Guitar Amps 101 – Choosing the right Guitar Amp
June 10, 2009 by Mike O'Cull · 3 Comments
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 more types of guitar amplifiers available today than ever before and, to the uninitiated, picking the proper amp to suit our musical and financial needs can seem like a crapshoot. Read more
Guitar Amps 101 – Head And Cabinet vs Combo Amp
May 30, 2009 by NAMM · 3 Comments
When it comes time to buy a new amplifier, many players are bewildered by the amount of different choices and possibilities they need to investigate in order to find their new ride. One of the first questions asked around the ol’ amp showroom is “What’s better: a head and cabinet stack or a combo?” The answer really depends on the type of sound a player is going for, the types of gigs they play, and the amount of gear they are willing to move. Read more
Bogner Alchemist Guitar Amplifier
May 14, 2009 by NAMM · Leave a Comment
If you’re looking for the classic American amp sound, the Bogner Alchemist line has something for everybody. Whether a head and cabinet is what you’re after or a more portable combo, there’s an Alchemist for you. Read more
Vox Joe Satriani Big Bad Wah
April 27, 2009 by NAMM · Leave a Comment
Joe Santriani contributed numerous ideas that were unheard of in existing wah pedals, endowing the Big Bad Wah with an unparalleled range of sounds from vintage to modern, as well as those that are totally original. Read more
Playing the Market with Used Music Gear
April 19, 2009 by NAMM · Leave a Comment
Some people would rather have their left nut removed before suffering the embarrassment of walking on stage with a shiny new gear. Call it what you will, crazy , a phobia, or pure snobbish but if it isn’t vintage or second hand I don’t want it in my possession. Read more
Mesa Boogie Mark V amplifier
Mesa Boogie Mark V is the hottest-hit package in the guitar world for tone–It’s like having the most ultimate recreation of all of Mesa’s most legendary amplifiers–such as the Mark I, IIC+ and IV–all bundled up into one guitar amplifier, along with extra bonuses like its all-new British-inspired circuits, and bias selectable power tube application from either 6L6 or EL34–you can run EL34’s in the outside pair and 6L6 in the inside pair within the 4 power tube slots. Read more
Fender Stratocaster Harley Davidson 105th Anniversary
April 4, 2009 by NAMM · Leave a Comment
Harley-Davidson’s 105th Anniversary – Fender Custom Shop has created three special edition Fender Stratocaster guitars commemorating the event. The first guitar (#1 of 3) was auctioned online and sold for $35,088.00 Read more
Rees Guitars Introduces Lightweight F-Light Bass Guitar
March 31, 2009 by NAMM · Leave a Comment
Rees is proud to introduce their all-new F-Light bass guitar. The F-Light is a well designed, korina body instrument, that boasts its light weight construction, and comfortable playability when either in the sitting or standing position. The F-Light Bass weighs in at only 6 lbs, compared to a traditional bass guitar of 10 lbs. Read more
Peavey Amplifiers Expands Custom Shop Hand-Built Amplifiers
March 14, 2009 by NAMM · Leave a Comment
Peavey is proud to announces that the company has expanded its award-winning amplification. The USA-based Peavey Custom Shop will now include custom-built amplifiers based on three all-new, hand-wired models; the Studio Special, Sensation and Masterpiece. Read more
Marshall 8100 Valvestate
Marshall 8100 Valvestate is easily one of the most underrated Solid State amplifiers ever to be built. The 8100 Valvestate incorporates a ECC83 (12AX7) hybride tube technology, which helps push this behemoth amplifier into overdrive, delivering its raw power and shear tone. Not only does the 8100 produce thick low end power chord distortion, the 8100 can also deliver rich and vibrant cleans to British gritty crunch. Read more
