All Entries in the "Commentary / Editorials" Category
Will DiMarzio Take the Crown From Seymour Duncan?
At some point, Seymour Duncan became the kings of OEM. Recently, there seems to be a change in the trend, and it looks like DiMarzio might be poised to steal Duncan’s crown
The People’s Signature Guitar: The Story of Chapman Guitars
Chapman Guitars has emerged to harness the collaborative power of the Internet and put players in this driver’s seat.
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.
The Top 5 Places to Buy Gear
Memorial Day approaches. TheToneKing.com wanted to take a look at some of the biggest retailers so you know where to get your gear
New Guitar Day: Five Kinds of Guitars Every Guitarist Should Own
The guitar is more than just an instrument; it’s a work of art. Check out these five kinds of guitars every guitar player should strive to own.
Jailhouse Rock: Was that new pedal you just bought made behind bars?
Many corporations contract with companies that arrange prisoner labor pools within the U.S. Is your gear made in prison?
Trending: How Bands Like Nirvana Change Gear Trends
Among the aftershocks that came from that significant shift in the musical environment was the gear favored by the larger guitar playing community.
JOYO Pedals: A Lot of Tone for A Few Bucks
At the beginning of the year, almost everyone is broke. It is a good time to pick up on some deals.
A Bassist’s Manifesto
I love playing bass. It is fun to play and the very epitome of groove.
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, […]
