This is just some great classic rock tone and playing by Clapton using two 1959 Superlead 100 watt Plexis and a of course the Gibson es-335. Clapton has gone through many different rigs and setups over the years but his sound with Cream captured here is definitely a classic signature rock sound. (more...)
Anyone who's into Vintage & Boutique music gear knows that finding a good deal can take some time and some serious hunting. We go from one website to the next trying to locate a particular piece of gear in the right condition at the right price. And we all know that this is just kind of the deal, just like shopping for any hard to find item, but somewhere in the back of our minds we know that in this day and age there must be a better, less time consuming way. (more...)
Below are our picks for the 15 best boutique overdrive pedals of 2008. If you have a favorite, let us know what you think and cast a vote in the poll . If you want to give some props to pedals not included here, please feel free to leave a comment. (more...)
Gene Vincent and The Blue Caps helped to define the style and sound of early rock and roll. Blue Cap's guitarist Cliff Gallup , had a playing style in the mid-fifties that is still heavily sought after to this day. Cliff's unique style and tone is perhaps the blueprint for Rockabilly Guitar. (more...)
This post was originally going to list a number of boutique amps that were inspired by the classic 18 Watt Marhsall combo made from 1965 - 1967. It's no doubt that the 18 Watt Marshall has a specific and widely sought after sound, however after doing some digging we felt that a list of all 18 Watt Boutique amps might be a more useful list. (more...)
1) The Gear PageThe Gear Page is a fantastic forum for all things gear related. This forum leans toward niche Boutique and Vintage guitar gear discussions but anything gear related is fair game. Become a supporting member (starts at $5 for a month or $12 per year) and you can join the emporium and buy and sell music gear. The emporium is a great resource for a wide range of Vintage gear deals that not available elsewhere on the internet. (more...)