Johnny A.
TASTE • TONE • SPACE
DVD

Guitarists: Alfred Publishing has just released the new Johnny A. instructional DVD, TASTE • TONE • SPACE.

As one of the first artists signed to Steve Vai's guitar-intensive Favored Nations label, Johnny A. has rapidly established himself as a premiere guitarist with a uniquely beautiful concept of the instrument. Johnny's tasteful blend of blues, country, rock, and jazz, combined with his stunning guitar tones and masterful use of space and texture, have made him an underground guitar legend.

This DVD explores the guitar style of Johnny A. in an entertaining and informative format. Watch Johnny and his band perform eight of his most popular songs from his two Favored Nations releases, Sometime Tuesday Morning and Get Inside. Each song is followed by a sit-down with Johnny as he talks about some of the specific concepts and techniques involved in playing the song. Also included are discussions about Johnny's gear, influences, and approaches to writing and recording.

Special features:
• Printable PDF's of guitar TAB music for six songs
• An up-close tour of the Gibson Johnny A. signature guitar
• Bonus performances featuring Robben ford and Albert Lee
• Interview with Bill Strickland, founder of the Manchester Craftmen's Guild

Featured songs:
• Hip Bone
• Krea Gata
• Oh Yeah
• Sometime Tuesday Morning
• Tex Critter
• Two Wheel Horse
• Wichita Lineman
• You Don't Love Me

Approximate running time: 100 minutes
Region code: ALL | NTSC

The DVD is available at all major music retailers and book outlets that carry Alfred Publications or online.

Johnny A. Signature Guitar
Gibson Custom Shop

The new Johnny A. Signature model from the Custom Shop combines several innovative new design aspects with loads of vintage Gibson appointments to create what will surely become a modern classic.

The completely hollow body--with a solid, AAA maple top and tonally carved back and sides--features a contoured outer surface but a flat inner back, resulting in a guitar that resonates more like a flattop than an archtop. An exclusive body style and size, a custom neck profile, and custom pearl fingerboard inlays combine with traditional Gibson features like multi-ply binding, gold hardware, and an ebony fretboard to create an instrument that captures the magic of Gibson's past while eagerly anticipating the future.

Check with your local authorized Gibson Dealer for more information.