Stuff to look forward to...

After the Musikmesse in Frankfurt it's time to give a couple of thoughts on some serious toys - not necessarily all expensive:

• Fulltone OCD: I loved it! I don't understand the hype - but I know tone when I hear it. The only thing Mike should do is make the HP-LP switch "footswitchable" like the Fulldrive II. It would be an even Mo' Killah pedal...


• Electro Harmonix: I loved the H.O.G. and P.O.G. harmonic pitch shifters. Pitch shift CHORDS! Unheard, unearthly, killer.


• Fuchs Amps: I loved the 50 watt OD head... Smooth, rich, creamy. From Blues to hard Rock and Clean, it's got 'em all.


• Koch Amps: these guys were demoing the new Supernova head. Blew many many many people away, including Paul Reed Smith himself - keep an eye for this devastating thang!


• Morgaine Guitars: Made in Germany, just like Nik Huber. Easy, no? ;-) Tried out one of his relic'd LPs. Stunning!!!!


• Roland: Got to meet with the guy that's programming the new super-looper (FC50?). Will make the old Oberheim / Gibson Echoplex look prehistoric!!!!


• Music123.com: These guys came over to the Nik Huber booth. They're looking to open up a high-end section of the store. Could be a very positive surprise for many boutique builders.


• Ruokangas Guitars: I'm stoked every time I meet Juha. Such incredible stuff - with his flamed artic birch tops he sets the bar Very High. Whoa!