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The Archtop Revolution [Full Story]
GuitarLead.net2 Hours AgoBefore I start this, I?d like to say that even now, the sales of flat top, circle hole acoustics are still highest ranking in the acoustic world so everything I say should be taken with a grain of salt. That is my disclaimer so now we can get into it! I think archtop acoustics are beginning to creep Add A Comment »
Playing Guitar Is Useless [Full Story]
Not Playing Guitar2 Hours AgoToday I want you to celebrate with me. We're going to celebrate the fact that learning and playing the guitar is a useless, unproductive activity. Yes, that's right, I said useless and unproductive. And we should all be celebrating that because, well, useless is in fact useful. The Importance Add A Comment »
When One Can't Do It By Himself [Full Story]
GuitarFlame.com - Guitar stories from a semi-pro guitar playerYesterdayYou know, I have tried to record a few songs these last months, at home, because I have, like probably a lot of you, guys, some recorded ideas saved somewhere on my computers. When a new idea comes to my mind, I usually take the guitar, record it with the digital camera on movie mode and then save it Add A Comment »
We Have a Winner! 100,000 Posts on Gibson Forums and Counting! [Full Story]
Gibson Lifestyle - FeaturesYesterdayLast week we told you we were close to our 100,000th post on our newly redesigned Gibson Forums, and this week we hit the mark in stride! Congratulations to Mike B. from Cartersville, Ga., who won our contest to see who would be the lucky person to make the 100,000th post. He'll be receiving a FREE Add A Comment »
Killswitch Engage Announce Album [Full Story]
News From Vintage GuitarTodayKillswitch Engage, the most prolific of the burgeoning Massachusetts metal scene's exports, are proud to announce the recording of their as-yet untitled fourth album for Roadrunner Records. The album will follow 2006's As Daylight Dies, which is approaching Gold-status. 2004's The End Add A Comment »
Used Instruments For Sale: Mandolins [Full Story]
MC Classifieds50 Minutes AgoAd #31568 posted 12/05/2008 - just got in a few more great mandolins: 1985 Flatiron F-5 signed by Carlson great cond. $4800 1976 Gibson F-5 ,very good sounding F-5 ,great vintage look $3000 1992 Randy Wood A-5 ,Red Spruce,radiused board,$3700 1921 Gibson A-3,Whiteface,killer Add A Comment »
An Exclusive Look at a Killer Gibson Collection (Win a Les Paul!) [Full Story]
Gibson Lifestyle - FeaturesYesterdayJD & The Straight Shot ? with lead vocalist/guitarist Jim Dolan and guitarist/chief songwriter Bruce Koplow ? have crafted a new album, Right On Time, that includes guest appearances by two of the greatest musicians to ever touch a six-string. Add A Comment »
Key Indie Label Distributor Company Declared Bankrupt [News] [Full Story]
Ultimate Guitars1 Hour AgoIndustry News: Indie label distribution company Pinnacle Entertainment has been declared bankrupt, with the firm letting go over 94 people. Original post by Ultimate-Guitar.Com [All Updates] and software by Elliott Back Add A Comment »
Killswitch Engage Announce New CD [News] [Full Story]
Ultimate Guitars1 Hour AgoUpcoming Releases: Killswitch Engage announced today plans for the recording of their as-yet untitled fourth album for Roadrunner Records. Original post by Ultimate-Guitar.Com [All Updates] and software by Elliott Back Add A Comment »
GARY MOORE Loses German Plagiarism Case [Full Story]
Truth In Shredding Monster news feedYesterdayReuters reports that German court has ordered former THIN LIZZY guitarist Gary Moore to pay damages after ruling the guitar solo in his 1990 hit "Still Got the Blues" had been plagiarized from a German song written in 1974. Add A Comment »
Gyroscope: Australia (Penrith), August 22, 2008 [Reviews] [Full Story]
Ultimate-Guitar.Com5 Hours AgoLive Concerts: Singer sounded fine, as did the guitarist on backing vocals. Once again a fairly standard band setup, 4 dudes, 2 guitars, 1 bass, 1 drums, plus vocals. In particular, the singer/guitarist plays the same type of guitar as myself, being a Les Paul Studio (on that night anyway). Add A Comment »
Vince Neil Says 'Promoter's Breach Of Contract' Caused European Tour Cancellation [News] [Full Story]
Ultimate Guitars2 Hours AgoGeneral Music News: Motley Crue singer Vince Neil has released a statement blaming the cancellation of his European solo tour on “the promoter’s breach of contract”. Original post by Ultimate-Guitar.Com [All Updates] and software by Elliott Back Add A Comment »
Creation Audio Labs Mk.4.23 Boost [Full Story]
Guitar GearYesterdayAs many know who read this blog regularly, I’m a bit of an overdrive/distortion pedal nut. Just love the things. Silicon, germanium, doesn’t matter. I’ve always dug the tones boxes like the Fulltone OCD and Ibanez TS-808 produce. But then again, I never had good enough tube amps whose Add A Comment »
Marshall Harrison: water-proof [Full Story]
Truth In Shredding Monster news feedYesterday03-12-2008: Marshall Harrison puts on a rain coat, plays his yellow submarine coloured Ibanez and dives deep to improvise over Pat Metheny's Lakes. Attempt at playing over Lakes by Pat Metheny This is a content summary only. Visit Truth In Shredding to find out more! Add A Comment »
ACE FREHLEY's Official Web Site To Launch December 15 [Full Story]
Truth In Shredding Monster news feedYesterdayOriginal KISS guitarist's official web site, AceFrehley.com, will launch on December 15, 2008 at noon EST. Add A Comment »
Ty Oliver: appearing at winter namm 2009 [Full Story]
Truth In ShreddingYesterday04-12-2008: Ty Oliver says: Hey everyone, I'm really happy to announce that I'll be playing a quick live set at the Sfarzo Strings booth this coming January 16th, at the Winter NAMM Convention! There will lots of great players tearing it up before and after myself, as well as everything you Add A Comment »
the dichotomy between structure and randomness [Full Story]
Truth In ShreddingYesterday05-12-2008: I have to thank all those voting for Marshall Harrison videos because it looks like it's working. Two new videos posted covering another side to Marshall, first up an acoustic improvisation. Marshall says: fun with my Ibanez Vai acoustic. Amazingly low action enables fluid picking. Acoustic Add A Comment »
Dokken Pumpkins: George Lynch plays onstage with Billy Corgan [Full Story]
Guitarist3 Hours AgoHere's an unlikely combination: former Dokken guitarist George Lynch and Billy Corgan. The guitarist joined the Smashing Pumpkins onstage recently and here's the footage - we're not keen on the horns though. Read More Add A Comment »
Devil Found On A Suhr Guitar [Full Story]
Guitarist2 Hours AgoHot on the holy heels of the discovery of Christ's image on a Washburn acoustic guitar in a music store in Michigan we've found the devil's face on an electric guitar . We still can't quite believe it ourselves but when this Suhr Standard arrived Read More Add A Comment »
guitar euro shop xmas bargains! [Full Story]
Truth In ShreddingYesterday05-12-2008: Christmas & New Year Special !!! Because we think they can be great Christmas presents, this year we have decided to offer special reductions on most of our Miniature Guitars ! But that's not the only present For each MP3 Album bought, you will receive an exclusive MP3 Compilation: Add A Comment »
