Rules of Rock

Afraid to ask?

According to Chris Isaak,
(as inscribed by Chris on this here Gretsch guitar)

The Rules of Rock:
1. Get Paid First
2. Play Louder Than The Singer Likes It
3. Avoid The Cello Player
4. They Ain't No Rules In Rock









(photo courtesy: G. Rose)

Fret on these - Ltd Edition Prototype Bigsby

wow, these are quite stunning guitars even if you are not a musician...




We happened to stumble upon these in conversation recently with an industry friend while talking shop about the upcoming NAMM show. Here's the run down and links on these exclusive musical masterpieces.

Limited edition, Bigsby prototype guitars using many of the design features and ideas originally crafted by Paul Bigsby. http://www.bigsbyguitars.com/guitars/BY48NRT/index.html

Carved birds eye maple top with amber finish - single florentine cutaway - walnut birdseye headstock - playing card inlays on rosewood fretboard - set neck - 21 frets - Sorkin bridge base - 2 chrome control knobs vol/tone - 3 way selector switch - 2 Bigsby single coil dog-ear style pickups - Rosewood or Bigsby B3 tailpiece.


Link to several models;
http://www.bigsbyguitars.com/products_guitars_ltd.html

For those who may not know - Bigbsy is considered the Father of the Modern Electric Solidbody Guitar

"Bigbsy made the first modern solidbody electric for musician Merle Travis, completing the instrument in May 1948. Nothing like it had been seen before. Every electric guitarist today should be grateful that Paul Bisgby did what he did back then. He changed the look and sound of the guitar forever."-quote from upcoming book about Paul Bigsby who designed and developed a revolutionary guitar vibrato that is still considered by many as the best type ever built-the Bigsby True Vibrato.

BE A ROCK STAR & INK on Nov 4th

EXPRESS YOURSELF, ROCK THE VOTE & INK - 11/4/08

Check out this Johnny Cash video "I AM THE NATION" a never released track recorded by Cash in Hendersonville, Tennessee. In the spoken word track ­ which was found in the iconic singer's personal belongings after his death in 2003 at the age of 71 ­ Cash speaks poetically about America's diversity and the fundamentals of freedom.

For 411 on the Electoral Vote


INK Inquiries -info-at-inkit-dot-com

SIDENOTES:

Game Tech Related:
Tres game chic guitar geek, Logitech is coming out with a Premium "Remote" aka Wireless Guitar to enhance the already blasted Guitar Hero experience. Its proven that Logitech kicks ass when it comes to remotes, this guitar seems in line with the Logitech quality design and performance keeping - featuring Wood Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, MEtal Frets and a Gig bag. How's that for street cred in the gaming world? Let see how she does, this baby ships just in time for the holidays.
Other Music Related:

(some interesting new 'ghetto tech music we found cuts of; trippy guitar, thought - provocative lyrics ala negative divine)

Air Guitar for Peace

So yes, we attended the Air Guitar finals which concluded with a big "Jam" on stage for World Peace, with a resounding message to hold guitars not guns.

Silly thing this, serious too, eh?

Check out these fun pix taken with Jo's new sexy camera!

(photo credits, Joanna Lenn)

DMC: on Future of HipHop & his commitment to youth

We caught up with DMC last week in LA; the HipHop legend was in town to host the Rockstar event at the HardRock in Hollywood to benefit musiceducation.com
Kids from local LA grade schools came out to perform with their bands, a signed Santana guitar was also in the silent auction among other cool music memorabilia.

www.me-dmc.com is a wealth of information about what he is up to, and he IS involved and his heart expansive.

Here the legend shares his observations about the Future of HipHop

And, too cool for school, DMC appears as himself in the new Guitar Hero, check out Walk this Way, with Aerosmith.

For those who may not know, DMC (Daryll McDaniels) discovered at the age of 35 he was adopted. The documentary My Adoption Journey about his discovery and odyssey was awarded an Emmy.

Camp Felix,was started by DMC and Sheila Jaffe, this is a summer camp in NY for children in adoption centers. a $500 donation will send a child.

Chris Isaaks' Gretsch Guitar Gets Gold

This Gretsch acoustic guitar, personalized with Isaak's own illustrations (yes, he is good at that too) which Chris also signed- recently sold for $9000 at non-profit event hosted by Junior League of San Francisco.




Chris plays a special show at the Hollywood Bowl with the LA Phil next month- July 11/12. www.chrisisaak.com