By David Gedge
SLASH ' S WINNING STREAK
Epiphone Slash Connection
Epiphone Slash Guitar Collection
Building on a winning guitar partnership , the Epiphone Slash Collection launched online last month at www . epiphone . com . Meshing three decades of collaborative partnerships between Gibson and Epiphone luthiers and the iconic co-founding guitarist of Guns N '
Roses Slash , the new Slash series features multiple acoustic and electric guitars and follows his acclaimed Gibson Slash Collection released last year . In a first for the brand , every guitar in the new Epiphone Slash Collection , as well as the Gibson Slash Collection is an evergreen artist collection with fourteen guitars in production .
“ I ' m really proud to present this great line up of excellent quality , signature Epiphone guitars ,” says Slash . “ They sound & look fantastic . It ' s all I could ask for .”
A part of the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Collection , the newest Epiphone Slash Collection celebrates the influential guitars Slash has used throughout his storied music career which continues to inspire multiple generations of players around the world . Targeted for every stage , players of all levels , and accessible , the full collection includes the Epiphone Slash Les Pau Standard finished in Appetite Burst , November Burst , Anaconda Burst and Vermillion Burst , the Slash “ Victoria ” Les Paul Standard Goldtop in Gold , and on the acoustic front , the Epiphone Slash J-45 in Vermillion Burst and November Burst . Exclusive to every guitar in the entire Epiphone Slash Collection are Slash ’ s “ Skully ” signature drawing on the back of the headstock , Slash ’ s signature on the truss rod cover , and a custom hardshell case with Slash ’ s “ Skully ” logo included .
Orange Education
Orange Amps Rock Guitar Course
Orange Amplification just announced their online foundation Rock Guitar Course is now free with any purchase of an Orange amp , combo , cab or pedal . Not leaving current owners behind , all existing owners of Orange products can now register their products and gain free access to the same course .
The Orange Foundation Rock Guitar Course is a way for the customers to build on theor current customer base with an enjoyable , easy and fast way to really learn how to play rock guitar . It offers new and returning guitarists enjoyable lessons , a wealth of downloadable material , access to online tutors and video guides .
Whatever their music tastes , students can learn to play the music they like , in a way that suits them best , at their own pace and at any time . The Orange online Rock Guitar Course incorporates many different methods for learning whether going it alone , with a teacher in real life or online , via the website , using the guided videos or any combination of these tools .
All participants completing the Orange foundation Rock Guitar Course will acquire all the necessary skills and knowledge to enable them to achieve a recognised guitar exam provided by the OnlineMusicExam platform , the world ’ s first accredited online guitar exams .
For more than half a century , Orange has supported and encouraged people to take up the guitar and play music . The Orange Rock Guitar Course truly teaches students how to play and offers the opportunity for guitarists to achieve a qualification on the instrument they love .
To find out more please go to orangeamps . com / learn
20 illinoisentertainer . com august 2021