Author Archive for Marc Johnson
Marc published his first novel Becoming in 2010. It’s a kick-ass book with monsters and dreams and stuff, and you should buy it. Since then, he’s written thousands of articles for TheToneKing.com, many of which have been picked up for circulation by manufacturers and other news outlets. His next book, Drugs and Pancakes, should be available early 2014 if his alcoholic editor can find time to work on it in-between destroying his liver and screaming about punctuation. He graduated from Roosevelt University with honors, which means that he’s not as dumb as he looks. He’s been playing guitar for over 25 years, which is almost twice as long as most of his students have been alive.
30 Pedals in 30 Days 2014: Wampler Clarksdale Delta Overdrive
Brian Wampler, the CEO of Wampler Pedals, is “hands on” with everything. For 30 Pedals in 30 Days 2014, we had a chance to check out Wampler’s Clarksdale Delta Overdrive.
30 Pedals In 30 Days 2014: Ibanez ES2 Echo Shifter
Pedals come and pedals go. But, there are some pedals that have enough style that you’ll never want to give it up. For 30 Pedals in 30 Days, TheToneKing.com had a chance to check out the Ibanez ES2 Echo Shifter.
30 Pedals in 30 Days 2014: Rocktron Micro Hush and Hush 2X
TheToneKing.com decided to take a break from all of the noise of 30 Pedals in 30 Days 2014 and see what silence sounds like with Rocktron’s Hush 2X and Micro Hush.
Volante Guitars: Custom Guitars That Give Back (Interview)
Passion is what David Volante describes as the impetus behind Volante Guitars. TheToneKing.com interviews David Volante about building custom guitars for less.
An Open Letter to G&L Guitars: Get Your Head Out of Your Ass!
The outstanding product that you produce as a guitar manufacturer is belied by your terrible mismanagement as a company.
U2 Can Play Guitar
Have you heard the one about the two members of U2 who were asked to be on Fender’s Board of Directors?
Exclusive: Diamond and Soldano Amps Join Forces to Give Players Better Access to Their Gear
Diamond Amplification and Soldano Amps, two giants in the world of high-end amplification design, are about to join forces to make it easier for players to check out their gear.
Fender Bender: What Is The Future of Fender Guitars?
Ever since Fender pulled out of its IPO two years ago, they’ve been going through a ton of changes. Some of those changes have left us scratching our heads.
Keep It Clean: The Roadie Rag Helps Players Keep Their Gear Looking and Playing Like New
Proper hygiene is important. So, brush your teeth and clean your guitar.
Best of Both Worlds: TSVG Slow Ride Fuzz Pedal
One foot stands firm in classic tones while the other takes a step into wild new territory. A difficult balance to master, but that’s what TSVG Pedals is all about.
