Budda Amplification Blog

noreply@blogger.com (buddaman) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:32:00 -0700

Dear Friends of Budda,

As we expand our artist list and showcase guitarists that shaped the voice of rock guitar, we couldn't think of a better spokesperson then the Godfather of tone, Leslie West. Leslie is a pioneer of raw and powerful guitar tones, from his early and current days with Mountain, to West, Bruce and Laing, he forged a revolutionary synthesis of blues and metal. To watch Leslie in action, is to watch a freight train coming at you full steam down the tracks. He takes no prisoners when he plays and is constantly pushing the envelope of guitar playing to the extremes.

We are excited and honored to have the legendary Leslie West playing custom built Budda Superdrive Series II "L.A.W." amps and cabs on his up coming fall tour with the great, Joe Satriani.

For more info on the Mountain/Satch tour, visit
www.mountaintheband.com

Prashant Aswani Demo

noreply@blogger.com (buddaman) — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:37:00 -0800

This years Namm show rocked! We debuted our new V-20 and V-40 amps loaded with 6V6's with rave reviews. Everyone commented on how the cream panel and checkerboard grille cloth nailed the vibe of the amps. We will have videos up soon showcasing the amps. Stay tuned.

We got a request for a demo on a Superdrive 18 for guitarist, Prashant Aswani at the ESP guitar booth. After hearing him rip, we were glad we did! Check the video for his fluid playing, great composition and killer tone.

For more info on this great player, visit
Prashants website

noreply@blogger.com (buddaman) — Thu, 1 Nov 2007 15:34:00 -0700

We are stoked to have Marcus Henderson playing Budda amps. If you have been under a rock, or in a cave for the last couple of years, you may not have heard of the popular Guitar Hero video game. This phenomena has spawned a whole new crop of guitar players, (both air and string) thanks to the gamers at Red Octane and Marcus. The game has won several dozen best soundtrack awards, Multiple Game of the Year awards, countless accolades, and Millions of copies sold. Marcus is part of the heart and soul of the game, and is lighting the torch for Hero fans looking to cross over to the real thing.

Marcus Henderson Site
Red Octane website

noreply@blogger.com (buddaman) — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 11:10:00 -0700

New Superdrive 30 demo!

Put your ears on Jason Sadites shredding tune featuring; Tony Levin on bass and Kenny Aronoff on drums. Slammin!

noreply@blogger.com (buddaman) — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 14:43:00 -0700

Premierguitar.com caught up with Stevie D. and Keith Nelson of Buckcherry to discuss their rockin", slammin rock tones!

Rush Single "Far Cry" featuring the Superdrive 45

noreply@blogger.com (buddaman) — Mon, 8 Oct 2007 13:04:00 -0700

Pick up the latest EQ magazine featuring the recording techniques behind their latest release "Snakes & Arrows". Great interview with Nick and the guys.

Watch the vid here

noreply@blogger.com (buddaman) — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 16:17:00 -0700

Rocks rebel, Stevie D. speaks out about life on the road in VPRmag! Read it and live it....

Making of Collective Souls "Hollywood" Video

noreply@blogger.com (buddaman) — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 10:09:00 -0700

As Ed Roland front man for Collective Soul says “We’re enjoying being an independent band.” Roland says. “That was our choice and I believe it’s the way of the future. I’m not saying the major labels are bad, I just don’t think they’re necessary for every artist. It used to be that was the only way you had to get your music presented, which is the ultimate dream of any artist or songwriter, but now with the internet everything is different.”

Dean Roland sports a couple of Superdrive 30 heads, catch them at the beginning of the video in his rack.

Collective Soul website
Superdrive30 info...

Coheed & Cambria

noreply@blogger.com (buddaman) — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 14:14:00 -0700

Coheed and Cambria wrapped up their latest record with producer, Nick Raskulinecz. Check out their new release single, "The Running Free" on itunes. When I downloaded it today, I shot off an email to Nick saying that I thought their might be a 45 in da mix. True, or have my ears failed me? He shot back; " Yup, Good ears! 45 was Travis's main amp!" Read more about the 45 on our website

The Running Free - Single

Coheed and Cambria

Books We Recommend

noreply@blogger.com (buddaman) — Wed, 8 Aug 2007 10:54:00 -0700

Zen Guitar by Philip Toshio Sudo

Effortless Mastery by Kenny Werner

Customer Youtube Video Demos

noreply@blogger.com (buddaman) — Tue, 7 Aug 2007 13:08:00 -0700

Check out the youtube Zenman distortion pedal demo from a satisfied Budda customer. We have a few Phatman pedals left in stock that we are selling for $149 plus shipping. More Info...

noreply@blogger.com (buddaman) — Tue, 7 Aug 2007 13:06:00 -0700

Check out the latest Superdrive 30 youtube demo by one of our amplifier customers. Send us a link to yours!

Truefire/Premier Guitar Superdrive 30 Demo

noreply@blogger.com (buddaman) — Thu, 2 Aug 2007 13:14:00 -0700

Check out the latest Truefire/Premier Guitar online video of our Superdrive 30 combo. They did a great job showcasing the features of the 30 and demonstrating the wide range of tones the amp has to offer.

We nicknamed this amp The "dirty 30" at Budda headquarters. It is loaded with 4 EL84 power tubes that will peel the paint off the walls. They sound as big as EL34's and kick in our Dual Class Hot Biased AB circuit. Super aggressive distortion that is touch sensitive and won't color the sound of your guitar. The rhythm channel has lots of headroom, sparkle, chime and grit when you open up the master.

The 30 is the perfect amp to create your indie masterpiece. Visit budda.com for more info and call us toll free at: 877-866-3439 for a dealer near you.

Producer, Nick Raskulinecz talks about the new Rush record

noreply@blogger.com (buddaman) — Wed, 1 Aug 2007 14:44:00 -0700

Nick is the real deal when it comes to producers. He works only with the best, knows how to dial in phat rock tones, has the ears to back it up and an arsenal of Buddas to deliver. He has produced and engineered some killer records, including the Foo Fighters platinum selling "In Your Honor", Stone Sours "Come Whatever May" and the latest Rush record, "Snakes and Arrows".

Ahmed Mahmoud of Bamboo Shoots

noreply@blogger.com (buddaman) — Wed, 1 Aug 2007 14:05:00 -0700

We received an email from an excited, Ahmed and rightfully so. His band, "Bamboo Shoots" had just won MTV's best music on campus contest. MTV will be doing a documentary style production featuring the band and airing in the fall. Ahmed sports a Superdrive 30 112, and swears by the amps tone. As he put it in his email" I really don't think I'll need another company for amps, ever." . We don't think so either and welcome Ahmed to our artist camp. Congrats on winning the contest guys!

Alex Lifeson Rush/Budda video

noreply@blogger.com (buddaman) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 11:17:00 -0700

We were excited to hear that our Superdrive 18 and 45 contributed to Alex Lifesons guitar tones on their latest record, "Snakes and Arrows".

Pictured above is Alex and Nick with our 18 1x12 combo loaded with our Phat 12 speaker. The 18 is a great amp for the studio and smaller venues. It offers plenty of power for 18 watts and throws more db's against the wall then any other amp in its power class.

Which Tube is Best For You

noreply@blogger.com (buddaman) — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 15:52:00 -0700

Confused on which power tubes are best for your playing style? Click here to learn more about which tubes we use and why. This is a good primer to help choose which Budda amp is right for you.

Robert Randolph rockin with Budda

noreply@blogger.com (buddaman) — Mon, 9 Apr 2007 13:19:00 -0700

We dropped off Robert a custom Superdrive 45 head and Phat 12 cab in white tolex loaded with a pair of Groove Tube 6l6's. As the video link demonstrates below, the tone is extremely articulate and powerful in the hands of a master. Check out the tune "Aint Nothing Wrong With That" for a listen to the rockin' tones of the 45 and Roberts lap steel.

Pick on a Stick Guitar Technique

noreply@blogger.com (buddaman) — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 13:39:00 -0800

This is what happens when you are around EL84's for too long! The guitar btw, is a Pawar and is one of the most unique instruments being built today. For more info, visit their website.

Rockstar Supernova

noreply@blogger.com (buddaman) — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 17:15:00 -0700

We are excited that our Superdrive 45 was picked to be in front of millions of viewers on Tommy Lees Rockstar Supernova reality show! We would like to thank the producers and the house band guitarists, Rafael Moreira and Jim McGorman. Read more...

Buckcherry Rocks!

noreply@blogger.com (buddaman) — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 16:52:00 -0700

Stevie D. and Keith Nelson of Buckcherry are the real deal, no BS, plug in the Paul and let it rip. The bad boys of rock chose Budda to deliver their raw live tones and are sporting Twinmaster Collectors Edition combos and Superdrive 80 heads with our phat 4x12 cabinet. Stevie D's Superdrive 80 rig delivers the tone he has been looking for and his quote, "For simplicity, power and tone... NOTHING even comes close." pretty much sums it up. We are jacked to have the guys playing Budda rigs. Check out their website for tour dates.

Damone Rockin the Budda

noreply@blogger.com (buddaman) — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 12:08:00 -0700

Damone at WHFS Festival

Mike Woods rocks the spankin Superdrive 80 head! Budda gives 5 tubes up for their tune, "Out There All Night".

Rawk!

Joe Bonamassa Superdrive 45 Demo

noreply@blogger.com (buddaman) — Sun, 19 Mar 2006 21:35:00 -0800

Smokin Joe Bonamassa is a killer player and super nice guy. As the video demonstrates, that boy can play geetar! Check out more info on the 45 here.

Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Kramer

noreply@blogger.com (buddaman) — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 15:18:00 -0800

Podcast Mar/2006: Interview with producer Eddie Kramer

We are excited to announce our affiliation with legendary producer/engineer Eddie Kramer.

Any producer is only as good as the music he helps create. By this standard, Eddie Kramer must be regarded as a legend. In the course of a production and engineering career that has spanned 30 years, Kramer has been behind the boards for the biggest names in music -- The Rolling Stones, Traffic, Peter Frampton, Carly Simon, Joe Cocker, Johnny Winter, David Bowie, The Beatles and Bad Company, just to name a few.

But he is perhaps best known for three long-term associations in which he not only helped create some of the most important music of the rock era, but also set standards for rock production that set him aside as a true innovator. His work with Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin and Kiss produced music which continues to influence rock musicians and producers today.

Download Podcast Mar/2006: Interview with producer Eddie Kramer. Or look for the clip in our Budda Audio Clips section at Budda.com.

We look forward to working with Eddie and are stoked to be working with the ears behind some of the greatest rock projects of the century!

Jam Band P Groove Interview

noreply@blogger.com (buddaman) — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 15:15:00 -0800

Check out our podcast interview with Brock Butler from the grandmasters of jamfunk - P GroovePodcast Feb/2006: Interview with P GrooveBrock sports a couple of Superdrive 30 heads.