by G. Edward Jones | Oct 9, 2013 | Silly
I once read an interview with Gene “The Atomic Clock” Hoglan around the time of Testament’s Demonic and Strapping Young Lad’s City one of the things he said that stuck with me was he didn’t actually know what he played on City because...
by daftparagon | Sep 26, 2013 | Silly
These things are ultimately as meaningless as the “top 100 guitarists” lists or whatever. And… a lot of what this dude is playing is not a solo, it’s a melody part or riff or whatever you want to call it. But it’s still fun to play...
by G. Edward Jones | Sep 25, 2013 | Guitar Store Gospel, Passion & Self Hate, Silly
If you spend any amount of time reading or watching interviews with Steve Vai, eventually the subject of Evo will come up. Evo is a prototype Jem 7VWH that got its name from the prototype DiMarzio Evolution pickups fitted in it. According to Vai no guitar he’s...
by G. Edward Jones | Sep 16, 2013 | Good Finds, Silly
Daft Paragon surfs the internet so you don’t have to. The Art of Making, Alma Flamenca from Deep Green Sea on Vimeo. The Art of Making is a short documentary about creating a gorgeous flamenco guitar. So much win in this. A limited edition, screen printed shirt...
by Steve | Sep 12, 2013 | Silly
Well I don’t know shit about anything, so that does not leave me with many options. Wait now. Wait for half a moment. I do know something. I know that I have just come up with the best song title ever. Here it comes. Driving in a Ferrari With Yngwie Malmsteen...
by G. Edward Jones | Sep 9, 2013 | Gear, Good Finds, Silly
Daft Paragon watches a bunch of videos so you don’t have to waste your time. Guthrie Govan talks about his latest Charvel prototype. This guitar is exactly like all of his other Charvel prototypes except with 100% more Floyd Rose. I have no idea why there is...
