Recorded demo of guitar built by luthier Egon Rauscher from Soultool Customized Guitars (soultool.com) at Guitar Show Padova 2024 with a Zoom UAC-232 audio interface and Axiom from Blue Cat Audio's Axiom (bluecataudio.com) for amp and effects simulation. Soultool Customized Guitars guitar demo Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar!
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Soultool Customized Guitars, Egon Rauscher Swiss guitar builder interview in Padova
Tuesday, 04 June 2024
Swiss luthier Egon Rauscher is a craftsman I've been coming across at shows since 2015. He was exhibiting with three of his Soultool Customized Guitars instruments (soultool.com) at the Guitar Show Padova. As he was my neighbor during the show and as I dig his work , we recorded a new interview. As a bonus,
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Deimel Guitarworks Firestar and Doublestar demo – Guitar Show Padova
Sunday, 02 June 2024
Recorded demo of two instruments built by Frank Deimel of Deimel Guitarworks (deimelguitarworks.com) at Guitar Show Padova 2024 with a Zoom UAC-232 audio interface and Axiom from Blue Cat Audio's Axiom (bluecataudio.com) for amp and effects simulation. Deimel Guitarworks Firestar and Doublestar demo Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar!
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Deimel Guitarworks, boutique guitar builder Frank Deimel interview and demos
Sunday, 02 June 2024
German luthier Frank Deimel of Deimel Guitarworks (deimelguitarworks.com) is a craftsman I regularly come across at guitar shows. He was exhibiting at Guitar Show Padova 2024 with two superb guitars, a Doublestar and a Firestar. As a bonus after Frank's interview, I introduce you to these two instruments in video. The Firestar particularly impressed me
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Liuteria Fabio Scuffi boutique guitare demo – Guitar Show Padova
Thursday, 30 May 2024
Recorded demo of boutique instrument from Liuteria Fabio Scuffi (liuteriafabianoscuffi.it) guitar at Guitar Show Padova 2024 with a Zoom UAC-232 audio interface and Axiom from Blue Cat Audio's Axiom (bluecataudio.com) for amp and effects simulation. Luthier guitar demo Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel. For more info:Luthier
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Demo of the MOV Guitars built by Marco Viola – Guitar Show Padova
Thursday, 30 May 2024
Recorded demo of an boutique instrument built by Marco Viola from MOV Guitars (movguitars.com) at Guitar Show Padova 2024 with a Zoom UAC-232 audio interface and Axiom from Blue Cat Audio's Axiom (bluecataudio.com) for amp and effects simulation. Luthier guitar demo Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel.
Recorded demo of an instrument built by the German luthier Adam Wehsely-Swiczinsky from Mada Guitars (madaguitars.com) guitar model Reyal at Guitar Show Padova 2024 with a Zoom UAC-232 audio interface and Axiom from Blue Cat Audio's Axiom (bluecataudio.com) for amp and effects simulation. Mada Guitars luthier guitar demo Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing
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Mada Guitars, interview with Austrian luthier Adam Wehsely-Swiczinsky and demo
Thursday, 30 May 2024
Interview with Austrian luthier Adam Wehsely-Swiczinsky of Mada Guitars (madaguitars.com) at Guitar Show Padova 2024. Meeting this craftsman was one of the nice surprises of this guitar show. Adam Wehsely-Swiczinsky 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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Andy Manson, luthier interview and archtop guitar demo in Padova
Tuesday, 28 May 2024
Portugal-based British luthier Andy Manson (andymanson.com) was an exhibitor at Guitar Show Padova with a superb archtop guitar, which you can listen to after the interview. Andy is a sort of Yoda of lutherie, having worked for Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones among other artists. That's how important this craftsman is. Andy Manson interview Until
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Recorded demo of a Black Beard instrument at Guitar Show Padova 2024 with a Zoom UAC-232 audio interface and Axiom from Blue Cat Audio's Axiom (bluecataudio.com) for amp and effects simulation. Luthier guitar demo Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel. For more info:Luthier Guitar ReviewsPadova Archives
Recorded demo of a guitar from Maple Handmade (maple-handmade.it) at Guitar Show Padova 2024 with a Zoom UAC-232 audio interface and Axiom from Blue Cat Audio's Axiom (bluecataudio.com) for amp and effects simulation. Luthier guitar demo Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel. For more info:Luthier Guitar ReviewsPadova
Recorded demo of two Schorr Guitars instruments at Guitar Show Padova 2024 with a Zoom UAC-232 audio interface and Axiom from Blue Cat Audio's Axiom (bluecataudio.com) for amp and effects simulation. Luthier guitar demos Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel. For more info:Luthier Guitar ReviewsPadova Archives
Interview with German luthier Nicolai Schorr (schorrguitars.de) at Guitar Show Padova 2024. As a bonus, you'll get a demo of two guitars recorded with a Zoom UAC-232 and audio interface Axiom from Blue Cat Audio's Axiom (bluecataudio.com) for amp and effects emulation. Nicolai Schorr interview and demo Until the next interview or gear review, keep
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For a number of years now, I've been traveling to guitar shows with the means to record demos on the spot, so that you can discover the instruments I've selected. Here is my 2024 selection of 17 electric guitars for the Guitar Show Padova. Instruments tested Recording setup All guitars were recorded using the same
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Rikkers Guitars, Jacco Stuitje interview at the Guitar Show Padova
Friday, 24 May 2024
Jacco Stuitje is one of three luthiers at Rikkers Guitars (rikkersgitaarbouw.nl). He was exhibiting at Guitar Show Padova with a superb guitar that you can see and hear in this article. Here's an interview with this talented craftsman. Jacco Stuitje interview Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel.
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Recorded demo of Rikkers Guitars guitar at Guitar Show Padova 2024 with a Zoom UAC-232 audio interface and Blue Cat Audio's Axiom (bluecataudio.com) for amp and effects simulation. Luthier guitar demo Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel. For more info:Luthier Guitar ReviewsPadova Archives
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Celentano Pickups, Paulo Celentano interview of the Italian pickup builder
Thursday, 23 May 2024
Paulo Celentano is an Italian craftsman who makes pickups under his Celentano Pickups brand (celentanopickups.com). We chatted in the aisles of Guitar Show Padova and did this interview! Paulo Celentano 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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Reani Guitars, Roberto Reani Italian boutique guitar builder interview in Padova
Thursday, 23 May 2024
Italian luthier Roberto Reani of Reani Guitars (reaniguitars.com) was one of the exhibitors at Guitar Show Padova. As I wandered through the aisles of the show, he approached me to show me his instruments. As I found them beautiful and well-made, we did this interview. Roberto Reani luthier interview Until the next interview or gear
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Mazzucco Custom Guitars, interview with the luthier Diego Mazzucco in Padova
Wednesday, 22 May 2024
Here's an interview with Italian luthier Diego Mazzucco (Instagram account) who was one of the exhibitors at Guitar Show Padova 2024. This craftsman was introduced to me by Paulo Celentano, maker of Celentano Pickups. Diego has the particularity of making his own bridges, whether for Strat or Tele. Diego Mazzucco interview Until the next interview
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Recorded demo of Jimmy Guitar Factory guitar at Guitar Show Padova 2024 with a Zoom UAC-232 audio interface and Blue Cat Audio's Axiom (bluecataudio.com) for amp and effects simulation. Luthier guitar demo Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel. For more info:Luthier Guitar ReviewsPadova Archives
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Guitar Show Padova 2024 – Sunday Report, Interviews & Guitar Demos
Monday, 20 May 2024
Here's the report for the last day of Guitar Show Padova (guitarshow.it), with videos of guitars recorded on the spot to really get a better idea of the sound of these beautiful transalpine electrics. Interviews of the day: Guitar demos recorded onsite: Sunday report in Padova Until the next interview or gear review, keep on
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Guitar Show Padova 2024 – Saturday Report, Interviews & Guitar Demos
Sunday, 19 May 2024
A busy Saturday for Guitar Show Padova (guitarshow.it) 2024. This report features no less than 5 interviews and 6 guitars tested on site in video. This show is really amazing with a vast array of boutique builders coming from all over Europe, big guitar brands as well as some incredible Vintage guitar collections. Interviews of
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Here's the report for the installation day of Guitar Show Padova (guitarshow.it) 2024, where I'm delighted to come as an exhibitor and above all to cover the event. Friday report in Padova Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel. For more info:Padova ArchivesVideo Blogging ArchivesGuitar Shows
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Vintage Authority, interview with Italian Vintage collector Roberto Gandolfi
Thursday, 25 April 2024
Interview with the Vintage guitar collector Roberto Gandolfi de Vintage Authority (vintageauthority.com / rockandvintage.it) at the Guitar Show Padova (guitarshow.it) in Italy. Roberto Gandolfi interview Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel. For more info:Padova ArchivesGuitar Show ReportsLuthier Interviews
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Rufini Guitars, luthier interview Matteo Rufini at the Guitar Show Padova and demo
Thursday, 25 April 2024
Interview with Italian boutique guitar builder Matteo Rufini from Rufini Guitars (rufinifineinstruments.com) at the Guitar Show Padova (guitarshow.it) in Italy. As a bonus, you will have a demo recorded during the show. Matteo Rufini interview Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel. For more info:Padova ArchivesGuitar Show ReportsLuthier Interviews
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Bona Guitars, Cristian Bona interview at the Guitar Show Padova and guitar demo
Wednesday, 24 April 2024
Interview with Cristian Bona from Bona Guitars (Instagram) at the Guitar Show Padova (guitarshow.it) in Italy. As a bonus, you can hear a demo recorded on site of Cristian's instrument. Cristian Bona interview Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel. For more info:Padova ArchivesGuitar Show ReportsLuthier Interviews
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Switzerland, Japan, Italy: The Guitar Channel once again tours the world of guitar shows for its subscribers
Tuesday, 23 April 2024
Spring is a busy time for guitar shows. As it happens, between the end of April and mid-May there are three major guitar shows taking place in Switzerland, Japan and Italy. The Guitar Channel will once again be out and about at these three events: The Guitar Channel, the guitar mediaoffering the best coverageof guitar
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Marconi Lab Guitars interview with Guido at the Guitar Show Padova, Italy
Tuesday, 23 April 2024
Interview with Guido from Marconi Lab Guitars (marconilab.com / egoguitar.com) at the Guitar Show Padova (guitarshow.it) in Italy. Marconi Lab Guitars interview Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel. For more info:Padova ArchivesGuitar Show ReportsLuthier Interviews
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Blackbeard Guitars : double demo at the Guitar Show Padova and luthier interview
Tuesday, 06 June 2023
In 2022, I had the pleasure of interviewing Italian luthier Paolo Lardera of Blackbeard Guitars (chitarrebarbanera.it) at the Guitar Show Padova. This is why I propose you this video again, to complement this double demo of two super guitars that Paolo was exhibiting in 2023. Blackbeard Guitars double demo Audio version available on The Guitar
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Demos of the most beautiful electric guitars at Guitar Show Padova 2023
Thursday, 25 May 2023
For the past few guitar shows, I've been traveling with the necessary gear to record electric guitar demos with excellent sound quality. The configuration is composed of a Zoom AMS-44 audio interface and a computer running Axiom from Blue Cat Audio. Here are the demos of all the guitars tested at the Guitar Show Padova
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