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A Bassist's Manifesto

A Bassist’s Manifesto

I love playing bass. It is fun to play and the very epitome of groove.

The 9 Best Bands That Don't Really Exist

The 9 Best Bands That Don’t Really Exist

Music is music. Whether it comes from your favorite band or from movies and video games. And, sometimes you can be inspired by bands that don’t exist.

5 Rock 'n' Roll Costume Ideas for Halloween

5 Rock ‘n’ Roll Costume Ideas for Halloween

This is my favorite time of the year. It’s Halloween baby! I love this time of year because I can dress up as someone else, and no one will call me names!

Farnell Guitars Changes Hands

Farnell Guitars Changes Hands

After 25 years of building guitars, Al Farnell is selling Fernell Guitars. The guitars that bear his name are carrying on with a “self-proclaimed computer geek” named Jeff Hansen.

A Brief History of Charvel

A Brief History of Charvel

I was asked by The Tone King to do some homework on Charvel. I definitely learned a few interesting things that I can now travel onto others.   Wayne Charvel worked for Fender guitars in the 70’s and eventually opened up his own repair shop. Today, there is a call for “relic” guitars and people […]

Pigtronix: New Pedals on the Block

Pigtronix: New Pedals on the Block

It’s hard to be heard with so many pedal manufacturers out there. If someone can hear you at all, you’re doing pretty good. If you’re as loud as Pigtronix, you’re on a whole different level altogether.

DiMarzio Super Distortion: Over 40 Years of Brutality

DiMarzio Super Distortion: Over 40 Years of Brutality

A full-grown man, rocking a Hello Kitty Squire guitar, equipped with a DiMarzio Super Distortion humbucker. I felt this is the perfect video to show how truly badass this pickup is

How I Built a Diddley Bow

How I Built a Diddley Bow

It is summer time, and this makes for extra time for summer projects. I felt I had to make a diddley bow. This was my chance to be creative in a new way.

Moniker Guitars Gives Players What They Want

Moniker Guitars Gives Players What They Want

When I was asked by The Tone King to write about Moniker Guitars out of Austin Texas, I had never heard of them. I quickly found out that every time you buy from them, you get a one of a kind guitar.

Korg Pitchblack Polytuner

Korg Pitchblack Polytuner

When I was tasked by TheToneKing.com to look at the Korg Pitchblack Polytuner, I noticed that it can lay in wait for hours, taking in only minimal signs of life and at that moment when the time is right and everything has gone sharp or flat, you call on it to set it all right once again