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Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Joe Bonamassa might be the king of vintage gear – but most of his pedalboard is off the shelf
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Joe Bonamassa's penchant for acquiring high-end vintage electric guitar gear and his in-depth knowledge of how to best use his gear is no secret. That makes his humble pedalboard – which is largely made up of off-the-shelf stock – more surprising. Built largely from standard-issue pedals acquired from US music giant Sweetwater, it's a 'board that anyone with a modest budget can recreate, and he's lifted the lid on some of his pedal picks in the new issue of Guitarist. '[They're] standard issue,' he confirms when asked about his relatively straightforward stompbox setup. 'I buy them out of Sweetwater.' There are a few outliers among the bunch, though, but nothing that compares to the sheer exclusively of his wider vintage guitar and amp rig. 'There's a Tube Screamer that is either an '80 or an '81,' he says of his chosen TS, similar examples of which are circa $400 secondhand. 'A Micro Pog ($245) and a Fuzz Face ($170) that goes through the [Fender] Twin [amps]. Then the switcher and the wah and the Fulltone [Supa-] Trem ($279) and a Way Huge Conspiracy Theory.' The latter is a Klon copy that Bonamassa collaborated on. At the time of its launch, he said they were 'virtually identical' to the real thing, and the $189 units sold out in double quick time. Elsewhere, his Silver Jubilee Marshall heads are partnered with a now-discontinued Hughes & Kettner Rotosphere, which he's called 'a fake Leslie [speaker]'. They fetch around $400-600 on the secondhand market. That sits alongside an interchangeable Boss DD-2 delay (circa $200 secondhand). Boss' DD-2 delay was released in the early '80s but was later replaced by the DD-3, which is readily available and costs $154 brand new. Second-hand DD-2's are also affordable. It's an uncharacteristically modest 'board, especially when one considers it's often paired with what Bonamassa has described as 'the world's most expensive three-channel amp.' Nevertheless, it's an encouraging development for those wanting a little JoBo flavor in their own live rigs, but who have just a fraction of his budget to spend. The other non-standard pedals are also replaceable with Sweetwater stock – the Rotosphere could be swapped out for a TC Electronic Vibraclone ($99) or a Strymon Lex ($349), for instance, and a contemporary Ibanez TS808 costs just $169. 'The rest of it's just junction boxes,' Bonamassa expands. 'Inputs for the amps, and a junction box to get to the switcher and out, and then there are the two boxes that power everything.' His rig rundown comes after he broke down his best gear-buying advice with the Guitarist. Choosing the right amp for your next gig, he says, can come at a cut price, while he says players shouldn't let external pressures influence what electric guitar they splash the cash on. 'At some point in time, we may have to get our head around the fact that these things we trade will be worth absolutely nothing,' he says. 'If you're sitting on the couch and you can't stop grabbing a guitar, it doesn't matter what it says on the headstock. It doesn't matter how much you paid for it.' To read Bonamassa's full chat with Guitarist – in an issue that also includes features with Elliot Easton and Chris Buck – pick up a copy from Magazines Direct.
CairoScene
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Your Eid Guide to Parties Across Egypt
Whether you're north, south, or in the city, we've brewed up a list of all the hottest happenings during Eid al-Adha. Eid al-Adha is less than a week away, and everyone is gearing up to celebrate. Whether you're craving nightlife thrills or the electric energy of a live concert, this year's lineup of events has something for everyone looking to make the most of the long holiday. From beachside grooves by the Red Sea to live concerts and DJ nights across Cairo, we've rounded up the hottest Eid parties happening around the country… Jingo: Fulltone, Ziad Mousa & Karim Hafez 📍 The Warehouse, El Gouna A night of tribal Afro-house awaits at Jingo's upcoming Eid gig, with Ziad Moussa, Karim Hafez, and Fulltone bringing the beats to keep you dancing deep into the night. 🎟️ Tickets: EGP 2,000 via TicketEgypt Venflare. '50 Years of AC/DC – Anniversary Concert' ft. Dave Evans 📍 Mazeej Platform, Somabay Rock legend Dave Evans, AC/DC's original frontman, is hitting Somabay for a historic concert—his first in the Middle East! Expect early hits like 'HighWay to Hell' and 'T.N.T.'. 🎟️ Tickets: EGP 1,500 via Tazkarti. Orijins: The Element, Kasia, Toto Chiavetta, Vomee, Shah & Nour Oden 📍 Tolip Hotel, New Administrative Capital 🕒 Fri June 6th | 7PM–6AM International acts join local names in a high-energy night of electronic music hosted by Orijins Fam. 🎟️ Tickets: EGP 1,500–EGP 4,000 via TechnoAndChill. 'Soul Sounds – Eid al-Adha Edition' ft. Hisham Abbas, Jadal & More A three-day event with performances by Jadal, Hisham Abbas, Mobbz, AK, Djunkie, Bebo and others. 🎟️ Tickets via La Hacienda's Instagram (link in bio). Wust El Balad & Black Theama 📍 Cairo Jazz Club 610, Sheikh Zayed Soulful sounds in the city with two legendary Egyptian bands. 🎟️ Tickets via Cairo Jazz Club's website. 'Lumen' by CJC Cairo Jazz Club debuts its new concept featuring Oscar & The Wolf, Klangphonics, Dirty Backseat, RootZadelics and more. 🎟️ Tickets from EGP 1,200 via TicketsMarche. Funkside: Johannes Albert, Misty, Tata & F-Spins Funkside returns with Berlin-based Johannes Albert and local DJs. 🎟️ Tickets: EGP 1,500 via CollardTickets. Makadi Heights Music Festival: Second Edition 📍 The Haus, Makadi Heights Headliners include Cairokee, Al Massrieen, Marwan Moussa, and Afroto. Festival includes art, food, and family activities. 🎟️ Tickets via TicketsMarche. Whispers: Guaved, Marz, Bou-D & Arshad Swiss DJ Guaved headlines this Afrohouse night by the Red Sea. 🎟️ Tickets: EGP 1,000 via CollardTickets. Subculture: Awen, A. Salah B2B Junior, Dou, Hey-D, Cox & Joe Aiaad 📍 Ohana Beach House, New Alamein 🕒 Sun June 8th | 7PM–7AM A 12-hour marathon of techno and Afrohouse music featuring Awen and local talent. 🎟️ Tickets: EGP 1,500–EGP 3,000 via CollardTickets. CJC: 'Arkade' ft. AK the DJ 📍 Sobar Rooftop, Somabay Cairo Jazz Club presents a rooftop groove session featuring AK the DJ. 🎟️ Tickets via Cairo Jazz Club's website.
CairoScene
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Fulltone & Parallelle Drop Nu-Disco Single ‘Shining in the Dark'
Danceable and downright fun, the track features Barbara Lau's soul-inflected vocals, reminiscent of disco tracks from the 70s. May 19, 2025 Egyptian electronic virtuoso Fulltone has joined forces with Amsterdam-based French electronic duo Parallelle on a collaborative single, 'Shining in the Dark'. Parallelle are best known for their innovative approach, crafting a distinctive style that blends house and techno with various influences from jazz, soul to funk and disco. They often incorporate organic sounds, live instrumentations, and field recordings into their productions, reflecting their global travels and diverse musical influences. Refreshing, danceable, and downright fun, 'Shining in the Dark' sees Fulltone venturing a little bit away from his conventional productions, heavily drawing on 80s and 90s house music, and embracing more effects on vocals, to craft a sound that is as nostalgic as it is innovative. The track is packed with fat, funky lead lines, bumpy basslines, with that sweet 80s-inspired chord progressions, analogue-effected experimental loops, and that fleeting traces of the pop energy of bands like Depeche Mode. Around the 90-second mark, the track slows into a cosmic style of wonky synths before Barbara Lau's soul-inflected vocals enter, adding an extra-groovy dimension to the track's production, reminiscent of classic disco tracks from the 70s.
CairoScene
05-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Sandbox Festival Announce 2nd Wave Line-Up May 8th-10th
Zuli, Fulltone, Gharam Electric, Zeina and more were added to the bill. Mar 05, 2025 Egypt's Sandbox Festival, one of the region's longest-running dance music festivals has just announced the second wave of lineup for its 2025 edition, taking place in El Gouna, Red Sea, from May 8th to May 10th. A roster of regional electronic pioneers and trailblazers was added to the bill including Zuli, Fulltone, Gharam Electric, Hisham Zahran, Zone+, Zeina, Hashem, Baloo, Tito, Misty, Moenes and Jess b2b Aly Goede, just to name a few. Organized by events giant Nacelle, the three-day annual festival will also feature Megatronic, Ricardo Villalobos, Joëlla Jackson, Nesta, me, Sama' Abdulhadi, Anotr, and many more, who were revealed the in first wave of the lineup. To book your tickets, head to the official Sandbox Festival website. For more noise-making people and movements from across the region visit in bio) or download the #SceneNOW app available on iOS and Android
