(Past news 2008...)

NEWS:

10 dec 2008
Signs with Mayones guitars:
I endorse the well known polish guitars manufacturer.
I thank the team who has been able to produce and ship me a gorgeous custom, with my own specs, in a record time.
Check out MAYONES GUITARS . I proudly play the model Setius GTM equiped with my Hinesley's custom pickups. Mayones honored me as well to feature me as an official instructor in their Mayones School Workshop. Stay tuned, I'll post soon video lessons and asap pro pictures of my new axe!

22 oct 2008
New promo pictures:
Wanna see recent pictures of Roo?
Check out the MEDIA SECTION .

10 oct 2008
Stan Hinesley Pickups - endorsement:
I'm delighted to announce that I endorse STAN HINESLEY PICKUPS . As some of you know, I like to play a wide range of guitar tones with a basic setup so Im
very demanding from pickups. I have played many pickups from many brands and spent countless hours comparing tonecharts... Im really proud Stan heard in my music the potential to entertain his products.
"Stan Hinesley Hand Crafted Pickups are hand wound and hand assembled from the finest parts and materials... All of coils are scatterwound because it adds a dynamic that cannot be duplicated with machine winding by the thousands... Proudly Made in the USA and shipped World Wide!"
Be sure to check out Stan Hinesley Pickups - Has-Sound's webshop!

21 sept 2008
Roo is a YouTube partner:
Original material and increasing traffic has qualified MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL
to become an official PARTNER . This will allow me to get more exposure and drag even more traffic.

19 sept 2008
Roo's album available now in U$D! :
The album is fully available, worldwide shipment & downloadable at :
CD BABY
SHRED ACADEMY SHOP

23 Aug 2008
EP OUT!!:
My Ep album is officially out!
You can already purchase it from GUITAR_EURO_SHOP . More distribution channels will come later.

05 Jun 2008
Studio:
Roo is now recording at D-STUDIO .
More news to come soon...

22 May 2008
Interview: :
I have been interviewed by Guy Onraet for the guitar website:
Shred Academy. We talked about my upcoming studio work, composition and gear.
Thanks for checking it out!
_READ ROO's INTERVIEW_

01 May 2008
New work / CD released :
I composed and recorded for Shred Academy a 40 mins Backing Tracks CD:
" Jam Workshop Vol 1".
9 tracks for differents rock styles to jam over or even to use as background ambiant for videos making and so on.. .
Check out now : _JAM WORKSHOP Vol 1_

18 Apr 2008
New endorsement :
Im very happy to announce official endorsement with BrossardPicks.
"Brossard's high-quality handmade picks produce a wide variety of tones: from the soft warmth of Ebony through the crystal-clarity of Bone to the brightness and precision of Abalone." The BrossardPicks are insanely beautifull and enhance the play with colors and contrast.
Iam honored to entertain their products and to support the values of traditional craftsmanship. Please, bookmark their website!
_BROSSARDPICKS.COM_

02 Apr 2008
Roo's logo out!:
Time has come to unveil a bit of my Ep's graphic art cover.
_(LOGO SAMPLE HERE) _
We have worked on a cartoon looking concept with graphic designer Juha Siirilä. Iam very happy with what's coming out and I want to thank Juha for is brilliant job.
Our little skeleton is born so let's wish him long life. I invite you to check out more of Juha's graphic talents at _POPELEVATOR.COM _

28 Mar 2008
New endorser :
Im very happy to announce a sponsorship with Elixir® Strings!
Elixir® 's very high quality strings are simply the best available.
I've been playing for years their long lasting anti-rush strings (for guitar&bass) and I eventually join their official artists list.
"...Strings that deliver great tone for a really long time. Strings that stay feeling clean and smooth. Strings that always inspire you to play. After experiencing Elixir® Strings, it’s hard to go back to the old way of life..."
Iam proud to become an Elixir® Strings's ambassador in Scandinavia and will be glad to answer any technical question. Please, check out and bookmark their website:
_Elixir® Strings_

16 Mar 2008
a few news...
I happy to announce that _TONI PAANANEN_ will perform the drums on my Ep album. Toni is an established session drummer well-known in finnish metal circles with the band _MALPRACTICE_...
Beside this, Im currently working on a backing tracks CD for shredacademy.
To be released soon...Keep tuned!

03 Mar 2008
Sponsor announcement
Iam glad to announce an official endorsement with Santa Cruz Light Wells, Inc.
Based in USA, this company build a gorgeous and innovative tool for guitarists: The Light Pick™, "The Light Pick uses state-of-the-art technology and materials designed to enhance player performance and comfort ...it creates a dynamic interaction between performer, instrument and audience."
Be sure to check out their web site and order your custom light pick!
THELIGHTPICK.COM

14 Jan 2008
Interview
Here's online the first part of an interview by guitar website Shred Academy. We talked between about the 66 licks CD-ROM method and Finland ...

- READ Roo's INTERVIEW -

01 Jan 2008
ROO project
Happy new year everyone!
The recording sessions, for the Ep project, are now booked for June month at D-STUDIO (a great place, it's worth the delay). I have a new drummer working on the tracks with me, I will unveil his name later...

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