Gibson Introduces Slash Appetite for Destruction Les Paul Guitar

From his groundbreaking work with Gn’R, to Slash’s Snakepit, to Velvet Revolver and numerous acclaimed solo and side projects, Slash has continued to embody the ultimate rebel rocker, putting addictive licks and eviscerating tone above all else, and throughout he has continued to do it on a Les Paul. To honor this achievement, Gibson introduces the Slash Appetite for Destruction Les Paul, a guitar equipped with the finest features of the original Les Paul Standards of 1958-’60, and the added punch of Seymour Duncan Signature Series Alnico II Pro Slash humbucking pickups. Read more

Guitars Going Green – Bamboocaster Guitar

Guitars going green? Not entirely, however, Gear-Vault would like to present to you; Brad’s lab, a guy named Brad (www.bradslab.com) who took some time and effort to build a green guitar made from bamboo wood. ‘Bamboo!? What… did he just say bamboo guitar?‘ Yes I did! And the guitar looks great and sounds even better. Read more

Future Vintage: What instruments will be hot in the next decade?

We all love guitars and gear, right? That is why you are reading Gear-Vault and that is why I am writing this article. Those of us who have been doing this for more years than we might care to admit have seen the guitar market rise and fall and many different pieces of gear fall in and out of favor with the musos, collectors, and fetishists out there. Of course, the real vintage stuff, like 50’s and 60’s Strats, Teles, and Les Pauls, have risen to obscene levels of value that have put them into the realm of fantasy for most of us. Read more

PRS Guitars and Motor Racing Network Offer “Move of the Race” Guitar

Wait… Didn’t Gibson Guitars do something similar to this which turned out to be a complete disaster by a disrespectful winning driver? Oh yes, they did. Read: Kyle Busch Smashes Gibson Guitar Trophy After NASCAR Win. Personally, I’m not thrilled to see ungrateful “winners” take such a beautiful piece of art to destroy in front of millions. Watch the of video of Kyle Busch smashing his trophy guitar below. I hope the winners of the Miami Homestead Speedway on March 6 doesn’t show the same kind of class, or lack thereof. Read more

Fender American Special Strat Guitar

The phrase “Made in America” seems to have a lot more meaning these days than it did in previous years. A wave of nationalistic pride has swept the U.S. guitar market recently, as more and more imported instruments hit our shores. Many players aren’t interested in foreign-born guitars anymore, preferring to spend the extra bucks to get a U.S.-made axe. Sometimes, however, you might not have to spend as much as you think to get a badass new instrument that was built right here in America, the land that gave birth to rock and roll. Read more

Warwick Robert Trujillo Streamer Signature Bass Guitar

Metallica’s bassist Rob Trujillo and Warwick Bass Guitar company collaborate to issue new Warwick Rob Trujillo Streamer Signature Bass Guitars — Trujillo is best known as the finger-style bass monster whose dexterity, tones and attitude have seen him grace the bass of Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Ozzy Osbourne and Metallica since the late ’80’s. Read more

Schecter Guitars Adds Single Cut to ATX Lineup

Schecter Guitars adds a Single Cut to the minimalists metal machine line of Blackjack ATX series. For no-frills, reckless abandon, Schecter’s Blackjack ATX Solo-6 addition rounds out an already small grouping of reclusive siblings packing serious aggression. Read more

AXL Fireax And Jacknife Available In Black Matte Finishes

Everyone knows black is the color of choice for rockers, but what could be more extreme, more stylish, and even cooler than black? Only black matte, of course! Capitalizing on the success and acclaim for the Jacknife and Fireax models, AXL is proud to release both of these models in an all-new, ultra-stylish Black Matte finish. Read more

Paul Phillips Puddle of Mudd – Rig & Set List

TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN — GROUND ZERO–Paul Phillips, guitarist of Puddle of Mudd, rig and set list images from the show at Ground Zero.

This is part two of three for the GEAR-VAULT / MUDD experience at Ground Zero on February 19th 2010. Read the Gear-Vault and Paul Phillips face-to-face interview.

Puddle of Mudd Set List
NOTE: See Tiger C, Red C#, Blonde STND. That is the guitar Paul plays for that song and the tuning used for that song.

Paul Phillips Guitars
PRS 22 Tiger
PRS 22 Red
PRS 24 Blonde
Gibson Les Paul Snake

Paul Phillips Pedal board Case G17
Voodoo Lab Pedal Power
Vox Wah Pedal
Boss TU-2
GCX Control Pedal Board
Ernie Ball VPJR

Paul Phillips G-11 GTR Rack
Mesa Boogie Triple REC
Mesa Boogie Triple REC
Furman PL-Plus II
Shure U4D
Shure U4D
Whirlwind Multi Selector
Ground Control Pedal

Paul Phillips G-12 GTR Rack
Furman PL-8
Line 6 POD XT PRO
Line 6 POD XT PRO
CryBaby DCR-ISR
Ground Control GCX
Voodo Labs Pedal Power
Boss NS-2
Boss CH-1
Boss RV-3
Boss PH-2
MXR Phase 90
CryBaby DCR-ISR
Ground Control GCX
Voodo Labs Pedal Power
Boss NS-2
Boss CH-1
Boss RV-3
Boss PH-2
MXR Phase 90
Mesa Boogie Stereo Z:100

Paul Phillips G-13 Gtr Cab
Mesa Boogie 4×12 Gtr Cab
Paul Phillips G-14 Gtr Cab
Mesa Boogie 4×12 Gtr Cab
Paul Phillips G-15 Gtr Cab
Marshall 1960b 4×12
Paul Phillips G-16 Gtr Cab
Marshall 1960b 4×12

Paul Phillips of Puddle of Mudd Rig Images

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You wanna take up bass guitar?

So… you wanna take up bass guitar? Lotsa people have lotsa reasons for wanting to learn how to play the bass.

Now to clarify things and for the purpose of this multi-part discussion, we’ll be talkin’ bass guitar (though I’ve always wanted to give the upright a try and I LOVE, I mean REALLY LOVE Nikki Perrot. Check her out, so will you if you have a pulse!). Read more

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