Guitar Review: Ibanez SV5470F NBL

When I saw this instrument on the rack at Andertons Music, in Guildford, I decided to give it a go, because I'd never played an instrument worth more than about £600. This guitar had a sticker on it that said "Reduced: £1400 - £1099"... At first I was sceptical, but I was assured by staff that the only problems were cosmetic. There were one or two very minor scratches that you can only see from very close up. It was also the demo model that was out on the shop floor... All in all though, practically zero fret wear and minimal signs of use. I plugged in, and had nothing but fun for about 20 minutes.

For me, it has the perfect feature list. Skinny neck, massive frets, carbon nut, locking tuners, no pointy bits to bang on things, pickup versatility and a non-locking fully floating trem (which you can lock to the body if you want to). Read on for more...

Studio: Now Finished!

I have just completed work on my own studio!!!

Here's a quick video run-down of it:




For a full kit list, hit the Studio tab on my website (http://charliehurst.co.uk)

Twitter: @chazhurst

48 Hour Film Project

A few weeks ago I was involved with an intriguing project that would be submitted to a competition.

Gully Moore, a director whom I'd worked with for a TV pilot earlier on in the year, called and asked me to do sound for a 48 hour film project. As I was available, and with no social engagements, that weekend, I agreed to take on the challenge.

A couple of days later we were en-route to Froome, Somerset, with a handful of ideas and a basic plot outline. We slept, briefly, then proceeded to film scenes that would make up a five minute short film. We would be back at home within 25 hours, with Gully and, DoP, Oli Clubb left to complete the edit and effects work. The film was ready with time to spare and handed in before the 7:30pm deadline on the Sunday.

In the duration of that short mini adventure, in which I also met the Mayor of Froome, and enjoyed the annual Froome parade, we made a film that went on to win the "Audience Choice Award" at the screening. A fact I'm very proud of.

The film is available for all here:




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@OliClubb
@48HourFilmProj

Film: Hackney's Finest

The first feature film that I worked on for it's entirety posted a couple of trailers a little while ago. I've been a bit lax getting stuff posted on here of late, but better late then never.

The film is called Hackney's Finest. I was one of the primary location sound recordists throughout the shoot. A role I was privileged to share with Nuno Leite. I also provided foley performance and recording of the feet tracks for the latter acts of the film.

This is one of the most promising projects I've ever worked on. If only because of the the amazing talent and dedication of the crew, this film is really looking like it has a chance of going somethwhere cool!

First up the Teaser:

and the Extended Trailer

Based on the quality of these two trailers, Producer, Arin Aldridge, and Director, Chris Bouchard, were able to complete a Kickstarter for the remaining funds required to complete the final post production touches to the film. I will be joining, sound designer, Enos Dejardins at Sound Disposition for the full final mixdown

A great achievement by all involved.

Check out  hackneymovie.com  for more info and updates.

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@ChrizBouchard
@ArinAlldridge
@HackneyMovie

New Gear Day: POD HD

I know it's been out for a while, but I just got one (for a rather striking price).

The POD HD is a wonderfully versatile amp modeller and multi-effects processor. In this new HD guise the amp models have been completely revamped to have a much more natural break up and dynamic response to your playing.