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Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes recalls what happened when Blackie Lawless threw raw meat into the back of his amp | Nikki Sixx says that Mick Mars is “a little bit confused and being misled by representatives” | The site of iconic UK gear store Mansons Guitar Shop is set to be taken over by another guitar seller Created for sauuuuul.peliculas@blogger.com |  Web Version April 24, 2023 CONNECT WITH THE PICK       Handpicked stories from the world of guitar SIGN UP ⋅   SHARE ADVERTISEMENT Top Stories Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes recalls what happened when Blackie Lawless threw raw meat into the back of his amp (Paul Natkin/Getty Images) Though Holmes' guitars remained unscathed from Lawless's grim confetti substitute, the same can't be said for his amp Nikki Sixx says that Mick Mars is "a little bit confused and being misled by representatives" (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images) The Mötley Crüe bassist discussed Mars's recent lawsuit – as well as his friendship with the band's new guitarist, John 5 – in a recent interview The site of iconic UK gear store Mansons Guitar Shop is set to be taken over by another guitar seller (Mansons Guitar Shop) The legendary location – past visitors to which have included Dave Grohl, Matt Bellamy, Joe Bonamassa, and Noel Gallagher – will become home to the sustainable six-string firm, Life Guitars Co. HyperSwitch: Bluetooth Enabled Programmable Switch The Seymour Duncan HyperSwitch is a powerful active 5-way blade that is compatible with most passive pickups and configured via your smartphone. Design, store, and recall your custom pickup configurations with the easy-to-use mobile app and save them to your HyperSwitch. Paired with the intuitive interface, a player with 3 humbuckers will be able to configure their pickups in hundreds of possible ways! Learn More ADVERTISEMENT: Features The 12 most expensive guitars ever sold at auction (Gotta Have Rock and Roll/Christie's/Julien's Auctions/Robert Knight Archive/Redferns) Fenders owned by Eric Clapton and Bob Dylan, Martins belonging to Kurt Cobain and David Gilmour, and one independently made axe headline the list of the most profitable six-strings to go under the hammer The evolution of the Gibson Melody Maker – the original student's favorite electric guitar (Olly Curtis/Future) Gibson's "greatest value ever" electric solidbodies appeared in an array of designs. Here, we trace the birth and development of one of the original budget electrics SUBSCRIBE THIS SPRING FROM AS LITTLE AS £3* We have a magazine for all guitar lovers! From interviews and insights from the hottest new players and the legends of guitar playing. Don't miss expert reviews of the latest guitars, amps and effects, with classic gear and tones dissected and explained, as well as providing essential buying advice to suit all budgets. Subscribe now! *T&Cs Apply. ADVERTISEMENT From Guitar Player He escaped from a chain gang, charmed his way out of prison, and was immortalized in music history: How Lead Belly became a guitar legend (Hulton Archive/Getty Images) The forefather of rock and roll was charming and dangerous in equal measure Molly Tuttle's life in 5 riffs (Future) The Grammy-winning bluegrass star shares the tunes that shaped her electrifying guitar style Buyer's Guides The best clip-on guitar tuners available today (Future) The best clip-on guitar tuners offer a convenient, easy, and affordable tuning solution. Here are our recommendations for acoustic, electric, and bass guitar Full Story: Guitar World (4/24)  Lessons Joel Hoekstra video masterclass: learn eight-finger tapping with the Whitesnake guitarist (Future) This lesson is a veritable boot camp for two-handed tapping, and will bring you up to speed for those occasions when it's time to let it rip Reviews Warm Audio Centavo Professional Overdrive review (Future) If it looks like a Klon and sounds like a Klon, is it really a Klon? Not at this price... 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

Not Your Grandma's Tatami Mats

this week's most popular posts and other tidbits from around Japan

"The First Reeds Sprout" (Microseason 16) If you live near a lake you may notice that this is the time of year when the reeds begin to grow. These ashi, as they're known in Japanese, are a sure sign that the water is now teeming with life. Similar to bamboo, reeds are hollow, light and sturdy. Historically, they have been an incredibly popular material to work with. Screens known as sudare–you'll often see them on townhouses in Kyoto–are made from reeds and all of Japan's traditional thatched roofing (known as gasho-zukuri) are made from reeds as well. (Do you want more seasonal events, recipes, poems and art in your inbox? Become a member!) the spoon & tamago dispatch Tatami, Reborn It's Milan Design Week, the annual prestigious furniture fair where Japan is often a participant. One of our favorite projects we saw this week was from a group of designers who recycled old tatami mats by pulverizing the and then 3D-printing a series of contemporary furniture. Read more... Simose Art Garden Architectural hotel rooms designed by Shigeru Ban? A floating museum? Exquisite food? All overlooking the Seto Inland Sea? We really couldn't resist the allure of the new Simose Art Garden Villa that recently opened in Hiroshima.   Read more... Urban Countryside Living Lastly, we highlight this gorgeous new home built in Eastern Japan. The blending of indoors and outdoors; concrete and nature is a common theme in Japanese architecture but in this case, the architects strike the perfect balance. Read more... Did you know we have a membership program? For just $5 a month, members get access to a bunch of great perks while also helping us continue our mission. tidbits from all corners of Japan In anticipation of Children's Day on May 5, the Koinobori Festival at Tokyo Sky Tree is now on display. A pastry chef demonstrates how to make your own tear-away onigiri wrapper using just aluminum foil and masking tape. From the Shop The Perfect Bowl Looking for the perfect bowl? Browse our selection of wooden bowls from Gato Mikio, an artisanal producer of wooden tableware that carries on a local Kanazawa tradition of wood-turning. view collection 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.