Dream Theater: The Astonishing Autographed Poster

Dream Theater The Astonishing Autograph Poster

Originally set for release date of March 25, 2016 and delayed several times, The Astonishing Boxset is set to ship on June 17, 2016.

To bribe reward Dream Theater fans who preordered the boxset, Roadrunner Records sends out autographed posters of The Astonishing.

I personally can make out James LaBrie’s and John Myung’s autograph. I would assume the on on the top right is Mike Mangini’s. I can’t figure out which one is Jordan Rudess’ and which one is John Petrucci’s.

Red D-tuna

EVH Wolfgang Special Stealth with Red D-tuna

I acquired a “used” EVH Wolfgang Special Stealth guitar in early April, 2016 and it came with D-tuna preinstalled. I noticed the D-tuna was rattling on the “drop” position. It turned out the D-tuna locking screw was too long. The second D-tuna locking screw provided with the guitar is identical in length with the one installed on the guitar.

D-tuna same length Locking Screws

I ended up buying a Red D-tuna kit to get the shorter locking screw.

Red D-tuna kit

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After installing the shorter locking screw, the D-tuna no longer rattles on the “drop” position.

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Metallica: Kill ‘Em All and Ride The Lightning Deluxe Box Sets

Metallica Kill Em All Deluxe

Metallica.com:

It’s been a long road since 1983 and today we celebrate our first two album releases as reissues of both Kill ‘Em All and Ride The Lightning hit the streets 2016 style, all polished and remastered for the most advanced sound quality possible.

In addition to the CD and vinyl releases of these albums, we’ve told you about the deluxe box sets that include original source material from our personal collections, many never before heard or seen recordings, and books including rare photos and essays from those who were there.

Metallica Ride The Lightning Deluxe

I still am a huge Metallica fan after all these years. The first time I heard “Fight Fire With Fire”, I thought “What’s this? This is awesome!”

I certainly can’t wait for “Master of Puppets” to be remastered and released in a box set, if they ever get to that.

I pre-ordered that boxsets at a discount. They retail at $149.99 each.

Metallica.com:

Ground Control to David Bowie…

David Bowie 20160110 RIP

The first David Bowie song I had ever heard was “Space Oddity” thanks to an uncle of mine sometimes in the late 80’s. I learned to play the song on guitar six years after that.

Bowie’s latest album “Backstar” was released on January 8, 2016; two days before his departure from this reality.

Dunlop Straplok

Dunlop Straplok Balck Hardware

I have just purchased a new electric guitar from Amazon.com and it comes with Dunlop StraplokI pre-installed. I’ll write more about purchasing guitar online later on as I am still struggling with a few issues.

I then decided to install Straplok on my old Gibson SG I which I purchased back in 1994; obviously it was used.

Straplok on Gibson SG I

I also purchased an Ernie Ball guitar strap with the Straplok.

Straplok on Ernie Ball Strap facing inward

I realized that I should install the Straplok facing outward since Gibson SG neck strap button is on the back of the body. The same goes with my new guitar.

Straplok on Ernie Ball Strap facing outward side profile

Straplok on Ernie Ball Strap facing outward

Install the retainer clip and it is done. Obviously, I installed Straplok the other end of the strap too; facing inward.

Straplok on Ernie Ball Strap with retainer clip

I’m ready to rock, with less chance of having the guitar to fly out when I spin it around my neck.

Straplok on Gipcon SG I and Ernie Ball Strap

Gibson SG I with Neck Strap