Higain + guitararded boy --- I don't really have a stand on downloading tracks (whether it's right or wrong) but i find it frustrating that i can't even buy the Additional Creations CD even if i wanted to. I guess maybe someday Joe might release it on another CD like Time Machine with all sorts of other "unreleased" tracks but waiting for such a possibility is such a drag. As Satch fans, I'm sure all of you can empathize.

Vetteguy43 --- It takes time to develop calluses on your right hand fingers so initally, the notes you tap might not ring out as loud as fretted notes. After a while, you get used to it, so keep on practising!!

hmmm.. i'm totally against the 4 hour limit. I never really saw the point to it; which maniac is just going to keep on posting nonsense again and again? I mean, everyone should have enough sense and if it's just one guy pouring out crap, the webmaster can do something about it no?

Gruskada --- sollid reply!! great answer, i agree with Satch 3D!!

Ibztone & death cube K --- is the burnt transparent blue JS1000 inavailable in the US? I'm from S.E. Asia and the BTB and WH JS1000 are both available here but not the Black Pearl JS1000!!! Somehow, I did manage to get my hands on a JS1000BP from the dealer but i think it was a fluke... is the BTB rare for you guys and is there a lot of demand for it? i had no idea...

phrydom --- thanks for putting up so much cool stuff!!! unfortunately, i can't seem to access them, i clicked on the link you posted but there was nothing there; am i doing something wrong??

PhryDom --- thank you so very much!! you rock..!!

it is Stu not Boo (Austin) --- thanks for all the reviews of the SBM songs; keep them coming!!!

I think that Oriental Melody is a kicka$$ tune and it's definitely one of my favourite tunes on the new album!! The intro is solid stuff and i love the tone on it; I wonder what effects and amp he's using on that?

Belly Dancer : great tune as well!! uplifting stuff with an exotic twist! The solos are fresh and exciting! towards the end, he's playing a solo that's using a lot of alternate picking which is rare for him right? ( ok, i admit it, i'm a guitar player)

Mindstorm is my favourite cos currently i'm in a mood for heavy riffage and i play it every morning... hhahahah!!!

Drafter37 --- no problem!! Feel free to post anytime you want!! Satch fans are found far and wide; fans like me on the other side of the world look forward to posts anytime!!

Oddly enough, Chords of Life isn't my favourite song... but i'm glad so many ppl like it. I was afraid that all the comparisons to "all along the watchtower" would get in the way.

alien32 --- That's really odd! the first time that came to mind when i heard that barre chord segment in "chords of life" i immediately thought of "all along the watchtower!" well, not that that detracts from the song cos it's still a great song and i actually liked the fact that there was a little Jimi in it!!

As for KWS, perhaps you should listen to his more recent stuff? i know his first album sounds very much like another SRV clone but the "The trouble is..." album was really good and had more of a rock vibe. I have to say that KWS isn't that much of a clone of SRV except for the gear he uses. ONce you hear that SRV tone, you might just dismiss KWS as playing the same kinda stuff that SRV plays but that's not true. Many songs dont' sound like SRV e.g. trouble is, was, in 2 deep, slow ride, blue on black...

sweep_pick --- i think Ibanez will stick to the tilted output jack; I believe Joe has some control over his signature model but so does Ibanez. Get used to it, cos my JS1000 has the tiltet output jack but i also prefer the normal one.

Austin --- I really dig EOC as well but the funny thing is i never really thought of it as something so completely different and odd that it wouldn't be well-accepted. Every album of Joe's is different and that's what I like about his music!!! So when I first heard EOC i just thought of it as another cool disc from Satch.

Hi all!!

have you guys checked out the new photos in the "road' section? I was just wondering if anyone could tell me what the new BOSS pedals are in joe's setup which seems to have added stuff! All i could figure out was a BOSS octave pedal and a 2nd BOSS distortion pedal; does joe need that much distortion?? let me know if you guys have answers~

Ibztone --- thanks for your help!! I was wondering whether the purple pedal was a Flanger or a Phaser...

Prog X --- I think I have to disagree with you about the keyboard/guitar thing; lots of people pay extra money for collectible items e.g. watches, cars, shoes, books etc so the JS10 Chromeboy is more expensive cos there's a limited production run ( 999 made? correct me if i'm wrong). Also, it takes a lot of work to "chrome" a guitar so there's definitely more effort put in to create the JS10 hence the high price. Ibanez isn't just out to make money (i hope). Most people like the guitar to be suited to their tastes in all aspects, including the design/finish, so playing a guitar they think looks great helps (much like driving a fancy car) them to play better!! I play a JS1000 and I love it...

JSClone 1 --- I myself have tried a PGM several times and I find they are really easy to play. Very minimalistic but its great!

Master Yoda --- A 7 string guitar can be tuned A,B,C,D,E,F,G...

Sweep_pick --- Thanks for your help! However, I stillhave one question : what is a Super Shifter?? I have never heard of such a BOSS Pedal; what does it do?

Austin (stu not boo) --- I think you are quite right; the JS10 Chromeboys sold to the public are actually made of lucite ( a kind of plastic) and not wood. I think that's kinda sad isn't it?

Sweep_pick --- thanks again!! i didn't know that BOSS named their pitch shifters 'super shifters'

Happy Birthday, Joe!! Have a good one....!

satch3D --- i justed wanted to say that i was blown away by "dreams creation!!" It is an awesome composition and features wonderful playing! how do you guys do it?!!