7-String Guitar Book - Hands on Report
by
Glen G. Cianciulli / Jemsite.com - Sept. 1, 2002
Here is a book that belongs in the library of any 7-string guitar player and musician. Books rarely excite us like a new piece of gear, but this is probably because alot of "guitar instruction" available these days is just some popular songs tabbed out (often in the wrong positions) or "shortcuts" to help you mimick the style of your favorite artist. Those books are often boring and monotonous.
This book strives for... and delivers... much, much more.
Andy Martin is an Ibanez Endorsed Artist who has devoted himself to making the first 7-string guitar reference book. Thankfully, we can all benefit from his efforts and examination of the 7-string. As much as this book is an "instruction book", this is really more like the 7-string Bible. It's ninety-six pages are simply jam-packed with information. With this "encyclopedia", Andy offers you a systematic approach to the 7-string guitar. It's sheer magnitude almost overwhelms you with information, yet it provides for interaction and learning at the exact pace at which you feel comfortable. As you proceed from start to finish, the book would be useful for all levels of guitarists. From beginners to old-timers, there is something for everyone. I'll break down the contents of the 7-String book for you:
» Getting Started, Intro and How to Use this Book
» 7-string Chord Reference (30 pages)
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Chord Progressions (3 pages)
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Arpeggios (10 pages)
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Scales/Modes (25 pages)
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Riffs & Licks (6 pages)
The 7-string Chord Reference is where it all begins, and is just an amazing reference and collection of chords. Even the simplistic power chord reference will open up new voicings and different tones. You could stay with the chords and progressions for weeks or months, before digging deeper. This type of reference can surely help expand your musical horizons and provide inspiration and a spark for new ideas. It's priced to purchase NOW and belongs on your bookshelf. You've paid more for a bad lunch... I highly encourage you to support Ibanez Artists and get your copy of the 7-String Book today... glen
Interview with Andy Martin for Jemsite.com
Interview with Andy Martin by Glen Cianciulli / Jemsite.com
Wed, 4 Sep 2002 & Fri, 6 Sep 2002
[Jemsite] Can you talk briefly about your *major* musical inspirations from the past 4 decades (60s, 70s, 80s, 90s). Guitarists obviously for the audience at large, but others as well?
[Andy Martin] Glen, I had so many musical inspirations throughout the years of my playing. Some of my favorites are the guitarist I grew up on, who inspired me allot. I really enjoy listening to Yngwie Malmsteen, Vai, Satch, Yam Ackerman, Andres Segovia, Joey Tafolla, Larry Carlton, Linc Chamberlian, Greg Howe, Shawn Lane, Randy Rhoads and Tony MacAlpine. I also enjoyed Hendrix,Ted Nugent and most importantly, my mother was amazing classical pianist. She was a HUGE inspiration to me and still is! When I started playing guitar, there was true guitar heroes on the covers of all guitar magazines, unlike today when you might see them on the covers every few months. All these guitar players inspired me NOT to settle for mediocrity. They all strive to be the best they can be, as well as should. You know what I mean man?
[Jemsite] In the world of make-believe, what famous drummer(s) (live or dead) would you want to play on your next album?
[AM] Good question man, I like a drummer who grooves, not to technical or to busy. He or she has to have chops, but feel is more important to me. Someone who beats the skins like a redhead stepchild and makes you wanna move your body instantly. So on that note, I would love to play with John Bonham (when he was sober), T-Bone(Tommy Lee), Shelia E, Maurice White (Earth Wind and Fire), Tommy Aldridge, Greg Bissionette, and I would love to have the god father of funk, George Clinton lay down some tracks!
[Jemsite] When putting together a full-length CD like "Brother from Another Mother", when do you decide to stop "improving" the recording and just say IT'S DONE?
[AM] Well lets see......being an anal retentive person it is never done, but you have to draw the line somewhere, you know what I mean? When recording, I never really move on till I'm done with a track, don't get me wrong, I do go back and listen to it and make a few after I get away from it for awhile. We can always change the track and improve it but once I'm happy with it and I'm satisfied, which honestly happens pretty quickly, I walk away. I always here more after I'm done recording and think that I should have done it this way, but that what makes a live performance so interesting.
[Jemsite] Most of us relate to the "Guitar Hero" and "mediocrity" thing you spoke of. Still, is there any music today - pop music if you will - that you can sit down and enjoy, even though "striving for the best" is de-emphasized? Or would you rather enjoy a different hobby, activity or art-form (theater, movies, art, etc.) instead during your free time?
[AM] Oh yeah man, I listen to everything. Just because a genre doesn't really appeal to me doesn't mean I can't learn from it. I can sit there and listen to the bubble gum music and appreciate the composition, chord progression, melody and the production. These groups are big for a reason and they deserve it! Music doesn't have to have guitar wizardry all over it for my to appreciate. I love composing and I enjoy expanding my compositional aides. I love vocalist that have tons of power, great pitch and who wail out the harmonies.
[Jemsite] You mentioned being "anal retentive"... LOL... does this crossover into your guitars & gear as well as musical recordings? For example can you tweak an amp/effects for hours, or change pickups over and over and over? Or do you just stick to what is familiar and find a way with your hands to somehow get *THE* tone that you heard in your mind?
[AM] Good question Glen. My guitars have to play a certain way for me, so I am anal-retentive over that aspect. They have to feel like home to my hands and me, you know what I mean man? With my effects, I proudly endorse Eventide Harmonizers. Another company who makes you feel like family and I have a great business and personal relationship with Gerry Griffin head of sales and A&R. Their boxes are jammed packed with interesting effects, so yeah I sit there for awhile tweaking sounds. But the interesting thing with Eventide effects their preset encourages and helps you compose music. I'll find an effect and I just have to compose with it and their latest unit is the Eclipse. A single rack space unit jammed packed with killer effects and sounds. >
[Jemsite] As an Ibanez endorsee, you have the privilege of having their "Custom Shop" build or modify an axe to your liking... can you talk about working with them and what they've done for you?
[AM] I say this all the time.. When you endorse Ibanez, you're a part of a family. I love everyone at the entire company. Everyone shows you so much respect and love. Working with them is like working with team of "Mad Scientist". They listen to what you want, they make great suggestions and my guitars always come out better than my expectations. What more can I ask for? Living out here in LA, I am very close to the custom shop and everyone there is so nice. I work allot with Rob Nishida (head of A&R). We have grown together over the years. My relationship with him is so much more than business, I feel like it is very personal as well. Ibanez 4 Life!!!!!!!
[Jemsite] You speak highly of the folks at the Ibanez Custom Shop, which is nice to hear. Can you tell us what guitar modifications or specs you have worked out for your Ibanez 6 and 7 strings? Are you designing a "custom" model like what Dave Weiner has done with his two 7's?
[AM] Well.. I recently specked out a new 6 string with Rob Nishida about a month ago. And this guitar is a Custom RG, Bass wood body, with a Tummy tuck, recessed bridge, Low pro, angled input jack on the side of the body, volume knob no tone knob (Tone you get from an amp man, just my opinion.). 5 way pickup selector, Single, single Double pickup configuration, I endorse Dimarzio pickups. I'm using a Fast track 2, Fast track 1, and an Air Zone. For the fast track pickups I have Ibanez routed the cavity like a 1/4'' deeper because they have a circuit board on the bottom of the pickups and this way it clears my picking habits. Ebony fingerboard, maple neck, scalloped from 21st to the 24th fret, 16'' radius with HUGE 6000 frets on an Original wizard neck. The guitar body and neck will have Mother Of Pearl binding and the finish is going to be sick man. It's going to be black with silver ghost flames! I haven't yet specked out a 7 string but plan to shortly! I have seen Dave's guitar when it was in production at the Custom shop and it looked like a beast! I know Dave is playing the hell out of it, he's an amazing guitarist and friend!
[Jemsite] For your "electric guitar" needs, are there times in the studio (or live) where you still need to use something other than an Ibanez axe? To get a different vibe, sound or whatever?
[AM] What are you trying to get me in trouble here, ha ha ha? Seriously, sometimes there is a moment that occurs where I need a different sound, but like I said the guitar needs to feel like home for me. And there aren't many out there. So I usually work with the effect or amp till I'm satisfied and strap on the Ibanez. Also, My producer / engineer Alex Salz, who is one of my best friends, is amazing at getting unique tones / sounds. I do most my recording in his studio in Upstate NY. The vibe in his studio is awesome, we work great together and he is a fountain of knowledge man. He works me hard, till my fingers bleed!!!! And I love it!!!
[Jemsite] Do you have any experience with the Ibanez Double Edge (Piezo) bridge and is this something that you personally find useful?
[AM] Actually I was at the custom shop awhile back and Rob had me check out the prototype and thought it was amazing man. The tone is so brilliant. My ears opened immediately! Once I played it, I began to think how I can use this and how I can benefit from it. I haven't picked up a guitar with the double edge yet, but I see myself sitting there messing around and composing with it. When I first played it, I sat in a room and started to play "Table Top" style guitar, a technique I developed, where I lay the guitar on my lap and use all 10 fingers to play chords, bass lines and melody simultaneously. And it sounded awesome, so I do plan on experiencing the many avenues of this product.
[Jemsite] As a child, what rock 'n roll (or other) performance did you witness that was a magical or defining moment... one where the electric guitar became your destiny?
[AM] My mother was a classical pianist, so seeing and hearing her played inspired me. But one day a cousin of mine gave me a rock record. It was Terrible Ted Nugent. It was his first solo record "Ted Nugent". I went home played it and I was like damn man, this guy is insane. I felt Ted's energy through his music and I never seen him play live, that got me going. Then a high school friend Joe Sullivano encouraged me to pick up the guitar. He said, "Andy man, you should get a guitar duuuude". So I did, and ever since then it has been destiny! So Joe where the hell are you man, look me up, I want to thank you.
[Jemsite] Aside from the guitar, are there other instruments that you have studied, own or like to have readily available?
[AM] Oh yeah man, I love piano, drums and bass. I basically take all my knowledge of music theory and the techniques and apply it to the other instruments. I love piano man, simply love it! I can sit there for hours playing my mothers piano. Also, I enjoy playing the bass, I love to groove man. The thing is that when I play on another instrument it will inspire me to write / compose differently than I would on a guitar. So when I compose something on the piano, I will go to my guitar and try to play the same thing on my guitar. There are a few compositions on my latest CD "Brother From Another Mother" where I have done that. It is so much fun to do and challenging. Try it my friend.....
[Jemsite] Tell us something about yourself, unrelated to music that might surprise us :->
[AM] Ha ha..... Well man, I'm a Simple man. Give me a pizza, cheeseburger, coffee, cigarettes and a guitar and I am GOLD man! I'm a quiet person and spiritual. I keep to myself. I love sunsets, the rainy weather and the fall time (but I don't get much of that living in LA, ha). I like to meet interesting people all over the country. I never do the tourist sites when I'm away from home. I like to go where the locals go and meet the real people. I love motorcycles (American steel) and I enjoy Astronomy. The simple things in life make me happy, you know what I mean my brother?
[Jemsite] They say that authoring a book is a labor of love. What inspired you to write your 7-String Book? Was it a learning tool for you, or something you began after your mastery of the 7?
[AM] Well man, I was inspired to write the book because there was no instructional aide out there. And the bands like Korn etc. really don't use the 7 string to its limits. There is so much more to the instruments, besides a novelty. I was like wow, listen to the chords, the harmony and the finger patterns for the modes and the chords fingering where insane. When I was writing the book it was a huge learning experience. I love to learn man. Then I presented the book to Hal Leonard and they were like "lets do it, we don't have a seven-string book and there is no book out on seven-string guitar". When I was finished with the instructional aide, I got in touch with friend Mr. Steve Vai, and I asked him if he would drop a quote on it. So I sent it to him and emailed his quote for the book. Steve knew there was a market for it and no one was hitting it. Between his endorsement and me writing the book made it a successful aide. Thanks again Steve, I love ya!!
[Jemsite] A lot of people reading here would love to have an Ibanez Endorsement and equate it to being something like winning the Super Bowl :-) Can you offer some advice or inspiring words to the musicians and guitarists reading?
[AM] This is a great question Glen. First thing is first. I always hear people say; man I would love to get guitars for free. That is absolutely the wrong reason and approach to endorse any company. You DO NOT endorse a company for free gear. An endorsement is a relationship, period. Just a valuable as the guitar company is to you, you have to be just valuable to them. Meaning what can you give them that they don't have already? What can you do for them? How are you going to help promote their products? Who is going to see you using their instruments? It is all a relationship man. It is hard work between both parties, more so on the artist, because you know what your getting from the manufactory. Ibanez is truly amazing, great people, great support, great products! You have to work hard and never say or approach a company thinking, saying or wanting free gear. You'll come across ignorant and very unprofessional.
Dec 2003 Interview with Andy Martin
for Jemsite.com
Interview with Andy Martin by Glen Cianciulli / Jemsite.com
Late December 2003
[Jemsite] Hi Andy, it's a pleasure to chat with you as it's been about 15 months since our Jemsite.com interview. Can you let the audience know what you have been doing musically?
[AM] Hey Glen, It's great to be back! I have been extremely busy lately, a lot going on man. My 2nd book entitled "The Arpeggio Encyclopedia", published by Mel Bay and it is doing very well, thanks to the audience. I have been doing a horde of writing, playing and wood shedding lately. I also started writing for my new record, which is going to blow the balls of a charging rhino by at least 30 paces! I plan on having a few special guest artist play on the record as well, everyone could look for it in 2004.
I've been doing some demos/clinic for Ibanez. I recently did an international sales meeting in Los Angeles. Where I demoded a few new products coming out in 2004. Ibanez has several more lined up for me to do. I'm just waiting for the call from Mr. Nishida to say where and when.
Just the other day I heard from Eric Sands and he wants to put together a new Generation Ibanez record. So we are feverishly working together and kicking around a few ideas, on the artist we want to participate and the layout of the CD. It should be awesome!!! I also, have a few business proposals I'm presenting to a few people. The proposals will consist of a few instructional aides, DVD and Compilations! It's like this man, It's all a dream and I feel blessed that I make a living playing guitar. It's hard work, and you have to sacrifice a lot in life but I wouldn't want it any other way man, because when you do what you love for a living, you never have to go to work. Know what I mean Glen? I'm sure you do!
[Jemsite] Your relationship with Ibanez/Hoshino has grown since last year, in that you are a "product demonstrator and evaluator". What is your official position with Ibanez?
[AM] My official title is that I am..... Ibanez's / Hoshino Gakki's Product Demonstrator / Evaluator! I do all of Ibanez's demos / clinic/ tradeshow and sales meetings. I also get to evaluate all the new products that Ibanez will releasing. I go to the custom shop once a month to do the evaluations. But, normally I'm at the LACS (Los Angeles Custom Shop) a few times a week and I love it! It's so much fun. They have a "TON" of new products for 2004. The competitors should be scared!!!!!!
[Jemsite] How did your relationship with Ibanez expand from endorser into this new position?
[AM] For a few years, Ibanez has been talking to put someone on their payroll for this position. I have a very good relationship with Rob Nishida (head of A&R) personal and business. Rob is a great person and he has some funny stories! Anyway.. Rob and I have been talking for a few years about the position and finally about 6 months ago, he went to Hoshino Gakki in Japan to discuss the position. When Rob came back we touched based and he asked me to come down to the LACS. Once we met, we talked more about the position and it's expectations, then he offered the position to me in a contract form. I was in awe, that they chose me out of everyone to fulfill the position. I'm honored and I take this position very serious as a priority in my career.
[Jemsite] You are working with Ibanez prototypes and products (guitars, pedals, etc.) that might never make it to marketplace in the USA or worldwide. Is there a certain mindframe that you are told to take when evaluating these products? Maybe you can give the audience and Ibanez player a bit of a view from the inside.
[AM] - Yes there is Glen. I can not be afraid to say any negative opinions. Sure they want to hear me say....."Man this is great!", but what will make a difference is me stating the cons as well as the pros. As well as voicing my opinions & ideas. Sometimes it really hard for me, especially if I'm evaluating a new guitar. I love Ibanez guitars and their necks feel at "Home" to me. So I have to take my mind out of a bias mode and be critical, because this is what will make a difference in the product and the company.
[Jemsite] Hopefully you've had some time to have Ibanez put together something new for your personal use. Any new guitar(s) being done at the LACS for Andy Martin :)
[AM] - Oh yes, I have a few things going on at the LACS.(I attached a few pictures of some of my latest customs). I go down to LACS sometimes 4 times a week. Rob and always have contact with each other. And everyone at the LACS is a pleasure to know and work with. I said it before and I will say it again...When you endorse Ibanez your in a family! So.....Since we talked last glen, I had a new custom guitar made. It's a basswood body, ebony neck, shark fin inlay, HUGE frets 6000's, 24 frets scalloped 17th fret and up, pick up configurations is single single double. Low pro tremolo, mother of pearl binding around the body and neck, it is painted in jet black with my signature ghost flame in pearl white.It is truly an euphonious instrument! This guitar is a beast!!!! Also, the boys at the Custom shop, who do all the magic for us artist (Tak, Kevin and Ed) are currently making me a new neck right now, for my white flame custom. Basically the neck will be a copy of my black custom. And very soon, I will be specking a new guitar out with Rob. It is going to be bass wood body, laminated curly maple top, ebony fingerboard, 6000 frets, scalloped from the 17th fret to the 24th. Mother of pearl binding around the body and neck, the new low pro tremolo. And the finish is going to be electric blue green with my signature pearl white ghost flame! This guitar will be a slayer!
[Jemsite] Those LACS creations for you are very nice. Is there any reason you stuck with the LoPro instead of the new ProEdge trem? Can you offer any commentary of the tremolo changes and your preference, if any?
[AM] At the time, the ProEdge wasn't available. It was in production. I did see the very first prototypes. They were very inspiring. I was called into the LACS to give my opinion and feedback on both the ProEdge and the Zero resistance, as many other artist were called in too. I am having the ProEdge put on a new custom, that the boys are making me at the LACS. This guitar is going to be one hell of a weapon! I must say I do prefer the ProEdge. It is just as comfortable as the LoPro and mostly I like the feel much better. Basically it comes down to "feel". It feels better to me and it is very easy for me to switch from a guitar with a LoPro to a guitar with a EdgePro Also, I am having locking studs put on my custom!
[Jemsite] Have you used the new ZR tremolo, or considered having an Andy Martin guitar made with the ZR trem?
[AM] I have used the ZR tremolo. This is a very cool trem. Like I said above, I saw the first prototype and I gave my opinion and input to the LACS and the Hoshino Gakki team. It was hard for me to play my material using this trem. I felt a huge difference with this trem. When I went down to the LACS, Rob (Nishida, head of A&R) brought me into the jam room. This is a room with all custom Ibanez guitars for artist , hanging on the walls, waiting for the artist to them pick up. There's a bunch of amps and drum sets also. I walked in the room and part of the R&D team from Japan was there. I must say they were extremely nice people and showed respect. Then I was playing guitars with the new tremolos. When I played the ZR, my first comment was, "It is hard for me to play my material, that I have already written with this trem". I was then asked, How does it feel? I then answer, "It feels like a good Kahler" and everyone laughed Then Rob said "like there was a good Kahler". See this is what I mean about being very honest with my evaluations. Because Now the ZR is awesome, simply brilliant! At this moment I don't own a guitar with a ZR, but I'm sure one will be in my hands shortly!
[Jemsite] The new CD projects sound great, best of luck with them! Is the DVD media getting mainstream and affordable enough where A. you can release a stand alone DVD to market or B. you can take a CD/album and now piggy-back a DVD extra disc to give the audience some multimedia extras - which in total can perhaps be an additional incentive to purchase? We grew up with LPs but at the same time I wonder if in fact that a younger marketplace is more effected by such extras to the music.
[AM] LPs???????? Do you know how many Van Halen and Ted Nugent records I went through. Lifting that needle and dropping omg!!!! Ok to your question, I think the DVD media is starting to get a little more reasonable. I think, the most expensive part of the production is the language and the editing. My first EP "Just A Dream" is an enhanced CD with my bio, photos and 3 videos of my "Table Top" style playing (which is going to be offered on Guitar 9 records for $7.00). My Engineer / producer Alex "Ouija Board" Salz did most of the enhanced part of the CD and I believe it was his first. He did a awesome job! He is truly a genius in all fields in music, a fountain of knowledge. On top of all that he makes my fingers bleed and forearms scream in the studio! I do think it is a incentive for a purchase!
[Jemsite] When testing for Ibanez, I imagine you need to consider the "target audience" of each product testing. Is that somewhat difficult to do? Not only for the guitars but for the electronics too? We tend to become gear snobs but people need inexpensive "solutions" like affordable pedals, amps & guitars so I'd imagine any input from people such as yourself can directly benefit the product line down the road.
[AM] One of the many peculiarities that facilitated me in get my position with Ibanez, is that I do teach a lot. I have about 40-50 students a week. So I do have a good notion of what the player/student wants. To be honest I rarely ask, "How much is this product going to be? ". The Hoshino team sets the price and to be honest, I believe that they have very affordable prices. The name Ibanez, the product and service is priceless, hands down!!! I do give my input quite a bit, through emails or phone calls with Rob. I try to offer input that helps make the product more user friendly. Being a guitarist for a living, I know what I want and what I need, when it comes to a piece of gear.
[Jemsite] I agree with you that good, honest feedback is much more useful than a sugarcoated version. Along those lines, do you feel Ibanez Japan actually takes the artists feedback into account when working on their upper-end line each year? I know they have allot of Signature models with input from specific artists, but each M.I.J. guitar shares technology and workbenches. It would be interesting to see how your feedback was received in Japan or if they had the "thanks for the feedback but we're not changing anything" attitude. I'd imagine a lot of readers would be curious to hear commentary here, not that you can speak for anyone but ourselves of course.:)
[AM] I honestly do believe that they do. We (the artist / endorsee's) are the ones out there promoting their product. People see us using their product and they are intrigued by it. They want what we have. More important, the public respects and trust us as musicians and our profession. So our input in respected and looked at. Rob is always showing me a new guitar or product and I know he does this with many artist to get their input. Sometimes I wont say much. I will look the guitar or product over with a microscope if you want to say. Then I write down the pros, cons and also
what I would like to see. I usually write down 3-4 pages full of opinions and input. Then I e-mail off to Rob.
[Jemsite] There is alot of discussion on Jemsite & the forums regarding Ibanez' guitars made offshore from Japan such as in Korea and China. What is your honest opinion on these "entry-level" guitars compared to the Made in Japan Ibanez guitars and also can you comment on improvement over the past few years?
[AM] All right check this out. I wanted a Artcore guitar, because believe it or not, I like to jazz out! So one day I was at the LACS and I inquired Rob that I wanted one. Rob tells me that the guitars on a long back order, but he can get me one. It's nice to be an endorsee (smiles). The following week it comes in. It was the wrong color man, I wanted transparent blue sunburst and it was tobacco sunburst! I had to throw that in, Rob is probably laughing reading this. Anyway, I played the guitar and it felt great and played awesome, I was very satisfied with the guitar! So my answer is hell yeah man, the entry guitars are just as good as the high end ones. I think I can speak for Ibanez and I know Ibanez will not put their name on a product if it doesn't meet their authoritarian and imperative requirements!
[Jemsite] The holidays are a great time of the year. We all know Vai involved himself in the two Merry Axemas CDs and has since shelved the project a few years ago. Have you or any other Ibanez endorsers considered putting together a Christmas album in order to keep the holiday tunes flowing? Even though it's probably a labor of love, it would be a real treat to the listeners and a nice change of pace from WCBS FM greatest hits CD #11 and a "Very Special Christmas" #9.
[AM] You know what? It did run across my mind but I didn't have the time in my schedule to do it. One day I would love to do it. The holiday time is just so busy as you know and to get 6-10 musicians together on the same page is nearly impossible. I think I would have to start this project in the spring. Ha ha ha. I love X-Mas songs. I bought Larry Carlton's X-Mas about 13 years ago and I still jam to the cassette! Maybe I will try to get a handful of the endorsee's together someday to do such a CD.
[Jemsite] Is there a particular Ibanez piece of gear (or two) that flew in under the radar and pleasantly surprised you? Something that might be overlooked or unknown but is definitely worth checking out?
[AM] Oh My God, YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A few things blew my mind, especially one item immediately!!! The first thing I told Rob was, "I want this now"!, he laughed and I said "dude I'm serious". He said ok, as soon as it is available. But the bad thing is... I can't reveal the product till it is released or till Rob tells me I can. So, I am very very sorry to get everyone amped up. Hopefully you all understand, that not only do Ibanez admires come to JEMSITE but so do Ibanez competitors. If you want to say they are competitors, ha ha. I do promise you all some kick ass gear that will blow your mind and take you to a new level as a musician!
[Jemsite] I'll wrap this up by saying it's a pleasure to chat with you and having you at Ibanez is absolutely a benefit to Ibanez customers now and in the future. Likewise, we're all looking forward to hearing what you're doing for 2004 so we'll chat again sometime soon. If there is anything we missed, or you have anything to add please do so. Thanks again & best wishes for 2004... glen
[AM] Glen, Thank you for having me here and next time I'm sure I will have plenty more information for you and JEMSITE! I want to wish you and everyone who comes here to JEMSITE a wonderful Holiday and a happy, healthy New Year! I have a lot going on in 2004. Everyone can check out my website www.andymartinmusic.com for updates and everyone feel free to e-mail me. Now, all you Ibanez shred heads and noodlers have a few drinks and play a few thousand notes for me! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!
Lastly, I am a man of respect and I want to express my love to the person who gave me the chance to do what I wanted to do with my life! She was my best friend, inspiration, the reason I hear music when I see the sunset. I love ya mom and thank you for the gift!
Peace, Love and Respect
Andy Martin
"You Can Have My Guitar When You Can Pry My Cold Dead Fingers Off Of It!"
