Guitars
5 Best Places to Buy Guitars Online
Every musician knows that you can find great deals on music gear by hopping on the internet and doing their shopping via a website. Now, that may not hold the same charm as physically picking […]
Month: June 2009
Amplifiers
Guitar Amps 101 – Choosing the right Guitar Amp
Guitars are simple, right? Most of us know what we like, which family tree (Leo or Orville) our axe of choice descends from, and all of that. Amps, however, are another matter, entirely. There are […]
Guitars
Ibanez Xiphos XPT700XH Video Review
The Ibanez Xiphos XPT700XH has an extreme look and an even more extreme tone. 27 frets, ripping-fast Wizard II neck and Dimarzio pickups are just a few of its shred-friendly features, with Mahogany Body – […]
Guitars
Vox Virage SC Guitar Review
Guitarists are always on the lookout for high quality guitars that are built to rock, but are still comfortable to play. Very few of us like to lug around that 15 lb. Block of wood […]
Amplifiers
Guitar Amps 101 – Amps For Live, Studio, And Practice
Traditionally, guitarists have kept separate rigs for live gigging, studio tracking, and practicing at home. While some players still cling to this approach, the lines between the different types of amps from back in the […]
Guitars
V-Picks – The Psycho Guitar Pick
This pick is unlike any other guitar pick you have tried. Guaranteed! Laser cut the same size as the Freakishly Large, and 5.85mm thick. The thickness makes the Psycho easy to hold on to because […]
Drums
Ludwig Anniversary Edition Stainless Steel Pro Beat Drum Kit
Press Release–Since 1909, Ludwig has been making exceptionally crafted percussion products for drummers of all styles. During the 100th Anniversary year, Ludwig is proud to announce the release of the Ludwig Anniversary Edition Stainless Steel […]
Amplifiers
Guitar Amps 101 – Speakers: Does Size Really Matter?
Many different types of speakers have been used over the years to amplify electric guitars. The most common are speakers with 10-inch and 12-inch measurements. Generally speaking (pun intended), a smaller speaker produces more top […]
Amplifiers
Guitar Amps 101 – Modeling Made Easy
Modeling amplifiers, or those who digitally replicate the tones of other amps, started out as kind of a fad but have stayed around and now have what appears to be a permanent place in the […]
Amplifiers
Finding The Perfect Amp – Solid State or Tube?
There is always a lot of discussion in guitar amp circles about tube amps vs. solid state amps. Traditionalists and tone snobs always lean towards tube amps, as they are what produced the great tones […]