All Entries Tagged With: "thetoneking.com"
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.
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.
The 9 Best Bands That Don’t Really Exist
Music is music. Whether it comes from your favorite band or from movies and video games. And, sometimes you can be inspired by bands that don’t exist.
30 Pedals in 30 Days: Eventide H9 Harmonizer Effects Processor
Eventide’s been on the cutting edge of top-shelf effect technology for 40 years. The H9 Harmonizer Effects Processor is a giant leap forward in the integration of effects into live and recording performances. We here at TheToneKing.com knew we had to check it out for 30 Pedals in 30 Days, and we weren’t disappointed.
30 Pedals in 30 Days: Randall RD1C
In case you’ve been in a blind drunken stupor, Randall amplifiers and TheToneKing.com are giving away a Randall RD1C for 30 Pedals in 30 Days. Of course if you are still drunk, that’s okay. It’s not too late. There are still three days left to get your name in the hat to win one of these bad boys.
30 Pedals in 30 Days: Visual Sound VS-XO
We here at TheToneKing.com have been covering Visual Sound for a long time. With every pedal they come out with, they are always moving forward. With the VS-XO, Visual Sound might’ve found their signature piece, a sound that sets them apart from the rest.
