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Tech Talk - VOX V15 (1980)
The V15 was a compact five valve (tube) 15 watt amplifier that featured two ECC83, one ECC81, and and two EL-84 tubes. It was produced by the Dallas Industries manufacturing plant in Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, Essex England If you…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons Rig Rundown
If anyone likes guitar gear more than me...it's Billy Gibbons. Here's a rare chance to look at a bunch of Billy's current gear. Elwood Francis who gives us a look at ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons' array of guitars,…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk -Steelphon Mustang (Mid 60's)
Steelphon Mustang (mid 60's) Made in Italy 10-15 Watts 4x8" speaker “Like” Bman’s Facebook page (available in over 50 languages). I will not relay senseless nonsense. In this way I can get out the word on new talent,…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk : Jeff Beck Guitar Tech Amplification
Jeff Becks tech, Steve Prior talks about Jeffs Gear. “Like” Bman’s Facebook page (available in over 50 languages). I will not relay senseless nonsense. In this way I can get out the word on new talent, venues and…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk Jeff Beck Guitar Tech
This is part 1 of a two part interview with Steve Prior, Jeff becks long term Guitar Tech. Interested in how the king of sound gets it going....listen up!! “Like” Bman’s Facebook page (available in over 50 languages).…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk: Jeff Beck Guitar Tech Part II
Second installment in an interview with Jeff Beck's guitar tech, Steve Prior describing how the wizard does his magic. A must see for guitar enthusiasts! “Like” Bman’s Facebook page (available in over 50 languages). I will not relay…
Continue Reading »Technocats - Passionata: The Music of Gregg Hill
The Technocats are a soulful, Michigan-based jazz collective built around a pretty cool mission: bringing the original music of composer Gregg Hill to life. Born out of the tight-knit scene surrounding the Michigan State University Jazz Studies program,…
Continue Reading »Teck Talk - Beginning 3 string (Cigar Box) Guitar Playing
Ok. You built your first cigar box guitar...now what do you do with it. Here's a nice little video for starters. Enjoy “Like” Bman’s Facebook page (available in over 50 languages). I will not relay senseless nonsense. In…
Continue Reading »Ted Hawkins tribute 'Cold and Bitter Tears' celebrates legendary Venice Beach performer
COLD AND BITTER TEARS: THE SONG OF TED HAWKINS CELEBRATES LEGENDARY VENICE BEACH STREET PERFORMER Tribute album due October 23 features James McMurtry, Kasey Chambers, Mary Gauthier, Tim Easton, Shinyribs and an unheard Hawkins original hidden track Photo:…
Continue Reading »Ted Hefko & the Thousandaires - Down Below - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Down Below, from Ted Hefko & the Thousandaires and it's strong. Opening with alt country track, Lay Your Problems On My Knee, Ted Hefko really comes out…
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