Non-Digital Tom's Super Spectacular 2006 NAMM Thread

[Non-Digital Tom]

Okay everybody, boys and girls, guys and gals, ladies and gents… Welcome to Non-Digital Tom’s massive official Super Spectacular Winter NAMM 2006 thread. I was fortunate to be able to attend this year, and I spent all day Friday and Saturday seeing the sights and taking lots of pictures to show you all. All the pics in this thread were taken with my own camera by me (except the ones I’m in, of course).

First off, I have to say I didn’t even see half of what was there – it was HUGE, overwhelming even, lots of excitement and activity. So please excuse any glaring omissions in my coverage – I’ll do better next time, I promise! There are so many people I missed, booths I didn’t make it to, etc. But I did manage to cover quite a bit in my short stay, so here it is – ENJOY!

Warning – I have 188 pictures I’m going to post

[Non-Digital Tom]

HR Giger
http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/001HRGiger.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

Lowden Guitars
http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/003Lowden.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

Here’s Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath signing autographs
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[Non-Digital Tom]

Warrior Guitars
http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/007Warrior.jpg
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[Non-Digital Tom]

Action at the Demeter booth

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/014Demeter.jpg

Custom paint Demeter pedals

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/015Demeter.jpg

Demeter trems

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/016Demeter.jpg
http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/017Demeter.jpg

I played a Demeter FOD through this rig and a guy placed an order after hearing me play. Where’s my commission?

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/018Demeter.jpg

Nice paint job! Check out www.swankbox.com for more of these.

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/019Demeter.jpg
http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/020Demeter.jpg

Demeter rack gear

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/021Demeter.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

Rick Turner

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/022RickTurner.jpg
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[Non-Digital Tom]

Daisy Rock… I want to get one of these for my niece.

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/024DaisyRock.jpg
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[Non-Digital Tom]

I had a great time at the Z Vex booth! I was having such a good time, I forgot to take pictures of the new pedals – DOH! :jo

Here’s a picture of me with Eric Sexe, official Z Vex pedal demonstrator and star of all those Z Vex videos you like to watch over and over…

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/026ZVex.jpg

This year’s theme was “Go to bed with Z Vex.” Here’s a picture of me in bed with Amada. :eek:

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/027ZVex.jpg

Me, Steve Daniels of Small Bear, and Zachary Vex… in bed, no less…

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/028ZVex.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

Voodoo Lab

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/029VoodooLab.jpg
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[Non-Digital Tom]

Paul Reed Smith

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And here’s the man himself, posing for photographs.

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[Non-Digital Tom]

One of the highlights of my NAMM experience was meeting Adrian Belew. I’ve been a fan for many years and was unbelievably psyched when he agreed to write the Foreword to Analog Man’s Guide To Vintage Effects. Adrian was kind enough to autograph my personal copy of the book at the show.

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/040AdrianBelew.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

Rick Derringer, jamming out at the Warrior booth.

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/041RickDerringer.jpg
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[Non-Digital Tom]

Carmine Appice at the Factory Metal display.

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/043CarmineAppice.jpg
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[Non-Digital Tom]

How about a bit of Goth?

Halo Guitars

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/045HaloGuitars.jpg

Coffin Cases

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/046CoffinCases.jpg

Here’s the Coffin Case girl

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/047CoffinGirl.jpg

There was no shortage of Rock Chicks at the show.

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/048RockChicks.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

New Electro-Harmonix pedals – the HOG Guitar Synthesizer and Metal Muff

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/051EH.jpg

And the Little Big Muff and 2880 Super Multi-track looper

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/052EH.jpg

Another big thrill for me was meeting Mike Matthews in person. I got him to sign my copy of the book too.

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/053EH.jpg

Mike Matthews with New Sensor Sales Manager Ralph Trimarchi and James Demeter of Demeter Amps.

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/054EH.jpg

Me, Analog Mike, and Steve Daniels hanging at the Electro-Harmonix booth. Since the three of us are now bearded, we’re going to quit music electronics and start a cough drop company. :AOK

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/055EH.jpg

Here’s Mike Matthews signing posters with Tony Scrambler and Steve Daniels looking on.

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/056EH.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

The Hiwatt amps were very cool… and LOUD (I got asked to turn it down by some Hiwatt neighbors, heh heh). The guys at Hiwatt were very cool and accommodating. Check out the Pete Townshend and David Gilmour Signature Series.

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/057Hiwatt.jpg
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[Non-Digital Tom]

Vox

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/062Vox.jpg

Vox introduced their new Brian May signature AC30. It has ONE KNOB! :confused:

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/063Vox.jpg
http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/064Vox.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

Me and Brian Kehew of the Moog Cookbook. Brian was giving a clinic at the Moog booth. People who have my book know that Brian gave me one of my favorite quotes (at the beginning of Chapter Six). Speaking of books, Brian has his own book due out soon – it’s called Recording The Beatles and has been over 10 years in the making.

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/065BrianKehew.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

This boy was a little shredder. He was rockin’ out on “Crazy Train” here.

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/066ShredBoy1.jpg
http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/067ShredBoy1.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

Here’s Seymour Duncan pretending he’s gonna eat a big giant sandwich.

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/068Seymour.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

Here’s that wacky EBow guy.

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/069EBow.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

Fun at the Foxx booth. These guys were great and I ended up staying for a long time, just jammin’ out. Foxx is introducing two new pedals in March – the Fuzz Wa & Volume and the Foot Phaser. They sounded great – I can’t wait! I put in my order right then and there at the show, so I’ll have them as soon as they’re available.

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/070Foxx.jpg
http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/071Foxx.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

These Orange amps sounded great! And so cool looking. Like Hiwatt, the guys at Orange were very helpful and accommodating, unlike some of the boutique amp makers I came across.

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/072Orange.jpg
http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/073Orange.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

I really wanted to check out these Victoria amps, but these guys couldn’t be bothered to give me the time of day. Very disappointing…

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/074Victoria.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

The Boss room was really impressive, and only one part of the gigantic Roland display area. Atmosphere, lights, and lots of Boss/Roland gear.

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/075Boss.jpg
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I tried to get some shots of the new RC-50 in action.

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/077Boss.jpg
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A wall full of lighted Boss tuners

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Big fun, Boss style…

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/082Boss.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

Hughes & Kettner

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/083HK.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

Digitech

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/086Digitech.jpg
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[Non-Digital Tom]

The Fender room included all the Fender stuff (duh!) as well as Gretsch, Benedetto, Jackson, and Charvel.

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/087Fender.jpg

Check out these custom color Strats and matching Champs… Suh-WEET!

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/088Fender.jpg
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Squire “Obey” Graphic Series

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/095Fender.jpg

“Hello Kitty” Strat

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/096Fender.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

Benedetto Guitars

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/097Benedetto.jpg

Bob Benedetto was standing right there, but he scooted out of the way when I pointed my camera at the guitars. I actually wanted to get a picture of him too, but he was off to the side talking to some people so I decided not to bother him.

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/098Benedetto.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

I have a ’63 two-tone green Double Anniversary, but these guitars gave me the worst Gretsch gas EVER!

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/099Gretsch.jpg
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[Non-Digital Tom]

Some cool custom graphics on the Jacksons and Charvels

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/106Jackson.jpg
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http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/109Charvel.jpg
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[Non-Digital Tom]

I’ve wanted a Matchless amp for like 10 years or something… maybe someday…

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/111Matchless.jpg
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[Non-Digital Tom]

Bogner

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/114Bogner.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

Teuffel Guitars… definitely unique.

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/116TeuffelGuitars.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

Check out this Martin D-100… Price? $100,000! :eek:

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/117Martin.jpg
http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/118Martin.jpg

If you can’t afford that, try this 000-45 Custom for $42,500 http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/119Martin.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

Larrivee

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/120Larrivee.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

Rudy Schenker of the Scorpions signing autographs

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/121RudySchenker.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

This guy looks like he just fell asleep, but he was BLAZING, Wes style!

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/122Wes.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

Heritage

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/123Heritage.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

Carl Martin

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/124CarlMartin.jpg

[gururyan]

Don't stop! Keep 'em coming!
You've made my week!
Thank you!

[Non-Digital Tom]

Modulus

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/125Modulus.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

This guy was doing some big time shredding with a lot of tappity tap harmonics stuff.

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/126MattiasFreak.jpg

Laney

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/127Laney.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

“Vintage” Carvin amps

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/128Carvin.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

Analog Mike gives Tony Scrambler a personalized Analog Man shirt.

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/129AnalogMen.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

Nice high-end acoustics here…

Collings

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/130Collings.jpg

Santa Cruz

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/131SantaCruz.jpg

Breedlove

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/133Breedlove.jpg http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/135Breedlove.jpg

L Benito

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/134LBenito.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

I’m continually amazed at the quality of stuff coming out of Southeast Asia lately.
Indie

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/136Indie.jpg

Kraken

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/137Kraken.jpg

Silver Star

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/139SilverStar.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

Here ya go – 65 Amps

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/138_65Amps.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

I really liked these guitars by James Trussart

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Going to NAMM gives you the worst gas imaginable. :(

[Non-Digital Tom]

This Korean company, Artec, really had their act together – the effects sounded pretty darn good.

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/146Artec.jpg
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[Just1more]

Thanks for all the pics. I haven't gone the past couple of years, because I didn't want to deal with the traffic & crowds. You brought the show to me. Thanks again!

[Non-Digital Tom]

These Bad Cats wouldn’t give me the time of day either. What’s with these boutique amp guys?

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/151BadCat.jpg
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[Non-Digital Tom]

Jersey Girl

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/153JerseyGirl.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

TV Jones was very cool to deal with. I had bought a TV Jones pickup a while back and had a problem (my own fault, the pickup was great). Mr. Jones was very friendly and helpful. I like when people are nice…

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/154TVJones.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

This guy was doing some intricate and beautiful tapping, almost classical sounding.

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/155BeeBasses.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

How could you not love Zemaitis guitars? Oh, the gas… the gas…

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/156Zemaitis.jpg
http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/157Zemaitis.jpg
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[Non-Digital Tom]

More choice, affordable stuff from the far east…

Peerless

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/159Peerless.jpg

Ayers

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/160Ayers.jpg

Phil

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/161Phil.jpg

Roukangas

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/164Roukangas.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

Pedaltrain!
http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/162Pedaltrain.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

Was this guy in the Ventures?

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/165Ventures.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

The Keeley Electronics booth was mobbed! Lots of excitement and activity there.

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/166Keeley.jpg

The new Keeley Tone Workstation, custom color Compressors and more…

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/167Keeley.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

Babicz Guitars
http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/168Babicz.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

Skull Strings

This guy was nice – he gave me lots of stickers and an info card. Doesn’t take much to win me over, huh?

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/169SkullStrings.jpg
http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/170SkullStrings.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

California Guitars
The hologram was much cooler looking in person.

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/171CaliforniaGuitars.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

This boy was 14 and he could SHRED. A little sloppy but SO, SO fast. And hey, at 14 I think I knew all of 5 chords.

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/172ShredBoy2.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

Homebrew Electronics

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/173HBE.jpg
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I had a pretty hard time getting any pics or info because the booth was totally mobbed by these hoodlums, all wearing (get this) Homebrew Electronics visitor badges! Access was almost completely blocked off by these jokers loitering around the front. They definitely were not doing HBE any favors…

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/175HBE.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

Brian and Dave from Pigtronix (and anonymous bass player)

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/176Pigtronix.jpg

The new Pigtronix Disnortion, designed by none other than former EH engineer Howard (Mick) Davis.

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/177Pigtronix.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

Graphix Guards

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/178GraphixGuards.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

t.c. electronic

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/179tcelectronic.jpg

This guy with quite a Danish accent gave a lively demonstration.

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/180tcelectronic.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

This chick was a serious shredder. She did lots of sweeping arpeggio stuff and some pretty involved tappity tapping too. And she’s also kinda cute (at least I thought so). She played so effortlessly she almost seemed bored. Anyone know who this is?

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/181ShredChick.jpg
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http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/183ShredChick.jpg

[Non-Digital Tom]

Check it out – the Buchla Electric Music Box! Lots of really cool, far out, blippy, bloopy sounds emanating from this booth. And OMG, look at all the freakin’ knobs and switches! I LOVE IT!

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/184Buchla.jpg
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It took me a long time to get some decent shots 'cause this fat kid kept getting in my way. He was there for a long time and he literally blocked off two entire consoles…

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/186Buchla.jpg

Ah, here we go… synth gas anyone? These things supposedly will set you back $10,000 to $20,000.

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/187Buchla.jpg
http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/188Buchla.jpg

[Moe45673]

Man........ I think this is the closest I'll ever come to knowing how comic book dorks feel

[Non-Digital Tom]

Well, that’s it! Hope you all got a big vicarious kick out of it – it sure was a lot of work putting this together. It’ll probably end up on my website at some point soon. Please remember, the pictures and commentary here reflect my own personal experience – your mileage may vary. :dude

[exodus]

that was GREAT!
so, did you get a chance to see the v-stack line of amps?

[Entztrix]

Tom you rock harder than CRACk!

thanks man

[gururyan]

It's interesting how snobbery can kill your interest in a product. It's like what conceit does to beauty...kills it dead. That's too bad Victoria and BadCat snubbed you. Word of mouth really is the best advertising, but if it's a negative...watch out, that spreads like cancer.

Anyway, thanks again for the pics and info. That was by far the best collections of NAMM pics I have ever seen.

[TaronKeim]

Awesome Tom, can't wait till you get those new Foxx Pedals in, I'll have to do some business with ya... and you weren't alone, the shredder chick was a total cutie.

-TJK

[Jet Rink]

Nice work! I'm sure the mods're getting ready to KILL you for all that bandwidth...:cool:

I enjoyed that.

Now -- what did you learn about new/stateside releases from Hiwatt??!!??

Thanks!

Jet

[Realfi]

And what did you learn about those new Demeter trems....What's the 'Tremtilator' trem/vibrato?

[gururyan]

http://www.mi.electricsound.com/HIWATT/images/union_jack_amp.jpg

I guess they aren't offering a "Union Jack" custom like in the ads?

[Jet Rink]

http://www.mi.electricsound.com/HIWATT/images/union_jack_amp.jpg

I guess they aren't offering a "Union Jack" custom like in the ads?


:dude

[Kevan]

This guy was doing some big time shredding with a lot of tappity tap harmonics stuff.
http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/126MattiasFreak.jpg
His name is Mattias "IA" Ekhlund from the band Freak Kitchen. (His name is on the big screen behind him in the pic too. LOL)
And yes- he's big into shred-fu and all the kooky harmonics and tremolo work.

Thanks for the slideshow, Tom. Great stuff!
Next year stop by the AllParts booth. :)

[playon]

Was this guy in the Ventures?

http://formusiciansonly.com/pics/NAMM2006/165Ventures.jpg

Yeah, I think that is Nokie Edwards... he is one BAD ASS guitar player.

[modoc]

Great!! Thanks so much!!! :)

[fractal]

Thanks Tom!!!

[diatonicdude]

Tom, that was one tour you have given us, many thanks.

Aaaaaaaahhhhhhh, maybe one day I get there myself......................:dude

Cheers,

DD

[teddy boy]

Hey Tom,

Thanks for the tour! Great stuff!!

[gassyndrome]

His name is Mattias "IA" Ekhlund from the band Freak Kitchen. (His name is on the big screen behind him in the pic too. LOL)
And yes- he's big into shred-fu and all the kooky harmonics and tremolo work.


Mattias and Freak Kitchen are great! Imaginative and lyrical guitar playing, and I've never heard someone bust out such crazy harmonics. I might post a little clip later on, and give you guys a chance to hear a snippet of his playing. :dude

What a great thread this is. Kudos to the picture snapper! :)

[Tomo]

Hi Tom,

Thanks for this thread. Just great!

I was busy working this NAMM .... I didn't have a chance to
go around more. Thank you so much!


Tomo

[jaimo]

Right on, Tom!!!
Thanks!
jai

[ABKB]

THANK YOU very much Tom. Man I got gas so bad right now, and I dont even know where to start!

[Frank B]

Very cool of you to share. Thanks

[Scott Peterson]

That is a helluva thread man - thanks!

[cocheese]

Man, somebody get me a cigarette and a warm towel! Insane stuff there Tom. Thanks a million for posting it. It's like I was there... :D

[msp]

WOW

thanks tom

I have been glued here looking at these pics for allmost an hour

I forgot about the real world

damn

i should have went there for my honeymoon

[dookie]

OMG!!

I saw Brian Kehew in this thread... Wow!! Haven't seen that guy in a LONG time... Last time I saw him was at reunited (well not really) The Damned show...

Tom, do you talk to him often???

[Cap'n Fingers]

Whew! Thanks for all your effort Tom. It was good for me..(Takes long drag off cigarette.).

[reverber8]

great BIG thanks Tom! Never been to NAMM but I've been to CEDIA and that show is over-whelming!

Anybody else got a bad case of GAS?!?! I'm off to pull my own finger!!

[Chrissy]

Thanks v. much Tom - I admire you for remembering to take pictures when you are around all that great stuff!!! Then posting them here - you are a star, sir!

Chris

[Souled Out]

Thanks Tom, felt like I needed a NAMM badge to view this thread. Really thoughtful to share your journey with us.

[nashvillesteve]

Yeah, I think that is Nokie Edwards... he is one BAD ASS guitar player.

I started playing guitar with the Ventures (in the 90s)... absolutely great stuff. I rarely "venture" into that territory these days, but every so often I do and I still love it.

I work at a restaurant in Nashville and waited on Nokie and some of his friends. He was recording an album of Beatles covers. We talked for a little bit, he signed a card for me and even took me out to his rental SUV to listen to a couple of fresh tracks from the then-unreleased (or still unreleased? Not sure...) album of Beatles songs. That was a good night at work... I've met Trey Anastasio, Cypress Hill, and a bunch of country stars that I don't keep up with at work. I missed Neil Young by one lousy shift.

[Priestunes]

That was FUN! Thanks! I'm SO glad about my Orange purchase... today!!!! And especially after reading that they were right to you. You know, that says a lot. That vibe gets in there, I don't care if it's unsubstantiated hoodoo voodoo.... there's a vibe in the machine and that's that! Thanks man. You deserve a book sale for this thread. Look for a Pickhead order soon!

[r9player]

Thanks so much! Wish .. you would've had more pics of the Jersey Girl booth .. if there is one thing I gas for its one of their guitars...
Interesting you said the Artec stuff sounded good, which effects in particular?
Thanks thanks Thanks!

[dosmun]

Thanks Tom, VERY cool!!!:AOK

[DonneR]

Three thumbs up Tom! I could almost smell it :D

[Non-Digital Tom]

WOW! I'm glad everyone liked it. That's cool because I actually want to put more stuff like this up on my website - this was sort of like a practice run.

[Non-Digital Tom]

that was GREAT!
so, did you get a chance to see the v-stack line of amps?


No, there was a lot I missed. I still can't believe I didn't check out Diamond Pedals. :jo



And what did you learn about those new Demeter trems....What's the 'Tremtilator' trem/vibrato?

The Demeter Tremulator has been around for a while, but the Stereo Tremulator is fairly new, I think.



http://www.mi.electricsound.com/HIWATT/images/union_jack_amp.jpg

I guess they aren't offering a "Union Jack" custom like in the ads?

They might be, but I didn't see any there - I definitely would've noticed that! :D



OMG!!

I saw Brian Kehew in this thread... Tom, do you talk to him often???

Not really. That was the first time I met him in person, but we've corresponded quite a bit.




Interesting you said the Artec stuff sounded good, which effects in particular?
Thanks thanks Thanks!

The Resovibe and Classic Fuzztown sounded pretty cool.