If you couldn’t make it to Nashville this past weekend for Summer NAMM 2013 (National Association of Music Merchants), you definitely missed out. As one of the music industries largest trade shows, Summer NAMM is the best way to find out about upcoming products, as well as to catch some celebrity appearances and great performances.

Everybody knows a Fender Guitar when they see it.  The look is classic and its no wonder the brand has been around for over sixty years.  Now Fender is back and has introduced the Telecaster Thinline Super Deluxe. But if you want one you better not wait because the Telecaster Thinline Super Deluxe has been released as a limited-edition model. The Telecaster Thinline Super Deluxe model comes in Olympic White and classic Black and include a semi-hollow basswood body that…

This is something I just came across and wanted to share as I know we have a ton of Metallica fans out there.  There isn’t much of a major story here other than the fact that you can download some free Metallica music from back in the day!  This isn’t the first offering from the band however it is the most recent and is really a classic Metallica show including many of their high energy, hi octane hits. 1. Master…

Looking for a beast of an amp that’s loaded with all of the features you need?  Here is one from Mesa Boogie that you want to put on your list of amps to check out before you drop your hard earned cash and make your next purchase.  The Express Plus line of products from Mesa Boogie is one of their best sellers for good reason. Aside from being made right here in the good old U.S.A. the Express Plus 5:25…

Ok so maybe this isn’t ‘technically’ guitar news but I liked it and I’m writing this article so there you have it.  I was browsing Gibson’s website and got stuck looking at the Gibson Guitar: Artist Model Series.  Obviously everyone pretty much knows a Gibson on sight.  It’s a classic line of Guitars and I was just looking through all the different models.  There are so many different models that I wanted but I would have to sell everything I…

If you are looking for a compact effects pedal that will deliver a retro British combo amp tone then look no further.  The BC-2 from BOSS lets you control the pedal with a single knob.  You also have full control over multiple sound characters allowing you to access a massively full spectrum of tone. Everything that’s old becomes new again and that couldn’t be more true with music.  If you are looking to recreate the classic retro sound the BC-2…

In the guitar landscape there are so many different styles of guitars for musicians to select from.  Each different guitar has its own unique sounds, feel, tone and ambiance as well as their own look.  Today we are proud to introduce you to a guitar from Gittler Instruments that not only looks like no other guitar on the market but will also provide musicians with a uniquely true sound. First we should give you some background.  Alan Gittler is known…

I was browsing some of the best selling guitar effects pedals and came across the Space Reverb Guitar Effects Pedal from Eventide.  Let’s  face it.  There are a lot of different effects pedals on the market and sometimes its difficult to choose the right one for your budget and what you are looking for performance-wise. The Space Reverb effect pedal gives musicians a solid list of reverb options.  The reverb algorithms in the Space Reverb pedal when combined with various…

Here are two great mobile applications you should give a try if you like guitar. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced guitarist, these apps will be not only fun but also essential tools to keep in your pocket. Jimi Guitar is already one of the most acclaimed guitar apps on Android market. It has a variety of play modes and a smart user interface that make it enjoyable even for non-musicians. The free play mode changes your phone into a…

Hybrid guitars seem to be all the rage these days. The benefits are obvious – being able to obtain electric and acoustic guitar sounds at the flick of a switch without changing your guitar. Imagine going from a loud, rocking opening song to a quiet, intimate acoustic ballad without having to change guitars. The reality however, is that these guitars tend to favour one sound over the other, and the final product is really a compromise of sorts between an…