Electric guitar manufacturer Oktober Guitars is proud to introduce their new Annihilator Guitar, the latest addition to the Von Frankenstein Series. The Annihilator was designed by legendary Misfits guitarist Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein, who worked closely with Oktober Guitars to ensure exact replication of his original instrument.
Dean Markley, the Man, Is Back!
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Dean Markley Strings Inc., the company welcomes back its founder and president, Dean Markley.
A pioneer in the world of guitar strings and accessories, Markley began his trajectory as a music store owner. He made his name in the music industry by developing and selling his cryogenically frozen Blue Steel strings, which became the largest-selling strings in the world. He also created the Voice Box effects pedal made famous by Peter Frampton in the 1970s on the hit song “Show Me The Way.” This was only the beginning of what continues to be a groundbreaking career.
Dean Markley Retains VittekPR as AOR
Manufacturer of musical instrument strings, amplifiers and accessories Dean Markley retains VittekPR to oversee their public relations efforts in 2012. The campaign begins with preparation for the industry’s largest trade event, the NAMM Show held in Anaheim by the National Association of Music Merchants. The campaign will generate editorial coverage, press releases, product reviews, social media and publicity.
Loy Chiropractic Arts Welcomes Professional Massage Therapists
Loy Chiropractic Arts (LCA), one of North San Diego County's leading chiropractic care centers, recently expanded their healthcare services with the addition of massage therapists Sara Osterink, HHP, and Robert Sherman.
Cort Guitars Honors Actor/Musician Gary Sinise of CSI: NY
In appreciation of the work actor/musician Gary Sinise is doing to help support veterans of the United States military and other charitable efforts through his Gary Sinise Foundation, Cort presented Gary with a Cort Artisan A4 bass. The presentation occurred during a fund raising event earlier this year, in Chicago, where Gary's Lt. Dan Band performed. The concert, event and fundraiser benefited the United States Veterans Arts Program (USVAP). The organization strives to provide artistic tools to wounded service members of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars as well as Veterans Medical Service Organizations. Cort was honored to also provide a Cort electric guitar, signed by Gary and given to a veteran.
Oktober Guitars Retains VittekPR
Electric guitar manufacturer, Oktober Guitars is now working with VittekPR, a public relations firm, to support and build upon its growing customer base. In addition to generating publicity for the product line, a public relations campaign will be put in place to increase the company’s brand awareness and recognition throughout the industry and consumer markets.
YouTube Now Broadcasting Frank Gambale TV Worldwide
GRAMMY winning guitar virtuoso Frank Gambale announced today the Frank Gambale TV Channel on YouTube. Flattered by the amount of user generated content already on Youtube, Frank is heeding the call to communicate directly with his fans in a new, more intimate way. With over 30 years of material under his belt, there is a huge archive of footage he is now inspired to share; much of it never seen before including behind the scenes, candid material and instructional content. Acknowledged the world over as an innovator on the guitar, Frank recognizes the innovative changes happening in the digital world stating "I am 100% behind these new social media outlets. They bring together all of my fans to a central point where they can really stay connected and I can stay connected with them. It's a wonderful opportunity and I am excited to fully embrace all this technology."
Local Artist Brings Kenya and Haiti to Carlsbad Library
North County resident and artist Jon Moyer will be exhibiting a collection of artwork at the Carlsbad Dove Library now through September 6. The artwork includes large canvases of wildlife photography taken while on his latest safari through Kenya’s Serengeti region and a photo essay of his recent trips to Haiti documenting a single family’s life after the 2010 earthquake. The wildlife photography is displayed behind the counters of the main lobby and the photo documentary can be found upstairs in the reference area.
Jazz Guitarist Jeff Richman Announces New CD Release
Contemporary jazz guitarist Jeff Richman today announced the release date of his upcoming CD, Jeff Richman and Chatterbox: The Line Up for October 18. The Nefer Records release is Richman's 16th solo project and features Mitchel Forman on keyboards, Joel Taylor on drums and Dean Taba on bass guitar. The new CD is distributed by City Hall Records and songs will be available online at iTunes, Amazon and other music websites.
Cort Guitars Releases New Classic Rock Guitars
Cort Guitars today announced the new CR Series- single cut away, electric guitars. The new models are now available in music stores worldwide and target the musician interested in classic rock tones. Some models feature new upgrades such as TonePros licensed bridges, the new ClassicRocker II pickups with Alnico II magnets and red ivory binding.
Loy Chiropractic Arts Rejuvenates Community
Loy Chiropractic Arts today announced the opening of
their new facility located at 616 Stevens Avenue in Solana Beach, California.
The new location is a homecoming for Lamont Loy, Doctor of Chiropractic.
After operating offices in nearby Cardiff and Del Mar for the past seven years,
Dr. Loy is returning to the community in which he lives and where he has
previously owned and operated two chiropractic offices.
Albion Amplifications New TCT35 Guitar Amplifiers
Albion Amplification today announced the release of their TCT35 guitar
amplifiers. The new TCT35 is a twin channel, 35 watt amplifier available
in either a standalone head (TCT35H) or a combo unit (TCT35C) with a single 12”
speaker. Units are available now through retailers and distributors
worldwide.
iPerform3D:
3D Guitar Lessons with Interactive Motion Capture Animation
iPerform3D announced today the launch of their new website. The new site
combines motion capture animation, gaming technology, top shelf guitar
instructors and guitar lessons for all skill levels. All lessons and
content are available online 24 hours a day, seven days a week providing users
the freedom to study, practice and learn at their convenience, wherever they
may be. Each lesson walks the student through the learning objective of
the lesson, performance notes and how to set up your gear for the right tone.
Plus on demand and printable TAB to provide the user every possibly opportunity
to succeed.
Cort Guitars Teams with Noted German Bass Builder
Cort Guitars today announced their collaboration with noted
German bass manufacturer, Sandberg Guitars. Together, they release the
new Arona bass in four and five string models utilizing the elements of
Sandberg’s engineering and design along with Cort’s state of the art production
facilities. The Arona basses are now available in retailers worldwide
Albion Amps
Hires VittekPR as AOR
Albion Musical Instruments today announced the
appointment of VittekPR as their public relations agency of record. A
manufacturer of guitar and bass amplification, Albion debuted their new product
line at the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) trade show this past
January 2011. Noted designer and engineer, Steve Grindrod, President of
Albion worked with VittekPR’s Josh Vittek during the initial launch at the
show. The company now seeks VittekPR to put into effect a full campaign
including social media, publicity and product reviews to help build its brand
awareness and credibility in the market place.
Two
Virtuosos: One Jazz, One Classical, Collaborate on New Release
Chart topping jazz guitarist Richard Smith and internationally awarded,
classical guitarist Francesco Buzzurro announced today the release of their
upcoming recording, Un
Mondo, Due Chitarre. The 10 song collection will be available
online and in hard copy September 27.
Cort Guitars Ignites Fire with New Fuel Series
Cort
Guitars today announced the new Fuel Series guitars, a collaboration with Los
Angeles based builder, Stephen McSwain of McSwain Guitars. The series
offers two distinct models; the Gasoline 1 and the Motor Oil 1, and both are
available in retailers worldwide. Based
on vintage gasoline and oil cans, each guitar has its own unique design
featuring aged hardware, custom graphics and a distressed black satin finish.
The Gasoline 1features a three piece, set-in neck while the Motor Oil 1
features a bolt-on neck.
O.C. Biz Wins EMMY Award
Ryan Neisz of Clear
Creative media receives an EMMY® award for the production of Every 15
Minutes: Castro Valley High School, a presentation revealing the teenage
challenges and consequences of driving under the influence. The award of
Excellence in Informational Programming was presented by the Northern
California Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
during this month's annual awards ceremony.
Cort Guitars Sponsors John Lennon
Talent Award
As part of their growing support for music
education and promotion, Cort Guitars donated three guitars as part of the
winning prizes to this year’s recipient of the John Lennon Talent Award, held
in Germany last month. With just over 1000 entries in this year’s
competition, Bavarian band, Shenaniganz walked away with the prize. “This
is the best prize a band can win. Thanks to everyone at Cort Guitars for
the wonderful instruments. The quality and versatility of the guitars
will help us tremendously on the road and in the studio. The band has
improved tremendously during our time with JLTA. We have become a better,
different band: Shenaniganz 2.0!” Daniel Rehbein, Shenaniganz
Steve Trovato Endorses Celestion Speakers
Guitarist, Steve Trovato has officially joined
forces with renowned guitar speaker manufacturer, Celestion. Recognized
for his top shelf skills in the genres of blues, jazz and country, Trovato
relies on his equipment to help translate his playing on a daily basis.
Solidifying his relationship with Celestion allows Trovato to further
explore the world of sonic textures and will provide new opportunities on his
new CD release in 2011.
Jazz Guitarist Richard Smith
Hires Vittek for PR
Noted contemporary jazz guitarist, Richard Smith has
retained Joshua Paul Vittek and Associates, a public relations firm to support
the upcoming release of his new recording. In addition to generating
publicity for the new release, a public relations campaign will be put in place
to increase Smith’s fan base and support upcoming performances.
Sheptone Harnesses Real Tone for
Strat Lovers
Sheptone Guitar Pickups announced today the
release of their complete assembly for strat-style pickguards. The new
harness comes fully assembled with Sheptone pickups and upgraded hardware.
The assemblies are hand wired in the United States and are designed to
improve the performance of stock components but also provide the musician with
more versatility in their pursuit of tones. The harness will fit onto
most strat-style pickguards allowing the player to maintain the vintage or
stock look of their instrument.
Contemporary Guitarist Jeff Richman Hires Vittek for PR
Noted contemporary guitarist, Jeff Richman has
retained Joshua Paul Vittek and Associates, a public relations firm to support
the upcoming release of his new recording. In addition to generating
publicity for the new release, a public relations campaign will be put in place
to increase Richman’s fan base and support upcoming performances.
Cort Unveils New GENE SIMMONS PUNISHER-2 Bass
International guitar manufacturer, Cort Guitars today announced the
release of the new GS PUNISHER-2 bass. The new model continues their
relationship with the KISS band member and star of A&E’s Gene Simmons
Family Jewels reality television show. The new bass will be available in
retail stores worldwide this May and will include a GENE SIMMONS custom case.
Andy Johns Appoints Vittek for New Projects
Legendary producer/engineer, Andy Johns today announced his efforts to increase his workload by teaming with Josh Vittek of Joshua Paul Vittek and Associates. The agreement takes place immediately and is established to build on his discography of over 200 albums spanning 50 years.
Sheptone Pickups Tweets Sweet Tone
Sheptone, an
American manufacturer of guitar and bass pickups announced today its new
Sheptone Tweets Sweet Tone Campaign and Giveaway. Over the next eight
weeks, Sheptone will be giving away one set of pickups each week by random
drawing from those who participate. The Twitter campaign is the next step
in the grass roots efforts to build up the Sheptone brand.
Cort Guitars Enhance the Earth
Cort Guitars has enhanced the EARTH 100 acoustic for 2011.
What has historically been one of the company’s best selling products is
receiving upgraded, multiple abalone rosette inlay, body and neck binding,
advanced scalloped x-bracing and genuine bone nut and saddle for enhanced tone
and performance.
Wornstar Clothing Targets Rock N Roll
Lifestyle
Wornstar Clothing, a recycled and custom design clothing
company today announced its new efforts to work directly with fashion and rock
and roll lifestyle retailers throughout the country. Sylvia Jensen,
fashion stylist to rock stars, started nine years ago altering wardrobe for
photo shoots. This led to creating custom pieces for the stage. The
growth of the business is rapidly increasing as fans quickly begin asking for
the items their idols adorn. For the past few years, the company has sold
directly online and will now expand to retail outlets to fulfill orders and
increase its growing customer base.
Cort Guitars Revise Industry
Favorite
Cort Guitars has revised the MR710-F for
2011. What has historically been one of the company’s best selling
products is receiving improved electronics, upgraded, multiple abalone rosette
inlay, body and neck binding, advanced scalloped x-bracing and genuine bone nut
and saddle for enhanced tone.
Sheptone Pickups Does Single Coils Right
The Sheptone "Good Enough For Leo" Strat pickups, offer vintage construction, staggered, beveled poles, wound using #42 Formvar wire and Alnico 5 magnets. The pickups are also available with Alnico 2 magnets upon request. The pickups are valued at a standard resistance of 6.3K Bridge, 5.9K Middle, and 6.0K Neck. The middle pickup is reverse wound with reverse polarity to eliminate noise when pickups are selected together. Likewise, the pickups are wax potted to reduce any unwanted noise and feedback.
El Chicano is Back and in Studio with GRAMMY® Winning Team
Receiving #1votes by both Billboard and Cashbox magazines in 1970, El Chicano charted in all categories but Country and Western that year with their Gold record and single, “Viva Tirado.” Their immediate rise to fame initiated a run of seven albums with MCA Records. Continued success came in 1973 with the release of the self titled album, El Chicano going Gold and its top 40 hit single, “Tell Her She’s Lovely.” With a career spanning over 40 years, the band has garnered five Gold records and has had music featured in over 50 compilations worldwide.
DBZ Guitars to Unveil Z-Glide Neck at NAMM 2011
Chicago, IL January 11, 2011 – DBZ Guitars announces a new breakthrough in guitar neck design. Unveiling of DBZ’s cutting edge new necks, called the Dean B Zelinsky "Z-Glide" Reduced Friction Neck (patent pending) will take place at the 2011 NAMM show January 13 in Anaheim, California.
The Z-Glide guitar necks, which will be available as an option on DBZ USA Custom Shop Guitars, utilize a surface designed to let your hand glide effortlessly up and down the neck. Dean Zelinsky’s Z-Glide necks eliminate the sticky/clammy feeling gloss lacquered necks are known to produce.
Invented by company founder Dean Zelinsky, the revolutionary Z-Glide guitar neck is achieved by precisely engraving carefully tested patterns into the back of the neck which reduce surface area while trapping moisture and sweat. The result is an ultra fast neck with a consistent, silky-smooth feel.
Buddy Blaze Guitars Launches Indonesian Factory Buddy Blaze Fine Stringed Instruments today announced the debut of their first guitar models produced in their new Indonesian factory. The unveiling will take place during the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) trade show in Anaheim, California. The show runs January 13–16, at the Anaheim Convention Center. The new facility is a collaboration between Stranough Voicemate founder, Tommy Kaihatu, business partner Charlie Bible and owner, Buddy Blaze.
Sheptone Spanks the Chicken Picker
The new Sheptone Tele pickups are of vintage construction featuring either staggered pole pieces or flat-pole blackguard on the bridge pickups. The neck pickup is available with a chrome, nickel or gold cover. The bridge pickup is wound using #42 enamel wire with a standard resistance set of 7.6K, and the neck to 7.3K with #43 enamel wire. Alnico 5 magnets are standard on both. Pickups are wound to eliminate the large volume difference between the pickups of a typical telecaster set. Sheptone does allow custom orders, making Alnico 2 magnets and custom windings available upon request. The neck pickup is reverse wound and reverse polarized to eliminate noise and then is potted upside down to completely eliminate squeal by filling the airspace with wax. To further reduce feedback, the bridge pickup is potted in wax as well.
DBZ Guitars “Win It All” Contest DBZ Guitars today announced the “Win It All” Guitar Giveaway. This contest is open to everyone worldwide…simply by joining the DBZ Guitars Official Facebook Group. The lucky winner will receive one of every body style in the DBZ Premier Series Electric Guitar Collection (as pictured). This prize package, with a retail value over $10,000 will be awarded in the drawing to be held March 29th 2011.
Onori Straps Unveils 2011 Product Line Onori International today announced their new 2011 product line. The new line includes a wide variety of material and pattern combinations including top grain leather, suede, woven fabrics, embroidered materials, metals and a special artist line by lowbrow icon Kalynn Campbell. The new line will debut at the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) trade show this January in Anaheim, California and is available for domestic and international distribution.
USPTO Issues Utility Patent to The Guitar Hanger The United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted a Utility Patent 7775491 to Chris Samu of The Guitar Hanger. This Utility Patent is in addition to the previously issued Design Patents D610,372 and D609,940 issued in February of 2010 for ornamental design of the product.
Custom DBZ Guitar Raises Money for Dio Cancer Fund DBZ Guitars donates a custom built guitar auctioned off for the Ronnie James Dio “Stand Up and Shout” cancer fund held this past August. The fund raiser was hosted by the Las Vegas based Aces and Ales Pub, owned by Alice Cooper guitarist, Keri Kelli. The DBZ guitar received the largest purse of the event with 100% of the proceeds going directly to the fund.
Onori Distributes New Amp Line from Albion
Albion Musical Instruments today announces Onori Entertainment as their new distributor to launch a new line of guitar and bass amplifiers in the United States. The new line will debut at the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) trade show in January 2011. The show takes place in Anaheim, California where long time amplifier designer Steve Grindrod and industry veteran, Richie Onori will be on hand to explain the new venture, demonstrate the new product line, and sign up new dealers.
Christina Marie Burke Releases Classical Crossover Debut Blues City Music recording artist, Christina Marie Burke releases her classical crossover debut. The self-titled CD is a nine song compilation of religious, classical and pop songs demonstrating her diverse vocal range and repertoire. Recorded at Leeway Studios in Memphis, the CD is now available online at iTunes, Napster, Rhapsody, Amazon, AllMusic, IndieRhythm, CD Baby and is currently looking to establish international distribution.
Sheptone Precisely Produces P-Bass Pickups
Sheptone, manufacturer of high end guitar pickups today announces the release of their new line of pickups for bass guitar. The first model available is the P-Bass pickup made to replace and upgrade current pickups installed on Fender Precision basses and similar models. The new pickups are available directly from Sheptone and inventory will be shipped to retailers over the next few weeks. All pickups are manufactured in the USA at their Port Orchard facility.
New Line of Souldier Straps Now Available
Environmentally conscious Souldier Straps today announced the availability of six exclusive guitar straps. The straps, made entirely of recycled materials and favorites of bands such as Wilco, Aerosmith and Modest Mouse, will be available exclusively at select Best Buy Musical Instrument stores. All straps are 2” wide with leather ends, silver hardware and adjustable between30” – 60” in length.
Diamond Amps Deploys Special Ops for Troops Diamond Amplification today announces Diamond’s 2010 Support Your Troops benefit. CEO/Owner Jeff Diamant and business partner Terry Martin have put together a program to turn 10% of all proceeds from sales of Diamond products between November 1 and December 31, 2010 into musical equipment that will ship overseas for military troops. Many enlisted men and women are musicians but are unable to transport their instruments while on deployment. This campaign will provide guitar amplifiers to troops serving overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Pelt Takes Best Picture at Big Bear Horror Festival
Reelistic Films today announced that their latest feature, Pelt is the winner of the Outstanding Feature Film and Audience Choice awards for this year’s Big Bear Horror Film Festival. Three days and 31 films later, Pelt walks away with the two most coveted awards of the event.
Sheptone Improvises with Jazzmaster pickups Owners of Fender Jazzmaster guitars have always asked: “How Can I get humbuckers into my guitar?” Guitar pickup manufacturer, Sheptone has the answer. Sheptone is now producing the Jazzbucker; a custom humbucking pickup that will fit into the Jazzmaster guitar without any modifications.
The Evil Robot Courts the Troubadour
Vintage guitar collector and reseller, Fretted Americana is now in the electronic production business with the release of its new Evil Robot guitar amplifier. The first production run of 100 pieces, all made by hand in the USA, are now available for order.
Tone Box Skull Crusher Now In Guitar Center
Tone Box announces a new deal with Guitar Center to retail their brand new Skull Crusher preamp distortion pedal in ten Guitar Center locations. The new effects pedal is available today at the Hollywood, Sherman Oaks, L.A.’s West Pico Blvd, San Francisco, Nashville, La Mesa, Chicago, North Dallas, Houston and Manhattan locations.
The DBZ Cavallo Peacemaker – The Art In Guitar Making
DBZ Guitars, continuing a pattern of industry firsts, expands their line of award winning guitars with the custom engraved Cavallo Peacemaker.
New Facebook Fan Page for Steve Trovato
Guitarist, Steve Trovato has teamed up with Joshua Paul Vittek and Associates to create the Steve Trovato Facebook Fan Page. The new page will offer more features than the typical Facebook layout. The welcome page features custom graphics, an audio player, a new photo library, a new video viewer and the ability to play and purchase music directly on the Facebook site. Over the next few months, they will also integrate a store allowing fans to purchase the back catalog of all Steve’s recordings and instructional material in print and DVD. The goal of the page is to open a line of communication between Steve and his fans promoting future performances, releases and materials.
Sheptone’s Red Headed Step Child Finds Friend in Brian Kahanek
Sheptone is teaming up with guitarist, Brian Kahanek to unveil a new bridge pickup called the “Red Headed Step Child.” The new model delivers a slightly hotter signal than traditional PAF humbuckers and was created out of necessity during the recording process of Brian’s latest recording, One True Thing.
New Dawg Delivers New PUPS
Sheptone is releasing a new line of P90H pickups for electric guitar. Each pair is handmade by company owner, Jeff Shepherd with a typical lead time of four weeks and is designed to allows guitar players with humbucker equipped guitars to achieve the highly sought after tone of the original P90 pickups. The new Sheptone P90H will be a direct replacement for most humbucker models and is available with black covers, black/gold/nickel/chrome open-faced covers and gold or nickel poles.
DBZ Guitars Launches ‘The DBZ Experience’
DBZ Guitars launches their new interactive website, The DBZ Experience and it is live as of this morning at www.dbzguitars.com. Simply click on the full screen icon at the lower right once you visit the page.
A Guitar for the Big Boys
Big Lou Guitars develops the Big Lou Wide Nut guitar with extra wide fretboards and nuts to accommodate those with bigger hands and fingers. The wider string spacing offers generous room for easier playability and accuracy.
DBZ Guitars Awarded “Best In Show” at 2010 Summer NAMM “We are honored. It is very rewarding to be able to build guitars to the level of quality I expect from an instrument again. It’s even more rewarding to give the industry instruments they are so satisfied with. I wanted to take guitar building out of the dark ages and deliver guitars that players would get excited about”, says Dean B. Zelinsky, CEO of DBZ Guitars.
DBZ Guitars Takes Flight In Grounded Economy DBZ Guitars is giving music retailers something to be excited about – sales! Dealers are experiencing success with Dean B. Zelinsky's new brand. DBZ Guitars, only shipping since August 2009, is already selling in 22 countries. Zelinsky’s new designs have struck a chord with players worldwide, creating a demand that retailers are profiting from.
Buddy Blaze Generates New Guitar Model
Sugarland Lead Guitarist and Band Director, Scott Patton teams up with Buddy Blaze Fine Stringed Instruments to unveil his new signature model guitar, the Generator™.
DBZ Snake Skin Venom Poised to Strike at Musikmesse Master guitar builder, Dean Zelinsky creates a textured Snake Skin finish using new techniques.
Guitar Hero Contributor Taps JPVA for PR Riding on the coattails of his success in the Guitar Hero II video game, guitarist Brian Kahanek selects Joshua Paul Vittek and Associates to head the public relations campaign for his latest release.
Guitar Strikes Fear in Community
Custom guitar builder, Ikon Customs takes guitar building to a new level with unique custom body shapes and materials…all without sacrificing the tones and performance of the instrument.
Souldier Straps Marches to Musikmesse
Following up on their biggest trade show success to date during the NAMM Show, Souldier is heading to Frankfurt, Germany to keep the momentum going.
Buddy Blaze Ignites NAMM with New Guitar Models
Buddy Blaze Fine Stringed Instruments is showing their new ALII Series Makani electric guitar this month at the annual National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show in Anaheim, Ca.
DBZ Guitars Casting A Shadow on the Competition
Putting art back into the design and build of quality guitars, master builder Dean Zelinsky puts his 30 plus years of industry innovation to work and delivers guitars the world has been waiting for.
Rockmodules Aims to Boost Business for Music and Sound Industry
With dealers, distributors and manufacturers scrambling to find ways to increase sales and decrease costs, Rockmodules brings to market their combined engineering, manufacturing and marketing services to provide clients a turnkey revenue stream. Without limitation to quantities, Rockmodules is an ideal partner for established brands, distributors, music retailers and start-up entrepreneurs.
3D Effects in a Skull Crushing Stomp Box
Tone Box’s Skull Crusher takes on the competition by bringing 3D effects to the arsenal of musicians around the world.
No More Tap Dancing for Pedalboard Tweakers New Pedal Risers from StageTrix raise individual pedals for easy access and provide cable routing without expensive investment in new boards or cases.
Kasha Stomps Out A Four Channel Overdrive Pedal
An effects pedal designed by a true boutique amp designer sets the new standard for overdrive pedals and it’s not limited to just guitar players.Bass, violin and harmonica players can all plug in and take their tone to the next level.
Old Cables Chuck’d for New Solid Cables
His old cables are out the door as TV/film composer Tim Jones rewires his rig with built to order Solid Cable Dynamic Arc Ultras.
Wizard Amplification Brings Moog Under its Spell
Legendary guitar amp builder, Rick St. Pierre and Wizard Amplification sign a new retail agreement with Moog Audio in Toronto and Montreal .
DecembeRadio’s Gasoline Fueled Sound Ignites with Solid Cables
2009 Dove Rock Album of the Year winners, DecembeRadio are burning up the airwaves this year with hand made instrument cables from Solid Cables.
Recording Engineer’s Sterling Worth Is Creating Platinum and Gold
Sterling Winfield’s diversity is beginning to shine with credits on records by B.B. King, the Fugees, Herbie Mann, Pantera, Hellyeah, Seventh Void and Hatebreed. Sterling Winfield is building a clientele of who’s who in the industry…and still wants more.
New Angle on FCC Wireless Devices for Guitar
The New WaveAngle Radian™ Wireless Guitar System applies modern wireless technology to provide the user reliable, future proof flexibility by utilizing QoS engines and advanced frequency hopping to create solid, wired equivalent performance.
Telecaster.com Celebrates Ten Years of Twang
The world’s largest website devoted to the first and most iconic electric guitar, the Fender Telecaster®, celebrates its 10th Anniversary May 3, 2009 with a “Ten Years of Twang” celebration. The website (www.telecaster.com) is also known commonly as the TDPRI or the Telecaster® Discussion Page. Telecaster.com was founded as a hobby website and discussion forum in early 1999 when the internet was still fairly new, and not in every household. Now, a decade later the site is one of the largest privately owned guitar websites in the world.
The Guitar Hanger: The next logical step in storing your guitar! Voted Best New Product of the 2009 NAMM show by Guitar Gear Enthusiast, the Guitar Hanger works with all guitars to change the way you safely store and access your instruments.
Wizard Amplification Unleashes Their Modern Classic on the World
With artists such as Angus & Malcolm Young – AC/DC, Jimmy Page – Led Zeppelin, James Hetfield – Metallica , David Gilmore – Pink Floyd, Billy Gibbons – ZZ Top, Joe Satriani, Joe Perry - Aerosmith, Rudolf Schenker and Matthias Jabbs - Scorpions on their owners list, Wizard Amplification is now set to provide every guitar player with same guitar amps used to create some of the most recognizable guitar tones the world has ever heard.
Learn How to Build Guitars From A Guitar Industry Legend
Neal Moser, legendary guitar builder of Moser Custom Shop guitars and builder behind many of the now famous, original B.C. Rich guitars, is opening his doors to teach aspiring guitar builders the craft, trade and best kept secrets of building top notch instruments.
Judas Priest's K.K. Downing Get New Signature Model from KxK Guitars This is one very cool guitar. K.K.'s been playing them for about year and now you can get your own directly from KxK!
Guy's Grids Guitar Chord Book/CD This is a great book. Why didn't anyone do this sooner. Anyone wanting to get their chords down needs to have this book.
Peter Stroud Gets Loud Proud and Well Endowed The guitar rigs of Peter Stroud are getting new make overs this weeks as we replace the entire signal chain with Solid Cables...sweet!
Matthew James "Matt Blaze" Webster Dies at Age 31 Our heart and thoughts are with you guys...
Vittek Gets in the Soup with Campbell American New England guitar builders, Campbell American Guitars have assigned west coast sales responsibilities to Joshua Paul Vittek and Associates.
Solid Cables Gets Loaded in Amsterdam Pasadena, CA February 11, 2009 – The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) trade show has proven to be another success for the high end instrument cable manufacturer, Solid Cables.During the show, Solid Cables signed a one year exclusive agreement with Benelux distributor, Max Guitar
Solid Cables Tangle Up Guitar Hero Marcus Henderson
High end instrument cable manufacturer, Solid Cables has announced today the official signing of electric guitarist and Guitar Hero contributor, Marcus Henderson. Marcus has been the primary contributor of recorded guitar tracks to the highly successful video game, Guitar Hero selling well over 13 million copies.
Dean Guitars Unveils New Guitar Model
The Dean/
Buddy Blaze ML has a unique “chrome flame” graphic, and features a top mount
Floyd Rose tremolo similar to the one that Buddy installed in Dimebag’s world famous Dean From Hell. It includes many features that Buddy is known for, such as his signature middle and bridge pickup positions loaded with custom wound Dean DMT pickups.
Kasha QUICKMOD® Mini Modifies Guitar Amp Versatility
In less than 5 minutes, the QUICKMOD® Mini adds features by simply replacing a tube.
Kasha Amplifiers has unveiled a quick, safe and simple device that now allows guitar players to instantly modify their tube amplifiers.
Custom Soldano 44 Guitar Amp Exclusively at Blues City Music
Blues City Music has teamed up with the leading guitar amp builder, Soldano Custom Amplification, to create the most amazing amplifier musicians have ever plugged into with a guitar. Within its compact size, the Soldano 44 will provide guitarists an unmatched assortment of tones, power and versatility beyond belief.
Ddrum Signs Metal Icon Vinnie Paul
Ddrum and Vinnie Paul announce the unveiling of a new signature product line.
Dean Guitars Signs Michael Amott of Arch Enemy
Dean Guitars is proud to announce that guitarist extraordinaire, Michael Amott, of Arch Enemy and Carcass has signed on with Dean Guitars.
