Guitar Idol, the world’s biggest online talent search to find the hottest undiscovered guitarists on the planet final was held today at the London International Music Show and the overall winner was Jack Thammerat from Thailand.
LIMS 2009:
Guitar Idol 2009 winner announced
VIDEO: Mark Bass modular bass amps
Mark Bass’s new modular bass amp system is one of the most ingenious things we’ve seen at LIMS so far. The MoMark allows bassists to choose separate preamp, EQ and master sections and plug them straight into a power amp chassis – as simply as you’d plug a USB memory stick into a computer.
Steve Vai plays LIMS 09: in pictures
Master Guitar Virtuoso, Steve Vai, bought his Alien Guitar Secrets master class to the 2009 London International Music Show at ExCeL exhibition centre.
VIDEO: Peavey ReValver Mk III + RTAS support = Pro Tools WIN!
Peavey’s ReValver amp modelling software has been around for a while now, but LIMS 2009 marks the first time the product (now at Mk III) has featured full RTAS support.
VIDEO: Steve Vai interviewed!
Today is set to be the busiest day of LIMS 2009. Not only is it the day with the most public attendance (the ExCel Centre is heaving), but it’s the day the stars come out to play. And at the top of the bill is Steve Vai – who’s about to unleash his Alien Guitar Secrets show/workshop/zen-guitar-extravaganza on the not-so-unsuspecting public.
TC Electronic announces that its Nova Repeater pedal is now shipping
The latest addition to TC Electronic’s Nova range is now available. Nova Repeater is a new dual delay pedal for the guitarist who demands instant, high quality and unique results – without any fuss.
Charlie Simpson (Fightstar) signing on headline stand H18 sunday
Fightstar frontman Charlie Simpson will be appearing on the Headline Music stand (H18) at 3.30pm on Sunday 14 June for a signing session in conjunction with PRS Guitars.
Boss announces frv-1 Fender reverb pedal
BOSS® and Fender® USA have collaborated to create the FRV-1, a stunning recreation of the 1963 Fender Reverb®.
Buy your tickets at the show – on-line service is now shut…
Tickets can be bought from the on-site box office on all four show days. Opening hours 9.30am – 5pm. The ticket prices are from £5 to £25.
Farida Guitars to showcase award-winning models
Farida guitars will be taking its full range of guitars – including the Farida D-32, winner of five gold stars in Guitarist, and the Farida FLP-26 Skinny, winner of a Total Guitar Best Buy award – to LIMS.
Vigier GV Series guitars to make UK debut
LIMS 2009 is the UK premier to view Vigier’s stunning new G.V. Series guitars, and 2009 limited edition Bumblefoot signature model (demoed by Bumblefoot himself at NAMM 09) as well as the entire 2009 Vigier range.
LIMS 09: Beatles strap and pick range
The Beatles are widely considered to be the most creative, diverse and influential group in pop history. Now Planet Waves honours the Mop Tops and their artistry with a one-of-a-kind collection of guitar picks and straps.
APRS announce competitions on their stand
Once again, the APRS (Association of Professional Recording Services – booth E41), the trade organisation for the professional audio industry in the UK, will be in attendance at SRT and this time they are offering two prize opportunities for people joining the association and subscribing to their MyAPRS pro-audio networking site.
Meet a whole school of string players at LIMS
Imagine a whole school playing violins and cellos! At Gallions School in Newham, East London that’s just what they’re doing – all 240 children and every teacher at this primary school learn to play, using Stentor stringed instruments.
Music Man’s Sterling range gets UK launch at LIMS
Alongside 80 new products making their UK debut at LIMS, UK distributor Strings and Things Ltd are set to showcase the new Sterling by Music Man line of guitars and basses.
Polar Audio introduce new products at LIMS
Polar Audio is proud to be exhibiting a number of exciting new products at the forthcoming London International Music Show. As exclusive UK distributor, Polar Audio will exhibit new products from Gallien Krueger (GK), Dynacord and beyerdynamic.
New pedals from MXR
Following on from 2008’s re-issue of the legendary ‘74 MXR Custom Shop Phase 90, now we have the Custom Shop MXR ‘76 Vintage Dyna Comp. Bass players will love the two separately processed and individually voiced octave controls on the Bass Octave Deluxe.
New Mariners set to land at LIMS
New range and new models from UK acoustic newcomer
With just a few days to go before this year’s LIMS opens its doors, premium acoustic guitar newcomer Mariner has confirmed that it will be unveiling several brand new models at the show.
New Bose L1 compact portable line array system
Bose has introduced the new L1® Compact portable line array system, the latest — and most portable — addition to the Bose® L1® product line. Using advanced Bose technologies, an L1 Compact system fills the room with only one speaker, and can be carried in a single trip and set up in less than one minute.
IGF seminar with session guitarist Hawi Gondwe (Amy Winehouse Band)
The International Guitar Foundation (IGF) presents the Session Guitarist with Hawi Gondwe. IGF co-founder Phil Castang in conversation with one of the UK’s busiest session guitarists Hawi Gondwe.
Steve Vai on Alien Guitar Secrets, Naked Tracks and his new DVD, Where The Wild Things Are
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