“I’ve never had a guitar lesson. I was born with a certain technique that many people, namely Tommy Thayer, can’t duplicate”: Kiss guitar icon Ace Frehley on why his new album is the best he’s ever made – and a wake-up call for his ex-bandmates

“He would probably look at my guitar playing and think, ‘You’re a moron!’” Dave Matthews explains how Robert Fripp inspired his unconventional fretboard approach | Think metal guitars can’t handle jazz? Cecil Alexander just shredded a set of Wes Montgomery classics on a Jackson Soloist – and his tone has guitarists raving | “A must-have accessory for acoustic guitar players”: Meet the Fret37 S1 guitar stand – a new gizmo that attaches to the body of an acoustic in a bid to eliminate the need for larger stands Created for sauuuuul.peliculas@blogger.com |  Web Version January 3, 2024 CONNECT WITH THE PICK       Handpicked stories from the world of guitar SIGN UP ⋅   SHARE Top Stories "He would probably look at my guitar playing and think, 'You're a moron!'" Dave Matthews explains how Robert Fripp inspired his unconventional fretboard approach (The Howard Stern Show/YouTube, Getty Images) The chart-topping songwriter and producer confessed his love for King Crimson to Howard Stern, and revealed how Fripp's hand positioning and approach to the guitar has hugely influenced his own playing Think metal guitars can't handle jazz? Cecil Alexander just shredded a set of Wes Montgomery classics on a Jackson Soloist – and his tone has guitarists raving (Cecil Alexander/Instagram, Getty Images) Mimicking a semi-hollow guitar in extraordinary fashion, the jazz guitarist is using his Soloist to prove that you can shred bebop with clean and distorted tones "A must-have accessory for acoustic guitar players": Meet the Fret37 S1 guitar stand – a new gizmo that attaches to the body of an acoustic in a bid to eliminate the need for larger stands (Fret 37) The removable, 'unobstrusive' design promises to stay clear of your strumming arm – but the not-so-subtle gadget will alter the aesthetic of your prized acoustic quite considerably Features "I've never had a guitar lesson. I was born with a certain technique that many people, namely Tommy Thayer, can't duplicate": Kiss guitar icon Ace Frehley on why his new album, 10,000 Volts, is the best he's ever made – and a wake-up call for his ex-bandmates (Jayme Thornton) Made with some help from Trixter’s Steve Brown, 10,000 Volts, is – Frehley reckons – the best record of his career. Here, he explains why the album debunks his former bandmates’ claims, what made the Fender Strat a recording mainstay throughout his career – and why Yngwie Malmsteen and Eddie Van Halen’s solos leave him wondering, ‘What the f**k just happened?’ "If a modern player delivered a Jimmy Page solo, they'd get crucified": Nita Strauss discusses the Led Zeppelin icon's unique ability to play the right thing in any situation (Graham Wiltshire, Scott Legato/Getty Images) From his incredible ear to his innovative arrangements, Strauss explains why she loves Page's playing From Guitar Player "A sports doctor looked at it and he was laughing at me": Steve Morse reveals how his struggle with arthritis has transformed his technique – and the nifty mod he made to limit the damage to his picking hand (Rick Beato/YouTube) "Rather than roll over and die, I'm like, 'No, I still want to play,'" the Dixie Dregs, Kansas, and Deep Purple maestro explained "When I play with a pick and without a capo, I have a tendency to go right over to B.B. King's or Buddy Guy's house. I can't help it. But when I use the capo, I think I sound more like me." Jimmie Vaughan reveals his wicked tone secrets (David Redfern/Getty Images) The elder Vaughan talks tone, recording secrets, fat strings, and more in this 1998 chat with GP Buyer's Guides The best pedalboard power supplies available today (Future) Get your effects sounding their best with our expert pick of the best pedalboard power supplies on the market Full Story: Guitar World (1/3)  Lessons Master the way of the exploding guitar in this lesson on the technique and abundant creativity of cult shred icon Mr Fastfinger (Mika Tyyskä) Take your playing to a higher plane of existence with this study of Mika Tyyskä, the Finnish creator of the animated shredder Reviews Mod Electronics Phase/Off review (Mod Electronics) For the DIY enthusiast with a steady hand on the soldering iron, this phaser from Mod Electronics might just do the job of one, two, or even three classic modulation units LEARN MORE ABOUT The Pick: Guitar World  |    Guitar Player  |    Guitarist Total Guitar  |    Bass Player  |    Guitar Techniques Sign Up  |    Update Profile  |    Unsubscribe Privacy Policy  |    Cookies Policy  |    Terms and Conditions CONTACT US: FEEDBACK  |    ADVERTISE Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036

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"The Elk Sheds Its Antlers" (Microseason 65) Female elk don't have antlers but males do, which they shed around this time of year. Of all the 72 microseasons, this is one of the more unusual ones because it discusses an animal not native to Japan. If you've ever been to Nara or Hokkaido you'll know that Japan has plenty of deer, but these shed their antlers in the spring. The elk referenced here are much larger, and are found in North America and the forests of Eurasia. One theory has it that the ancient poets imagined the Elk as an embodiment of a winter wonderland far, far away. (Do you want more seasonal events, recipes, poems and art in your inbox? Become a member!) spoon & tamago's most-popular posts of the year 3rd: Coffee & Art It's an annual tradition at casa Spoon & Tamago to reflect on the year that was by taking a look back at the posts that resonated the most with our readers. Coming in 3rd was an intersection of two of our favorite things, coffee and art: a roundup of our favorite museum cafes across Japan. Read more... 2nd: Artisanal Ghibli At the risk of spoiling our most-popular article, it was really interesting (and fulfilling) seeing which articles came in first and second. Both are similar in that they combine Japanese soft power with traditional craftsmanship, which is something we've always tried to highlight. With that said, our second most-popular article was Studio Ghibli's Totoro collectibles. Read more... 1st: Craft Pokemon Earlier this year, an exhibition opened in Kanazawa featuring over 20 artisans working across multiple disciplines and ranging in age from young to Living National Treasure. But rather than tea bowls and lacquerware, they had created unique interpretations of Pokemon. Admittedly, it initially sounded kitschy to us but after seeing the caliber of the work on display we immediately wrote a glowing review of the show, which become our most-popular article of the year. Read more... Thank you to everyone for subscribing and reading! You can check out our full list of top articles over on the blog. For just $5 per month, support independent publishing, and Japanese arts & crafts, by becoming a Spoon & Tamago member! tidbits from all corners of Japan A friend is coming to Japan in early 2024 and asked us for recommendations off the beaten path so we're sharing our admittedly weird list of things to do in Japan during the winter from big bowl ceremonies to ice snow marathons. We're heading into 2024 with the same energy as Louis Armstrong eating ramen in Tokyo circa 1953. Hope everyone has a tasty new year! From the Shop Bonus: Our Top 5 December/Christmas Gifts of 2023 These were our best-selling items in December! Hope everyone loved what they got! 5th: Papa's Maze 4th: Wooden Wristwatch Stand 3rd: Awaglass 2nd: Uenosuke/Shitanosuke (re-stocking in January!) 1st: Whale Butter Dish visit our shop Copyright © 2023 Spoon & Tamago, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. Our mailing address is: Spoon & Tamago 253 Tompkins Ave Brooklyn, New York 11216 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.