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THE CORNFORD TONE LOUNGE AND ARTIST CENTRE

THE TONE LOUNGE IS OPEN! PLEASE CALL 01227 280000

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The Cornford Tone Lounge and Artist Centre, the place for the full Cornford experience.
By appointment only, private one on one consultations only, so you can try everything in a totally exclusive environment and amazing surroundings, a host of guitars on hand, vintage and modern for you to put the amps and cabs through their paces. Every model and cabinet variation will be on hand, plus the full range of custom colours, so if your dealer does not have the amp or your cabinet choice in stock, you know where to come.
Phone Amy on 01227 280000 for an appointment
TONE LOUNGE STOCK LIST
MK5011 in Red x 1, 4x12 Angled Cabinet in Red x 1, £2698.00 the pair.
RK4x12 Cabinet x 1 £699.00.
4x12 Cabinets straight front, Burgundy x 2 £599.00 each
4x12 Cabinets straight front, White x 2 £599.00 each.
4x12 Angled Cabinets, 3 White, 3 Burgundy 1 Red, £699.00 each.
2x12 cabinet Burgundy x 1 £499.00.
RK2x12 Cabinet x 1 £599.00.
New 1x12 Cabinet for MK and Hellcat open / closed back x 1 in RK colours £399.00.
1x12 Cabinet Burgundy, matching Carrera, Hurricane, Harlequin x 1 £299.00.
All cabinets are fitted with Celestion Vintage 30's as standard, other speakers on request.
MK5011 Head Burgundy x 1 £1999.00.
MK50H Head Burgundy x 2 £1499.00 each.
RK100 Head x 1 £1799.00.
Hellcat Head x 1 Black, x 1 Burgundy £1699.00 each.
Hellcat 2x12 Combo, Red x 1 Burgundy x 1 £1999.00 each.
Harlequin 1 x 12 Combo, 1 x Black 1 x Burgundy £649.00 each.
Carrera 1 x 12 Combo, 1 x Black 1 x Burgundy £999.00 each.
Hurricane 1 x 12 Combo, 1 x White 1 x Burgundy £1199.00 each.
A quick word about Cornford Records and Guthrie Govan.
Here are some very kind words from some wonderful players and industry people who seem to like the Erotic Cakes album...
Paul Cornford:
Having many times being called the finest guitar player to have graced the planet, Guthrie Govan is set to turn the guitar playing world on its head.
'Erotic Cakes' is a listening and inspirational jewel. Guthrie's exquisite playing will undoubtedly become the bench mark for Guitar. Equally Seth Govan and Pete Riley have raised the bar with their Bass and drum virtuosity. The performances here are truly amazing. The one thing that will separate this recording from the mainstream is the musicality of the song writing and the production.
Joe Satriani:
Totally freakin awesome!!! this CD put a grin on my face a mile wide.
Richie Kotzen:
Guthrie Govan can do anything he wants as a guitarist. He has total command over the instrument; I love to watch Guthrie live as he always plays something new that the rest of us would never have thought of. He is truly a gifted musician and I am honored to be a part of Guthrie's 1st album.
(Guest solo from Richie on "Ner Ner")
Greg Howe:
Guthrie is a brilliant guitarist whose super high level of proficiency does not seem to be limited to any one particular genre or style
Dweezil Zappa:
Every time I hear Guthrie play I feel like I have to fasten my seatbelt. He is an alien. His technique and execution is staggering. Ultimately what is most impressive about him is his musicality. He has total freedom on guitar... BASTARD!
Rob Balducci:
Guthrie is the most versatile guitarist/musician I have ever heard. His music reaches new heights and he can be one scary technical monster or be the sweetest thing you tasted.
Bumblefoot, a.k.a. Ron Thal:
I've known Guthrie since the days before email, when we'd write each other trading riffs. In the past years, we'd have long jams at NAMM conventions in California, and gigged together in the UK. And for all these years, I, and the rest of the world-wide guitar community have harassed him incessantly to please please release a full-length CD. Well, he's done it, and it's inspiring and mind-blowing and beautiful, as expected. Guthrie is the most-talented guitarist I've ever known,a great friend, and I'm honored to havecontributed to his album. Thank you Guthrie, for the wonderful music and all you are.
(Guest solo from Ron on "Rhode Island Shred")
Doug Aldrich:
I just recieved Guthie's new record Erotic Cakes and I am floored! Its been a long time since I heard playing and a record that cool. Amazing songs and sick playing from the whole band on every track. The song Waves is on my daily playlist now. Its one of those melodies that you wont forget and you will crave to hear again and again. I had the pleasure to meet Guthrie on tour in '05 and aside from being one of the most gifted players I have heard, he is just a top guy. Nice one Guthrie!....Thank you bro!
Steve Stevens:
"Steve Stevens salutes you." For a whole new generation of geetar players...Guthrie's got the ball and he's off and running with that sucker!
Guitar Techniques Magazine:
"Totally freakin’ awesome.” says Joe Satriani. “This album put a smile on my face a mile wide!” GG’s debut has been around ten years in the making and is one of the most eagerly awaited debut releases. So was it worth the wait? Here’s what Whitesnake’s Doug Aldrich says: “I’m floored! Amazing songs and sick playing from the whole band! Waves is on my daily playlist!” And it’s true, from the moment that first track nudges the speakers into action you know the boy has exceeded even our greatest expectations. Weep at Eric, his tribute to Eric Roche, grin at his million-miles-an-hour country fest Rhode Island Shred and simply marvel at the magic of Fives and Ner Ner. Guthrie has produced a textbook CD for everyone interested in weapons grade rock guitar playing. As guest soloist Ritchie Kotzen puts it, “Guthrie is a truly gifted musician and I am honoured to be a part of his first album.” We have just one thing to say - go and buy it!
Reb Beach:
The 'Erotic Cakes' CD is excellent. It doesn't get much better than that, does it? I stopped trying to improve years ago because of people like him. I love his melodies, which is rare for me when I hear other guitarists: so effortless. He is the most well rounded yet stunning guitarist I've ever heard.
Lyle Workman:
Guthrie is an unbelievable guitarist, especially in light of his depth as a musician who is clearly inspired by various genres, harmony and rhythm extending far beyond technique-driven guitar music. The man is cooking with a lot of ingredients. He is supremely gifted and simply astounding. Once again, I have been reduced to guitar OWNER.
Neville Marten:
Guthrie Govan is not just a brilliant guitarist; he's a fabulous musician who can boast - although that's something he would never do - flawless technique, perfect timing and an ear for a tune that few players can match. At one moment Erotic Cakes has you gaping in wonder, the next laughing with its obvious humour and then welling up as he plays the perfect note over the perfect chord. It's been a long time since a guitar album this good has seen the light of day.
Brett Garsed:
An amazing debut! I can't wait to see where Guthrie will go with future projects as I'm sure it'll be a great and unpredictable ride!
Richard Fortus;
Guthrie is one of the finest players out today. His record encapsulates all of the elements that make a truly great guitar album. His outstanding technique, unique voice and passion come through in every song. I'm sure this is just the beginning for this amazingly talented player!
INTRODUCING THE AMAZING INCOMPARABLE THOMAS LEEB TO CORNFORD RECORDS
The album Upside Down is now available through Cornford Records, please click below
Thomas Leeb
Austrian born Thomas Leeb plays a style he calls 'the bastard child of acoustic fingerstyle'. This style owes as much to percussive techniques as traditional fingerstyle guitar as his tunes are usually punctuated by slaps, pops and beats. Adding to the overall effect is his frequent use of ringing harmonics. The resulting blur of busy hands and fingers has to be seen to be believed.
His repertoire consists of self-penned numbers, traditional tunes and occasional covers such as Guns 'n' Roses' Sweet Child O' Mine and Bob Marley's I Shot The Sheriff.
Leeb released his first album, the now out of print Reveller, as a precocious 17 year old. However, his unique style didn't come into full force until his 1999 album Riddle. He has since released two further albums Spark in 2004 and Upside Down in 2006.
Along the way he has picked up a number of influential fans including Woody Mann, Alex de Grassi and Eric Roche who was his guitar teacher, "for about five minutes and then I heard him play".
HERE'S A QUOTE ABOUT THOMAS FROM THE WONDERFUL GUTHRIE GOVAN
What Thomas does with an acoustic guitar probably shouldn't be legal. Not only does he elicit a wide variety of sounds from the instrument which the rest of us simply can't find, he also manages to utilize this unique vocabulary in an incredibly musical way. His pyrotechnic playing style has to be seen to be believed, but perhaps the most impressive thing about his technique is that it's never used gratuitously; it always serves a musical purpose. Getting that balance right is one of the toughest challenges facing any serious musician... but Thomas always makes it look effortless. Highly recommended! -G

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Member Since: 2/8/2007
Band Website: cornfordamps.com
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The Cornford Tone Lounge uses only Hercules stands, the best you can buy!

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Influences: THE MAKING OF THE HOTLEG VIDEO FOR " Trojan Guitar"

In the words of the LEG

This is the 'not just the making of' video of the Leg's video for Trojan Guitar. Video. There are shots in there that you won't see anywhere else, including a unique 'arrow-time' sequence and a castle-top guitar solo.
The Leg brutally destroy a cast of thousands and there are delightful cameos from Paul Cornford, creator of the Leg's beloved Cornford amplifiers and three members of Saving Aimee!
Many many thanks to the amazing crew that worked so hard to make the shoot happen, the staff of Hedingham Castle for their warm hospitality, Saving Aimee for saving the day and to all of the wonderful Hotties and Legends that made the journey to Castle Hedingham to appear in or help out on the video - we hope you enjoy the results!
Great music, great.

Here's a cool video of my dear friend Dave K, with Roger Waters, enjoy, I did

Huge thanks to Jan Cyrka and Adrian Clark at Blues Jam Tracks for the exclusive Guthrie Govan jam track videos you see below, Guthrie went straight in to the front of a Cornford Hellcat which was plugged in to a Cornford 2x12 cab with Vintage 30's, the guitar is his lovely Suhr Standard.

Check out www.bluesjamtracks.com for more amazing stuff..



Here's a video of the wonderful Greg Howe and the band (Billy Ashbaugh, drums; Dave Cook, keys; Jon Reshard, bass) performing "Giant Steps" live at their recent NAMM Week performance at Rosalie & Alva's in San Pedro (it was the evening after their phenomenal performance at Tone Merchants with the Cornford crew) Greg uses an MK50H and Cornford 4x12 dry, and 2 of the new MK1x12 cab for the wet sounds. ENJOY.

The amazing John Fogerty live, John uses MK100's and RK100's

Guthrie Govan Wonderful Slippery Thing

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Guthrie Govan. Fives

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Guns N Roses Live, Richard Fortus uses MK50's and MK100's

THOMAS LEEB LIVE IN BRAZIL

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HEADSPACE AT WEMBLEY ARENA SUPPORTING OZZY

Sounds Like: The guys that use our amps, Richie Kotzen, Guthrie Govan, Justin Hawkins, Pete Rinaldi, Hot Leg, Dilana, Greg Howe, Dweezil Zappa, John Fogerty, Rob Balducci, Martin Kidd, The Thieves, Driveblind, Ace, TJ Helmerich, Mark Nonisa, Dave Kilminster, Howard Leese, Stevie Salas, The Hamsters, Jan Cyrka, Headspace, The Butterfly Effect, JMR, Blackbud, Inner Mantra, OHM, Ecki, Roger Waters, Wally, Peter Gusmano, Richard Fortus, Guns n Roses, Paul Rogers, Sterling Ball, Paul Bielatowicz, Ben King, Neville Marten, Adrian Clark, Mark O'Leary, Tom Burroughs, Phil Preece, Ian Combs, Steve Allsworth, Mikey Steiner, Kurt Newman, Adam Chetland, please tell us if we have missed you out of the list, and you shall be added, Famous or Normal ;o)

we have some of the coolest tours happening, I really hope we will see you at some of them

Dilana is the coolest there has been
And Oh my god, THE LEG,, Cornford dudes you have to catch these shows
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Record Label: CORNFORD RECORDS
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

THE AMERICAN TONE LOUNGE IS UP AND RUNNING.

Hi everyone, I am really please to announce that the US Cornford Tone Lounge is up and running, to serve all of our USA friends Cornford needs, below is a copy of the news as put by Wally "chief ...
Posted by THE CORNFORD TONE LOUNGE AND ARTIST CENTRE on Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:33:00 PST

JUSTIN HAWKINS AND HOT LEG WELCOME TO THE FAMILY

JUSTIN HAWKINS AND HOT LEG, WELCOME TO THE FAMILY DUDES... We are aroused to declare that Justin's new band "Hot Leg" (featuring our dear friend Pete Rinaldi on other guitar) are now fully C...
Posted by THE CORNFORD TONE LOUNGE AND ARTIST CENTRE on Tue, 12 Aug 2008 06:12:00 PST

THE NEW CORNFORD FORUM STARTS TODAY

THE NEW CORNFORD AMPLIFICATION FORUM STARTS TODAY,The link is http://www.cornfordamps.com/forum/index.php Its been a load of fun so far, so come and join in ;o)
Posted by THE CORNFORD TONE LOUNGE AND ARTIST CENTRE on Tue, 01 Apr 2008 08:28:00 PST

NEW ROADHOUSE RANGE JUST LAUNCHED AT THE NAMM SHOW STARTING AT £699.00!!!!!!!

Hi Guys,We have just launched the new Roadhouse range of Cornford amps, still proudly made in England, the only difference in construction is PCB instead of hand wired, the range at the Los Angles lau...
Posted by THE CORNFORD TONE LOUNGE AND ARTIST CENTRE on Sat, 02 Feb 2008 08:32:00 PST

We have some amps on eBay for sale.

Hello people, we have a couple of amps on eBay from the Tone Lounge, the links are,,http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CORNFORD-CARRERA-COMBO-FACTORY-DI RECT-EX-PHOTO-SHOOT_W0QQitemZ230197723648QQihZ013QQcategoryZ 1...
Posted by THE CORNFORD TONE LOUNGE AND ARTIST CENTRE on Fri, 30 Nov 2007 12:20:00 PST

6 PAGES OF NEW PHOTOS ADDED TODAY 8TH AUGUST 2007

6 PAGES OF NEW PHOTOS ADDED TODAY 8TH AUGUST 2007
Posted by THE CORNFORD TONE LOUNGE AND ARTIST CENTRE on Wed, 08 Aug 2007 07:55:00 PST

LOADS OF NEW PICS AND ALBUMS JUST ADDED,

LOADS OF NEW PICS AND ALBUMS JUST ADDED, INC THE 1ST OF THE OPENING PARTY ;o) MORE TO FOLLOW.    
Posted by THE CORNFORD TONE LOUNGE AND ARTIST CENTRE on Fri, 03 Aug 2007 09:47:00 PST

TONE LOUNGE OPENING PARTY !!!

The Tone Lounge is as of today OPEN yay, We had an opening party on Friday the 27th which was great, a ton of our players and friends came down drinking singing playing etc until the ve...
Posted by THE CORNFORD TONE LOUNGE AND ARTIST CENTRE on Wed, 01 Aug 2007 09:12:00 PST

TONE LOUNGE IS NEARLY READY, NEW PHOTOS JUST ADDED

TONE LOUNGE IS NEARLY READY, NEW PHOTOS JUST ADDED. We will shortly have the Tone Lounge open and ready for business, so if your local dealer does not have stock of the Cornford Amp or cab or the cust...
Posted by THE CORNFORD TONE LOUNGE AND ARTIST CENTRE on Mon, 25 Jun 2007 08:41:00 PST

All of the lighting and electrical work finished today...

All of the lighting and electrical work finished today, painting done, just the carpet to lay and the bar to be fitted ;o) really looking forward to the Lounge being open and some people making a nois...
Posted by THE CORNFORD TONE LOUNGE AND ARTIST CENTRE on Thu, 08 Mar 2007 12:11:00 PST