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Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Fender Eric Clapton Stratocaster Review - A Tribute to Slowhand

By R. S. Rasnick

In the past several years, Fender has released a number of Artist-related instruments to widen the tonal palette of their already huge offerings. For Certain the most popular model to have Artist offerings is their beloved Stratocaster. One of the first such guitars was the Eric Clapton Stratocaster, which has had a few changes since its initial presentation, though it remains one of their best-selling models. It stays a extremely versatile and sought-after instrument.

If you're reading this, you in all probability already are familiar with a basic Fender Strat, so let's concentrate on the differences between a stock model and the Clapton.

Though it's not clearly visible, one of the most noteworthy distinctions of the Clapton Strat consists in the electronics. Clapton has used rather a few different instruments in his illustrious career, from a Gibson SG to a stock Fender Strat. As a result, he needs a multifaceted instrument that can seize a lot of different tones.

While the Fender Eric Clapton model may seem like a mild-mannered Stratocaster, there's a lot of audio wizardry underneath the hood. The Clapton Strat is furnished with an active 25db mid-boost controlled by what is usually the middle-pickup tone control.

Coupled with the Fender Vintage Noiseless pickups and the master TBX tone control, this mid-boost affords this guitar unheard of tonal versatility. In fact, the Eric Clapton model Stratocaster is one of the most versatile instruments we've ever played, bar none.

Aside from the sounds, the Clapton model has a comfortable playability that few guitars achieve. We can thank the V-shaped neck and 9.5" fingerboard radius for that. The back of the neck is unbelievably smooth and lends itself to easy bends and fast runs with no effort.

We simply can't laud the tones and playability of the Clapton Strat enough. You'd be hard pressed to ever discover a guitar with the range of tones and ease of play as this one.

That's not to say we wouldn't have some suggestions should Mr. Clapton ask our thoughts. While the vintage-style tuners add an air of old-school charm to the model, we think that locking tuners would be a more proper choice for such a contemporary guitar.

We also wish that the vibrato unit wasn't blocked. However, that's Clapton's preference, so we don't think it'll change any time soon.

The minor "problems" are not really worth worrying about. The Clapton Strat is truly an amazing guitar, and we recommend it highly. It's a keeper! - 18423

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8 Perfect Video Evaluations For Your Leisure Pleasure

By Jody Bradley

The aim of every Hollywood producer is to put out a movie that is a gigantic hit. The combination of a good story with tremendous actors and special effects seems to be the formula for a blockbuster. In spite of this, it doesn't always work and now and again even when a film has all of the elements that evidently make a winner, it still fails at the box office. There is no positive recipe for a Hollywood sensation.

Rude Boy - Angry young insurgent Gange is employed by the rock group The Conflict as a roadie. The film is an argumentative, practical, documentary-like personality research with phenomenal footage. Rock fans will not be disillusioned, others take heed. Cast includes David Mingay, The Conflict, Ray Gange, John Green, Barry Baker, Terry McQuade, and Caroline Coon. (133 minutes, 1980)

My Son the Hero - Ambitious motion picture in regards to sinister Emperor Cadmus of Thebes, who challenges the lords and faces the fury of the Titans. Cast includes Pedro Armendariz, Jacqueline Sassard, Antonella Lualdi, and Giuliano Gemma. (122 minutes, 1962)

Christmas Vacation - The Griswalds have big plans for Christmas this year. Clark has invited a gathering of the relatives over for the huge merriment. Clark's hard works go foolishly bad, par for the course for a Griswald vacation.

Unlawful Entry - Michael and Karen Carr have had a alarming event. Someone broke into their house, and attempted to rob them. When Police officer Pete Davis shows up to help, he appears to be a godsend. In the days to come they find officer Davis might be their most terrible nightmare.

Bug - film version of Tracy Letts' play is tough to take critically however not without a twist or two if you could recognize it as a stunt. This is simply bug versus man. Cast includes Ashley Judd, Michael Shannon, Harry Connick, Jr., Lynn Collins, and Brian F. O'Byrne. (101 minutes, 2007)

La Petit Lili - A family's country house is charged with sentiment while the hotheaded child, a yearning film maker actor, finds that his lady friend is awestruck with his mother's boyfriend, a triumphant head of films. Radiant film empowered by Chekhov's The Seagull, investigating the line between art and life, and how the 2 influence each other. Cast includes Nicole Garcia, Bernard Giraudeau, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Ludivine Sagnier, Robinson Steveniu, Julie Depardieu, Yves Jacques, and Michel Piccoli. (104 minutes, 2003)

The Seniors - 4 collegians open a phony sex hospital, which mushrooms into a multi million dollar business. The movie is alternately stupid and sarcastic, with some harmless nudity thrown in. Cast includes Jeffrey Byron, Gary Imhof, Dennis Quaid, Lou Richards, PrisciIla Barnes, Alan Reed, Edward Andrews, Robert Emhardl, and Alan Hewitt. (87 minutes, 1978)

Fantasies - Sloppy nonsense in regards to Derek's and Hooten's attempts to turn a Greek island into a tourist trap. Shot in 1973, while Bo was sixteen. Cast includes Bo Derek, Peter Hooten, Anna Alexiadis, Phaedon Gheorghitis, and Therese Bohlin. (81 minutes, 1981)

Some of the greatest films of all time are the "oldies but goodies". If you desire to watch a good movie tonight, here is some information on some of the best motion pictures you may have never heard of. Check them out. Bear in mind you can download them just about right away to your own computer in the coziness of your own residence. - 18423

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Searching For A Great Movie? Check Out These Good Movie Opinions

By Lula Rivers

Previous to downloading films from your computer to your PSP you must in the beginning attach the USB cable from the PSP to the PC. Once connected, press the home button on the PSP device. Depending on the windows versions on your PC the procedure could fluctuate a little but in most cases the PC will recognize a new USB device is connected and will consequentially commence installing the connection. Download a fantastic motion picture to watch tonight. Keep it so you can view it whenever.

A Few Good Men is about 2 Marines being held responsible for the death of a fellow marine. They claim they were ordered to discipline private Santiago, and his death was not intended. Lt. Daniel Kaffee will try to save the marines and get to the bottom of the case.

1985 brought us "Clue", silly and insipid mystery based on the trendy board game of the same name with all the familiar characters Mrs. Peacock, Colonel Mustard, Miss Red, et al. gathered for a murderous day in a Victorian mansion. Everyone tries enormously hard but there is nothing they can do to save this weak film. Cast includes Eileen Brennan, Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd, Michael McKean, Martin Ponder, and Howard Hesseman.

"Bullitt" came out in 1968. Uerfect McQueen antihero role that he grows to love. As a cop trying to keep his witness alive. McQueen sees a great deal of mayhem as the mafia is out to kill the man he must guard. Cast includes Steve McQueen, Robert Vaughn, Jacqueline Bisset, Don Gordon, and Robert Duvall.

Belles on Their Toes came out in 1952, Myrna Loy plays a widowed architect who will campaign to raise her aging brood. 20th Century Fox back lot seen at its best in recollecting early 1900s America. Clifton Webb makes a short appearance at the end. Cast includes Myrna Loy, Jeanne Crain, Debra Paget, Jeffrey Hunter, Edward Arnold, Hoagy Carmichael, Barbara Bates, Robert Arthur, Verna Felton, and Martin Milner.

The Sea Hawk hit the big screen in 1940. Top of the line amalgamation with Flynn at his streaking best in venture on the high oceans. The movie has a vital balance of piracy, romance, and swordplay, handsomely shot, and orchestrated with exciting Erich Wolfgang Komgold score. Cast includes Errol Flynn, Brenda Marshall, Claude Pours, Donald Crisp, Flora Robson, Alan Hale, Henry Daniell, Una O'Connor, Gilbert Roland, and Edgar Buchanan.

The Devil Wears Prada - Miranda Priestly( Meryl Streep) is the governing force in the fashion industry. When, Andrea Sachs, played by Anne Hathaway. by pure luck, falls into a job as Miranda's assistant, she seems to have the opportunity of a lifetime. Working for the unbearable Miranda proves to be excruciating, no matter what the rewards might be.

The Lost World - Jurassic Park - John Hammond has learned to bring dinosaurs back to life from their DNA. After an attempt at marketing the watching of these dinosaurs goes incredibly bad, all the animals are killed and the island closed. The problem is that something has survived.

If you would like to view a film on your game console the process is very simple. Take your time and choose your favorite film and enjoy. The film selections on the Internet is amazing. Above are some of the greatest motion pictures you may have never heard of. Check them out. Bear in mind you can download them more or less immediately to your own PSP console in the comfort of your own home. - 18423

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Movie Download Services Are The Best

By Alex Pavlov

These movie download services out there are excellent. Giving you the chance to watch movies online, and get movie rentals. A way that collections can be added too, and make sure that you only get movies that you literally love.

To set up that home theater you get a cable that you use to connect your TV and computer together. Which will allow you to watch those movie downloads not only on your computer, but also on the TV. Meaning that you can have family movie nights!

Get another in the Clint Eastwood classics by getting movie rentals for Gran Torino. The newest film out by this legendary actor. Enjoying yet another movie that shows that he plays a great good guy who looks out for many.

Of course, if you don't have the same taste in movies you won't like all of these choices. So keep that in mind. You can look around and find movies you think will be great too. First let's start with foreign films.

Another popular movie to watch online right now or buy will be Fast and Furious. The original cast is once again brought together for yet another fantastic action movie. Vin Diesel again brings to light as a great actor and more in this movie.

Don't forget that many newer TVs and computers are able to be hooked up together. Which will allow you to watch those movie downloads on your TV and everyone can enjoy in the family. Family movies like Ink heart are just coming available too.

Another in this type of genre is "Machine Girl". It again is a B quality movie, and something I would have never gotten as a movie rental before. But it was actually very funny when I watched it. You have to have an open mind when you get these movies.

Watchmen, we watched recently, when it first came out. Got it from a movie download service. One of the best I've seen in a while. Be warned though, it's not a movie that is for kids under the age of 14 though.

Even cut out the fee you pay to join a video store. Why would you even have to go out, when you can get movie rentals online, and buy movies online too? You need only to find the right movie download service that gives you the best deal.

Many genres are offered, and you can even expand what choices you would normally pick in movies. Extending your culture to include foreign movies you had never thought of before. Think of it this way it will help your kids read better too. Subtitles are another way they can read.

However, I don't want to point those out, because you may like them. For a great quirky romance, see "Dan in Real life". It's a really cute, as my husband would say, chick flick. But you know what your husband can watch it with you too. Expand your choices and try new movies out with movie download services. - 18423

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Discover How To Download Ten Movies Right To Your PC Instantly

By Grant Cobb

Pastor of Love, Proficient description of the last years of D. H. Lawrence who writes dirty novels highlighted by his relation with his partner Suzman and the magazine of Lady Chatterley's Lover. It's a monotonous moving however gratifying motion picture. Cast includes Ian McKellen, Janet Suzman, Ava Gardner, Penelope Keith, Jorge Rivero, John Gielgud, and Sarah Miles.

All about the Benjamin's, A Miami bounty hunter decides to bring in small time con man Epps, however they both find themselves in the cross fire of a diamond theft gone bad. This film is a try at an action-comedy in the 48 Hours style. Cast includes Ice Cube, Mike Epps, Eva Mendes, Tommy Flanagan, Carmen Chaplin, and Valarie Rae Miller.

Leaving Las Vegas - Ben plays a complete alcoholic. He has ruined his life, so he takes what cash he has left, and goes to Las Vegas for one last celebration. His first move is to employ a prostitute, an similarly troubled soul. The link between these two will lead to ruin or salvation for them both.

Alex in Wonderland, Camera follows young film controller Sutherland through tedium of his daily life. Decadent clone of Fellini who appears concisely induced some wags to dub this weak film. Burstyn stands out as Sutherland's spouse. Cast includes Donald Sutherland, Ellen Burstyn, Viola Spolin, Federico Fellini and Jeanne Moreau.

Internal Affairs - Youthful policeman Raymond Avila works in the Internal Affairs Department of the Los Angeles Police Department. He and his colleague see something suspect with Dennis Peck. His economic situation is much stronger than expected on a cop's income. As soon as Peck is attentive of the investigation, he turns his attention away from his dishonest dealings to focus on Avila.

Repossessed, Here's a fashion parody of The Exorcist, with Blair herself as a housewife acquired again by the identical demon she was purged of as a child. Too few gags, too numerous targets, and a paltry finale make this film weak. Blair and Nielsen as the exorcist are good. Cast includes Linda Blair, Ned Beatty, Leslie Nielsen, Anthony Starke, Lana Schwab, and Thom Sharp.

The Proud and Profane, Spotty WW2 romance storyline has frequent resemblances to From Here to Eternity. However, Kerr-Holden romance is on no account convincing. Cast includes William Holden, Deborah Kerr, Thelma Ritter, Dewey Martin, William Redfield, Ross Bagdasman, and Marion Ross.

Uncle Buck - Cindy Russell must visit her sick father. Her lone option for someone to take care of her children is good old Uncle Buck. Irresponsible Buck has to somehow pull himself together and take care of the children for a couple of days.

From Russia With Love, Second James Bond movie is one of the best; lots of expectancy and action, and one of the longest, most moving fight scenes ever orchestrated. Lenya makes an extremely wicked snoop. Cast includes Sean Connery, Daniela Bianchi, Latte Lenya, Robert Shaw, Bernard Lee, and Lois Maxwell.

No Down Payment, Contemporary suburban soap opera of entangling complications of few youthful wedded twosomes. Cast includes Joanne Woodward, Jeffrey Hunter, Sheree North, Tony Randall, Cameron Mitchell, Patricia Owens, Barbara Hurry, and Pat Hingle. - 18423

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