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 | | SMASHING GUITAR GIVEAWAY
Win a new Pete Townshend Signature J-200 from Gibson Montana. It's modeled after the 1960s J-200 Pete used when he was writing The Who's Tommy. FYI, it's the tone that's smashing - not the guitar. In fact, Pete reveals in an exclusive interview with gibson.com that he regrets smashing all those guitars.
To enter the contest go here! For the interview with Pete, go here.
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| | Slingerlands get Slaughtered
Mark Slaughter grabbed a set of Black Pearl Slingerlands to use in his Nashville recording studio last week, enlisting session drummer Jimmy Clark for the sessions. "The toms were amazing," Mark said, "the biggest I've heard in a long, long time." Although the Slingerland sound would fit perfectly in the classic metal sound of such Slaughter hits as "Up All Night" and "Fly to the Angels," you'll have to tune in to country radio or Fox TV to hear these toms. Mark used the Slingerlands on tracks for a new country/rock band, High Noon, and for "bumper" music for Fox TV's news and sports channels.
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| | Drake picks a Classic
Drake Bell, star of Nickelodeon's top-rated show, "Drake and Josh," relaxes with his new Gibson Les Paul Classic. Drake is putting the finishing touches on a new CD, set for summer release, and he plans on using his Gibson on the popular Nickelodeon program.
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| | Jesse Malin goes Gold(top)
Singer/songwriter Jesse Malin checked out a 54 Goldtop Reissue in Gibson's New York offices. Malin did a photo shoot for Guitar World Acoustic magazine before heading off to a European tour. Jesse's upcoming album on Artemis features guest appearances by Ryan Adams, Pete Yorn, Jody Porter, and Tommy Stinson. Look for Jesse on Conan O'Brien July 6.
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 | | PAGING GIBSON. reviews
The new Wurlitzer Digital Jukebox from Gibson Audio is "Great Gear" according to MAXIM Magazine. In an online article MAXIM hails the Wurly as a "nifty music player... The sleek design makes a bold statement, like, 'I have loads of money and you don't!'" Gibson Audio unveiled jukebox prototypes at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January, and production models will hit the market later this year.
The Gibson GA-5 Les Paul Jr. amplifier got an Editor's Pick Award from Guitar Player in a review that listed the amp's strong points as "Irresistibly cute. Quality construction. Great tone." Reviewer Terry Buddingh also tested the Goldtone GA-15RV, noting its "impressive range of tones from just three knobs." Buddingh summed up with, "Gibson's rich amp legacy reaches back to the dawn of the electric guitar age, and these two amps are much more than mere clones. They give a respectful nod to the past without ignoring valuable modern advancements and necessary improvements."
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| | PLAYER PROFILE (aka You don't have to be Slash to be loved by Gibson)
Name: Rick Howard
City: New York
Main axe: 1997 Gibson ES-336
Other Gibson family instruments you own or play: SG Standard, Howard Roberts Fusion II
Band name: Iguazu
Type of music: Latin Jazz/World Beat
Typical venue: Iguazu plays jazz fests and concerts, and I play local clubs, private parties of all kinds. I also teach guitar, bass, theory, harmony and improvisation (privately).
Career highlight: Playing with Paquito D'Rivera on the second Iguazu CD All You Need
Next Gibson you want to get: Firebird VII and Wes Montgomery L-5
Next gig: next Iguazu show Fri. Aug. 13 at Yonkers Pier Yonkers, NY, 7:00 PM
Other comments: Being known as one of NY's more versatile and eclectic
guitarists, I also have a blues group, The Wolfpack, and have recently begun a rockabilly project.
Website: www.iguazumusic.com
If you play a Gibson family instrument, send us a photo and info (in the format above) to be featured in a Gibson Player Profile.
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