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Les Fradkin and The Ztar

My latest secret weapon- the Starr Labs Ztar Z7S. I use this on my new single "Telstar" & on my "One Link Between Them" CD.
My latest secret weapon- the Starr Labs Ztar Z7S. I use this on my new single "Telstar" & on my "One Link Between Them" CD.
Les' Starr Labs Ztar Z7S with Air Power Wireless System
Les' Starr Labs Ztar Z7S with Air Power Wireless System
Les with his Ztar playing the Starr Labs MIDI Paint Box
Les with his Ztar playing the Starr Labs MIDI Paint Box
Les at NAMM demonstrating the Ztar
Les at NAMM demonstrating the Ztar

Les Fradkin, The Ventures and Wilson Bros. Ventures Guitars

This is my Customized Wilson Bros. VM-10 Ventures Model MIDI Guitar. It's one of my main live and studio guitars I use with my Roland VG-8 and GR MIDI setup. On all my CD's since late 2004.
This is my Customized Wilson Bros. VM-10 Ventures Model MIDI Guitar. It's one of my main live and studio guitars I use with my Roland VG-8 and GR MIDI setup. On all my CD's since late 2004.
This is my Pearl White Wilson Bros. Ventures Model VM-65. It's signed by Don Wilson. Sounds good too!
This is my Pearl White Wilson Bros. Ventures Model VM-65. It's signed by Don Wilson. Sounds good too!
My Wilson Bros VM-65 Ventures Model Guitar. This guitar has a really fabulous sound. I've played this guitar live with The Ventures and it gets used occasionally for recordings and live shows.
My Wilson Bros VM-65 Ventures Model Guitar. This guitar has a really fabulous sound. I've played this guitar live with The Ventures and it gets used occasionally for recordings and live shows.
Les Fradkin (with Wilson Bros. VM-10 Ventures Guitar) and Nokie Edwards (with Hitchhiker Guitar)
Les Fradkin (with Wilson Bros. VM-10 Ventures Guitar) and Nokie Edwards (with Hitchhiker Guitar)
Nokie Edwards, Don Wilson & Les Fradkin
Nokie Edwards, Don Wilson & Les Fradkin
Les Onstage with Wilson Bros. VM-65 Ventures Model Guitar
Les Onstage with Wilson Bros. VM-65 Ventures Model Guitar
Don Wilson and Les Fradkin Onstage
Don Wilson and Les Fradkin Onstage

Les Fradkin-Guitar Collection

My Rickenbacker 360/12 v64 12-String Guitar. As heard on "Jangleholic", "Goin' Back", "Timeless Flyte-A Tribute To The Byrds", "Under The Covers", "If Your Memory Serves You Well", "Reality-The Rock Opera", "Spirit Of Christmas" and "12" CD's.
My Rickenbacker 360/12 v64 12-String Guitar. As heard on "Jangleholic", "Goin' Back", "Timeless Flyte-A Tribute To The Byrds", "Under The Covers", "If Your Memory Serves You Well", "Reality-The Rock Opera", "Spirit Of Christmas" and "12" CD's.
Aah yes!! My Epiphone John Lennon "Revolution" Casino #24. This is the lead guitar sound on "Revolution" from my "Guitar Revolution" CD.
Aah yes!! My Epiphone John Lennon "Revolution" Casino #24. This is the lead guitar sound on "Revolution" from my "Guitar Revolution" CD.
My 1965 Epiphone John Lennon Casino (also #24 out of 1965 guitars). This has been used for Beatlemania and it is also heard on the "While My Guitar Only Plays" CD. A great rhythm guitar.
My 1965 Epiphone John Lennon Casino (also #24 out of 1965 guitars). This has been used for Beatlemania and it is also heard on the "While My Guitar Only Plays" CD. A great rhythm guitar.
Les Fradkin with Fender "George Harrison Rocky" Stratocaster. This is the guitar from Beatlemania as well as the "Pepper Front To Back" CD. It's also used on the version of "Within You Without You" as heard on the "Guitar Revolution" CD.
Les Fradkin with Fender "George Harrison Rocky" Stratocaster. This is the guitar from Beatlemania as well as the "Pepper Front To Back" CD. It's also used on the version of "Within You Without You" as heard on the "Guitar Revolution" CD.
A Surfin' moment with my Fender Jimmie Vaughn Signature Stratocaster with Roland Ready GK-2 MIDI Pickup (Olympic White). It's used live and throughout many of my CD's. Used with my Roland VG/GR setup.
A Surfin' moment with my Fender Jimmie Vaughn Signature Stratocaster with Roland Ready GK-2 MIDI Pickup (Olympic White). It's used live and throughout many of my CD's. Used with my Roland VG/GR setup.
Singing "Alone Again Or" wiith Fender Strat XII 12-String Guitar at International Pop Overthrow with Michael Stuart-Ware (of LOVE) on the drums
Singing "Alone Again Or" wiith Fender Strat XII 12-String Guitar at International Pop Overthrow with Michael Stuart-Ware (of LOVE) on the drums
This is my Epiphone Elitist Riviera 12-String (as heard on my cover of Bob Dylan's "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" and my cover of Love's "Alone Again Or")
This is my Epiphone Elitist Riviera 12-String (as heard on my cover of Bob Dylan's "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" and my cover of Love's "Alone Again Or")
My Epiphone G-1275 Jimmy Page Double Neck guitar. Has been used from time to time in the studio-primarily on the Venus In Bluejeans recording of "Stairway To Heaven." But I also occasionally use it for other lead sounds.
My Epiphone G-1275 Jimmy Page Double Neck guitar. Has been used from time to time in the studio-primarily on the Venus In Bluejeans recording of "Stairway To Heaven." But I also occasionally use it for other lead sounds.
Les Onstage with White Fender "Jimmie Vaughn" Strat
Les Onstage with White Fender "Jimmie Vaughn" Strat
Vox Tonelab. I use this for my electric guitar effects.
Vox Tonelab. I use this for my electric guitar effects.
My DigiTech Brian May Red Special Pedal. This has been used on my Venus In Bluejeans Production of "Across The Universe" as well as on my "Guitar Revolution" CD.
My DigiTech Brian May Red Special Pedal. This has been used on my Venus In Bluejeans Production of "Across The Universe" as well as on my "Guitar Revolution" CD.
Les Fradkin and Seymour Duncan Onstage at Louiefest-2004
Les Fradkin and Seymour Duncan Onstage at Louiefest-2004
Les with Epiphone 1965 John Lennon Casino, John Lennon "Revolution" Casino", Viola Bass, Riviera 12-String Elitist and J-160E Acoustic
Les with Epiphone 1965 John Lennon Casino, John Lennon "Revolution" Casino", Viola Bass, Riviera 12-String Elitist and J-160E Acoustic

MIDI Guitar Software & Hardware

Arturia Moog Modular V. I use this for Vintage Moog synth sounds on all of my recordings. Triggered from the Ztar with MIDI.
Arturia Moog Modular V. I use this for Vintage Moog synth sounds on all of my recordings. Triggered from the Ztar with MIDI.
The M-Tron™ is modelled on the legendary British instrument, the Mellotron®. I trigger this over MIDI from my Ztar.You can't do that with a regular Mellotron.
The M-Tron™ is modelled on the legendary British instrument, the Mellotron®. I trigger this over MIDI from my Ztar.You can't do that with a regular Mellotron.
Roland VS-2480CD. One of my hard disk recorders.
Roland VS-2480CD. One of my hard disk recorders.
My Roland XV-5080 Sample Player. Used live and in the studio. With the Ztar, can play up to 32 parts live at once.
My Roland XV-5080 Sample Player. Used live and in the studio. With the Ztar, can play up to 32 parts live at once.
My Roland VG-8EX. Heard on all of my CD's for years. I especially use it for 6-String lead guitar and acoustic guitar simulations. I take this out on the road as well.
My Roland VG-8EX. Heard on all of my CD's for years. I especially use it for 6-String lead guitar and acoustic guitar simulations. I take this out on the road as well.
My Roland GR-33 Guitar Synthesizer. Used for occasional studio overdubs.
My Roland GR-33 Guitar Synthesizer. Used for occasional studio overdubs.
My Roland GR-1 Guitar Synthesizer. This puppy first debuted on my "Splash!" CD. It's especially expressive at Flute, Sax and Horn patches. Used live and in the studio.
My Roland GR-1 Guitar Synthesizer. This puppy first debuted on my "Splash!" CD. It's especially expressive at Flute, Sax and Horn patches. Used live and in the studio.
My Roland PK5 MIDI Bass Pedals. I use these for B3 Organ Bass and for cueing Ableton Live Clips.
My Roland PK5 MIDI Bass Pedals. I use these for B3 Organ Bass and for cueing Ableton Live Clips.
My Behringer FCB1010 Foot Controller which I use for triggering Ableton Live Clips
My Behringer FCB1010 Foot Controller which I use for triggering Ableton Live Clips

Les Fradkin-Solo CD's

Les Fradkin- "Guitar Revolution" (RRO-1024)
Les Fradkin- "Guitar Revolution" (RRO-1024)
LES FRADKIN- "One Link Between Them" (RRO-1027) Brand new for 2008! Featuring the amazing sound of the Ztar!
LES FRADKIN- "One Link Between Them" (RRO-1027) Brand new for 2008! Featuring the amazing sound of the Ztar!
Les Fradkin-"Spirit Of Christmas" (RRO-1012)
Les Fradkin-"Spirit Of Christmas" (RRO-1012)
Les Fradkin-"12" (RRO-1015)
Les Fradkin-"12" (RRO-1015)
Les Fradkin- "Jangleholic" (RRO-1010)
Les Fradkin- "Jangleholic" (RRO-1010)
Les Fradkin- "Goin' Back" (RRO-1009)
Les Fradkin- "Goin' Back" (RRO-1009)
Les Fradkin- "Under The Covers" (RRO-1011)
Les Fradkin- "Under The Covers" (RRO-1011)
Les Fradkin - "If Your Memory Serves You Well" (RRO-1013)
Les Fradkin - "If Your Memory Serves You Well" (RRO-1013)
Les Fradkin-"Pepper Front To Back" (40/30 Anniversary Edition) (RRO-1018)
Les Fradkin-"Pepper Front To Back" (40/30 Anniversary Edition) (RRO-1018)
Les Fradkin & Get Wet- "A Day At The Beach" (RRO-1003)
Les Fradkin & Get Wet- "A Day At The Beach" (RRO-1003)
Les Fradkin-"Something for George" (RRO-1007)
Les Fradkin-"Something for George" (RRO-1007)
Les Fradkin-Perfect World (RRO-1004)
Les Fradkin-Perfect World (RRO-1004)