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Interview guitar in hand with Ron Bumblefoot Thal

Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal is always running around the world playing somewhere with Guns N Roses or solo so it's quite a feast to be able to catch him for an in-depth interview guitar in hand.

Here's a audio Jon Gomm interview. Jon is one of the current guitar players who is really pushing the enveloppe in the acoustic guitar world. His latest album "Live in the Acoustic Asylum" was recorded live as the title implies and his full of guitar and yet still avoids the default of being annoying because of pointless technical prowesses.

This interview with Jon is more than 45min long as he is very generous and detailed in his answers.

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Nik Huber: his take on varnish and paint

On this new Luthier Chronicle, I asked Nik Huber about varnish, finish and paint.
Subjects discussed

Nitro-cellulose versus 2 component finish
His take on the thickness of the finish
Is-it possible to hear the difference between a nitro and a 2 component finish on a solid body?
The development of new colours
His source of inspiration for new ideas
The story of the new metallic finish presented at the 2015 NAMM show
The aging of the finish oh his first guitars

An example of a Krautster II in Gold Top finish

Until the next chronicle, keep on playing your guitar and check-out your

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Zane Carney Masterclass in Paris – Part 3/3

Here's part 3 of the Zane Carney masterclass given in Paris on May 25th 2015.
What to expect in the masterclass

In-depth talk about music theory
What to play on the V chord
Several full pieces of music played
His approach to composition
How he practice with and without the guitar
His theory about relative pitch
The story about his upcoming Jazzica signature model with Hofner
A full demo of his travel pedal board

Zane travel pedal board

Until the next masterclass, keep on playing the guitar!

Pierre.

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Philip Sayce interview – 2015 Montreal Jazz Festival

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Let's face it, I am a huge fan of Philip Sayce.

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Nik Huber: being a guitar builder in Germany

On this second Luthier Chronicle, I asked Nik what's different about being a guitar builder in Germany.

Until the next chronicle, keep on playing your guitar and check-out your local luthier.

Pierre.

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Interview with master luthier Michael Greenfield

Let's face it, I don't know much about acoustic guitars. I am definitely more an electric guy. When I prepared my trip to Montréal to cover the Jazz festival, I asked my luthier friends about who I should try to meet while in Québec, the name of Michael Greenfield kept popping up so I contacted him and he accepted right away to have me visit him in his Montréal workshop.

He gave me a full tour of his workshop then we sat down for 40min in-depth video interview.

Robert Trujillo Interview @Metallica: producer of

While in Montreal for the Jazz Festival, I had access to a press showing of Jaco, an excellent documentary about the late Jaco Pastorius who passed away tragically in 1987.

Scott Holiday interview: the Fuzz lord from Rival Sons

Here's Scott Holiday interview. I confess I only recently discovered Rival Sons and their guitar player. In fact the luthier Mikaël Springer listened to their music full blast while building my guitar for the Spartan Project so I had to eventually check-them out! Thanks to another luthier, Doug Kauer who builds most of Scott's guitars, I was able to get in touch with him to organize this interview in Luxemburg City.

It's the third time I have the pleasure to present you an interview with Mark Tremonti.

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Nik Huber – His favorite tone woods

After a series of 9 videos with Juha Ruokangas in the Luthier Chronicle, I am proposing you a new series with another master builder to share his knowledge of the lutherie world with Nik Huber.

On this first installment I asked Nik about his favorite woods to build instrument.

Until the next chronicle, keep on playing your guitar and check-out your local luthier.

Pierre.

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This interview was recorded with Dave Kilminster on June 29th 2015 in Montreal during the Steven Wilson tour.

Here's a Gabor Goldschmidt interview during the 2015 Musikmesse. Gabor is the luthier at Fibenare Guitars. His guitars are played by musician like Tom Quayle who was also present at their booth to demo their instrument.

Interview with @MrStanleyClarke: a bass master at the @MtlJazzFestival

It's not that often that you get to meet and interview such a huge star like Stanley Clarke.

Al Di Meola interview (@aldimeolamusic): elegant gypsy at the @FestivalJazzMtl

For the second time I had the great opportunity to interview the legendary Al Di Meola.

Heike Matthiesen (@gitarra) interview at the 2015 @Musikmesse
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Heike Matthiesen interview at the 2015 Musikmesse

Here's an interview with classical guitar player Heike Matthiesen during the 2015 Musikmesse. It's always a pleasure to meet and talk with Heike to hear the latest news and trend in the classical guitar world.

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Juha Ruokangas – For or against the CNC machine

In this new chronicle I asked Juha Ruokangas about the CNC machine : is he for a against it?

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Tom Quayle interview at the Musikmesse 2015

Here's an interview with Tom Quayle done during the 2015 Musikmesse.
Subjects discussed in the interview

His first guitar
The main turning points in his career
The collaboration he has with the luthiers at Fibenare
A full description of his signature model
The next projects

Until the next video, keep on playing the guitar,

Pierre.

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During the 2015 Musikmesse, I had the great pleasure to meet one of the bass master Jeff Berlin for an in depth interview.

Jeff plays Mark Bass amps and Cort bass
Subjects discussed in the interview

His first guitar
The main turning point in his career
His approach to teaching
The unconventional views he has about online teaching services
His piece of advice to progress

Jeff website: www.jeffberlinbass.com

Mark Bass website: www.markbass.it

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Juha Ruokangas – Short or long tenon

In this new chronicle I asked Juha Ruokangas about a hotly debated subject regarding set neck guitars: the size of the tenon, should it be long or short.

Interview done of the luthier Doug Kauer from Kauer Guitars during the 2015 winter NAMM show.

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Here's a video of Zane Carney trying at Guitars Addicts in Paris for John Mayer a superb 69 Les Paul Deluxe Gold Top.

Until the next interview, keep on playing the guitar!

Pierre.

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Here's part 2 of the Zane Carney masterclass given in Paris on May 25th 2015.
What to expect in the masterclass

In-depth talk about music theory
What to play on the V chord
Several full pieces of music played
His approach to composition
How he practice with and without the guitar
His theory about relative pitch
The story about his upcoming Jazzica signature model with Hofner
A full demo of his travel pedal board

 

Until the next interview, keep on playing the guitar!

Pierre.

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Video of the 2015 Zane Carney Masterclass in Paris

Zane Carney was in Paris as part of his 1st solo european tour. Unfortunately he had no date for a concert in France (hopefully next time!) but he was super enthusiastic to give another masterclass at Guitars Addicts like last year.
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The masterclass was recorded in video with 2 HD cameras and high quality sound and is available for the Backstage Pass owners.

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Juha Ruokangas – His take on the pickups

In this new chronicle I asked Juha Ruokangas how he tunes the pickups he uses on his guitars.

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Pierre.

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2015 Zane Carney Masterclass in Paris – Part 1/3

Here's part 1 of the Zane Carney masterclass given in Paris on May 25th 2015.
What to expect in the full 2.5 hour masterclass

In-depth talk about music theory
What to play on the V chord
Several full pieces of music played
His approach to composition
How he practice with and without the guitar
His theory about relative pitch
The story about his upcoming Jazzica signature model with Hofner
A full demo of his travel pedal board

Until the next interview, keep on playing the guitar!

Pierre.

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Interview of the Swiss luthier Claudio Pagelli during the 2014 Holy Grail Guitar Show.

The luthier website: www.pagelli.com

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I had the opportunity to interview twice before Paul Reed Smith but doing another interview at NAMM was too good an opportunity to pass as it's always fascinating to talk guitar with him.

Themes discussed in the interview with Paul Reed Smith

His best and worse memories of the past NAMM shows
Favorite NAMM survival tip
The differences between the Musikmesse and the NAMM
What’s new for PRS this year
A look back on the past of PRS
The process to develop a new idea for his guitars

The others interview of Paul are available here.

 

 

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Last year I had the pleasure to do an audio interview with Warren Haynes, this time we did it again but in video in between the Govt Mule sound check and the concert in Paris.

Interview with luthier Dennis Fano from the Premier Builders Guild during the 2015 Winter NAMM show.

Subjects discussed in the interview

His best and worse memories of the past NAMM show editions
His favorite NAMM show survival tips
His first guitar
How he became a guitar builder
On which style of music the Fano guitars are usually used
Is there competition among the different Premier Builders Guild?
Why guitar players should consider more the boutique brands than the big name?

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