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AmplifiedParts.com Has Way More Than Just Amp Parts
If you went to Amplifiedparts.com you would expect to find parts for amps and guitars. But you’d also be blown away by everything else that they have. D.I.Y. pedal kits, luthier tools, speakers, reverb tanks, just to name a few things. You’d also find a huge selection of pickups. The pickups in question include, [...]
In Memoriam: Jeff Hanneman 1964 – 2013
Jeff Hanneman, guitarist and founding member of Slayer, died of liver failure at 11 am Thursday morning. He was 49. The band’s website released the following statement: Slayer is devastated to inform that their bandmate and brother, Jeff Hanneman, passed away at about 11AM this morning near his Southern California [...]
Mesa Boogie Boogies on Guitar Center
It is with regret – and we certainly wish GC well, but it’s important for us to provide musicians with a thorough and professional representation of our products. We work hard to exceed expectations in everything we do, so it’s vital that we have a focused network of dealers who share our commitment and [...]
The New Game: Manufacturers Brace Themselves For a Possible Guitar Center Implosion
It always starts at NAMM Depending on who’s doing the talking, NAMM 2013 was either the greatest it’s been since before the recession, or it was packed full of cautiously optimistic manufacturers that had nowhere else to look but up. TheToneKing.com’s own experience at NAMM was just as ambivalent. Amongst the deal making and the [...]
MOD Kits DIY Introduces Pre-Wired Assemblies
MOD Kits DIY Introduces Pre-Wired Assemblies For Guitar MODifications MODTM Kits DIY announced the introduction of their new product line for guitar modification – Pre-Wired Assemblies. Used to upgrade your existing guitar electronics, MODTM pre-wired assemblies enhance your overall tone and playing experience. Each MOD TM pre-wired assembly has a treble bleed volume pot mod [...]
Eminence Speaker Introduces D-fend SA300
Eminence_D-fend_SA300_04012013 April 1, 2013 Eminence Speaker Introduces the Industry’s First Programmable Loudspeaker Protection and Attenuation Circuit. Eminence, KY – Eminence Speaker LLC is proud to introduce the D-fend™ SA300, a fully programmable stand-alone unit designed to protect passive loudspeakers from excessive power conditions. A patent-pending technology, D-fend™ allows maximum driver performance while ensuring damage-free operation. [...]
On the Road: Paul Reed Smith Stops Visits Mom and Pop Stores to Demo PRS Amp Line
After returning home from working NAMM 2013 for TheToneKing.com, I had an interesting conversation with my boss at Goodtime Music in Streamwood Illinois: “Paul is coming to the shop in a couple of weeks.” “Who the hell is Paul guy, and why the hell should I care?” “Paul Reed Smith, and you should care because [...]
The King of Tubes: Peter Watson and PM Tubes Make Their Way to US Shores
MJ for TheToneKing.com Peter Watson has been internationally known for designing quality tubes for over thirty years with his company PM Tubes. PM Tubes can be found in the biggest tube amps on the market, including: Marshall, Orange, Diamond, and Hi Watt. His strict quality standards and innovative designs have made him known as an [...]
A Better Way to Sell Your Guitar
Sell This Guitar SANTA BARBARA, CA (February 8, 2013) — Walk into your local music store and see if you can find a 1955 Gibson Les Paul Jr. Chances are, unless you happen to live next door to Norman’s Rare Guitars, you won’t have much luck. And how do you go about selling a vintage [...]
Enter NAMM: Behind the Scenes of TTK’s NAMM Coverage: Day 2
After a breakfast of Cheerios and vodka, I made my way to Anaheim Convention Center early to get the lay of the land. After roaming around a bit, I made note of private rooms from manufacturers like PRS, Gibson, Fender, Godin, and Taylor. Fender had already started with an exclusive early tour for [...]
