Guitar Amps 101 – Speakers: Does Size Really Matter?
June 3, 2009 by Mike O'Cull · Leave a Comment
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 end, or treble, than a larger one. Thus, an amp outfitted with 10’s usually has a brighter, tighter sound and the same amp with 12’s will be darker sounding. Read more
DBZ Bird of Prey Guitar to be featured in Guitar World
Dean Zelinsky, founder of DBZ, is proud to announce that this unique, wicked looking, Bird of Prey guitar will be featuring in the GuitarWorld magazine. This guitar has nice contours, with brutal features. We think Dimebag Darrell would have been proud to jam on this axe! Read more
Gibson Robot Guitar Review
May 15, 2009 by NAMM · Leave a Comment
Gibson has taken a bold technological step with the introduction of their Les Paul and SG robot guitars. While they may not be for everybody, these two models get high marks for both innovation and functionality. Plus, they’re really cool. Read more
Carvin legacy II Video Review – Steve Vai Guitar Amp
April 20, 2009 by NAMM · Leave a Comment
Legendary guitarist Steve Vai introduced his second generation of Carvin Legacy amps — a special amps series created especially for Vai and according to his specs — at the 2009 winter NAMM Read more
Ibanez Promethean Pro Bass Guitar Amp
April 7, 2009 by NAMM · Leave a Comment
Ibanez Electronics has proudly extended its amplification arsenal, this time in the professional bass amp category. During winter NAMM 2009, Ibanez demonstrated their all-new Promethean Pro bass amp with the help of bassist Rufus Philpot (Planet X, Down to the Bone). Read more
Gibson Les Paul Vintage 1958 Guitar
March 21, 2009 by NAMM · Leave a Comment
Here’s a really cool vintage Gibson Les Paul article from GuitarPlayer that was published in 1994. Attached is the photo of the guitar and amp from the article. Read more
Martin Guitar Announces Return of the 1 Series Guitar
March 19, 2009 by NAMM · Leave a Comment
Martin & Co. (March 18, 2009) – In a response to these challenging economic times, C.F. Martin & Co. is proud to announce the return of the highly popular “1 Series” acoustic guitars. Read more
Six Ultimate-Guitar Prices – Best Electric Guitars for a Budget
March 12, 2009 by NAMM · Leave a Comment
Rock history has proven time and time again that where electric guitars are concerned, you don’t have to break the bank to bust onto the charts. Certainly, a fair share of hit albums have been recorded with instruments that cost more than most used cars, but a remarkable number of legendary discs have also been tracked with extremely inexpensive instruments that produced equally stunning results. Read more
Parker Guitars Releases USA Parker Fly Mojo Single Cutaway Electric Guitar
February 24, 2009 by NAMM · Leave a Comment
Parker Guitars is proud to announce today the addition of the (USA made) Parker Fly Mojo Single Cut to their magnificent line of electric guitars. The Fly Mojo is designed for the professional player, with its Single Cut provides a stunning new edge to their Fly Mojo Series. Read more
AlumiSonic Guitars Premiers 1100 Custom Aluminum Archtop Guitar
February 4, 2009 by NAMM · 2 Comments
AlumiSonic’s all new 1100-Custom Aluminum Guitar is the creation of several years of research and development into the ultimate combination of material types and thicknesses, to produce the perfect equalization of aluminum clarity with profound, controllable, semi-hollow arch-top resonance and sustain.
The guitar’s arch-top is cold formed and hardened from 99% pure 1100 aluminum, for the most obtainable warmth, with the lowest decibel aluminum resonance physically possible. Read more
