“As I came off the stage I said ‘How much do you want for it?' He wanted the princely sum of 600 pounds”: Watch Bernie Marsden play the blues on – and tell the story of – “The Beast,” his legendary 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard

“We all loved Larry Carlton’s guitar, it was just magic… We were all looking for guitars with chunky necks, to try and get the sustain that he had”: Watch session legend Dean Parks reveal the secrets of his most iconic Steely Dan and Eric Clapton guitar parts | Kramer’s Eruption humbucker aims to bottle Eddie Van Halen’s iconic ’80s guitar tone, with the help of his former luthier, Jim DeCola | “It’s the greatest wah, for me, that’s ever been made”: Kirk Hammett owns 200 wah pedals, but this is his studio go-to – and it’s not his signature Cry Baby Created for sauuuuul.peliculas@blogger.com |  Web Version August 28, 2023 CONNECT WITH THE PICK       Handpicked stories from the world of guitar SIGN UP ⋅   SHARE Top Stories "We all loved Larry Carlton's guitar, it was just magic… We were all looking for guitars with chunky necks, to try and get the sustain that he had": Watch session legend Dean Parks reveal the secrets of his most iconic Steely Dan and Eric Clapton guitar parts (Vertex Effects/YouTube) You can hear Parks on Josie, Haitian Divorce, Change the World, Rikki Don’t Lose That Number, and innumerable other songs – here, the guitarist unpacks the gear and recording sessions that forged them Kramer's Eruption humbucker aims to bottle Eddie Van Halen's iconic '80s guitar tone, with the help of his former luthier, Jim DeCola (Gibson) Get a humbucker befitting the 'brown sound' in Gibson's latest pickup shop drop "It's the greatest wah, for me, that's ever been made": Kirk Hammett owns 200 wah pedals, but this is his studio go-to – and it's not his signature Cry Baby (Scott Legato/Getty Images) The Metallica guitarist says he uses someone else's signature wah every time he's in the studio Features "As I came off the stage I said 'How much do you want for it?' He wanted the princely sum of 600 pounds": Watch Bernie Marsden play the blues on – and reveal the origin story of – "The Beast," his legendary 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard (Future) Gary Moore was in awe of its tone, and Jeff Beck played Scatterbrain on it... Here, the late blues-rock guitar titan tells the story of the most famous six-string in his collection "People tell me my big mistake was not learning guitar right-handed... No, my big mistake was not learning guitar upside-down!" Meet Nat Myers, the Dan Auerbach protégé updating rootsy blues for the post-pandemic era (Tyler Zwiep) An unlikely email led the southpaw singer-songwriter to the Black Keys frontman's Nashville studio. Here's how they made an authentic old-school blues album – and why it featured just one guitar From Guitar Player Smuggled out of Europe, a Communist Bloc guitar like this Delfi Kosmos is a rare sight (Courtesy of Joe Bigley) A copy of Gibson's fabled Moderne, this oddball axe is a relic of rock and roll's war against Soviet repression "Open C tuning with a slide gives it a whole new approach": Watch blues rocker Erja Lyytinen's up-tempo live rendition of Jimi Hendrix's Crosstown Traffic (Per Ole Hagen/Redferns) The Finnish guitarist’s latest track appears ahead of her new double live album, Diamonds on the Road – Live 2023 Buyer's Guides The best amp simulators available today (IK Multimedia) Lose the amp, keep the tone with our expert pick of the best amp simulators around Lessons Your solos and rhythm playing will benefit from learning chords across the fretboard – and major 7ths are a great place to start (Mariano Regidor/Redferns) The major 7th chord is a favorite among guitarists of all stripes, including Nile Rodgers – here are 5 ways to take the shape to the next level, and your overall playing along with it, too Reviews Emprize Harrier review (Neil Godwin/Future) This British-built combo combines two coveted vintage Fender voices – with spectacular results 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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"Cotton Flowers Bloom" (Microseason 40) You may notice that early mornings, evenings and even the call of insects no longer belong to mid-summer. Welcome to microseason 40: the time of year when the cotton plant begins to blossom. These days we're rarely afforded the opportunity to come in contact with cotton plants and instead are more acquainted with their bi-products, usually in the form of clothing. In Japanese, the former is called wata while the latter has a different name: men. The plant, which had begun as cream-colored flowers that resemble a hibiscus, now have dried up and  fluffy white cotton balls have popped out of their sockets. (Do you want more seasonal events, recipes, poems and art in your inbox? Become a member!) the spoon & tamago dispatch Trains & Daily Life We're in Tokyo right now previewing  a new exhibition by one of our favorite illustrators. Street-walking illustrator Shinjro Ogawa captures the scenery of the city and the warmth of trains lines that envelop them throughout the seasons. If exhibition officially opens September 1st at Ginza Tsutaya. Read more... Tokyo Hotel Rooms Speaking of Tokyo, and illustrations, another great illustrator by the name of Kei Endo has a new book out that we love. Kei Endo is an accomplished architect and draughtswoman. And she also enjoys staying at hotels, which was the beginning of a wonderful side-hustle that brought together the best of both her worlds Read more... Made from Soy Sauce Lastly, we check out this tiny cafe in Kyoto with a stunning facade of weathered copper. The architect achieved this beautiful color by oxidizing the copper with soy sauce, speeding up a 10-year process in just a matter of days. Read more... For just $5 per month, support independent publishing, and Japanese arts & crafts, by becoming a Spoon & Tamago member! tidbits from all corners of Japan We were saddened to learn that renowned Ghibli art director Nizo Yamamoto passed away last weekend due to cancer. He was 70.  He worked on numerous anime films, not only by Ghibli, and his dynamic clouds earned the nickname "Nizo Clouds." An Osaka-based umbrella maker created a "silent umbrella" for those with impaired vision who depend more on their ears. Taking inspiration from laundry nets, the company managed to dramatically dampen the sound of rain by adding an additional layer of mesh fabric to the umbrella. From the Shop The joy of stacking rocks New in the shop! Designed by Nara-based studio A4, tumi-isi (積み石; 'stacking stones' in Japanese) are a set of 5 blocks individually hand bevelled into asymmetrical shapes by local artisans. These tactile objects are meant to nourish your sense of balance and creativity, while also transporting you back to that river where you stacked stones as high as you could. view items 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.