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Sex Sells: Women and Guitar Ads

Sex Sells: Women and Guitar Ads

Guitars are sexy. And manufacturers are going to do whatever they can to get you to notice how sexy their guitars are. Pair a guitar with a nice pair of legs or put it in the hands of a virtuoso, either way, that guitar is going to catch your eye. And, most of you will […]

Made in ???

Made in ???

When the new 2012 G&L Legacy Tribute models walked in the door, everybody had to stare really hard at the headstock to make sure that the guitar wasn’t a USA model. When we compared it to a USA version of the same guitar hanging on the wall, the only thing distinguishing the cherry-red Tribute from […]

Hard Rockers in High Heels

Hard Rockers in High Heels

By Francis ‘The Grin’ Gray It is a damn crying shame that my list is so short. Women rockers are a rare breed I have found. Sure we have a few ladies who know how to pull a power chord and sing kumbaya, but I mean the girls who wanted to be just as badass […]

Why Doesn’t PRS Build Guitars For Players?

Why Doesn’t PRS Build Guitars For Players?

Is it a good idea to keep your guitars at such a high quality that they are always out of the reach of your average player?

Maxon RTD800 vs. Blackstar HT-Drive & HT-DistX Shoot-Out! ~ Maxon Month 2012

Maxon RTD800 vs. Blackstar HT-Drive & HT-DistX Shoot-Out! ~ Maxon Month 2012

Behind the Scenes : https://www.facebook.com/TheToneKing FULL INDEX BELOW: 0:00 – RTD800 Intro Sound Sample 0:57 – Intro & Overview 2:00 – OD Shoot-Out 4:56 – Tube Design Overview 8:09 – Distortion Shoot-Out 9:11 – Noise Reduction Circuit 12:35 – Riff w/ out Boost 12:50 – Rif with Boost Engaged 13:38 – Wrap-Up Some links for […]

Ode to the Odd

Ode to the Odd

A praise to the unconventional minds in music.

Pigtronix Announces Release of the Philosopher's Rock Pedal

Pigtronix Announces Release of the Philosopher’s Rock Pedal

Philosopher’s Rock by Pigtronix

Blackstar Announces the Gus G. BLACKFIRE 200

Blackstar Announces the Gus G. BLACKFIRE 200

Blackstar’s new Gus G. BLACKFIRE 200 Amplifier

What's In a Band Name by The Grin

What’s In a Band Name by The Grin

If you’re stuck trying to figure out a name of your next band … let ‘The Grin’ school you first!

The Tea Philter – A T-Filter Pedal Kit New from MOD Kits DIY

The Tea Philter – A T-Filter Pedal Kit New from MOD Kits DIY

FIXED WAH TONE in a pedal !!!