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Elegant Design: Jeff Diamant of DBZ/Diamond Guitars Talks About a Great Year and What’s Next
Most will scream in the face of innovation. Even subtle changes can scare some players, but many of us recognize that these changes are refinements that ultimately can create more elegant and playable instruments. And, that’s why DBZ/Diamond Guitars keeps moving forward. It’s been over a year since we here at TheToneKing.com talked to […]
Is Analog Dead?
If you’ve been following, you might’ve noticed that most of my articles lately have been of the what-ever-happened-to variety. That’s because the world of music is in a strange place for me. I’m old enough to remember a time when music took up tangible physical space on my shelf in the form of tapes, records, […]
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 […]
Lace up for Hysteria: The Media Gins up Hysteria over Lacey Act
Ever since the Gibson factories were raided, and then raided again, questions about how the Lacey Act is going to affect the guitar industry have been running rampant in music media outlets. TheToneKing.com wanted to take a closer look at the implications of this law and how the media seems to be going crazy train over it.
Full Speed Ahead: Jeff Diamant Talks About the Future of DBZ Guitars
Exclusive to TheToneKing.com, DBZ CEO speaks out on his plans for the future of DBZ Guitars.
Retail Dysfunction: 3 Ways Retailers Try to Cure Purchase Anxiety
Basically, this unnamed retailer sent a letter to manufacturers, telling them to stick their MAP pricing models up their collective asses.
Where in the World?
Want to know where your guitars will be coming from and what the future of US guitar manufacturing is? Well, you’re not the only one.
50 Shades of Mascara: How ‘80’s Rock Never Really Went Away
The History was that the ‘80’s were a good ole rockin’ time until Grunge came along and told ‘80’s hair metal to find a quiet place to die. Now, more than 20 years later, bands like Mötley Crüe are some of the biggest grossing acts out there. How did they rise from the dead? Were they even dead to begin with?
A New Path: Peavey VYPYR VIP Series
Peavey has been on the forefront of guitar innovation since 1965. Peavey’s VYPYR VIP Series Modeling Amplifier gives players so many options that the only limitations they have are their own imaginations. Recently, TheToneKing.com had a chance to take the VYPYR VIP for a test drive to see what players have to look forward to from the innovators from Peavey.
Tell Us a Story: TheToneKing.com sits down with Jerry Wyatt and talks about “Learn Guitar Fast and Easy.”
Tell Us a Story: TheToneKing.com sits down with Jerry Wyatt and talks about “Learn Guitar Fast and Easy.” By Marc Johnson for TheToneKing.com “You can learn something from anybody,” Jerry Wyatt pointed out in a recent interview with TheToneKing.com. To emphasize his point, he talked about his 8 yr. old student, Little Oliver, who often […]
