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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