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TuneControl-MultiKnob

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The TuneControl-MultiKnob is the only hands on part of the Gibson Robot Guitar/Tronical Powertune system that you actually touch.

It looks just like any other of the control knobs that you use on a electric guitar. The best thing about this is that it comes in a kit form. If you do get this kit, I would highly recommend that you let a highly reputable guitar techie install this for you. This will set you back around $800.00 (US).

Here is what it looks like all stripped down.

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To say this is just a regular multi-functional pot is an understatement! This is the real brains behind the product. It holds a tiny processor inside this pot.

Basically it controls all the pre-set tunings for your guitar. It allows you to personally program any type of open tuning that you may wish to use and implement it at a moments notice. They say that you can have 11 different tunings but they don’t say how many personal settings you can set up for yourself. I guess how many tunings does one guitarist need anyway?

Once you choose your tuning setting here, tiny LED lights will flash until your guitar is tuned perfectly to your desired requirements. This takes around 5 seconds to complete once activated. Once all the tiny lights, each light represents individual strings, are lit up then your new tuning is done!

These programed instructions are then sent to and performed by the tuning heads that have tiny motors is them. This topic is for another post for the future.

You WILL NOT ruin your guitar in any way once you have this installed! It is a modular system that you can be retro fitted to any guitar set up that you might have. You can also restore your guitar back to it’s original configuration very easily if need be.

They come in multiple styles and finishes to compliment your guitar so don’t worry about it making your axe look hideous! That’s one of the first questions that I had going through my head when I first read about this.

Just a side thought here, I wonder if you could apply this form of tuner into an acoustic? Humm, interesting. I’m just kiddin’ here all you acoustic purists out there!

Keep on Jammin’





The worlds smallest Tube Amp

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The Nanohead from this company called ZVEX, is considered the smallest Tube amp in the world. For those of you tired of lugging those big heavy mothers up and down stairs, this puppy could very well save you from back problems later on in life (Ha, ha)!

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This little baby comes in one colour, has a universal adapter for use in any country.

It has a tone(both high and low) control, a brightness control (only works @ low volume) and comes with a 1/4 inch plug for your external speaker hook up (8 or 16 Ohm cabinets only).

The thing that I got a laugh from the video is that it comes with an internal speaker. It has a self resetting fuse, which I like. There is a tiny little light that tells you that you’ve blown the fuse on it.

It has a 12 volt power supply and a mini fan to cool this hot little puppy down when your axe is pushing it to it’s limit!

A perfect little gift for all you camping rockers out there!

Keep on Jammin’

The Gibson Robot Guitar

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The Gibson Robot guitar takes the hassle out of tuning your guitar. This new revolutionary technology seems like something right out a science fiction novel.

Imagine the freedom to have the ability to tune your guitar while playing live.This allows you to talk to the crowd without pauses. Now this is something that I just had to investigate further! This is what Gibson says!

The company that the license for this aspect of the Les Paul is called Tronical, a German company. This seems to be some very cool and yet, useful technology that can be used as a remedial tuning system that even my mom could use.

All you have to have are good eyes and know which tuning that you would need to be in to work. You simply have to turn the dial(TuneControl-MultiKnob) to the appropriate letter, indicating which tuning you need, and the the Powertune technology does the rest. It’s that easy. I’ve only heard of this lately and I’ve never seen or have used this, but to me it looks like a no-brainer!

The only drawback could be the price … about $2500.00 (Can).

If anyone out there has one of these beauty’s, can you please give us an insight into this new world of guitar innovation? We’re waiting to hear from you and your experiences very soon.

Keep on Jammin’

HUGE propane explosion in Toronto

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There was a huge explosion early this morning in north/west Toronto. It originated from a company called Sunrise Propane. The person who first called 911 was an employee of the company, unfortunately he has not been seen since that call.

This pic was taken from the CP24 web site.

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The blast was so massive that it was seen from as far away as Niagara on the lake, around 1 1/2 hour drive from the scene. CNN, CBC and CityPulse 24 has been working overtime on this story and it now seems to be under control. There has been only on fatality to date. The casualty was a fire fighter.

My wife’s site has a little more detail for you.

Please check out Flickr here for more pics.

Let’s pray for those who have been injured and lost their lives in this horrific event.

Taste of the Danforth 2008

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OPA, well it’s that time of the year again everyone! Get out anything with the colours of Blue and White and let’s head on down to the Danforth.

This is a Toronto neighbourhood festival that show cases the Greek community. It is in it’s 15th year and there is definitely no signs of this unique Greek event slowing down any time soon!

Basically for the Taste of the Danforth, they shut down the Danforth Ave. for 3 days to car traffic. They close the Danforth down from Jones to Broadview during this time. Local Greek and non-Greek merchants show off the wares to around 1.2 million people this weekend. They help celebrate the Greek way of life, which is relaxing while dining on their tasty and very nutritious delicacy’s! And let’s not forget the light refreshing beverage of REAL GREEK Ouzo. My favorite hands down is spanakopita! God I could eat this stuff all day.

Even though the weather is not all that favorable right now, I’m sure the kidz are eating, drinking, dancing and having a blast right now.

So here’s to all my Greek and non Greek neighbours down the street having a ball.
P.S. Yes I will keep it down for all of you, real early in the morning when I take my doggie Midnight out for her morning constitution. You know, in case you just got into bed at that point of the festivities.

Keep on Jammin’ Opa!

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