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Chelsea Constable is a legend in every sense of the word, a better player than most of her own guitar heroes were at her age, Constable will be a constant in the world of Guitar, her focus is unquestionable. If you could go back in time and talk with a 17 year old Eddie Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix, Steve Vai or Stevie Ray Vaughn, then fast forward to 17 year old Chelsea Constable you would be left with the impression that Constable is on her way to becoming one of the most legendary guitar players to have ever struck a chord. Chelsea Constable will be releasing her debut CD sometime in 2008, she said. Don't wait until then to catch a glimpse of Constable, visit her web site, see and hear her play on her Charvel guitar for yourself. Constable is not a novelty "chick" guitar player, she is transcending all labels and stereotypes, Constable is the real deal. To listen to Chelsea Constable's exclusive interview with American Made Guitars Interview Click here. (11.6 MB) Watch Video of Chelsea Playing Her Charvel |
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Phil Hilborne owns and runs Essex based
W.M.Studios which produces masses of
product every year ranging from Guitar
Technique Magazine CD's, Mel Bay
Instructional CD's, Sanctuary Publishing
CD's to Full Band Albums plus Jingles and
Library music. In addition to Phil's studio endevors he is busy with the 2008 Flashback Tour. Phil will be on the road in excess of four months tourng the US. Phil Hilborne really is the real deal, listen as he recites chords and guitar theory with the ease of a musical genius. AMG considers Phil just as such and if you have not heard of Phil before listen to this interview and do some research. it will be a guitar journey, you will be glad you took the trip. Phil's story on how he came about getting his forst PRS back in the day alonbe is mind blowing. Phil is one of the best conected down to earth and talanted people you could ever hope to learn about, a true inspirational guitarist with more than good technuiqe, he's got the gift. Interview Part 1 Click Here (1Hr 14Min) (16.8 MB) |
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Tim Reede Guitars have been shown around the United States at such prestigious events as the Newport Guitar Festival in Newport RI, the Healdsburg Guitar Festival near Healdsburg CA and the Miami Guitar Festival in South Beach FL. The Leopard guitar was recently featured in the luxury magazine Marq. Interview Click here. (1hr) (13.7 MB) |
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Toshi Iseda Toshi is the most articulate and well spoken rock musicians anyone could have the pleasure to interview. Toshi has been featured in guitar/music magazines around the world including; Guitar Player, Guitar World , Guitar/Guitar One, The Guitarist Network. Internationally in magazines such as Young Guitar, Guitar F.P.M. and Guitar Magazine (JAPAN), Musica Pro (South America), Guitar Chef (Italy) and others. He also writes instructional columns for several guitar oriented magazines such as Premier Guitar magazine. Toshi is currently recording his follow-up to 'Full On!' and the follow-up to 'RAMA 1' with bassist Andy West, 'RAMA 2'. Plays in his own instrumental solo band and the hard rock vocal oriented group, 'Ego Machine' as well as producing other artists. Listen to our interview! Part 1 (1hr) 28 MB/ Part 2 (45 min) 21 MB |
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Master luthier Karl Sandoval is famous for building Randy Rhoads polka dot flying V and for his work with other guitar legends like Eddie Van Halen. Karl has built his reputation as one of America's most talented experts on the art of building quality guitars, unique instruments made of the best materials. As prolific as Sandoval has become he is still very humble and generous. We will learn just how generous Sandoval is and we will learn about some of the ultra cool guitars Karl is building.
Part 1 (9.82 MB) Part 2 (9.93 MB) Part 3 (9.97 MB) Part 4 (10.4 MB) 1 hour AMG exclusive interview.
Youtube video of Randy Rhoads playing Mr. Crowley with his Sandoval Polka V. (Click Here)
Youtube video of Randy Rhoads playing Suicide Solution with his Sandoval Polka V. (Click Here) |
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Scott Tarulli Within the past few years, Tarulli has done various jingles, including 5 for Dunkin Donuts. He played a cut on a project for E-3 (Redman, Method Man, Canadian R&B artist in the top 10) Alastiar Mooks "A Life I Never Had,"(with Duke Levine (Mary Chapin Carpenter), Kevin Barry (Paula Cole)) Lois Greco's "Surrender" and cuts on R&B singer Drew Ambroses' upcoming release. He's done countless recording sessions for a wide range of pop, rock and jazz groups. He performed with Bob Marly's "Wailers", Peter Wolf and "Meatloaf." He also shared the stage with "The Fixx." Tarulli still plays frequently in clubs in freelance situations. And, in 2000, Scott was brought on board as an in demand instructor at Berklee College of Music, where he teaches private lessons and professional guitar labs. Exclusive Interview click here. (27.5 MB) 1 Hr. http://www.scotttarulli.com/ |
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Curt Mitchell for almost two decades has been teaching the masses how to play guitar through his various tape and DVD instructional videos. Curt is one of the most skilled guitar players in the USA and has taught thousands of people how to play in the styles of the greats. Curt has a busy schedule but he took some time to speak with AMG about his videos, guitars and gear and a few other things. Most notably Curt is working with the legendary father son luthier team Wayne and Michael Charvel of Wayne Guitars. Curt has a signature series Wayne guitar and is working with Michael Charvel on an amplifier. Curt also speaks fondly about his 1937 Gibson L5 acoustic and his 1950 Martin 0018 acoustic guitar. Listen to a rare ditty of Curt thumb picking his Gibson. Part two of this fantastic interview coming soon. Listen to Part one of this exclusive American Made Guitars interview with Curt Mitchell. Part 1 (42.93 MB) 1 hour 3 min total |
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Bill Lonero lead guitar player for the band LoNero hailing out of San Jose, California wants to know what happened to all the Rock Stars? Lonero is a very melodic and passionate guitar player and loves nothing more than to ROCK in what he calls Instrumental Guitarcore. LoNero's debut cd "Relentless" (released March 6th 2007 with a month long promotion from Apple Computers) is 14 tracks of punishing rhythms, beautiful acoustic and infectious melodies. Built on the principal that the song should always come first, "Relentless" proves that you can still be instrumental and gain a wide and varied fan base without having to follow what others have already done. Listen to my exclusive interview with Bill Lonero Click Here (29 MB) 54 min. Photo by Neil Zlozower. http://www.zloz.com |
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Neil Zlozower In the rock n' roll business for more than 37 years, photographer Neil Zlozower has watched more than his fair share of rising stars from behind the camera. Exclusive interview with Zloz Click Here (23.9 MB) 52 min.
Having spent time with the likes of Motley Crue, Ratt and Van Halen, as they made their way to the top of the charts, "Zloz" got to know the behind-the-music business of rock long before VH1. Beginning his career as a glorified fan, Zlozower has gone on to become one of the most sought-after photographers in the biz. Also be sure to order his book Van Halen HARDCOVER COFFEE TABLE PHOTO BOOK a 230 page treasure jam packed with hundreds of classic and never before published photos. |
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Paul Underwood: I call my music "Cool Trance Metal" All Instrumental, All original. I have not found any other Solo Artist or Band that has come close to the sound that I have created. This is a very Special Journey that has been given to me : one of new hope, to help build bridges from The Native American World to the rest of our World. If you have dreams, do not let them fade into time! Believe in yourself. With 100% hard work and persistence, you will accomplish your dreams. Dreams do come true! I'm living proof. Many AH-HO'S and Blessings. I Am "The Native Axeman" AMG exclusive interview, Click Here (26.5 MB) 58 min. |
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Roy Rogers is one of the premier slide guitarists performing today. With eight solo recordings, he has also been nominated for two Grammy Awards and 6 Grammy credits as the producer of John Lee Hooker and Ramblin' Jack Elliott releases. He is well known for his exciting live performances, having toured in the 1980's with John Lee Hooker's Coast to Coast Blues Band and then with his own group The Delta Rhythm Kings since 1986. Rogers' ability to electrify and move audiences to their feet is well known. He loves to perform and it shows. Nominated for Best Blues Guitarist by the W.C. Handy's in 2003, his virtuosity and style of slide guitar has been recognized worldwide and acknowledged in such publications as Rolling Stone, USA Today, Billboard, Guitar Player, Acoustic Guitar and Guitar & Bass magazine. Click Here (16.9 MB) 35 min. Ckeck out Roys new CD it is filled with master level slide guitar playing! http://www.roy-rogers.com |
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Steve Sechler: Road Manager and Lead Guitarist for John Conlee, (Rose Colored Glasses, 1988). Steve has been playing at the Grand Ole Opry for thirty years and in that time he has played guitar for Dolly Parton, John Conlee and countless studio sessions and Opry shows. Sechlers experience and knack for tone has helped in the development of his signature SS1 San Dimas electric guitar. Listen to Sechler talk about his inspirations, Cakewalk Loops Of Hazzard, Nashville royalty, a rare Gibson guitar once owned by the Everly Bros. and more in this exclusive AMG interview. Part 1 (13.8 MB) Part 2 (13.8 MB) Part 3 (11.9 MB) 1 hour 25 minutes total. Special thanks to Dennis over at US Legends Guitars for introducing Steve to AMG. Dennis heads up a great charity have a look at all the autographed guitars on his web site and buy one or more for charity. http://www.uslegendsguitars.com |
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American Made Guitars .com was very privileged to interview one of the greatest guitar players alive, Johnny Hiland. Johnny has his own Johnny Hiland signature series PRS. Johnny has the chops to play anything and his styles are versatile from blues, country, bluegrass to hard rock. The Johnny Hiland Model is versatile enough to meet his demands and various guitar styles. The PRS guitar is taking over the music industry as the "do it all" guitar and Johnny is the perfect musician to show off all that the PRS has to offer the professional multi-style musician. Have a look at Johhny's Myspace site and hear for yourself how great Johnny Hilands chops and tone really are. Specifically the song titled G Wiz!
Listen to what Johnny thinks of his PRS signature series guitar. Click here. (1.58 MB)
Download the full interview, Part 1 (12.0 MB) Part 2 (11.5 MB) 1 hour AMG exclusive interview. |
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Redd Volkaert was kind enough to take the time to answer a few questions for American Made Guitars.
Read the interview here.
Redd is a very accomplished and tasteful Tele guitar player and song writer. He played guitar for Merle Haggard and many others, the guy likes to work. He has also worked with one of my personal favorites, Brad Paisley. Redd is a legend, don't miss out on his music, if your a guitar player or just love guitar it should be a requirement. Everyone should have a Redd Volkaert CD in their collection.
http://www.reddvolkaert.com If you like great music buy Redds, we did. |
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Roger Bacorn is a master luthier from Nichols, NY U.S.A. Bacorn gave AMG some insight into his personal life and his guitars. Bacorn's instruments are truly American made and inspired. His web site describes them like this, “Unique handcrafted built one at a time instruments for discerning tastes and requirements.” After taking the time to look over all of his instruments and reading reviews by some very qualified musicians we have to agree. Read the interview we had with Roger Bacorn luthier/ owner of Bacron Guitars. Click here to read interview. Visit www.bacornguitars.com and buy some Bacorn. |
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Doug Seven, guitar instructor
extraordinaire. Read our interview with Doug Seven here. Doug is on heck of an instructor, Seven does not just bust out a blistering amount of licks, he teaches method, he also does a lot of mentoring, taking the time to explain why he is playing something a certain way and how to perfect the style. He is self effacing and encouraging. His videos are not the typical pomp and fluff you would expect from someone as talanted as Seven. So you want to play like the pro's, get with the Doug Seven program, he will help. www.sizzlingguitarlicks.com |
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Blasko bass player for Ozzy Osbourne, The Death Riders, and whoever else he feels like is the real deal, a Metal Mechanic. Building on solid bass riffs and a sensibility of a seasoned soldier Blasko gets in gets the job done and gets out. He is not a 20 year old party hound he is man that has a job to do and does it the best he can. Endorsed by Schecter guitars Blasko gets to make the thunder on some serious machinery, in this interview Blasko shares with us what he uses to get the Blasko tone. Like John DeServio of BLS, Blasko also shares the stage with Zakk Wylde and in the same way you have to have some serious chops to stand side by side with a guitar man like Zakk Wylde. Blasko fits the bill nicely like a snap-on socket Blakso fits in to a tight group of rockers determined to live the life. Live on man. Interview Click Here (22 min) |
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John DeServio, Monster Bass Player for Black Label Society. DeServio is a bruiser of a Bass player, any one who can keep up with Zakk Wyld has got to have some serious mojo. DeServio didn’t come out of nowhere he has been on the scene for a long time and he brings experience and monster chops to the BLS lineup. Endorsed by Schecter guitars you can see and hear John on his Black Label Society Flag blazed 5 string Schecter bass just a handful of times this year as the BLS band winds down its 2007 American tour. DeServio does not wind down for long at any given time he could be off recording with friends or teaching at a clinic some place. DeServio packs a punch has great stage presence even when standing beside the likes of Zakk Wylde, DeServio holds his own. Learn about his basses, and a few other surprises. AMG exclusive interview Click Here to read it. |
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Kevin Churko, Renowned music engineer, programmer, songwriter, producer, mixer. Kevin's recent project with Ozzy Osbourne titled "Black Rain", is on sale now! The CD is stunning and hauntingly beautiful. Zakk Wylde is on top of his game. Churko lends his talents and joins the Prince of Darkness on an adventure that mesmerizes the senses unleashing the Rockness Monster into this lake of sound known as Black Rain. Kevin's talent and attitude have enabled him to travel around the world working for some of the world's biggest artists. He spent 4 years in Switzerland working with world renowned producer Mutt Lange. Now he's back in North America and in a short time has found himself busy working with such acts as Shania, Ozzy Osbourne, Ringo Starr, Robert Downey Jr., Lisa Marie Presley, Britney and The Corrs. Exclusive Click Here (1 hr) 42MB |
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Kelle Rhoads is more than the late Randy Rhoads older brother, a Rhoads is a Rhoads and Kelle is certainly living up to his family name. Kelle has released a new CD "Portraits of Oblivion". Rhoads calls his CD a bootleg type recording raw and different from the typical classical CD, inspired from the grand romantic period of piano, 1830-1850. Kelle has been teaching music for years with his mother Delores Rhoads at the Musonia School of Music in North Hollywood, California and although he is a talented instructor, drummer and vocalist Rhoads said his true calling is classical composition. Although AMG is a site about American made guitars this interview is about classical music, Kelle Rhoads and his latest project. Kelle does talk about Randy and sheds some interesting light about his younger brother. Part 1 (15.1 MB) Part 2 (13.3 MB) Part 3 (11.0 MB) Part 4 (10.4 MB) 1 hour AMG exclusive interview. |
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Peter Margolis has accomplished much over the last 31 years in the entertainment business but nothing has meant more to him personally then the documentary he is currently working on. Margolis with the blessings of the Rhoads family is directing a film about the life and times of late guitarist Randy Rhoads, one of Heavy Metal's most influential guitar players. Randy was so much more than that and Margolis is the man to help shed a positive light on the type of man Randy was as well as the guitar player millions of fans still listen to today. Margolis was a guitar student of Randy's his admiration has only grown over the years and now he is at the helm of the official Randy Rhoads documentary film. Listen to this AMG exclusive interview for more details and information about Margolis, Randy Rhoads, the film and much more.
Part 1 (15.1 MB) Part 2 (15.5 MB) Part 3 (16.8 MB) Part 4 (17.8 MB) 1 hr 35 min total. |
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Rudy Sarzo is a bassist who has played with Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake, Manic Eden, Dio, etc. Rudy was born in Cuba and left Cuba in 1961. He is currently playing with Dio and BOC.
In this AMG exclusive interview Sarzo affectionately talks about Randy Rhoads, his book and the Dakota Pictures film about Randy Rhoads. Download the entire interview in one file. Click here (41.4) MB
In 2006, Rudy wrote a book named "Off The Rails" which tells the story of his time in the Ozzy Osbourne Band. The book centers mainly on his memories of Randy Rhoads, a guitarist and dear friend to him who died in a plane crash while on the Diary of a Madman tour. AMG Interview Part 1 (20.5 MB) Part 2 (20.8 MB) |
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