Well it’s been a great weekend attending the World Famous Dallas Guitar Show. In its 31st year, this show is always something I look forward to checking. Not only are some of the nicest builders, industry professionals, and innovators present, but their are always some kick ass guitarists performing on the various stages throughout the event.

Some of the highlights that I especially enjoyed:

• Seeing my main influence Andy Timmons perform.
• Seeing Yngwie for the first time ever (yikes this guy can shred),
• Discovering the amazing Rhett Butler. You gotta check out how he plays guitar. His two handed tapping rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody was pure awesome
• Local Texas Legend Bugs Henderson
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• Guitar Prodigy Johnny Hiland-This guy can shred, chicken pick, and play some soulful blues. And to top it off, he is one of the nicest guys you will ever come across. His bass player was a badass, too. I think his name was Michael Hill though I could be wrong.

As far as gear goes, the Dallas Guitar Show was loaded with quality vintage and boutique manufacturers. One pedal company really stood out though.

This company really prides itself on designing and manufacturing futuristic analog effects unlike anything you’ve seen before. The name of this innovative pedal-maker is Pigtronix.

I bought the ASDR- Attack Sustain pedal, although I wish I could have afforded to pick up one of each.

If you are looking to develop your own sound and stand out from the crowd, you better do yourself a favor and look into these pedals. Their overdrive PolySaturator was so smooth and harmonically rich, I almost ruined my pants. And their EchoLution (Delay) and Envelope Phaser were just sick.

Check out the sound samples at their website.

Can’t wait for next year’s Guitar Show!

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