Guitar Summit 2024
Interviews from the show
Martin D45 Modern Deluxe
The vintage appointments include a spruce VINTAGE TONE SYSTEM® (VTS) top, a dovetail neck joint, and natural protein glue construction, giving it the rich, fully aged Martin tone that has inspired generations. It comes with European flamed maple binding (on the body, fingerboard, and head plate), stylish gold frets, gold open-gear tuners, and an ornate torch logo inlaid in pearl on the headstock.
5th Avenue TL by Godin Guitars
The Godin 5th Avenue Thin Line represents a clever synthesis between our two renowned series: the Montreal series and the 5th Ave series. Its medium-sized fully hollow body provides a unique sonic character.
Johnny Marr Black Series 12 String Acoustic Guitar
Johnny Marr is currently playing an 12 string Auden. Auden collaborated with the legendary artist to create his own signature Black Series Austin JM12.
NiK Huber Guitars Celebrating 25 years.
Nik Huber began building guitars in 1990s in his hometown of Rodgau, Germany. Coming from a line of woodworkers going back four generations, and already having plenty of time gigging and touring under his belt, guitar making was a natural path for Nik.
Celebrating 45 years of Pagelli Guitars
Claudia and Claudio are senior guitar builders, opening their first shop in 1979. More information at: https://www.pagelli.com
Gordon Smith 50th Anniversary
In its 50th anniversary year, British production guitar maker Gordon Smith is moving into a new workshop and expanding its already broad range with a brace of new designs. Lars chats with Director Doug Sparks to find out more.
Orange Amps with Technical Director Ade Emsley.
Ade joined Orange way back in 1998. In the past 16 years his contributions to the company have been endless, but his most notable is likely the Tiny Terror, which is considered one of the most important amps of all time and set the stage for the entire “lunchbox amp” craze. Orange amps have been a favourite among guitar players of all levels.
BAD CAT AMPS
Lars talks with Matt about the Cub Amp which is among the original of the US Bad Cat designs. This hand wired boutique amp is highly desirable and been used on countless stages and recordings over the years. A single channel amplifier now with two gain modes, the updated original Cub circuitry is accessed in clean mode, while the overdriven mode features a newly voiced, more aggressive side to the Cub.
What is new from Electro Harmonix.
Arguably the most popular pedal at guitar summit 2024 is the US based Electro Harmonics POG3 Polyphonic octave generator pedal. With stereo outs, OLED display, 100 presets who would not want one!
Lars chats with UK guitarist Chris Buck
Chris Buck is a UK blues rock guitarist and songwriter from Newport, South Wales. He started playing guitar at the age of 13. He is best known for his ‘pick and fingers’ technique and as the winner of Music Radar’s prestigious Best New Guitarist award in 2017. Lars talks with Chris about his playing style, Cardinal Black and a new signature model coming soon?
Lars chats to the legend that is Phil X
Phil X is a prolific session guitarist, having played on albums by Tommy Lee, Methods of Mayhem, Avril Lavigne, Kelly Clarkson, Orianthi and Since 2013, he has played lead guitar with Bon Jovi and officially replaced former lead guitarist Richie Sambora in 2016.
Lars chats with French Luthier Fred Kopo.
Luthier Fred Kopo who has been building instruments since 1998 in Bretagne, France. Over the years, Fred has focused on steel or nylon string acoustic guitars, while remaining open to the creation of all types of stringed instruments, whether basses or electric guitars, violins or electro basses.
Guitar Summit 2024 Walkabout 1
Day 2 Saturday 28th September 2024 – Lars goes walkabout on Level 1
Guitar Summit 2024 Walkabout 2
Day 2 Saturday 28th September 2024 – Lars goes walkabout on Level 2 Luthiers floor.
Guitar Summit 2024 Walkabout 3
Day 3 Sunday 29th September 2024 – Lars goes walkabout on Level 3 The Acoustic Guitar Floor.
FEATURED GEAR
Vintage, Custom Shop, Modern Classics.
GUITAR OF THE MONTH
MATTHEW BELLAMY MB PROFILE GUITAR
The MB profile guitar release for the show comes with a Floyd Rose, and fully loaded with the sustainiac system and an additional in house custom pickup Manson PF1 and a Z.Vex USA Fuzz Factory built in. It has a figured roast maple neck and a dry satin black finish to the body.
Manson’s can trace its roots all the way back to the 60s when Hugh’s brother, Andy Manson, decided to build his first acoustic guitar aged just 17. Matthew Bellamy, who in June 2019 purchased the majority share of the company from Hugh Manson providing an opportunity for Adrian and Matt to take the company into the next exciting decade.
YOUTUBE VIDEOS
Loads more great interviews on the Britains Rare Guitars YouTube Channel
Blackstar Gear Review
Lars catches up with Peter on the Blackstar stand to talk about the HT Venue Series MK 3 as used by Doug Aldrich.
EHX GEAR REVIEW
Lars Mullen chats with Electro – Harnonix’s Owen Matthews to out what’s new from EHX (USA).
Hi Watt Gear Review
Lars chats with Tom Hannon from the Hi Watt custom shop about the latest range of Custom Shop amps.
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