Steve Vai: 8 Things We Learned, The First Time Buddy Guy Saw an Electric Guitar, David Gilmour Revisits Pink Floyd, and Much More

GUITAR AFICIONADO   Trouble seeing this email?     Top Story - March 31, 2016     Steve Vai: 8 Things We Learned from His Inspiring New Video Guitar virtuoso Steve Vai sat down for an enlightening Q&A with Ernie Ball CEO Sterling Ball at NAMM 2016. Ernie Ball has just started streaming video of the talk on its YouTube channel, and we found it to be both informative and inspirational. Sterling and Steve begin by discussing Steve's early experiences with the guitar and how his unique approach to it helped him create his own style without even realizing he was doing so. He also tells how Frank Zappa and Steve Lukather were influential to him in the Eighties. At several points, Steve shares his philosophy about music and life, and what he has to say is inspirational and, we think, vital listening for anyone engaged in any artistic endeavor. To guide you through the video, we've provided eight moments that really grabbed our interest and attention… Read More»     Aficionado Recommends     Discover the beauty of fine handcrafted jewelry by HeiClaire. Created using fine silver, sterling silver, and resin to produce artistically stunning and unique selections, these pieces make perfect gifts for any occasion. »   Luthier Jon Kammerer combines craftsmanship with advanced manufacturing to create a premium guitar. »   Willcutt Guitars stocks the world's finest boutique instruments. Ask them anything about guitars. »   Bluedog Guitars: A candy store for guitar lovers. »     This Week on GuitarAficionado.com     David Gilmour performs "Wish You Were Here" outdoors on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live.' | VIDEO »   Buddy Guy recalls the first time he saw an electric guitar. | VIDEO »   Eric Clapton and Mark Knopfler perform "Cocaine" and "Sultans of Swing" in 1988. | VIDEO »   Pigtronix Power is now shipping. »   Watch Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimmie Vaughan in the studio together. | VIDEO »   Bob Clearmountain's Guide to Recording an Electric Guitar Amp, Part 2. »   Joe Bonamassa releases the video for his new track, "Mountain Climbing." | VIDEO »   Steve Vai announces the 'Passion and Warfare' 25th anniversary guitars. »   Guitar Aficionado on Instagram! See our latest posts about guitars, gear, lifestyle, and more. »   On Newsstands Now     This month we feature Billy Gibbons. On a whirlwind trip to Cuba, Billy discovers that the country is about much more than cars, cigars, and communism. Dean Fearing – The Texas chef has balanced his rise to the top through his award-winning Dallas restaurant, his best-selling cookbooks, and a strong passion for music. Gretsch – A new exhibition at Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame highlights six decades of Gretsch history. Tim Wheeler – The guitarist and frontman for Ash provides a closer look at the guitars that light his fire. Jonathan Kellerman – When it comes to sexy curves, few things are more alluring than the guitars and cars in the celebrated author's collection. Buy This Issue» Subscribe Now»   Subscribe Advertise Contact Us Send this to a friend       ©2016 NewBay Media, LLC

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