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Jamorama – Deluxe

March 18th, 2012 No comments
Jamorama Guitar Lessons

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Jamorama Deluxe is an advanced course that will teach you how to play the guitar plus how to play lead guitar. Jamorama is available as an instant download or as dvd guitar lessons and books. Jamorama makes learning easy and fun with high quality videos, photos, and hand drawn diagrams. The student will master impressive lead guitar skills like hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, whole bends, half bends, ghost bends, runs, motifs, vibrato, legato and more.

 

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Online Guitar Lessons

June 9th, 2011 No comments

Total Guitar features free online guitar lessons with tab and audio files. We have lessons on the lydian mode, arpeggios, speed guitar, finger tapping, guitar scales, guitar chords, how to play guitar like Yngwie, and guitar improvisation.

These free lessons feature instruction by Dave Bates. Dave co-founded Total Guitar in 1998. Check out his Dave’s bio here

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Yngwie Malmsteen

June 4th, 2011 No comments
Yngwie Malmsteen
Name: Yngwie Malmsteen
DOB: June 30, 1963
From: Stockholm, Sweden
Bands: Steeler, Alcatraz, Solo
Guitars: Fender
Amplifiers: Marshall
Links: Official Website, Facebook, Youtube, Myspace

Yngwie Malmsteen

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Yngwie Malmsteen was largely responsible for the development of the style of guitar playing known as "shredding" that was so popular in the 1980’s. Shred guitar solos are lightning fast riffs that depend more on their speed than their musicality to enhance a song. Guitar enthusiasts have admired and respected the musicians who could produce such breathtaking licks, and Yngwie Malmsteen is always mentioned as one of the best.

In his early years, Malmsteen joined several rock bands around Stockholm. I didn’t take long before he became frustrated with their lack of willingness to take musical risks. Audiences that seemed to prefer lightweight pop sounds to the hard rock songs filled with instrumental solos that he enjoyed also disillusioned him. He made a demo tape which he distributed to as many record companies outside of his home country as he could find. Finally, the founder of California-based Shrapnel Music, Mike Varney, heard his efforts. Yngwie was invited to record with a new band in the US called Steeler, and he was on the road to fame as a guitar shredder.

Steeler released a self-titled album in 1983, which grabbed some attention because of Malmsteen’s frenetic guitar solos. He was not happy with the quality of the other musicians in the group, however, and soon joined a band called Alcatrazz. The new group released an album (No Parole for Rock and Roll) and played a concert tour. Still dissatisfied, Yngwie decided that he would have more artistic license if he became the leader of his own band. In 1984 he gathered some musicians to form the group Rising Force, which included his friend from Sweden, Jens Johansson on keyboards.

The album Rising Force was first released in Japan and created such a buzz that it was soon distributed around the globe. It was nominated for a Grammy and hit the Billboard Top 60. More importantly, it set the standard for an instrumental guitar album and single-handedly originated the “Neo Classical Metal” genre of music. It remains one of the best selling instrumental albums ever produced.

The group released Marching Out and Trilogy in rapid succession and both were well received. The two albums were not only demonstrations of Malmsteen’s skill as a guitarist, but established his reputation as a composer, as well. In 1987, however, he nearly lost his life when he crashed his fast moving Jaguar into a tree. He developed a blood clot in his brain, which could have been fatal, and he was in a coma for seven days. He also sustained significant nerve damage in his right hand that left it virtually paralyzed. To add to the trauma, he regained consciousness to discover that his mother had died. He was determined to persevere, however, and worked diligently to recover the use of his hand and regain his health.

With the release of Odyssey in 1988, the music world realized that Malmsteen was truly back at work. It was his most commercially successful album, especially the single “Heaven Tonight.” He took his band on a worldwide tour and the group had the honor of being one of the first groups to play in the former Soviet Union. Late that year Fender released the first Malmsteen signature Stratocaster. During the early 90’s, a string of albums came from Yngwie’s fertile mind and talented fingers including Fire and Ice, Eclipse, and The Seventh Sign.

In 1997 Yngwie proved to the world that he is much more than just a shredder. He wrote and recorded a completely classical work that he considers his masterpiece. With the lofty title Concerto Suite for Electric Guitar and Orchestra in Eb Minor Op. 1, the album pleased critics and serious musicians around the globe. It was recorded with the highly acclaimed orchestra from Prague, the Czech Philharmonic and its famous conductor Yoel Levi. A few years later, Malmsteen was invited to perform the work before a live audience in Tokyo with the New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra. The DVD recording of the concert was released in 2002.

The next year, many guitar fans rushed to attend the concerts in the famous G3 series which featured the three men most aficionados considered to be the Dream Team of guitarists: Malmsteen, Steve Vai, and Joe Satriani. The audio CD’s and DVD releases of the live concerts were instant best sellers in 2003.

Yngwie has continued to tour and record music throughout the decade of the ‘00’s. In ’07 he was featured on the popular video game “Guitar Hero II” (X-box Version). Players of the game can achieve the “Yngwie Malmsteen Award” as a bonus if they can accurately hit at least 1000 notes in a row.

With all his flamboyant showmanship and incredible skill on the guitar, Yngwie continues to impress audiences in the US, Europe and Asia. He is a truly creative musician who has managed to successfully combine two very different forms of music into one completely original style. The world will probably not see another guitarist like Yngwie, but he has made, and will continue to make his mark on the modern music scene.

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Fender Artist Series Yngwie Malmsteen Stratocaster Electric Guitar
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Price: USD 1,699.99
The Fender Yngwie Malmsteen Stratocaster has been updated to be more like his current number-one Fender! Updates include a White /Black/White pickguard, bullet truss rod nut and machine screw neck mounting! This neck mounting method provides a better connection and overall tone transfer to the guitar body.Like the original Yngwie Strat, this amazing axe features a solid alder body, modern "C" shape maple neck, and Yngwie's signature scalloped maple fretboard with Dunlop 6000 Super-Jumbo frets for a playing experience as fast as you are!The pickups are all Yngwie tone, too! All three pickups are Seymour Duncan YJM Fury . Switch pickups with a 3-position blade and make it wail with the American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo bridge. The brass nut provides a bright sound you can't get any other way. Made in Fender's Corona, California factory.Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.Body: AlderNeck: Maple, Modern "C" Shape, (Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)Fingerboard: Scalloped Rosewood (p/n 01 0-7100) or Scalloped Maple (pin 010-71 02), 9.5" radius (241 mm)Frets: 21 Dunlop 6000 Super-Jumbo FretsScale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)Nut Width: Brass Nut, 1.650" (42 mm)Hardware: ChromeMachine Heads: Fender Vintage "F" Style Tuning MachinesBridge: American Vintage Synchronized TremoloPickguard: 3-Ply WBWPickup Configuration: S/S/SBridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan STK-S10B YJM Fury Pickup (Bridge)Middle Pickup: Seymour Duncan STK-S10N YJM Fury Pickup (Middle)Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan STK-S10N YJM Fury Pickup (Neck)Pickup Switching: 3-Position BladePosition 1. Bridge PickupPosition 2. Middle PickupPosition 3. Neck PickupControls: Master Volume, Tone 1. No-Load Tone Control (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. No-Load Tone Control (Bridge and Middle Pickups)Colors: (809) Candy Apple Red, (841) Vintage White, (872) Sonic Blue [Polyurethane Finish)Strings: Fender Super Bullets 3250L, Nickel Plated Steet, (.009 to ,042), p/n 073-3250-003Unique Features: Scalloped Fingerboard, pickups, machine screw neck mountingSource: US.

Fender Artist Series Yngwie Malmsteen Stratocaster Electric Guitar
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Price: USD 1,699.99
The Fender Yngwie Malmsteen Stratocaster has been updated to be more like his current number-one Fender! Updates include a White /Black/White pickguard, bullet truss rod nut and machine screw neck mounting! This neck mounting method provides a better connection and overall tone transfer to the guitar body.Like the original Yngwie Strat, this amazing axe features a solid alder body, modern "C" shape maple neck, and Yngwie's signature scalloped maple fretboard with Dunlop 6000 Super-Jumbo frets for a playing experience as fast as you are!The pickups are all Yngwie tone, too! All three pickups are Seymour Duncan YJM Fury . Switch pickups with a 3-position blade and make it wail with the American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo bridge. The brass nut provides a bright sound you can't get any other way. Made in Fender's Corona, California factory.Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.Body: AlderNeck: Maple, Modern "C" Shape, (Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)Fingerboard: Scalloped Rosewood (p/n 01 0-7100) or Scalloped Maple (pin 010-71 02), 9.5" radius (241 mm)Frets: 21 Dunlop 6000 Super-Jumbo FretsScale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)Nut Width: Brass Nut, 1.650" (42 mm)Hardware: ChromeMachine Heads: Fender Vintage "F" Style Tuning MachinesBridge: American Vintage Synchronized TremoloPickguard: 3-Ply WBWPickup Configuration: S/S/SBridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan STK-S10B YJM Fury Pickup (Bridge)Middle Pickup: Seymour Duncan STK-S10N YJM Fury Pickup (Middle)Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan STK-S10N YJM Fury Pickup (Neck)Pickup Switching: 3-Position BladePosition 1. Bridge PickupPosition 2. Middle PickupPosition 3. Neck PickupControls: Master Volume, Tone 1. No-Load Tone Control (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. No-Load Tone Control (Bridge and Middle Pickups)Colors: (809) Candy Apple Red, (841) Vintage White, (872) Sonic Blue [Polyurethane Finish)Strings: Fender Super Bullets 3250L, Nickel Plated Steet, (.009 to ,042), p/n 073-3250-003Unique Features: Scalloped Fingerboard, pickups, machine screw neck mountingSource: US.

Fender Artist Series Yngwie Malmsteen Stratocaster Electric Guitar
Offer by: Musician's Friend
Price: USD 1,699.99
The Fender Yngwie Malmsteen Stratocaster has been updated to be more like his current number-one Fender! Updates include a White /Black/White pickguard, bullet truss rod nut and machine screw neck mounting! This neck mounting method provides a better connection and overall tone transfer to the guitar body.Like the original Yngwie Strat, this amazing axe features a solid alder body, modern "C" shape maple neck, and Yngwie's signature scalloped maple fretboard with Dunlop 6000 Super-Jumbo frets for a playing experience as fast as you are!The pickups are all Yngwie tone, too! All three pickups are Seymour Duncan YJM Fury . Switch pickups with a 3-position blade and make it wail with the American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo bridge. The brass nut provides a bright sound you can't get any other way. Made in Fender's Corona, California factory.Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.Body: AlderNeck: Maple, Modern "C" Shape, (Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)Fingerboard: Scalloped Rosewood (p/n 01 0-7100) or Scalloped Maple (pin 010-71 02), 9.5" radius (241 mm)Frets: 21 Dunlop 6000 Super-Jumbo FretsScale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)Nut Width: Brass Nut, 1.650" (42 mm)Hardware: ChromeMachine Heads: Fender Vintage "F" Style Tuning MachinesBridge: American Vintage Synchronized TremoloPickguard: 3-Ply WBWPickup Configuration: S/S/SBridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan STK-S10B YJM Fury Pickup (Bridge)Middle Pickup: Seymour Duncan STK-S10N YJM Fury Pickup (Middle)Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan STK-S10N YJM Fury Pickup (Neck)Pickup Switching: 3-Position BladePosition 1. Bridge PickupPosition 2. Middle PickupPosition 3. Neck PickupControls: Master Volume, Tone 1. No-Load Tone Control (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. No-Load Tone Control (Bridge and Middle Pickups)Colors: (809) Candy Apple Red, (841) Vintage White, (872) Sonic Blue [Polyurethane Finish)Strings: Fender Super Bullets 3250L, Nickel Plated Steet, (.009 to ,042), p/n 073-3250-003Unique Features: Scalloped Fingerboard, pickups, machine screw neck mountingSource: US.

Fender Artist Series Yngwie Malmsteen Stratocaster Electric Guitar
Offer by: Musician's Friend
Price: USD 1,699.99
The Fender Yngwie Malmsteen Stratocaster has been updated to be more like his current number-one Fender! Updates include a White /Black/White pickguard, bullet truss rod nut and machine screw neck mounting! This neck mounting method provides a better connection and overall tone transfer to the guitar body.Like the original Yngwie Strat, this amazing axe features a solid alder body, modern "C" shape maple neck, and Yngwie's signature scalloped maple fretboard with Dunlop 6000 Super-Jumbo frets for a playing experience as fast as you are!The pickups are all Yngwie tone, too! All three pickups are Seymour Duncan YJM Fury . Switch pickups with a 3-position blade and make it wail with the American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo bridge. The brass nut provides a bright sound you can't get any other way. Made in Fender's Corona, California factory.Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.Body: AlderNeck: Maple, Modern "C" Shape, (Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)Fingerboard: Scalloped Rosewood (p/n 01 0-7100) or Scalloped Maple (pin 010-71 02), 9.5" radius (241 mm)Frets: 21 Dunlop 6000 Super-Jumbo FretsScale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)Nut Width: Brass Nut, 1.650" (42 mm)Hardware: ChromeMachine Heads: Fender Vintage "F" Style Tuning MachinesBridge: American Vintage Synchronized TremoloPickguard: 3-Ply WBWPickup Configuration: S/S/SBridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan STK-S10B YJM Fury Pickup (Bridge)Middle Pickup: Seymour Duncan STK-S10N YJM Fury Pickup (Middle)Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan STK-S10N YJM Fury Pickup (Neck)Pickup Switching: 3-Position BladePosition 1. Bridge PickupPosition 2. Middle PickupPosition 3. Neck PickupControls: Master Volume, Tone 1. No-Load Tone Control (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. No-Load Tone Control (Bridge and Middle Pickups)Colors: (809) Candy Apple Red, (841) Vintage White, (872) Sonic Blue [Polyurethane Finish)Strings: Fender Super Bullets 3250L, Nickel Plated Steet, (.009 to ,042), p/n 073-3250-003Unique Features: Scalloped Fingerboard, pickups, machine screw neck mountingSource: US.

Alfred Yngwie Malmsteen DVD
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Get a close-up look at Yngwie's amazing technique as he shows you arpeggio and scale sequences combined with many of his favorite licks and classical phrases. Yngwie also teaches excerpts from his compositions and performs several awe-inspiring demonstrations.

Special features include a tuning segment, a bonus lesson on right-hand technique and sweep-picking, a bonus performance with Steve Morse, printable PDF reference materials, and a matching book /CD preview.

Alfred Yngwie Malmsteen Dvd
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Price: USD 26.96
Get a close-up look at Yngwie's amazing technique as he shows you arpeggio and scale sequences combined with many of his favorite licks and classical phrases. Yngwie also teaches excerpts from his compositions and performs several awe-inspiring demonstrations. Special features include a tuning segment, a bonus lesson on right-hand technique and sweep-picking, a bonus performance with Steve Morse, printable PDF reference materials, and a matching book /CD preview.

Alfred Yngwie Malmsteen Dvd
Offer by: Musician's Friend
Price: USD 26.96
Get a close-up look at Yngwie's amazing technique as he shows you arpeggio and scale sequences combined with many of his favorite licks and classical phrases. Yngwie also teaches excerpts from his compositions and performs several awe-inspiring demonstrations. Special features include a tuning segment, a bonus lesson on right-hand technique and sweep-picking, a bonus performance with Steve Morse, printable PDF reference materials, and a matching book /CD preview.

Alfred Yngwie Malmsteen Book with CD
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Price: USD 24.95
A companion to Yngwie's immensely successful REH video, this book/audio package takes you step-by-step through many of Yngwie's licks, patterns, solos, and rhythm parts. All music is transcribed in notation and tablature. A major tool for studying Yngwie's style -- a fusion of neo-classical, metal, rock, and blues.

Alfred Yngwie Malmsteen Book With Cd
Offer by: Musician's Friend
Price: USD 24.95
A companion to Yngwie's immensely successful REH video, this book/audio package takes you step-by-step through many of Yngwie's licks, patterns, solos, and rhythm parts. All music is transcribed in notation and tablature. A major tool for studying Yngwie's style -- a fusion of neo-classical, metal, rock, and blues.

Alfred Yngwie Malmsteen Book With Cd
Offer by: Musician's Friend
Price: USD 24.95
A companion to Yngwie's immensely successful REH video, this book/audio package takes you step-by-step through many of Yngwie's licks, patterns, solos, and rhythm parts. All music is transcribed in notation and tablature. A major tool for studying Yngwie's style -- a fusion of neo-classical, metal, rock, and blues.

Hal Leonard Yngwie Malmsteen Anthology Guitar Tab Songbook
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The Yngwie Malmsteen Anthology guitar tab book gives you transcriptions for 22 tunes from the original shred master who brought the neo-classical style into the forefront of the metal movement. 272 pages.

Hal Leonard Yngwie Malmsteen Anthology Guitar Tab Songbook
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The Yngwie Malmsteen Anthology guitar tab book gives you transcriptions for 22 tunes from the original shred master who brought the neo-classical style into the forefront of the metal movement. 272 pages.Songs include:Bedroom EyesBlack StarDeja VuDreaming (Tell Me) EclipseFar Beyond the SunHeaven TonightI'll See the Light TonightIcarus Dream Suite Opus 4LiarMarching OutRising ForceYou Don't Remember I'll Never Forgetand more

Hal Leonard Yngwie Malmsteen Anthology Guitar Tab Songbook
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Price: USD 24.95
The Yngwie Malmsteen Anthology guitar tab book gives you transcriptions for 22 tunes from the original shred master who brought the neo-classical style into the forefront of the metal movement. 272 pages.Songs include:Bedroom EyesBlack StarDeja VuDreaming (Tell Me) EclipseFar Beyond the SunHeaven TonightI'll See the Light TonightIcarus Dream Suite Opus 4LiarMarching OutRising ForceYou Don't Remember I'll Never Forgetand more

Hal Leonard Yngwie J. Malmsteen Trilogy Guitar Tab Songbook
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Matching folio to the album includes nine songs in note-for-note guitar transcriptions.Includes Guitar TAB128 pagesSize: 12" x 9"Artist: Yngwie Malmsteen

Hal Leonard Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force Guitar Tab Songbook
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Note-for-note transcriptions with tab for all the songs from Yngwie's metal masterpiece: As Above, So Below, Black Star, Evil Eye, Far Beyond the Sun, Farewell, Icarus Dream Suite Opus 4, Little Savage, Now Your Ships Are Burned. A must for every aspiring shredder!Includes Guitar TAB144 pagesSize: 12" x 9"Artist: Yngwie MalmsteenISBN: 088188622X

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Jamorama Lesson 4

April 5th, 2011 No comments

Lesson 4 of the Jamorama Free Course

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Today you’ll learn some exciting new strumming patterns that will make your playing sound great.

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Strumming Patterns

We have a lot to cover in today’s lesson . We will be playing all of the chords that you have learned: A, D and G, and we will be trying new strumming patterns with these chords. By now you should be able to play and change between these three chords. If you followed the lessons carefully you should find these exercises a logical and easy progression from what you have previously done. It’s great to have you with us.

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Jamorama Lesson 3

April 4th, 2011 No comments

Lesson 3 of the Jamorama Free Course

Jamorama Guitar Lessons

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Today you’ll learn a new chord and start practicing your chord changes. Plus, we go over how to ‘warm up’ before you play.

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Chord Changes

This lesson continues on from lessons 1 and 2. In lesson one you learnt how to start playing and how to play the chords A and D. In the second lesson you were shown how to read tab. In this lesson we will introduce you to the chord G. Once you have mastered G, we will practice changing between the three chords we have learnt; D, A, and G.

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Guitar Lessons for Adults

February 25th, 2011 No comments

Finally, an Easy Guitar Method Specifically for Active Adults!

Guitar Lessons for Adults

Adult Guitar Lessons

Price: $47.00 Guitar Lessons for Adults

Adult Guitar Lessons feature:

  • Over 100 Fast and Easy Video Guitar Lessons
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Guitar Tuner

January 21st, 2011 No comments

Tune your guitar accurately and quickly with our free online guitar tuner. Get in tune and start playing now!

Select your tuning configuration: open tuning, ethnic, open c, drop d, open g, d minor, open d, or modal. Then click the play button for the string you want to hear. You can also select the playback speed for each tuning note.

 

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Michael Angelo Batio

August 22nd, 2010 No comments
Michael Angelo Batio
Name: Michael Angelo Batio
DOB: June 1956
From: Chicago, Illinois
Bands: Nitro, Solo
Guitars: Dean
Amplifiers: Marshall
Links: Official Website

Michael Angelo Batio – MAB is an American heavy metal guitarist and columnist. Batio was voted the "No. 1 Shredder of All Time" by Guitar One Magazine in 2003. He was also listed as one of the "Top 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists of All Time" by Guitar World Magazine, for which he writes the column Time to Burn, and one of the "20 Greatest Shredders of All Time" by Total Guitar Magazine, both in April 2008.

Batio began his recording career in 1984 when he joined new Chicago-based heavy metal band Holland, an eponymous project set up by ex-Steppenwolf singer Tommy Holland. With major label Atlantic Records, the band released their debut studio album in 1985 entitled Little Monsters, which saw moderate success in the United States. The band split up soon after, and a compilation of material from the Little Monsters sessions, Wake Up the Neighbourhood, was released in 1999 through Batio’s label M.A.C.E. Music.

After the breakup of Holland, Batio started his own eponymous band with singer Michael Cordet, bassist Allen Hearn and drummer Paul Cammarata. The Band did not release any albums, though three of their songs appeared on the 1998 Nitro compilation Gunnin’ for Glory.

In 1987 Batio joined glam metal artist Jim Gillette on his solo album Proud to Be Loud, before founding the band Nitro with bassist T.J. Racer and drummer Bobby Rock. In 1989 Nitro released their first studio album, O.F.R., from which they released two singles, "Freight Train" and "Long Way From Home". The music video for "Freight Train", which received much airplay on MTV, was notable for featuring Batio playing his now famous ‘Quad Guitar’, a notion which FHM Magazine voted one of the "50 most outrageous moments in rock history".

1987 was also the year Batio released his first instructional video with "Star Licks" as part of the "Masters Series" and was one of the first recognized rock guitarists to make the jump into video instructional material. This video was the very first "shred" instructional program showing many modern guitar concepts for the first time.

In April 1993, Batio founded his own record label, M.A.C.E. Music, which became one of the first labels online in 1996. He used this label when he began recording his first album, No Boundaries, which he released in 1995. Batio’s second studio release was Planet Gemini in 1997, which showed a very progressive, experimental side to his playing. In 1999, Batio released his second instructional video, Jam With Angelo, which came with his third studio album as a companion CD: Tradition. This was quickly followed by a fourth full-length album in 2000, Lucid Intervals and Moments of Clarity, which was credited to "Mike Batio and Rob Ross", the latter being the drummer.

In 2001, Batio released a CD with his band "C4," covering songs from his Holland years and including the original "Call to Arms." It was his 1st all vocal CD since recording with Nitro.

In 2003, Batio released his first DVD, the title release in his Speed Kills series, followed by the second, Speed Lives, in 2004. It was also in this year that Batio released a compilation album, Lucid Intervals and Moments of Clarity Part 2, which featured songs from Tradition and Lucid Intervals.

In 2005, Michael released his highly anticipated cover/tribute/studio album, Hands Without Shadows, which featured guest appearances from such musicians as Mark Tremonti (of Alter Bridge fame), Rudy Sarzo (of Ozzy Osbourne, Quiet Riot, Whitesnake and Dio fame) and virtuoso newcomer Bill Peck. In 2006, DVD Speed Kills 2 was released, in addition to the first in the new Hands Without Shadows series, Performance. Batio’s latest release came in 2007, when his first two albums – No Boundaries and Planet Gemini – were remixed and remastered with additional drums, for an album entitled 2 X Again; the title of a song from the first album. Angelo also released three DVDs in 2007: Speed Kills 3, 25 Jazz Progressions and MAB Jam Session.

Michael Angelo Batio has an advanced knowledge of music theory, with a deep understanding of complex scale combinations and time signatures which assist him in his compositions. Batio has cited F-sharp minor and F-sharp phrygian dominant as his favorite. He has described F sharp minor as a "demonic" key, giving a dark, evil sound.

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Dean Michael Angelo Batio Limited Electric Guitar Gloss Natural
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Michael Angelo Batio (or MAB as we like to call him) wanted a guitar that could handle his extremely fast and articulate neo-classical metal riffage yet provide plenty of muscle and sinew. Dean answered the call with an axe that more than fits the bill: the alder body with earthy AAA flamed maple top plays host to Michael Angelo Batio Spec quartersawn hard maple bolt-on neck with ebony fingerboard. The flames are fanned with an HSA array of USA-made DMT pickups featuring all-real-wood bobbins of ebony and maple. The Original Floyd Rose double-locking trem system born to handle the most extreme MAB-whammy-bar workouts. The gold hardware is fitting touch for this limited run instruments with only 50 being produced.Alder body AAA flamed maple top Michael Angelo Batio Spec bolt-on quartersawn hard maple neck Ebony fingerboard 25-1/2" Scale Pearl block inlays All real wood bobbin USA pickups (ebony and maple) USA DMT MAB "Hands without Shadows" Neck Pickup USA DMT "SCVH" Middle Pickup USA DMT "Baker Act" Bridge Pickup Grover tuners Original Floyd Rose double-locking trem system Gold Hardware

Dean Michael Angelo Batio Limited Electric Guitar Gloss Natural
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Price: USD 2,699.00
Michael Angelo Batio (or MAB as we like to call him) wanted a guitar that could handle his extremely fast and articulate neo-classical metal riffage yet provide plenty of muscle and sinew. Dean answered the call with an axe that more than fits the bill: the alder body with earthy AAA flamed maple top plays host to Michael Angelo Batio Spec quartersawn hard maple bolt-on neck with ebony fingerboard. The flames are fanned with an HSA array of USA-made DMT pickups featuring all-real-wood bobbins of ebony and maple. The Original Floyd Rose double-locking trem system born to handle the most extreme MAB-whammy-bar workouts. The gold hardware is fitting touch for this limited run instruments with only 50 being produced.

Used Dean Michael Angelo Batio Limited Electric Guitar Gloss Natural
Offer by: Musician's Friend
Price: USD 2,348.13
Michael Angelo Batio (or MAB as we like to call him) wanted a guitar that could handle his extremely fast and articulate neo-classical metal riffage yet provide plenty of muscle and sinew. Dean answered the call with an axe that more than fits the bill: the alder body with earthy AAA flamed maple top plays host to Michael Angelo Batio Spec quartersawn hard maple bolt-on neck with ebony fingerboard. The flames are fanned with an HSA array of USA-made DMT pickups featuring all-real-wood bobbins of ebony and maple. The Original Floyd Rose double-locking trem system born to handle the most extreme MAB-whammy-bar workouts. The gold hardware is fitting touch for this limited run instruments with only 50 being produced.Alder body AAA flamed maple top Michael Angelo Batio Spec bolt-on quartersawn hard maple neck Ebony fingerboard 25-1/2" Scale Pearl block inlays All real wood bobbin USA pickups (ebony and maple) USA DMT MAB "Hands without Shadows" Neck Pickup USA DMT "SCVH" Middle Pickup USA DMT "Baker Act" Bridge Pickup Grover tuners Original Floyd Rose double-locking trem system Gold Hardware

Dean Michael Angelo Batio MAB4 Gauntlet Electric Guitar Custom Graphic
Offer by: Musician's Friend
Price: USD 469.00
MAB is one of the most respected shredders around. His self-taught technique and command of scales is astounding. With the Dean Michael Angelo Batio MAB4 Gauntlet Electric Guitar, Michael has combined all of the ingredients necessary to help you achieve your full shredding potential with style.

The MAB4 Gauntlet features a proven body shape made of resonant basswood. The Batio designed super-fast bolt-on maple neck has a 25-1/2" scale and rosewood fingerboard for increased sustain, with classic pearl block inlays easy fingering. Three DMT pickups are wired in an HSH pattern for a maximum variety of single and dual-coil sounds. The all-black hardware includes Grover tuners and a Floyd Rose tremolo bridge to lock in your intonation no matter how far you dive.

Dean Michael Angelo Batio Mab4 Gauntlet Electric Guitar Custom Graphic
Offer by: Musician's Friend
Price: USD 469.00
MAB is one of the most respected shredders around. His self-taught technique and command of scales is astounding. With the Dean Michael Angelo Batio MAB4 Gauntlet Electric Guitar, Michael has combined all of the ingredients necessary to help you achieve your full shredding potential with style.The MAB4 Gauntlet features a proven body shape made of resonant basswood. The Batio designed super-fast bolt-on maple neck has a 25-1/2" scale and rosewood fingerboard for increased sustain, with classic pearl block inlays easy fingering. Three DMT pickups are wired in an HSH pattern for a maximum variety of single and dual-coil sounds. The all-black hardware includes Grover tuners and a Floyd Rose tremolo bridge to lock in your intonation no matter how far you dive.Basswood Top / Body25-1/2" ScaleBatio Spec. Bolt-On Maple NeckRosewood FingerboardPearl Block InlaysGrover TunersBlack HardwareFloyd Rose Special Trem. BridgeDean DMT Design Pickups

Dean Michael Angelo Batio MAB3 Electric Guitar Metallic Red
Offer by: Musician's Friend
Price: USD 399.00
The Michael Angelo Batio MAB3 Electric Guitar is an affordable signature model with all the essential features that this amazing signature artist demands in a striking new color. This includes a Basio designed double-cutaway basswood body with fast bolt-on maple neck and a 24-fret rosewood fretboard that is decorated with pearl block inlays. Dean DMT pickups offer a variety of aggressive tones that let your inner child scream to its hearts content. A Floyd Rose Special tremolo bridge gives you the freedom to express yourself in ways you've only dreamed about. A locking nut and Grover in-line tuners will bring you back to perfect pitch every time. Case sold separately.

Dean Michael Angelo Batio Limited Electric Guitar Gloss Natural
Offer by: Musician's Friend
Price: USD 2,699.00
Michael Angelo Batio (or MAB as we like to call him) wanted a guitar that could handle his extremely fast and articulate neo-classical metal riffage yet provide plenty of muscle and sinew. Dean answered the call with an axe that more than fits the bill: the alder body with earthy AAA flamed maple top plays host to Michael Angelo Batio Spec quartersawn hard maple bolt-on neck with ebony fingerboard. The flames are fanned with an HSA array of USA-made DMT pickups featuring all-real-wood bobbins of ebony and maple. The Original Floyd Rose double-locking trem system born to handle the most extreme MAB-whammy-bar workouts. The gold hardware is fitting touch for this limited run instruments with only 50 being produced.Alder body AAA flamed maple top Michael Angelo Batio Spec bolt-on quartersawn hard maple neck Ebony fingerboard 25-1/2" Scale Pearl block inlays All real wood bobbin USA pickups (ebony and maple) USA DMT MAB "Hands without Shadows" Neck Pickup USA DMT "SCVH" Middle Pickup USA DMT "Baker Act" Bridge Pickup Grover tuners Original Floyd Rose double-locking trem system Gold Hardware

Dean Michael Angelo Batio Limited Electric Guitar Gloss Natural
Offer by: Musician's Friend
Price: USD 2,699.00
Michael Angelo Batio (or MAB as we like to call him) wanted a guitar that could handle his extremely fast and articulate neo-classical metal riffage yet provide plenty of muscle and sinew. Dean answered the call with an axe that more than fits the bill: the alder body with earthy AAA flamed maple top plays host to Michael Angelo Batio Spec quartersawn hard maple bolt-on neck with ebony fingerboard. The flames are fanned with an HSA array of USA-made DMT pickups featuring all-real-wood bobbins of ebony and maple. The Original Floyd Rose double-locking trem system born to handle the most extreme MAB-whammy-bar workouts. The gold hardware is fitting touch for this limited run instruments with only 50 being produced.

Used Dean Michael Angelo Batio Limited Electric Guitar Gloss Natural
Offer by: Musician's Friend
Price: USD 2,348.13
Michael Angelo Batio (or MAB as we like to call him) wanted a guitar that could handle his extremely fast and articulate neo-classical metal riffage yet provide plenty of muscle and sinew. Dean answered the call with an axe that more than fits the bill: the alder body with earthy AAA flamed maple top plays host to Michael Angelo Batio Spec quartersawn hard maple bolt-on neck with ebony fingerboard. The flames are fanned with an HSA array of USA-made DMT pickups featuring all-real-wood bobbins of ebony and maple. The Original Floyd Rose double-locking trem system born to handle the most extreme MAB-whammy-bar workouts. The gold hardware is fitting touch for this limited run instruments with only 50 being produced.Alder body AAA flamed maple top Michael Angelo Batio Spec bolt-on quartersawn hard maple neck Ebony fingerboard 25-1/2" Scale Pearl block inlays All real wood bobbin USA pickups (ebony and maple) USA DMT MAB "Hands without Shadows" Neck Pickup USA DMT "SCVH" Middle Pickup USA DMT "Baker Act" Bridge Pickup Grover tuners Original Floyd Rose double-locking trem system Gold Hardware

T-Rex Engineering Michael Angelo Batio Overdrive Guitar Pedal
Offer by: Musician's Friend
Price: USD 149.99
Michael Angelo Batio wanted a guitar pedal that would give him creamy, classic overdrive without clouding his unique touch and tone. Denmark's producer of high-end and custom effects pedals, T-Rex, produced an overdrive unit with a sound sweet enough to make an angel crybut with an earthy bite and punch! From a medium blues crunch to a rock guitar wail, Michael Angelo overdrive pedal covers the full spectrum of overdrive distortion.Michael Angelo Batio's tonal masterpieceLet there be no doubt: the Michael Angelo Batio Overdrive was created for this guitarist and his brand of melodic heavy rock moody, moving, majestic. But the core of this pedal is a warm, natural-sounding smooth distortion that will appeal to any guitarist looking for the best possible overdrive.GainTone and Level knobsInput and output jacks9-12 V DC or 9 V batteryIndustrial design with metal finishMichael Angelo Batio's logo and signature

T-Rex Engineering Michael Angelo Batio Overdrive Guitar Pedal
Offer by: Musician's Friend
Price: USD 149.99
Michael Angelo Batio wanted a guitar pedal that would give him creamy, classic overdrive without clouding his unique touch and tone. Denmark's producer of high-end and custom effects pedals, T-Rex, produced an overdrive unit with a sound sweet enough to make an angel crybut with an earthy bite and punch! From a medium blues crunch to a rock guitar wail, Michael Angelo overdrive pedal covers the full spectrum of overdrive distortion.Michael Angelo Batio's tonal masterpieceLet there be no doubt: the Michael Angelo Batio Overdrive was created for this guitarist and his brand of melodic heavy rock moody, moving, majestic. But the core of this pedal is a warm, natural-sounding smooth distortion that will appeal to any guitarist looking for the best possible overdrive.GainTone and Level knobsInput and output jacks9-12 V DC or 9 V batteryIndustrial design with metal finishMichael Angelo Batio's logo and signature

Dean Michael Angelo Batio Hands Without Shadows Humbucker Pickup Black
Offer by: Musician's Friend
Price: USD 79.00
The Dean Michael Angelo Batio Hands Without Shadows is a humbucker pickup designed for the neck position on your electric guitar. With his speed, Michael Angelo knows that clarity and attack are extremely important. He relies on his neck pickup for many of his beautiful round tones. Batio is touring the world with the Dean Hands Without Shadows pickups in his double guitar. He relies on these humbucker pickups to produce those buttery tones when he is not busy melting his pick with his full out shred.

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Jamorama

August 19th, 2010 No comments
Jamorama Guitar Lessons

Jamorama

Jamorama is a fun course that will teach you everything you need to know from absolute beginner to jamming in a band.

Getting started with the absolute basics can be really hard work. This step-by-step course to make learning fun and get you playing the guitar fast! Jamorama is a multi-media course that utilizes video lessons and shows you how to play.

Price: $49.95 Jamorama

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Paul Gilbert

June 24th, 2010 No comments
Paul Gilbert
Name: Paul Gilbert
DOB: November 6, 1966
From: Carbondale, Illinois
Bands: Racer X, Mr. Big, Solo
Guitars: Ibanez
Amplifiers: Laney
Links: Official Website

Paul Gilbert is well known for his work with Racer X and Mr. Big, as well as many solo albums. He also joined Joe Satriani and John Petrucci on the 2007 G3 tour.

He was been voted number 4 on GuitarOne magazine’s list of the "Top 10 Greatest Guitar Shredders of All Time", as well as a place in Guitar World’s 50 Fastest Guitarists of All Time list. Gilbert is known for his speedy style, alternative picking method and unique string skipping technique.

One of the keys to success is to emulate someone who has gone before you and learn from their style, techniques, attitudes, and behaviors. For those who aspire to be hard rock virtuosos, check out Paul Gilbert’s guitar dvd lessons.

Learn to play with intensity, speed and finesse with Paul Gilbert of Racer X and Mr. Big! 

Terrifying Guitar Trip
$29.95

Paul Gilbert Terrifying Guitar Trip takes you from the studio to the stage, with lots of thoroughly explained music and instruction in between. Paul gives advice for beginners as well as plenty of challenging licks for intermediate and advanced players. Also features a sneak preview of Paul Gilbert’s Intense Rock Complete Dvd.
 

Intense Rock Complete
$29.95

In Intense Rock Complete, Gilbert combines Intense Rock Volumes 1 and 2. These dvd guitar lessons take you step by step through the techniques that will enable you to play terrifying licks. In this exciting presentation, Paul Gilbert teaches you his personal exercises and sequences for incredibly fast and clean alternate picking, 3-note-per-string scales, sweep picking and string skipping.

Special features include a bonus performance by Yngwie Malmsteen and bonus lessons from Steve Morse and John Petrucci.

 

 

Silence Followed by a Deafening Roar
$29.95

Silence Followed by a Deafening Roar goes behind the scenes with shred pioneer Paul Gilbert. Enter Paul’s world of intense guitar techniques and creative music as he explains the details of the Silence Followed by a Deafening Roar album.

Includes special sections on arpeggios, picking, phrasing, and legato techniques as well as a special shred annex of Paul’s favorite and fastest new licks, rare concert footage, and backing tracks. Also features downloadable tab!

Alfred Paul Gilbert - Intense Rock: Complete DVD
Offer by: Musician's Friend
Price: USD 29.99
Intense Rock takes you step by step through the techniques that will enable you to play terrifying licks. In this exciting presentation, Paul Gilbert teaches you his personal exercises and sequences for incredibly fast and clean alternate picking, 3-note-per-string scales, sweep picking and string skipping.

Alfred Paul Gilbert - Intense Rock: Complete Dvd
Offer by: Musician's Friend
Price: USD 29.99
Intense Rock takes you step by step through the techniques that will enable you to play terrifying licks. In this exciting presentation, Paul Gilbert teaches you his personal exercises and sequences for incredibly fast and clean alternate picking, 3-note-per-string scales, sweep picking and string skipping.

Alfred Paul Gilbert - Intense Rock: Complete Dvd
Offer by: Musician's Friend
Price: USD 29.99
Intense Rock takes you step by step through the techniques that will enable you to play terrifying licks. In this exciting presentation, Paul Gilbert teaches you his personal exercises and sequences for incredibly fast and clean alternate picking, 3-note-per-string scales, sweep picking and string skipping.

Alfred Paul Gilbert - Silence Followed By a Deafening Roar DVD
Offer by: Musician's Friend
Price: USD 29.95
Shred pioneer Paul Gilbert takes you into his world of intense guitar techniques and creative musicality as he explains the details of his album Silence Followed by a Deafening Roar on this instructional DVD. Along with in-depth guitar lessons are special sections on arpeggios, picking, phrasing, and legato techniques, plus a special shred annex of Paul Gilbert's favorite and fastest licks, rare concert footage, backing tracks, and downloadable guitar tablature.

Alfred Paul Gilbert - Silence Followed By A Deafening Roar Dvd
Offer by: Musician's Friend
Price: USD 29.95
Shred pioneer Paul Gilbert takes you into his world of intense guitar techniques and creative musicality as he explains the details of his album Silence Followed by a Deafening Roar on this instructional DVD. Along with in-depth guitar lessons are special sections on arpeggios, picking, phrasing, and legato techniques, plus a special shred annex of Paul Gilbert's favorite and fastest licks, rare concert footage, backing tracks, and downloadable guitar tablature.Learn such techniques as:ArpeggiosPickingPhrasingLegatoPaul's favorite licksAlso includes:Rare concert footageBacking tracksDownloadable tablature

Alfred Paul Gilbert - Silence Followed By A Deafening Roar Dvd
Offer by: Musician's Friend
Price: USD 29.95
Shred pioneer Paul Gilbert takes you into his world of intense guitar techniques and creative musicality as he explains the details of his album Silence Followed by a Deafening Roar on this instructional DVD. Along with in-depth guitar lessons are special sections on arpeggios, picking, phrasing, and legato techniques, plus a special shred annex of Paul Gilbert's favorite and fastest licks, rare concert footage, backing tracks, and downloadable guitar tablature.Learn such techniques as:ArpeggiosPickingPhrasingLegatoPaul's favorite licksAlso includes:Rare concert footageBacking tracksDownloadable tablature

Alfred Paul Gilbert - Terrifying Guitar Trip DVD
Offer by: Musician's Friend
Price: USD 26.96
Learn to play with intensity, speed and finesse! Paul Gilbert's Terrifying Guitar Trip takes you from the studio to the stage, with lots of thoroughly explained guitar music in between. Paul gives advice for beginners as well as plenty of challenging licks for intermediate and advanced players. Includes printable PDF reference material and rare footage of Paul in concert and in the studio. 75 min.

Alfred Paul Gilbert - Terrifying Guitar Trip Dvd
Offer by: Musician's Friend
Price: USD 26.96
Learn to play with intensity, speed and finesse! Paul Gilbert's Terrifying Guitar Trip takes you from the studio to the stage, with lots of thoroughly explained guitar music in between. Paul gives advice for beginners as well as plenty of challenging licks for intermediate and advanced players. Includes printable PDF reference material and rare footage of Paul in concert and in the studio. 75 min.

Alfred Paul Gilbert - Terrifying Guitar Trip Dvd
Offer by: Musician's Friend
Price: USD 26.96
Learn to play with intensity, speed and finesse! Paul Gilbert's Terrifying Guitar Trip takes you from the studio to the stage, with lots of thoroughly explained guitar music in between. Paul gives advice for beginners as well as plenty of challenging licks for intermediate and advanced players. Includes printable PDF reference material and rare footage of Paul in concert and in the studio. 75 min.

Alfred Guitar World Paul Gilbert Presents Shred Alert! Dvd
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Price: USD 17.99
Paul Gilbert presents Shred Alert! is the only DVD to feature all the columns and video tutorials from the acclaimed Guitar World columnist. You'll learn how to take your lead guitar playing to the next level with position shifting, alternate picking, 16th-note runs, muting techniques and much more! With more than 2 hours of lessons, Paul Gilbert presents Shred Alert! is the ultimate shredding lesson from one of the world's most influential guitarists.Comprehensive collection of Paul Gilbert's columns and video tutorialsInstruction book with tab on disc2 hours of lessons including:Position shiftingAlternate picking16th note runsOrganizing fretboard pattternsMastering muting techniquesSnake-charming licksLive performance tips

Alfred Guitar World Paul Gilbert Presents Shred Alert! Dvd
Offer by: Musician's Friend
Price: USD 17.99
Paul Gilbert presents Shred Alert! is the only DVD to feature all the columns and video tutorials from the acclaimed Guitar World columnist. You'll learn how to take your lead guitar playing to the next level with position shifting, alternate picking, 16th-note runs, muting techniques and much more! With more than 2 hours of lessons, Paul Gilbert presents Shred Alert! is the ultimate shredding lesson from one of the world's most influential guitarists.Comprehensive collection of Paul Gilbert's columns and video tutorialsInstruction book with tab on disc2 hours of lessons including:Position shiftingAlternate picking16th note runsOrganizing fretboard pattternsMastering muting techniquesSnake-charming licksLive performance tips

Alfred Guitar World Paul Gilbert presents Shred Alert! DVD
Offer by: Musician's Friend
Price: USD 17.99
Paul Gilbert presents Shred Alert! is the only DVD to feature all the columns and video tutorials from the acclaimed Guitar World columnist. You'll learn how to take your lead guitar playing to the next level with position shifting, alternate picking, 16th-note runs, muting techniques and much more! With more than 2 hours of lessons, Paul Gilbert presents Shred Alert! is the ultimate shredding lesson from one of the world's most influential guitarists.

Ibanez Paul Gilbert Red Signature Picks 6-Pack
Offer by: Musician's Friend
Price: USD 4.99
Ibanez offers picks for just about every type of player, featuring different feels, functions and looks. Then there is the signature line of picks, which, in most cases, are exactly what the artists use. The Paul Gilbert Red Signature Picks 6-Pack contains original shaped picks that are what guitarists with style and speed need. They're made to Paul's specs and feature his signature on one side and a caricature of himself on the other.1.0mm thickness

Ibanez Paul Gilbert Blue Signature Picks 6-Pack
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Price: USD 4.99
Ibanez offers picks for just about every type of player, featuring different feels, functions and looks. Then there is the signature line of picks, which, in most cases, are exactly what the artists use. The Paul Gilbert Blue Signature Picks 6-Pack contains original shaped picks that are what guitarists with style and speed need. They're made to Paul's specs and feature his signature on one side and a caricature of himself on the other.1.0mm thickness

Ibanez Paul Gilbert Black Signature Picks 6-Pack
Offer by: Musician's Friend
Price: USD 4.99
Ibanez offers picks for just about every type of player, featuring different feels, functions and looks. Then there is the signature line of picks, which, in most cases, are exactly what the artists use. The Paul Gilbert Black Signature Picks 6-Pack contains original shaped picks that are what guitarists with style and speed need. They're made to Paul's specs and feature his signature on one side and a caricature of himself on the other.1.0mm thickness

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