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Octavia

Jimi Hendrix, 1969
Listen to Jimi Hendrix’s Awe-Inspiring “Purple Haze” Performance From New Live Album This amazing rendition of the psychedelic rock masterpiece appears ahead of forthcoming ‘Los Angeles Forum: April 26, 1969’ LP
Eric Clapton Gibson SG 'The Fool'
Take a Mindbending Journey Into the Adventurous and Experimental Style of Psychedelic Guitar Tune up and turn on as we explore the far-out sonic landscapes created by legendary players such as George Harrison, Keith Richards, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix and more
Roger Mayer pedals including the 2022 Visage, Axis, Spitfire and Voodoo Blues
What Might Hendrix's Pedalboard Look Like If He Were Alive Today? Roger Mayer Reveals His Thoughts and Talks New Jimi-Inspired Effects Pedals The guitar pedal and studio guru releases revamped versions of his Axis, Spitfire, Visage and Voodoo Blues stompboxes.

Latest Octavia

Jimi HENDRIX, performing live onstage at The Speakeasy in Margaret Street London W1

“It’s Like Holding a Candle Up Between Two Mirrors”: Roger Mayer Talks Bringing Jimi Hendrix’s Sound Into Another Dimension

By Rod Brakes, Art Thompson published 22 March 22

Video The guitar effects guru tells the story of his groundbreaking Octavia invention.

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Roger Mayer Octavia

Classic Gear: Roger Mayer’s Octavia Pedal

By Dave Hunter published 2 November 21

Mayer’s rocket-inspired pedal launched the sound of rock guitar into the stratosphere.

Dweezil Zappa

Zappa Talks Zappa: Inside the Mind of Guitar Genius

By Jimmy Leslie published 12 October 21

Dweezil Zappa explains the art of the guitar solo and reveals how he culled his favorites to create his 'Live in The Moment II' album.

Hendrix, Jimi *27.11.1942-18.09.1970+ Gitarrist, Rockmusiker, USA - Portrait - Maerz 1967

Here’s Why Jimi Hendrix Ditched His Strat for a Tele on Two Iconic Tracks

By Rod Brakes published 6 July 21

“Secret studio weapon” Roger Mayer recounts the curious tale as it happened on the night.

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