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The Tone King talks gear with C.J.Pierce from Drowning Pool

The Tone King talks gear with C.J.Pierce from Drowning Pool

Whenever a band puts out a self-titled album, great things always seem to happen. The bands that do this seem to have reached a new level where, rather than constantly trying to reinvent themselves, they are more confident with who they always were. And they want to make that clear by putting out an album that vehemently declares, “This is who we are!” Drowning Pool is poised to do just that with their new self-titled album that hit stores on April 27th. Guitarist C.J. Pierce was cool enough to come by TheToneKing.com and talk to The Tone King himself about his new album, his gear, and a new signature model of his that’s in the works.

Eminence Speakers Helps Players Get Better Tone at Lower Volume

Eminence Speakers Helps Players Get Better Tone at Lower Volume

Eminence FDM Speakers : In addition to attenuating your signal, the FDM will also allow you to accentuate the tones that you already get from your amp. When you add more attenuation, your tone will get warmer as your volume goes down, and when you remove attenuation, your tone will get brighter as you get louder. This feature will give players the ability to actually manipulate the characteristics of the speaker, providing them with more options and dynamics.

EL34 6L6 Tubes?  Let your ears decide which is your fav!  4 Jet City Pico Valve Kustom Defender 5H

EL34 6L6 Tubes? Let your ears decide which is your fav! 4 Jet City Pico Valve Kustom Defender 5H

https://thetoneking.com/tubes/ Folks, a true sound sample on the

Can’t decide on Power Tubes? TTK has you covered!

Can’t decide on Power Tubes? TTK has you covered!

If you’ve ever been torn between the difference of an EL34, a 6L6/5881 or New Old Stock – you’ve come to the right place. This is a comprehensive tutorial that will allow you to use your ears to decide which power tube is right for you!

New HD Webcam for TTKs Live Webcast (Microsoft LifeCam Cinema)

New HD Webcam for TTKs Live Webcast (Microsoft LifeCam Cinema)

Unfortunately the HD cam I use to shoot my videos

The Tone King / Line 6 Give-Away - Relay G30 Wireless Guitar Unit

The Tone King / Line 6 Give-Away – Relay G30 Wireless Guitar Unit

https://thetoneking.com/gear-give-away/apr10-line6/

Guitar Legend Randy Rhoads covered by Gunslinger Johnny DeMarco for TTK - Solos, Styles & Techniques

Guitar Legend Randy Rhoads covered by Gunslinger Johnny DeMarco for TTK – Solos, Styles & Techniques

https://thetoneking.com/yngwie-malmsteen-by-johnny-demarco-a-ttk-exclusive/ Learn the techniques of legend Randy Rhoads

Guitar Legend Randy Rhoads covered by Gunslinger Johnny DeMarco for TTK - Solos, Styles & Techniques

Guitar Legend Randy Rhoads covered by Gunslinger Johnny DeMarco for TTK – Solos, Styles & Techniques

https://thetoneking.com/yngwie-malmsteen-by-johnny-demarco-a-ttk-exclusive/ Learn the techniques of legend Randy Rhoads by gunslinger Johnny DeMarco. Learn Randy’s secrets of having killer chord progressions behind his carefully composed solos. Johnny will show you finger tapping, with Randy’s flutter-tapping technique! He’ll also show you how Randy used to work in some blues licks at the tail end of his classically […]

Shredding Lesson w/ Charles Benson - Melodic 2 Fingered Arpeggio in E-Minor

Shredding Lesson w/ Charles Benson – Melodic 2 Fingered Arpeggio in E-Minor

Folks, another goodie from our friend Mr. B. Give

Randy Rhoads by Johnny DeMarco – A Video Tutorial – A TTK Exclusive!

Randy Rhoads by Johnny DeMarco – A Video Tutorial – A TTK Exclusive!

Learn the techniques of legend Randy Rhoads by gunslinger Johnny DeMarco. Learn Randy’s secrets of having killer chord progressions behind his carefully composed solos. Johnny will show you finger tapping, with Randy’s flutter-tapping technique! He’ll also show you how Randy used to work in some blues licks at the tail end of his classically inspired solo runs. In addition, you’ll see Johnny tear it up with trailing thirds and will discuss some of Randy’s recording techniques, like doubling the takes he did in the studio to make his solos sound larger than life! Johnny covers muting patterns, trills, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and how to make simple chords sound really good by working in all of these techniques. Johnny will show you all of this in relation to tunes like Crazy Train, Mr. Crowley and Over the Mountain. Throw in some diminished tricks, and you have yourself a lesson that will encourage you to take these techniques and make them your own! If you’ve ever wanted a comprehensive crash-course on Randy Rhoads, Johnny DeMarco is your man, and TheToneKing.com is happy to present this exclusive!