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Spring 2007
Recently the new Vernon Neilly Tagima Signature Model has been launched by Brazil's leading guitar and bass manufacturer Tagima. The new model named VN-2 was again designed by Vernon, and the production was overseen by master Brazilian Luthier Marcio Zaganin who is also the head craftsman over his own successful line N Zaganin Guitars (www.nzaganin.com.br). The VN-2 is now available for ordering right here at Guitar Global.com. Vernon will travel to the land of the rising sun Japan April 16-26 to do shows, clinics, tv appearances, radio and magazine interviews! He will also be there on business for Guitar Global.com and Tagima Guitars seeking new dealerships. Also be on the lookout for Vernon's new signature string soon to be released by Giannini Guitars and Strings (www.giannini.com.br). The new string developed for Vernon will be called the "Power String" because of the extra tonal range it will give guitarist in a 6-7 string set, and the extra punch and drive they will give your guitar sound. Vernon Neilly was recently given the honor of being the first cover feature artist for the online guitar magazine Guitar Clinic (www.guitar-clinic.net) were he talked about his career, gear, and future plans. Vernon is also a regular monthly columnist at Guitar Clinic where he talks about vital business information pertaining to the music industry.
Kiko Loureiro is now just back from a very lengthy, but successful Asian and European tour with Angra, were as usual they rocked their fans. On this tour Kiko also gave many guitar clinics showing his rabid followers why he is the new Guitar God! To solidify this Kiko was recently voted in a poll by Japan's well respected guitar trade Burrn, the #1 rock/progressive/metal guitar player in the world. He topped Vai, Satch, Gilbert, Malmsteen, Petrucci, Van Halen, and all the rest of the competition. Angra's very successful new CD "Aurora Consurgens" was also voted the #1 progressive/metal album! Kiko's new solo album "Universo Inverso" has caught on like wild fire in all of the world, and his USA label Boosweet Records (www.boosweet.com) have been filling many requests from radio stations to get promotional copies of the CD to play in their radio programming, and from trade magazine to review the product. Kiko will be featured in the June issue of Skope Magazine where the CD is reviewed, and Kiko has an interview so make sure you get your copy when the issue is released!
Vernon Neilly V2 Signature models added to the site.
Fall 2006
The Vernon Neilly Signature Guitar Giveaway has begun!
Tagima Guitars unveiled completely new models at this years "Expo Music" trade show in Sao Paulo Brazil. Go to the signature, Brazil, and bass pages on the site to view the new models.
Tagima signature guitar endorser Vernon Neilly to perform live in concert at the world famous Musicians Institute in Hollywood backed by his all-star band January 11, 2007 at 7pm.
Kiko Loureiro's new CD release Universo Inverso scheduled for release in the US and Canada, and all major online, digital distribution outlets world wide through Boosweet Records in January 2007. Kiko, Tagima Guitars top endorsing artist will also be touring Asia and Europe in support of Brazilian super group Angra latest CD effort Aurora Consergens beginning February 2007.
- Brazil Series is the latest Tagima line now available.
- Bass guitar section added to site.
- New Signature models added.
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