5 Best Places to Buy Music Gear Online
June 11, 2009 by NAMM · 2 Comments
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 up a guitar or bass, plugging in and annoying the owners of the little dress shop next door, but for those who know what gear they want shopping online can be a great way to save time and even money (which can be tight for the budding artist). Read more
Guitar Amps 101 – Modeling Made Easy
June 2, 2009 by Mike O'Cull · 1 Comment
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 MI marketplace. It is easy to see why these types of amps are attractive to many players. Even a small practice amp with modeling technology will deliver just about any effect or tone that a player would want and also make an excellent choice for recording great guitar tracks. Read more
Jimmy Page Amp Sells on eBay for $30K
May 29, 2009 by NAMM · Leave a Comment
Turns out just one Led Zeppelin fan had the means — or perhaps the inclination — to buy one of the coolest pieces of Led Zep-associated memorabilia to surface in some time.
According to Gibson.com, a sole eBay bidder coughed up a whopping $30,000 Read more
Creed Planning to Release New CD in August
What? A new CD from who?
Surely you remember the rock band Creed, right?
After a long hiatus, the band Creed, known for their hits “Higher”, “With Arms Wide Open”
and others, have decided to reunite and are planning to release their next album in August
of 2009. Read more
Battle of Ibanez: RG2EX1 vs. RG321 – fight!
May 16, 2009 by NAMM · Leave a Comment
Since 1986 the masters at Ibanez hit their stride with the RG body style, and have been leaving a trail of wannabe guitar carcass road kill on the highway of rock ever since. I remember seeing my friends with their RG550 models and saying to myself “one day, I’ll own one too”. Fast forward 23 years to find that Ibanez has not rested on its past success. They have also been smart enough to start making budget guitars, starting with the EX series, almost from day two. This is part of what has brought undying loyalty and a fan base some rock stars, and other guitar makers, could only dream to achieve. Read more
Schecter Hellraiser C-1 Guitar Review
April 29, 2009 by NAMM · Leave a Comment
The Schecter Hellraiser C-1 is an electric guitar that delivers tones guaranteed to satisfy any metal player. The Hellraiser’s mahogany body has an ultra-access cutaway that really lets you get all the way up the 3-piece mahogany neck. Read more
Ludwig announces ‘free drum’ with Element Series
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 new Ludwig Element Lacquer Series Drums. Read more
Gibson USA Eye Guitar – Limited Edition
April 14, 2009 by NAMM · 4 Comments
Gibson Press Release – Even the fiercest rockers like their hot-looking guitars, and no axe out there offers the intensity of eye candy captured in the form of the stunning new Eye Guitar, a new 2009 Limited Run Series model from Gibson USA. You’d better believe this is one sweet-looking instrument — but watch out! Try to take a bite and you’ll expose yourself to an eviscerating maelstrom of tone. Available beginning April 1, 2009, only 350 of the new Limited Run Series Eye Guitars will be produced, and they’re bound to go fast. Read more
Fender Road Worn Guitars
April 10, 2009 by NAMM · Leave a Comment
Brand new guitars just don’t have that feel and vibe or sound until it’s had a beer spilled on it, drug across the stage or has been dropped off the stage. Fender’s Road Worn series haven’t seen this kind of abuse outside the factory, but they certainly look like they have. Based on classic Fender guitars and basses of the 50s and 60s, the Road Worn models include two Stratocasters, a Telecaster, Jazz bass and a Precision bass. Read more
Ludwig Legacy Exotic Drums
April 8, 2009 by NAMM · Leave a Comment
Ludwig Introduces New Legacy Exotic Drums – Applying drum shell-crafting technology refined over a century, Ludwig’s flagship professional drum line is advancing to the next level. With the company’s 100th Anniversary year, Ludwig introduces the all-new Legacy Exotic, a stunning recreation to a modern classic. Read more
