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SO, you`ve completed the Jamorama course and it`s time to get down to business and waltz through that White Stripes audition like the neck-burning, fret-ripping master of neo-vintage guitar coolness you have now become and give Jack White a good old run for his money. After all it`s about time they hired some new blood for the Seven Nation Army.

Una momento!

Just one problemo amigo!!

All you’ve got is a crummy old Teisco amplifier and a piece of nylon string driftwood that washed ashore in a local dumpster, by the winos under the bridge. You also know that The Stripes have got more coolness than a field of refridgerators on the dark side of the moon……..

Here is the ultimate in retro cool an Ultra Rare Original Red Tolex 1970 Marshall Half Stack. An all original 1970 Marshall Super Tremolo 100w head & matching cabinet in factory original red levant covering  in superb collectors grade condition and a must have for any serious Marshall amp collector. This amp has been owned by the same person from new since being originally purchased in 1970 in Lancashire England and as far as is known nothing has been done to the amp at all. The serial number dates it to 1969 but the tag board is dated 1970 and the cabinet has the original highly desirable Pre Rola Celestian G12M25 speakers. If you know old Marshalls then you do not need me to tell you that this amp sounds nothing short of incredible and has all the vibe and mojo that anyone would need out of a vintage Marshall.

Only 6 grand in British Sterling.

And, finally for more credibility than you can shake a stick at here is Johnny Ramones’ actual stage used 1960’s red Mosrite guitar that was in use between 1983 and 1988. It is the only Mosrite that he played in this color during his entire time in The Ramones and one of the few remaining guitars whose whereabouts are known. This is definitely a once in a lifetime opportunity to own an authentic piece of rock ‘n roll history from the Godfathers of punk: The Ramones.

ramone Marshall 1970 rarity

A snip at $35,000 U.S.

Well, That`s all folks,
Cheers…

Jake Edwards

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Airline

If you like the tastes of the White Stripes, and let`s face it,  if you dont you must be mad, then these are the kind of guitars you oughta be on the lookout for! These airlines look like beautiful candy, humbug styled atomic surfboards designed with the best tonal flavours in mind. Delicious.

Just ask yourself  “What would Flash Gordon be playing?”.

I`d like to suggest that White and Co. are encroaching on Dylan`s hallowed territory with much of their quality lyrical composition – as well as divining riffs that instantaneously occupy the upper echelons of the rock riff cannon – for example the Seven Nation Army. Even when White puts the guitar down, he stills kicks out the greatest tunes and ideas – consider “My Doorbell”.

Best regards,

Jake Edwards

Although only idiosyncratically dissimilar to the Tulsa sound of Oklahoman J.J. Cale, but miles away from Woody Guthries narrative egalitarianism,  Slim Harpo, as heard below, delivers the languid swamp blues Louisiana sound with as little effort as it apparently takes  on King Bee which was later covered by almost everybody including Englishmen The Pink Floyd, here, The Rolling Stones and real deal Muddy Waters. Although JJ Cale started recording as early as 1958 he didn`t really kick off until 1971 with the album Naturally. If you`d like to take the swamp blues to rock and roll, psychedelia, grooves, shuffles and head into jazz experimentalism start with (Californian) Captain Beefheart`s 1966 Diddy Wah Diddy Howlin` Wolflike release and listen to Mirror Man, Clear Spot and  then step  into the deep space weirdness of Trout Mask Replica`s Moonlight on Vermont and perhaps Bat Chain Puller, or Lick My Decals off Baby. White Stripes have been covering a few Beefheart Numbers lately… the blues will never die because  it`s in everything; and when you stretch that string you`re stretching  your life!

Cheers, Jake.

I`ve been lucky enough to spend an entire gig standing next to Jeff Beck, drink a few beers, chat awhile and ask him some questions about tremelo and the performances I`d seen at Hammersmith Odeon. I also saw him at The South Bank in London and he played with John McLaughlin and The White Stripes. It`s quite strange when you find yourself at a small local gig drinking beer with your favourite guitar player.