“One of their absolute cheapest guitars”: This YouTuber played a beginner Ibanez at a sold-out arena show – and he didn’t even get to soundcheck with it

“Big Cliffs Of Dover vibes”: Sophie Lloyd’s shred version of The Office theme takes the classic intro song into Eric Johnson territory – and we’re blown away by it | 3 Les Pauls, 2 vocalists, and 1 broken string: Watch Slash, Billy Gibbons, and Warren Haynes trade solos in a star-studded reprisal of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Simple Man at Haynes' Christmas Jam | “When Van Halen’s first record came out, I was so proud of them – it was awesome. But did Eddie Van Halen affect my playing style? No”: Dave Meniketti on turning down Frampton, and how Y&T might’ve been bigger if they’d opened for themselves Created for sauuuuul.peliculas@blogger.com |  Web Version December 11, 2023 CONNECT WITH THE PICK       Handpicked stories from the world of guitar SIGN UP ⋅   SHARE Top Stories "One of their absolute cheapest guitars": This YouTuber played a beginner Ibanez at a sold-out arena show – and he didn't even get to soundcheck with it (Bernth/YouTube) Travel delays meant Bernth didn't get his humble entry level Ibanez until after his band had finished their soundcheck – but that didn't stop him from using it to shred on stage "Big Cliffs Of Dover vibes": Sophie Lloyd's shred version of The Office theme takes the classic intro song into Eric Johnson territory – and we're blown away by it (Sophie Lloyd/Instagram) The British guitarist manipulated the TV classic into a complex guitar instrumental, laced with soaring highs and lighting-fast shred licks 3 Les Pauls, 2 vocalists, and 1 broken string: Watch Slash, Billy Gibbons, and Warren Haynes trade solos in a star-studded reprisal of Lynyrd Skynyrd's Simple Man at Haynes' Christmas Jam (Cocktails/YouTube) The storming live take features three solos from three Gibson Les Paul players – and they all sound completely different Features "When Van Halen's first record came out, I was so proud of them – it was awesome. But did Eddie Van Halen affect my playing style? No": Dave Meniketti on turning down Frampton, and how Y&T might've been bigger if they'd opened for themselves (Rob Monk/Classic Rock/Future/Getty Images) Everyone who opened for Y&T made it big. Y&T sort of did too, but if superstardom eluded Dave Meniketti, he's totally cool with that. Here, he talks about the evolution of Y&T, and getting his dues as a guitarist "I had to stop buying records. I stopped being a fan of music – I felt that was affecting my individuality and my style": SSD were hardcore legends, then Al Barile sold his guitar gear to buy a jet ski. Here's how he found his way back to his Gibson SG (Philin Phlash) He may have been schooled on AC/DC, Van Halen, and classical guitar, but Al Barile attacked his instrument with a vicious physicality inspired by his love of hockey. Here, he looks back on his love-hate relationship with music – and the '80s SG he snapped after performing a jump-kick at CBGB's From Guitar Player "I didn't want to be the flashy lead player. Whether it was Keith Richards, Pete Townshend, David Crosby, or Richie Havens, what the left hand was doing was more fascinating to me than what the right hand was doing": The GP Paul Stanley interview (Jen Rosenstein) As Kiss hang up their guitars, Stanley looks back on the instruments and musicians that shaped his musical personality Watch B.B. King change his string onstage without stopping the song (Farm Aid/YouTube) They sure didn't call him the King for nothing Buyer's Guides The best volume pedals available today (Future) Turn it up with our pick of the best guitar volume pedals from Lehle, Ernie Ball, Boss, and more Lessons With over 700 recorded versions in the last 45 years alone, Silent Night is one of the world's most popular Christmas carols – learn a spellbinding solo jazz guitar arrangement inspired by Larry Carlton and Django Reinhardt (Olly Curtis/Future) Get to grips with a Christmas classic that will improve your chord-melody chops and impress your family Reviews Squier Paranormal Baritone Cabronita Telecaster review (Matt McCracken/Future) This bargain baritone can get properly heavy 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

A Whale of a Brew

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

"The Sky is Cold, Winter Sets In" (Microseason 61) Grey clouds hang low, sealing off the space between the earth and sky, and portending the possibility of snow. Japan has a word for clouds like this: yuki-gumori (literally, snow clouds) and they seem to make all living things - big and small - move slower. They also douse the mountaintops with white powder: the final brushstrokes of the winter landscape. (Do you want more seasonal events, recipes, poems and art in your inbox? Become a member!) the spoon & tamago dispatch Whale Brewery We begin our newsletter this week in southern Japan's Saga prefecture where a new brewery in an old whaling town has opened. Whale Brewery is located inside a renovated 80-year old townhouse that's located along Yobuko Asaichi-dori, which is known for their "wet market" where fisherman set up stalls to sell squid and other fresh delicacies. Read more... Carpentry Museum Next, we move to Kobe to visit a hidden gem of a museum: The Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum, which is keeping the spirit of wooden architecture alive. It's the only museum in Japan dedicated to the tools and techniques of wooden carpentry. Read more... Uenosuke Shitanosuke Lastly, we're featuring this beautiful new pair of tumblers that are a combination of creative design, high-grade industry and craftsmanship. The glass-like shine is the result of hand-polishing each and every cup. And yet they're made from highly durable tritan, the same material that is used in baby bottles. 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 End of an era: a street sign in Hokkaido that mistakenly labeled Otaru Port as Otaru Poot, has been fixed after 30 years. Scenes from last week's Chichibu Yomatsuri, one of Japan's 3 main float festivals and a rare display of winter fireworks From the Shop Winter Collection Our winter collection is a celebration of everything we love about the season: the muted colors, the smoky aromas and the sweet mikans. explore the 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.