This last year, I was sitting at a table I found and next to me a conversation was taking place that I found interest in. I sort of joined the conversation on the outside ring and as the conversation progressed, I found myself in the company of some of the coolest people at Eventide. Ted wondered over to the table, for which we were all sitting, and we quickly our very own micro-party happening.

You would think that we would have talked business, the trade show, pitched the importance of our products, but instead, the conversation revolved around what appeared to be a common subject of interest: Our choices for best movies of all time and/ or most memorable scenes (We had other conversations, but this I remember most.).

Fight Club: We’ve all been raised on television to believe that one day we’d all be millionaires, and movie gods, and rock stars;
Bottle Rocket: Bob: Why is there tape on your nose?
Dignan: Exactly, (“Kah Koo”);
The philosophy behind the world of the Matrix, did the final Star Wars live up to hype or did it fail, Woody Allen famous quotes, and many other movie moments.

Art is about having expanded experiences and then making a point to share. When we do a good job we invite others to going deep, be a part of it and say, “yes, I totally get it.”

It is a multi media art world out there. Isn’t it cool to be a part of it?

Anyway, I look forward to seeing my friends again this year.

In the meantime, I was venturing into the world of youtube today, and found upon the web Eventide at last year’s NAMM Show showcasing their ModFactor. Here is our friend Alan. The interview and video are courtesy of Premier Guitar, so please visit more of their videos or visit their site.

I am going to share in the Daily Rant because, like I said, Eventide is our people, and because (best of all), they use our cables in their demos.

credit: premierguitar

This One’s A Këpur by J.D. Constantine

Manufactured by a company called Core One Creative, the Këpur 5.Zero Strap ($42.99) is made of a unique super-durable material called Këpurthane. Created by Core One’s proprietary process that coats and infuses nylon webbing with a special composite, this smooth and flexible jet-black material is more tear resistant than traditional strap materials, and since its texture is non-porous, it repels moisture and odors while inhibiting bacterial growth,too. Këpurthane has an unusual feel, somewhere between rubber and leather, and its flexible yet firm resilience spreads the weight evenly over your shoulder without digging in. The 5.Zero is three inches wide and can be adjusted to 62 inches, which makes it the longest strap in our round up.

Guitar World’s Bass Guitar
Excerpt from Sub Shop, “Lighten Your Load: A high-tech strap roundup”
November 2006