Clarky...ah...the peaceful times....

guitarmeister...tones; Joe Satriani, Roy Buchanan, Pat Metheny, Andres Segovia, Neil Schon, Joe Pass, Jim Hall, Scotty Moore...and the list goes on & on....lol

blue_nez...I Like Lickin"....lmao

SO,

WHO IS GOING TO WIN THE SUPER BOWL THIS WEEKEND?

Anybody have any money riding on it?

Hi everyone!

962, It was cool to hear Eric Johnson in his early years, he demonstrates to have a very mature sense of playing since then, thanks for the Mariani link :-)

njbeast, it's my pleasure, I hope the webmaster contacts you soon...

bahduh, hi, got your mail and you have mail, take care :-)

death cube k, that's great news to hear that the new Talk To Joe CD is being released soon, in 28 days! that's fantastic. I can't wait to listen to it, the first one was so good :-)

Guitarmiester, a good place to start is www.soundclick.com. You need to register as a member first, then you register yourself as a band/artist. So just set up an account and you can upload mp3s for the whole world to listen to! It's a great site.

Just as a listener...here's my top five guitar tones:

Joe Satriani - With Jupiter in Mind
Steve Vai - Whispering a Prayer
Eric Johnson - Camel's Night Out
Stevie Ray Vaughan - Texas Flood
Allan Holdsworth - Metal Fatigue

962 - Thanks for the link to that EJ stuff. I knew all about that record, but I had never heard any of it until now. I always knew Eric wasn't pleased with it, but I don't know if it's because he wasn't pleased with it or if it's because he had a lousy contract and doesn't get much money for it (not that he does it for the money, but yeah).

Michelle: You know....it kind of worries me that someone out there gets off at the thought of a Baboons ass,lol

Zen:Cool, happy y got it at last.I,m my usual chaotic self again, really looking forward t getting all my studio kit together to empty my head & buying the tools i need to make my own guitars.I,m so unbelievably chuffed that for the first time in my life i,m able to afford to buy what i need,WOOHOO

Clarky:Sorry t hear about the Digi bro, same happened t me a few years back, i can live without the Ov/Dist section but the FXs were something else, i still get Digitech 2101 hunger pangs from time to time.Have y test drived the new GNX 3000?

Cube:The Digitech GNX 3000 is getting my attention & at 500 bucks y cant really sniff at what it claims to sound like, have y tryed it yourself?Also i,m not sure whether to hold off to buy the Apple Powerbook G5, apparently its not poss at mo or go get the G4 & M powered pro tools, i love the idea of being able to record on the move but not sure in the long run if its a wise investment, any tips bro?

marimariSRV:just incase you didnt get my mail, your photos are stunning darlin, nice pat on the back from Mr Vai 2, keep up the flag girl!

Hmm all the techie talk here lately got me to thinking back to my last effects investment....

THIS was it!!!

Didn't help actually lol

Hey Joe, how are you. . . .

Dont you think its time to come to visit Puerto Rico ?.

Just a thought . . . . .

Just a thought.

blue_nez

I didn't even post up my list!?! Here's my top 5, I'd be more specific if I had the time, but a little busy at the time:

(No specific order)

(1)Daniel Gildenlow - Pain of Salvation (2)Joe Satriani (with Marshall's, just listen to Live in S.F.) (3)John Petrucci (4)Steve Vai (5)Eric Johnson

-I like Joe's JSX, but his tone with the Marshall's was better. Peavey makes some amazing sounding amps (5150's, 6505's, JSX, Classic 50). I've been thinking about getting a 6505. Again, I'm not saying I don't like Joe's sound with the JSX, but I don't think it's as good as the tone he had on the Live in San Fran. DVD. Crystal Planet, he had some great tones on there.

-I'm actually not a huge E.J. fan, he's good, but just not for me. But, he's got one great tone!

-I could go on, but I just stuck to 5, didn't want to go overboard.

Lucy Thanks for the help, I actually had someone tell me about Soundclick.com last night, too.

-I've got another good question (mainly for guitarists): Your favorite amp/best amp you've ever played.

Hi Everyone...Especially Joe!

Just so exited about the new album...ive already pre-ordered it. Last album i recieved autographed but this year no specials on early purchases yet from sony.

and im anxiously awaiting the febuary webcast that should be the first listen to some of the new stuff.

i thought Joe said some months back that he was going to release a line of FX.....still waiting for the Satriani Wah....i had to go get the 535q because i gave up on the wait.

Hope rehearsals go great Joe...please add Souls Of Distortion to the set list...i know you want to play it!...lol...killer drum intro!

and check out my covers...lol ...please dont be mad

See ya in NY Joe, Joe "Axeshredder"

Clarky, with all due respect, that practice routine isn't aimed at someone of an ability and experience such as yours. I have found it works really well with students of mine who need it, 'cause it provides them with a decent level of focus and structure without each bit being dragged out too much.

Yeah, regards question 1) What I was saying is that the free-practice is, for most people, a fun element. If you put it at the end of your routine you feel more compelled to work through the first 4 stages so you can get onto stage 5, the free practice element.

If you were to start your practice with the free practice element, you'd no longer have it to look forward to at the end so you're less likely to be as committed to working through all the other 4 stages!

Question 2) er, 3 octave scales? I don't think I said anything about those! Anyway, what I was saying is that I take a 1-octave scale as a move-able pattern and play it in all keys, starting in F at the first fret (on the E String) and going up to F again at the 13th fret (also on the E string!).

Question 3) I use soundclick for putting tunes on the net. You need to make sure your tunes are in mp3 format and stored on your hard drive. Then sign up to soundclick and create an artist account, rather than a listener account. It's free and an easy process to sign up. And then you can start uploading tunes. Go to http://www.soundclick.com to check it out. If you find it makes absolutely no sense just let me know!

1. Eric Johnson - World Of Trouble (or anything by him really, his tone is stunning) 2. Andy Timmons - Electric Gypsy 3. Nuno Bettencourt - Spaceman 4. Joe - Hill Groove, and The Crush Of Love on LISF 5. Paul Gilbert - B.R.O.

I would imagine Eric wasn't happy with it because the playing, in terms of phrasing, note selecton and so on, is so average compared to how he is now.

Webmaster Jon: njbeast, one of the contest winners needs a hook-up.... He never received his prizes, can you help him out please!!.... Thanks in advance....

Guitarmeister: 1. Eric Johnson 2. Joe SATCH 3. Andy Timmons 4. Steve \//\I (for the heaviness) 5. SR\/

michelle: LMAO reading about Sully, haha, lol, maybe he just wears himself out so much during the day, that he's pooped in the evening!!.... Thanks for sharing that, I can just picture the kitchen scrum!! :-)

Do The Stu: Kuul man, and the great thing is you'll get a chance to see them in L.A. soon.... BTW, Richie is playing on Feb 17th/10 pm at molly malones, 575 s fairfax ave. in L.A. Check his site for details if you want more info.... See what I mean, lol!....

slanshroom: Amen bro, and I owe ya an email man.... Best karma to ya Roy, and stay kuul man!!....

962: All of Pablo's stuff, lol, each album is a different surprise, and KOC is the first album after the Mr. Big era I believe.... Great bluesy playing, and I love the live feel!!.... Enjoy!!....

Hey Joe,

I was wondering....I am trying to learn some of ur songs on the guitar....and i cant quite figure out how you do that squeal with your trem, like in 'Satch Boogie'....could you tell me how you do it?

Something funny I just found about Joe, this was part of an interview with Korg/Toneworks: (funny=underlined)

"Most tuners will get you in the ball-park, but this tuner is among the elite group of tuners right off the bat. The way that it's designed ergonomically, the way it sits, the way it lights up-all of those things determine its worth. Some tuners can be very problematic to use; I'm embarrassed to say I recorded all of Surfing With The Alien using a strobe tuner the wrong way!"

Only a man would do this......and it's absofreakinlutely hysterical.....go potty first....and if you don't, dont say I dint warn u!!

Pocket Taser Stun Gun, a great gift for the wife? This was submitted by a guy who purchased his lovely wife a "Pocket Taser" for their anniversary. (wonder if they're still married...)

Last weekend I saw something at Larry's Pistol & Pawn Shop that sparked my interest. The occasion was our 22nd anniversary and I was looking for a little something extra for my wife Toni.

What I came across was a 100,000-volt, pocket/purse-sized taser. The effects of the taser were suppose to be short lived, with no long-term adverse affect on your assailant, allowing her adequate time to retreat to safety.... WAY TOO COOL!

Long story short, I bought the device and brought it home. I loaded two triple-a batteries in the darn thing and pushed the button. Nothing! I was disappointed. I learned, however, that if I pushed the button AND pressed it against a metal surface at the same time; I'd get the blue arch of electricity darting back and forth between the prongs.

Awesome!!!

Unfortunately, I have yet to explain to Toni what that burn spot is on the face of her microwave.