Today’s guitar will be one of the coolest looking guitars I shall write about this year. There are many reasons for that bold claim—bold in both senses—which I will eventually point out in list format. Before I get to that list though, let me point out the obvious reason. Moniker Guitars let you design your guitar online to your own specifications. Simply awesome. … 52 Guitars, week 4—Moniker Guitars
Category: Guitars
SixString—the social network app for guitarists
I recently discovered the social network (and iPhone app) SixString. It’s a neat little app with what looks to be a fast growing network of people signing up to share their love for the awesomeness of guitar. I’ve not been there long, but I’ve already discovered some great guitar based imagery, video, audio and general commentary. … SixString—the social network app for guitarists
52 Guitars, week 3—Dreamer D-Pro
I only recently stumbled upon the Dreamer Guitarworks range when Twitter suggested I might like to follow them. It seems the people I am likely to follow on Twitter are fairly predictable (when it comes to the subject matter they’re likely to send my way). If I continue to find guitars like the Dreamer D-Pro through Twitter, I am happy to have predicatable tastes. My predictability based happiness can be explained several ways. Here are some of them in list format. … 52 Guitars, week 3—Dreamer D-Pro
52 Guitars, week 2—Carvin JB200C Jason Becker Tribute
Unlike this website which uses no colour—I generally prefer my guitars to do the same—today’s guitar from my wish list of guitars in 2013 is incredibly bright and colourful. You’ll need to visit the official Carvin JB200C website to see that colour, but I have a feeling you’ll be glad you did. As far as colours go, that is one impressive shade of blue. Of course you can upgrade to any of Carvin’s translucent finishes if blue isn’t your thing. … 52 Guitars, week 2—Carvin JB200C Jason Becker Tribute
52 Guitars, week 1—Kramer Baretta (The ’84)
I love guitars. I can’t explain my fascination to anybody that doesn’t love guitars, so I don’t try. I am lucky enough to own a few guitars already and hope to never stop buying new models each time my circumstances allow me to do so. I have a wife who wants that to end, but I’m sure she’ll get over that. Having said that, this new article series which I’ve brilliantly named 52 Guitars (on account of me attempting to write about a different guitar I would love to own each week this year) may provide me with enough enjoyment to be happy with the virtual collection instead of attempting to grow my real-world collection.
Yeah … I doubt it. … 52 Guitars, week 1—Kramer Baretta (The ’84)
The beginnings of my next guitar
I’m lucky enough to own a few different guitars. I’ve tried to add a new guitar to my little collection every other year for the last 10 years or so. With each new purchase I try and get something new. Not new in the sense of the guitar not being second hand, but in the sense of the guitar having features my previous guitars didn’t have. For example, I purchased my Fender Stratocaster so I could experience the three single coil pickup scenario (plus I just wanted to own a Fender Stratocaster). I purchased my Epiphone Les Paul so I could experience the twin humbucker scenario with independent volume and control knobs. With all my current guitars, I have most scenarios covered. I guess that’s why this year I wasn’t really looking for a new guitar. … The beginnings of my next guitar
JamUp Pro, InstantDrummer, StudioTrack and me
I’ve written a few Blog posts now about recording your guitar on the iPhone. Much of this information is of course easily transferable to the iPad. Now that I’ve experienced the iPad though I have to share how much easier it is.
Whoever said size doesn’t count is a liar. … JamUp Pro, InstantDrummer, StudioTrack and me
Taylor Guitar factory tour and root beer
Yesterday I had a day that will be hard to top. I visited the Taylor Guitars factory tour and I had three root beer varieties I’d never experienced before. For me, that’s a pretty awesome day. You know what? For anyone that should be a pretty awesome day. I mean, how often to you get to do all of this in one day? … Taylor Guitar factory tour and root beer
Guitar themed dock for RocketDock
Both of my PCs run with docks (like you’d see on most Macs). One PC is running the Ubuntu operating system (OS) while the other runs the Windows OS. The Windows machine is using the customisable RocketDock to create its dock. Customisable is good. This allows me to create my own dock themes from time to time. You can see my attempts at RocketDock theming on my deviantART page.
So why would I mention this on my Scarebear website? The answer … I have created a guitar based dock theme for RocketDock. … Guitar themed dock for RocketDock
An update on the iPhone guitar app reviews
It’s been a busy week or so since I last reviewed an app that enabled you to record and/or play guitar on the iPhone. I’ve discovered there are more apps out there than I initially believed—my original list has been updated to show the new additions I’ve discovered—and I’ve discovered there are more interfaces out there to connect your guitar and iPhone with. As I fear I could discover more apps and/or interfaces if I keep looking I have decided that for now, I will assume my list is complete and move on with the reviews of the apps I am currently aware of. … An update on the iPhone guitar app reviews