vid for the upcoming new Fusion package featuring the sublime Alex Hutchings.
Once again Alex Hutchings charms us with his extraordinary mastery of the guitar in this third series of rock and blues fusion solos and jam tracks. This package of 5 great new compositions will be available very soon. The package will include..
5 Large format videos
Audio files of all 5 solos
5 standard audio jam tracks minus solos
5 extended audio jam tracks minus solos
Tab and Powertab transcriptions of all 5 solos in both standard and EADGCF tunings
Bonus tab – backing riffs and rhythm parts
GEAR: Suhr Guitars New Models, Pro Series Classic and Classic T!
February 17, 2010
Ta to Mr Clark for the heads up, new line of Pro Series guitars from Suhr for their Classic and Classic T models:
We have not forgotten the traditional or vintage-styling enthusiasts. The long-awaited Pro Series Classic and Classic T instruments are now shipping in volume
Check out the new Pro Series Price list for 2010.
