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Bill Burke " With" Now Available

Hello Everyone,
I'm pleased to announce my next release, "With". Clips and purchasing info are currently available at: http://cdbaby.com/cd/billburke3. Every effort was made to create enjoyable music and employ the touch-technique in a unique way.
Please enjoy and best regards.
Bill Burke, 8 String Guitarist
www.billburke.net

Introducing the new Warr "Metal" Series

Warr “Metal” Series

Our new Touch-style model “Metal” not only looks the part but sounds the part! Our new hand-wound custom pickups are designed to DRIVE your sound with over-drive and sustain rivaling the best that thrash/metal has to offer!

You have the choice of a hard-magnet pickup design for the most thrash over-drive tone or an eleven adjustable pole-piece soft magnet design to add that thicker over-drive tone.

We can design your Warr “Metal” with many tuning combinations!

Pick your color! Most colors are included at no extra charge.

Check out www.warrguitars.com

Behold... The Arctopus stop by the vlazemetal studio

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Behold... The Arctopus stop by the vlazemetal studio to talk about their current tour and their latest album, Skullgrid.

Direct Link: http://vlaze.com/267990

Bill Burke with Jim Donovan and Drum the Ecstatic

Here's a small sampling of tunes I recently performed with Jim Donovan and Drum the Ecstatic during the Rhythm Renewal in Loretto, PA. The ensemble always takes on different forms and improve is at the core - I don't recall doing a show yet where I was familiar with everything we played. We play lots of west African high-life music, soukous, reggae, groove and just about anything that chugs. The Warr is perfectly suited as I often have to quickly move from playing keyboard-like parts to a strong lo-end. Please enjoy! PS - I did do some solo material that evening but will wait to publish until the next cd, currently at the printers, is released.

few photos from E-Tap 2008

E-Tap 2008 was a great success. Through July 21-27, a week of music and laughter took place at Académie D'été in Libramont, Belgium, thanks to Daniel Shell and all participants. More details to come later, but here are some quick pictures.

Alexander Dowerk and his Warr	Mark Butler and his Warr	Mattia Clera and Kai's Warr

Warr Guitars just purchased laser cutter

Warr Guitars just purchased a 60 watt laser cutter. Due to this laser machine, Warr Guitars will be anouncing some new products in the near future! Keep watching.

EA Gear by Bill Burke

A few weeks ago, the unfortunate reality that my stage rig was not cutting it became unavoidable. On the solo gigs I had just done, my combo could not adequately fill the rooms. With the percussion ensemble, the din of speakers distorting while trying to push my sound over a drummer and five percussionists was distracting to say the least (fortunately, I had a direct line running to the house system). I needed more clarity and headroom.

While making my way back home, I was contemplating the options available. The EA stuff kept popping into my head as a possibility. I knew Trey and others I admire have used the gear. But having had no personal experience I was unsure.

As serendipity had it, I arrived home and noticed Mark Warr’s post – only 17 hours old – that he would be carrying EA gear. So I picked up the phone and called. After Mark answered the slew of questions I had (and after the great talk with Randy Strom who had just started using EA himself) I decided to go for it; the iAmp800 and the 210 cab.

As the weeks passed, I’ve used the EA rig on about 12 gigs with three different routing configurations. To conclude first: the EA stuff sounds amazing and true. My 8 string sounds as pure as it does when I record direct. This is the best rig I’ve ever owned.

In the first configuration, I run the stereo outs of my instrument into a Muse Receptor (essentially, a DAW set up for live use of VST plug-ins). This is my most used routing set-up. From the board I run directly into the iAmp to the 210. The tonal quality seems lossless and there are no noticeable artifacts sometimes associated with running direct from a computer based system like the Muse. I imagine the EA stuff would sound great with a laptop running Guitar Rig or the like.

In the second configuration, I run the same as above but go direct from the iAmp to the board. The DI works better than I had hoped. It’s a true signal that sounds great as a feed to the house, and as in one instance so far, to a stand alone digital workstation. Other amp DIs I’ve used pale in comparison.

In the third configuration, I run directly into the iAmp. Having experimented, my instrument sounds best with the bass end into the active input and the treble into the passive. The magic of these instruments really shines through the EA stuff. The warmth of the lows, the texture of chords and the bliss of bell-like overtones are clear and articulate.  (As I’m writing, I’m reminded that there are two other configurations I’ve used. The first is with a six-string student who plugged in and claimed, “It’s like I’m hearing my instrument for the first time”. The other is a gig I did on bass last week: unbelievable sound and tone control.)

I’m blown away with the EA gear. It’s absolutely clean and with the EQ off, flat. My headroom concerns are gone. I haven’t even come close to pushing the boundaries. I’ll be entering my next gig with the percussion ensemble at The Great Blue Heron Festival knowing the group members will be able to hear and enjoy my stage sound.

My only gripe is that I don’t yet have a second rig to run stereo during my solo gigs. But I’m saving…

Guitar, Bass and Tapping Retreat

Enjoy a rejuvenating four days (July 31- Aug 3) of guitar workshops, master-classes, recording sessions, impromptu jams and energizing concerts on the pristine mountain campus of Saint Francis University in Loretto, PA.

The 2007 Guitar Retreat Series is a one of a kind four-day guitarist learning community where you can learn everything from the basics to advanced concepts and techniques of this incredible instrument. If you're a complete beginner, this is for you. If you have some experience with the guitar, you'll gain valuable new skills and insights. If you're a pro already join us to further expand your capacity as a player and musician. Most of all, you'll enjoy and grow.

Since 2004, the focus of this program has been to engage students as well as adult learners from all over the United States in a culturally rich, all-inclusive music program.

Our philosophy is that students learn best in a completely hands-on, relaxed, safe environment without the pressure of being perfect. Beginners are warmly welcomed. This program is built for adults over 18. Enrollment is very limited. Register today. For more info, please visit: http://www.jimdonovanmusic.com/guitar07home.html

FOR TOUCH-INSTRUMENTALISTS: Whether you prefer to tap on 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 strings (or any number in between), I’ll be providing opportunities to learn techniques which encompass: bass and treble independence, recording of stereo instruments, effects routing and bussing techniques important to our approach, jamming concepts for solo, duo, trio, settings, etc.

With the registration of only a few more wishing to concentrate on touch techniques, we’ll be able to hire at least one more touch-guitar instructor to enrich the experience.

This is a great opportunity to concentrate on generalities and specifics, relax and play, play, play. To register, please visit: http://www.jimdonovanmusic.com/guitar07home.html.

Please email with questions to: bill@billburke.net

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Bill Burke

"Gunning for Warr" by Winston Barclay

Just published by Premier Guitar Magazine and written by Winston Barclay!

A look into Warr guitars through the eyes of their creator, Mark Warr, and their most prominent player, Trey Gunn.

Visit "Premier Guitar" magazine and read "Gunning for Warr" written by Winston Barclay.

Interview with Colin Marston, KRUA 88.1 FM

KRUA 88.1 FM Anchorage, Radio show "Adrenaline Therapy" interviews Colin Marston about his band "Behold the Arctopus" and his Warr Guitar.

Download Behold_the_Arctopus_interview_pt_1_air_9-27-06.mov

Download Behold_the_Arctopus_interview_pt_2_air_9-27-06.mov