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Fishman TriplePlay wireless guitar controller arrives in the UK
Jun 11, 2013 Ξ Leave a comment

Fishman TriplePlay wireless guitar controller arrives in the UK

posted by Sam Davis

The long-awaited Fishman TriplePlay wireless guitar controller has finally arrived in the UK.

Seymour Duncan Releases Sentient 7 & 8 String Neck Pickup
Jun 3, 2013 Ξ Leave a comment

Seymour Duncan Releases Sentient 7 & 8 String Neck Pickup

posted by Sam Davis

When you’re a seven-string player, you need a lot from your pickups. You need them to be able to handle the full sonic range, from the lowest of lows to  Full Article »

Electro-Harmonix Introduces the Next-Step Pedalboard Cradle
May 24, 2013 Ξ Leave a comment

Electro-Harmonix Introduces the Next-Step Pedalboard Cradle

posted by Sam Davis

EHX has created a convenient, secure way to mount any of their innovative Next Step Effects pedals to a pedalboard.

Amazing Acoustic Playing – John Butler Trio
May 8, 2013 Ξ Leave a comment

Amazing Acoustic Playing – John Butler Trio

posted by Sam Davis

I’m the first to hold my hand up and admit I’m in the dark when it comes to acoustic guitars and successful acoustic players, but I had to share this  Full Article »

Reusing Skateboards as Guitars
May 3, 2013 Ξ Leave a comment

Reusing Skateboards as Guitars

posted by Sam Davis

Born in the ‘70s and growing up in the ‘80s means my youth was built on a solid foundation of The A-Team, The Goonies, Knight Rider and Airwolf. Along with  Full Article »

Guitar Legends Gordon Giltrap & Woody Mann to play Landmark Arts Centre, London
May 1, 2013 Ξ Leave a comment

Guitar Legends Gordon Giltrap & Woody Mann to play Landmark Arts Centre, London

posted by Sam Davis

Two of the most respected guitarists in the world are set to perform a concert together for one night only at the Landmark Arts Centre, Teddington on Thursday June 13th.

Using the Middle Position on a 3-Way Pickup Selector Switch
Apr 23, 2013 Ξ Leave a comment

Using the Middle Position on a 3-Way Pickup Selector Switch

posted by Sam Davis

Using a twin humbucker guitar (such as a Les Paul, SG, PRS) may seem a simple task with regards to finding a tone that suits your genre, but don’t be  Full Article »

Apr 22, 2013 Ξ Leave a comment

Win a Nineboys J17OS Jumbo Acoustic Guitar

posted by Sam Davis

Guitar Jar Magazine is offering a fantastic opportunity to win a new Nineboys J17OS Jumbo acoustic guitar worth over £300.

Black Cat Pedals Announce the OD-Boost
Apr 19, 2013 Ξ Leave a comment

Black Cat Pedals Announce the OD-Boost

posted by Sam Davis

Boutique effects pedal manufacturer Black Cat Pedals are pleased to announce the release of the OD-Boost, a dual channel overdrive/boost pedal that combines the Black Cat OD-1 with a clean  Full Article »

Legendary producer Chris Tsangarides chooses Vintage guitars
Apr 17, 2013 Ξ Leave a comment

Legendary producer Chris Tsangarides chooses Vintage guitars

posted by Sam Davis

Chris Tsangarides, the award winning producer who has worked with stellar rock and metal artists like Gary Moore, Yngwie Malmsteen, Mountain, Ian Gillan, Judas Priest and Thin Lizzy, has joined  Full Article »

New JHS guitar additions draw crowds at Musikmesse 2013
Apr 17, 2013 Ξ Leave a comment

New JHS guitar additions draw crowds at Musikmesse 2013

posted by Sam Davis

Worldwide trade distributor John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd. enjoyed another successful Frankfurt show, with Musikmesse 2013 seeing the European launch of a number of exciting new guitar models.

Apr 15, 2013 Ξ 2 comments

Fredric Effects announce the Grumbly Wolf Effects Pedal

posted by Sam Davis

The Fredric Effects Grumbly Wolf is a highly versatile combined distortion, fuzz, octave and ring mod effect.

Apr 10, 2013 Ξ 11 comments

Win free professional tablature courtesy of mySongBook

posted by Sam Davis

Arobas Music has reached the 1,000-tab milestone on the professional tablature archive mySongBook with a transcription of Metallica’s legendary “Nothing Else Matters” and to celebrate this achievement they’re offering  Guitar  Full Article »

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