Guitar Reviews by Alan Roberts

41. Swag by Gilby Clarke ·
    Gilby Clarke returns with 11 new tunes and a new label.Gilby's style ranges between G'n'R's "Use your Illusion" era and the Stones ca. the 70's.Hard rockin',nasty guitars and passable vocals with some talented back-up personnel make this a prett...(more)
    Recordings: Rock/Pop · Posted: 1/23/2002 by Alan Roberts (10060)
    
42. Allparts TP 3406-001 Featherweight Tailpiece ·
    Well built and faithful to the original.Adding this to your Les Paul helps to recreate some of the tone of a vintage 'Paul(more mids,less highs and lows).
    Equipment: Parts/Accessories · Posted: 1/23/2002 by Alan Roberts (10060)
    
43. Seymour Duncan STL-1b Vintage For Broadcaster ·
    If you're looking to recreate "vintage" tones without spending "boutique" prices,Duncans are hard to beat.I tend to like the tone better than comparable DiMarzios,but that's just a matter of opinion.I can't imagine the pickup being lost or stole...(more)
    Equipment: Pickups · Posted: 1/23/2002 by Alan Roberts (10060)
    
44. London Live '68 by Fleetwood Mac ·
    Recorded live at the Main Extension Building of the Polytechnic of Central London,this early soundboard tape is incredibly good.Jeremy Spencer was still the frontman,while Peter Green smolders in the background on guitar,although he does sing se...(more)
    Recordings: Rock/Pop · Posted: 2/4/2002 by Alan Roberts (10060)
    
45. Free by Free ·
    Free's second album,in remastered form,is every bit as powerful as it was originally.Mostly tunes penned by Rogers/Fraser but accompanied by the masterful vibrato of Paul Kossoff's Les Paul.This album was recorded during a time of turmoil for th...(more)
    Recordings: Rock/Pop · Posted: 2/4/2002 by Alan Roberts (10060)
    
46. Tons Of Sobs by Free ·
    Totally remastered and including alternate and live BBC takes,this first album by Free is just a taste of things to come.Dark and moody at times,overflowing with sexual innuendo and brimming with guitar,this disc was the worlds' first glimpse of...(more)
    Recordings: Rock/Pop · Posted: 2/4/2002 by Alan Roberts (10060)
    
47. Fire And Water by Free ·
    This was Free's third album,released in 1970.It's probably their most well known since it includes the AOR hit,"All Right Now".Other tracks of merit are "Fire and Water" and "Mr Big".After only a year and a half together,this was a very strong a...(more)
    Recordings: Rock/Pop · Posted: 2/8/2002 by Alan Roberts (10060)
    
48. Boss DB-12 Dr. Beat Metronome ·
    I use the DB-12 for practicing new or complicated passages and in my teaching facility to help students learn.It's proved to be well worth it's weight in gold.I'd replace it in a heartbeat.
    Equipment: Effects · Posted: 2/8/2002 by Alan Roberts (10060)
    
49. Seymour Duncan ·
    Seymour Duncan has recently updated their website.It now has wiring diagrams for almost every possible wiring/pickup configuration.The drawings for the configurations are also improved over the previos ones that they had.
    Manufacturer Sites: Part/Accessory Makers · Posted: 2/10/2002 by Alan Roberts (10060)
    
50. A Jeff Beck Webpage ·
    It's a great link....to the WSVN Miami/Ft Lauderdale news?
    Musicians: Musician Websites · Posted: 3/22/2002 by Alan Roberts (10060)
    
51. Tacoma DR-20 ·
    This guitar seems like it would be a good buy for both experienced players,looking for a mid-priced guitar and beginners,who are serious about buying a quality instrument.In comparison to similarly priced instruments,the Tacoma is quite a bargai...(more)
    Equipment: Guitars · Posted: 3/27/2002 by Alan Roberts (10060)
    
52. Free Live! by Free ·
    Raw and powerful are the two words that come to mind when describing Free.Paul Kossoff's vibrato is dead-on,Rodgers vocals are hot and soulful and Fraser and Kirke are an enormous rhythm section!This live set includes most of the band's hits fro...(more)
    Recordings: Rock/Pop · Posted: 3/31/2002 by Alan Roberts (10060)
    
53. Emerald City Guitars ·
    Located in the Pioneer Square district of Seattle,Wa.Emerald City has a large selection of used and vintage guitars and amps.There's something here for just about everyone,from the beginner to the pro.
    Marketplace: Music Stores · Posted: 4/23/2002 by Alan Roberts (10060)
    
54. Treat Me Right by Eric Sardinas ·
    Eric Sardinas may be one of the best slide guitarists on the planet.His original tunes rock like Johnny Winter in his prime,but some of his cover tunes may disappoint purists.Guest appearances by Hubert Sumlin and Johnny Winter help add some cre...(more)
    Recordings: Slide · Posted: 5/12/2002 by Alan Roberts (10060)
    
55. Swing And Jump Blues Guitar ·
    This site has great instruction for anyone wishing to either learn or refresh their blues chops.Broken down into small segements that can be tackled fairly quick,then pieced together to form longer progressions,these lessons should help beginner...(more)
    Instruction: On-Line · Posted: 5/12/2002 by Alan Roberts (10060)
    
56. Vapor Trails by Rush ·
    This record sounds like it could have followed "Moving Pictures",from 1981.They rely less on synths and effects than they have in years.This time it's all about playing Rock'n'Roll.They still rely on the lyric writing of Peart to set the mood fo...(more)
    Recordings: Rock/Pop · Posted: 5/14/2002 by Alan Roberts (10060)
    
57. Sharks by UFO ·
    Michael Schenker may be one of the best guitarists on the face of the earth,but he won't be remembered for any of his contributions to this disc.Although he has written and performed with this band off and on for over 20 years,it sounds as if th...(more)
    Recordings: Rock/Pop · Posted: 9/13/2002 by Alan Roberts (10060)
    
58. Rattlesnake Guitar - The Music Of Peter Green by Various ·
    29 tracks of both classic and obscure Peter Green tunes, interpreted by an all-star cast of Rock,Blues,and Jazz players.Although not always true to the originals,they're all somewhat interesting due to the diverse groups of players who assembled...(more)
    Recordings: Rock/Pop · Posted: 9/13/2002 by Alan Roberts (10060)
    
59. So,It's Like That by Joe Bonamassa ·
    Joe Bonamassa has a chance at becoming the next big "Guitar Hero".The guy can play with the best of em',he writes good tunes and he has a wonderfully soulful voice.The band behind him is tight,real tight...yet they manage not to come off like a ...(more)
    Recordings: Blues · Posted: 9/13/2002 by Alan Roberts (10060)
    
60. X by Def Leppard ·
    After falling out of grace in the 90's for their "over-produced" brand of pop metal,Def Leppard return with one of their best discs in years.After several disappointing stabs at the Alternative market,the Lep's have returned to what made them fa...(more)
    Recordings: Rock/Pop · Posted: 9/13/2002 by Alan Roberts (10060)