Eddie Wang is a boutique amp builder based in Oregon (eddiewanginstruments.com). As usual he was exhibiting at NAMM on a booth shared with the German luthier Rainer Tausch. Here is in an interview to talk about his latest tube amps. Eddie Wang interview Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar!
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It was while wandering the aisles of NAMM on the second day that I came across musician Ana Patan. So we took the opportunity to do a quick interview to get her impressions of this 2025 edition. Ana Patan interview Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel. For
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I love the work of journalist Jason Verlinde, founder of the excellent American guitar journal the Fretboard Journal (fretboardjournal.com), organizer of the Fretboard Summit (fretboardsummit.org) and host of several excellent podcasts, including the one linked to the journal. Meeting him at NAMM to do this interview was a highlight of the show. Jason Verlinde interview
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In the series of NAMM debriefs, here's an American viewpoint with my luthier pal Isaac Jang (isaacjangguitars.com) on this 2025 edition of the American show. Isaac Jang interview Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel. For more info:NAMM ReportsDebrief Archives
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Rainer Tausch from Tausch Guitars (tausch-guitars.de) is one of the best boutique guitar builder in Europe. He always brings some stunning guitars at the NAMM, here is presenting his instruments on his booth. Rainer Tausch interview Photos Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel. For more info:Rainer Tausch
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Larry Briggs from Strings West (stringswest.com) is the organiser of the Vintage guitar show under the name Amigo Guitar Shows, here is in an interview during the 2025 Costa Mesa edition right after NAMM. As a complement to the interview with Larry, watch the full visit of the Vintage guitar show with more interviews reserved
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I'd been wanting to try out a product from Chase Bliss (chasebliss.eu) for a while. The videos I'd seen of the Clean pedal had excited me, so I contacted them and bang, I received this a few weeks later. Well, this creative compressor (as they call it) is formidable. You can make it do lots
For the second time, I had the pleasure of interviewing Thomas Ripsam, CEO of Martin Guitars, at NAMM 2025. It's always exciting to ask questions of the person who runs one of the world's leading guitar companies. Thomas Ripsam interview Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel. For
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It's a time-honored tradition at NAMM: an interview with Andy Powers, big boss of Taylor Guitars. It's worth noting that the American brand was back at the American show with a real stand open to visitors, unlike other brands. Andy Powers interview Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre
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Parallel to NAMM was the Amigo Costa Mesa Guitar Show, 15 minutes from Anaheim. As NAMM ended on Saturday, I had plenty of time to spend my Sunday there to see some fine Vintage instruments. Here's the report to see the magnificent guitars on display and watch the interview with show organizer Larry Briggs and
The third and final day of NAMM 2025 was definitely a vintage one. It's as if taking place over 3 days instead of the traditional 4 had boosted the allotted time, which makes sense since we're condensing everything. Another very large crowd, probably even denser than yesterday! Interviews of the day: Reports: Pre-Opening / Day
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The first official day of NAMM got off to a great start with no fewer than 9 interviews! This gives us more than 1 hour of video to find out everything interesting that happened today on The Guitar Channel's radar. One thing's for sure: NAMM is far from over as an event just based on
Having arrived in Anaheim in the afternoon, I was able to get a sneak preview of NAMM while some exhibitors were still setting up. It's a great way to get a taste of what's to come before the show even opens. Reports: Pre-Opening / Day 1 / Day 2 / Day 3 NAMM 2025 -
American guitarist Phil X, who has been playing with Bon Jovi for years, has released with the PXO an excellent double pedal from J. Rockett Audio Designs (rockettpedals.com), which I'd like to introduce in this review. Phil X Interviews Archive PXO J.Rockett Audio Designs Review What I Enjoyed The Most What I Enjoyed The Least
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Puteaux Guitar Festival 2025 and Its Luthier Guitar Show : Octobre 10th to 12th
Wednesday, 15 January 2025
As announced last October in this article, the Puteaux Guitar Festival will hold its 6th edition in 2025. It will take place from Friday October 10 to Sunday October 12, 2025! Festival Guitare de PuteauxOctober 10th - 12th 2025Jean-Baptiste Lully Music Conservatory 5 Rue Francis de Pressensé, 92800 Puteaux As in previous editions, The Guitar
In 2025, the NAMM Show will be held at the end of January, with a new duration of 3 days instead of 4. It will take place from January 23 to 25, and The Guitar Chanel will be on site for its tenth Californian campaign! Why Going to the NAMM NAMM is THE major event
Canadian guitarist Nick Johnston (nickjohnstonmusic.com) was one of the musicians present at Guitar Summit 2024. We took the opportunity to interview him about his current and future projects. Nick Johnston interview Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel. Audio version available on The Guitar Channel Radio for premium
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Marco Cinelli is the charismatic leader of the Cinelli Brothers (cinellibrothers.com). He composes, he sings, plays the guitar, the piano and the organ! Their show at the Pan Piper in Paris was awesome. They play all over Europe and the US so go see them when they come near you. As a bonus, you will get
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The Guitar Channel Backstage Gear Tour is one of the most popular benefits of paid subscription in France. This allows the French premium members to test top-level gear at home free of charge for a week. The only cost to cover is for shipping to the next stage of the tour, i.e. around 10 Euros.
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Chris Buck from Cardinal Black, the Paris Interview at the Cabaret Sauvage
Monday, 25 November 2024
Chris Buck (chrisbuckguitar.co.uk), guitarist with English band Cardinal Black (thecardinalblack.com), was on tour in Europe to support Myles Kennedy. During their concert at Paris' Cabaret Sauvage, I had the pleasure of meeting him, interviewing him and listening to their sound check. It was a real pleasure to spend time with him and the band. A
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Ana Patan and Jonas Hellborg Interview at the 2024 Guitar Summit
Wednesday, 20 November 2024
Singer-guitarist Ana Patan (anapatan.com) and legendary bassist Jonas Hellborg (hellborg.com) played at Guitar Summit on the big stage at Mannheim's Rosengarten. Here they are in interview to talk about their respective projects. Ana Patan and Jonas Hellborg Interview Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel. For more info:Bass
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Adam Miller at the Guitar Summit with a New Signature Nik Huber Guitar
Wednesday, 13 November 2024
Australian musician Adam Miller (adammiller.com.au) was once again a regular at Guitar Summit. Among other things, he picked up a new guitar from Nik Huber Guitars. Adam Miller interview Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel. For more info:Adam Miller InterviewsGuitar Summit Reports
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Alexandr Misko Interview at the 2024 Guitar Summit at Baton Rouge
Monday, 04 November 2024
Russian-born musician Alexandr Misko (alexandrmisko.com) is now based in Germany, so I always bump into him at Guitar Summit. Here he is, interviewed on the stand of Baton Rouge (batonrougeguitars.com), which makes his signature model. Alexandr Misko interview Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel. For more info:Alexandr
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What I really enjoy about Guitar Summit (guitarsummit.de) is that you get to meet a lot of high-caliber musicians. Here's one of them with Jack Gardiner (jack-gardiner.co.uk) talking about his living room, Neural DSP's Nano Cortex and his projects. Jack Gardiner interview Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre
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Cornerstone Music Gear, Founder Interview Emilio Massari at the Guitar Summit
Tuesday, 29 October 2024
Italian pedal brand Cornerstone Music Gear (cornerstonemusicgear.com) was one of the exhibitors at Guitar Summit 2024. Here's an interview with founder and designer Emilio Massari to find out more about the brand and the products presented in Germany. Emilio Massari Interview Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel.
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Pascal Mulot, the immense French bassist, knew the flamboyant American musician TM Stevens well. After his death on March 10, 2024, Pascal posted a moving tribute to his friend on Facebook. As I found this video interesting, I suggested that he also broadcast it on The Guitar Channel. Pascal tribute to TM Stevens Pascal Mulot
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Peter Bachmaier PG Guitars interview at the Guitar Summit 2024
Thursday, 17 October 2024
Here is an interview with the German boutique guitar builder Peter Bachmaier from PB Guitars (pb-guitars.com). His guitars are really original with some interesting shapes. He was exhibiting at the Guitar Summit 2024. Peter Bachmaier interview Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel. For more info:Guitar Summit ReportsLuthier
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The Puteaux Guitar Festival (culture.puteaux.fr), which has had 5 editions (2017, 2018, 2019, 2022 and 2023), will be back next year in 2025. The town of Puteaux has decided to take a break in 2024, but the will is there to perpetuate this guitar event, which has taken its place in the French guitar landscape.
Here's an interview with Phil X at the 2024 edition of Guitar Summit. Always a pleasure to meet this musician who is always bursting with energy and positive vibes. Phil was introducing is double overdrive signature pedal, the PXO J. Rockett (rockettpedals.com). Phil X interview Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing
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Spinal Vibe Blue Cat Audio : a Leslie inspired modulation plugin
Thursday, 10 October 2024
My good friend Guillaume Jeulin's French pro audio software company Blue Cat Audio (bluecataudio.com) is about to release a plugin called Spinal Vibe. The original DNA comes from the venerable Leslie cab, but thanks to the power of digital, Guillaume has turned it into a modulation effect offering enormous possibilities. Spinal Vibe will be released
