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German luthier Rainer Tausch (tausch-guitars.de) builds incredible guitars that are a successful blend of tradition and modernity. Indeed, the lines of his guitars are inspired by well-known American models, such as the Telecaster in the case of this 665 Raw. But Rainer doesn't just copy a well-known recipe - far from it! The 665 Raw is very different from an old-fashioned Telecaster: the body is hollow, the neck is glued and the pitch is 665mm (hence the reference). Tausch Guitars 665 Raw review Photo album The Guitar Channel podcast The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and below: Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel.

I've known Henning Pauly for years since I've seen him at almost every show except the NAMM where he decided not to go anymore. You probably also know him because his videos on YouTube are a must. Well, this time Henning decided to share his knowledge of songwriting by putting together a 50+ hour course on the subject with his partner Rafael Cano. To know more about it, I interviewed the two guys! The course is available on the website : spectreacademy.net Henning Pauly and Rafael Cano interview The Guitar Channel podcast The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and below: The course "Almost But Not Quite Complete Guide to Songwriting" With this humorous title the two German musicians offer a 4-part curriculum: * Music harmony * Lyrics * Writing * Real writers interviews Disclaimer Henning is a real friend of the YouTube world, so I did this interview to give him a hand. Also because during the in-depth interview with him in August 2022, I had discovered his background as a producer and songwriter, so he really knows what he's talking about even if we know him more for his gear testing. Buy the Songwriting course The link to buy this training is an affiliate link so if you buy it, The Guitar Channel will get a commission on the sale. There you go, you know everything. Until the next interview, keep on playing the guitar and... writing songs! Pierre Journel.

In January 2021, we were still in lockdown mode all over the world so there was no Winter NAMM that year. So I decided to do a live interview with several of the best and most original luthiers in Europe: * Tania and Michael Spalt (spaltinstruments.com) * Uli Teuffel (teuffel.com) * Juha Ruokangas (ruokangas.com) * Adriano Sergio from Ergon Guitars (ergonguitars.com) * Rainer Tausch (tausch-guitars.de) Here is what they said spontaneously at the end of the interview. I was touched and honored by their good words about my work as an interviewer. Thanks guys, you rock! The full video of the interview with the group is available in this article. Best guitar builders testimony Do like the best luthiersand all the guitar lovers, support The Guitar Channel by subscribing! The subscription will give you access to the full catalog of interviews of musicians, luthiers, guitar event reports and gear reviews. Pierre Journel.

Cem Ocek (ocekguitars.com) is a Turkish luthier based in Germany who offers very original guitar shapes. Here he is in Zoom interview to present his Synapse and Puduhepa models. He has a very original approach to guitar design. The results are some cool instrument shapes very far from the usual LP or S style shapes we see over and over on the market, even in the boutique guitar field. So congratulations to Cem for breaking new grounds and show a new proposition in the domain. Cem Ocek interview The Guitar Channel podcast The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and below: Until the next interview, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel.

In this CAM or CAG gear chronicle (as you prefer), we tackle with Guillaume Jeulin from Blue Cat Audio (bluecataudio.com) a subject that usually makes guitarists run away: MIDI! Don't worry, we're not going to talk about guitar synthesizers but about configuring and using a pedal board to drive via MIDI what's happening on your guitar software on your computer. In this review, we use a Line6 pedalboard (line6.com/foot-controllers/) model FBV3. The principle is the same whatever the pedalboard you will use. Using a Line6 FBV3 MIDI pedalboard to control your computer The Guitar Channel podcast The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and below: Until the next interview, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel.

During a tourist visit in Paris, France of Kari Nieminem, I had the pleasure to welcome the Finnish luthier at the showroom to do an interview about his extraordinary instruments. Versoul Guitars (versoul.com) offers beautifully crafted instruments with unique designs. Kari Nieminen interview The Guitar Channel podcast The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and below: Try the Raya 6 Custom at our Paris showroom Please note that until the end of May 2022, the Raya 6 Custom guitar presented during this interview is in private test at The Guitar Channel showroom in Paris, France. You have two options to take an appointment to try the instrument: * You are a premium subscriber : you can contact me to setup an appointment * Your are not premium subscriber : you can either become one or contact the builder to engage the conversation. The Versoul Raya 6 Custom Until the next interview, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel.

As part of a collaboration with Blue Cat Audio (bluecataudio.com), editor of CAM software for the studio and for the guitar, here is a new CAM (Computer Assisted Music) column. or CAG (Computer Assisted Guitar), as Guillaume Jeulin, the founder of Blue Cat Audio, likes to say. This time it is the connection and configuration of an audio interface to a Mac that we look at step by step. Note that the example of the software used is that of Axiom, Blue Cat Audio's guitar product, but what is explained and shown is valid whatever your product of choice: Neural DSP, Positive Grid, IK Multimedia, etc. Themes discussed: * Connecting the interface to the Mac * Configuring the Mac * Explanation and setting of the buffer parameter * Level calibration * Sound demonstration Setting up an audio interface to a Mac to play guitar The Guitar Channel podcast The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and below: Until the next gear chronicle or interview, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel.

As part of a collaboration with Blue Cat Audio (bluecataudio.com), a software editor for studio and guitar, we recorded a series of videos dedicated to Computer Assisted Music (CAM). Guillaume Jeulin, founder and developer of Blue Cat Audio, even talks about CAG (Computer Assisted Guitar). In this first part, we start with the basics: connecting and configuring an audio interface so you can play guitar on your PC. Note that the example of the software used is that of Axiom, Blue Cat Audio's guitar product, but what is explained and shown is valid whatever your product of choice: Neural DSP, Positive Grid, IK Multimedia, etc. Themes discussed : * Connecting the interface to the PC * Configuration of the PC * Explanation and setting of the buffer parameter * Level calibration * Sound demonstration Setting up an audio interface to a PC to play guitar The Guitar Channel podcast The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and below: Until the next gear chronicle or interview, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel.

David Rosset and Emmanuel Cottier are the two Swiss organizers of the Montreux International Guitar Show (migs.ch) which will take place from April 29 to May 1, 2022 on the shores of Lake Geneva in Montreux in the Casino Barrière. MIGS organizers interview Photo album of the Casino Barrière The Guitar Channel will be in Montreux at the MIGS The Guitar Channel will be part of the exhibitors of this first edition of the MIGS which looks like it is going to be a great guitar show. You just need to look at the list of the exhibitors already registered at the time of the recording of this interview, there are some incredible guitar builders. I will be on site during the three days to cover the event through reports and interviews. The Guitar Channel podcast The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and below: Until the next interview, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel.

Guillaume Jeulin, developer and founder of the software company Blue Cat Audio (bluecataudio.com) was, as yours truly, one of the speakers of the guitar workshop organized by Pat O'May in Brittany, the Guit-Ar-Camp. On my way back from the 3 days workshop, I stopped at his place to record this interview. Guillaume Jeulin interview The Guitar Channel podcast with Blue Cat Audio The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and below: Until the next interview, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel.

Met via Clubhouse, Victor Lee (victorleemusic.com) is a Korean born musician who came to the US at the age of 16. His instrumental music is awesome, he plays great and the production is very well done. In addition Victor plays on the great American guitars from Suhr and Tom Anderson so he has obviously very good taste. So here he is for a guitar in hand interview. Victor Lee interview The Guitar Channel podcast The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and below: Until the next interview, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel.

On Thursday, May 20, 2021, singer Melissa Lesnie and guitarist Victor Pitoiset came to give a live concert in the showroom to (re)discover the wonderful music of Les Paul & Mary Ford. Victor Pitoiset & Melissa Lesnie concert Page Facebook - Page Band Camp Audio of the concert available in the podcast The audio version of the concert is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and below: Until the next session or interview, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel.

Thanks to Mark Lettieri I was able to get in touch with Andy Wood, this American musician is incredibly good at the guitar and started at the mandolin. His Junktown album of instrumental music is a treat with a melodic sense worthy of his idols Eric Johnson or Eddie Van Halen. Andy Wood interview The Guitar Channel podcast The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and below: Until the next interview, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel.

On Thursday, June 10, 2021 the talented duo composed of Korean Yeore Kim on harmonica and Antoine Boyer (antoineboyermusic.com) on guitar came to give a live concert from the showroom of The Guitar Channel in Paris. Here is the full replay below. Yeore Kim and Antoine Boyer concert The Guitar Channel podcast The audio version of the full concert is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and below: Until the next session or interview, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel.

First met in 2018 at NAMM, Sean Ashe (seanashemusic.com) is an American musician with a strong melodic sense. He has released a new single called Ocean on May 15, 2021, 5 years after his album Flux. It is guitar in hand (a Tom Anderson of course!) that he answered all my questions from his home studio in California. Subjects discussed in the full 90min interview * Impact of the pandemic on his life as a musician* The legacy of Eddie Van Halen* The collaboration with Tom Anderson* The making of his single Ocean* His songwriting and recording process* His arm injury and how he healed* The next projects Sean Ashe interview The Guitar Channel podcast The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and below: Until the next interview, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel.