London Guitar Show 2008
It was a fantastic day out, my brother and a friend came along too and we spent hours just drooling over guitars..
Guthrie Govan was playing with Billy Sheehan, that was a widdlefest and a half!
Paul Gilbert was cool, he played such a good set I think he was the best of the day by far (didn’t get to see Malmsteen though). He played to a backing cd so it was just him on stage.
We queued for nigh on an hour to try to get Satriani’s autograph at the Vox stand but ran out of time.. my brother tried using my current ill health situation to move us up the queue with the Vox staff but they were unable to help; I did get given a couple of free t-shirts though !
Obligatory photos:
Me pointing to the guitar I wanted to buy (no price tag though, must have been steep):
My brother shredding on a banjo:
Some new Dean guitars including the new Mustaine V:
My brother playing a Fender despite saying he would never touch one:
Guthrie Govan:
Govan and Sheehan:
Paul Gilbert soundchecking:
Whilst the sound guys tried to fix the cd player (!) PG played a few numbers just singing and playing only:
Finally onto the set proper:
The closest we got to Satch:
Us outside (I’m the one in the middle with no hair):
A good day overall, excellent laugh 