Articles from July 2008

Rolling Stones “Shine A Light” Available On DVD!

Calendar July 31, 2008 | Posted by Billy Penn

Paramount Home Entertainment has released Shine A Light, the much heralded event film from Academy Award®-winner Martin Scorsese and The Rolling Stones, on DVD and Blu-ray. Filmed during The Rolling Stones’ historic 2006 two-night stand at the legendary Beacon Theatre, Shine A Light thrilled audiences in theatres and IMAX across the map earlier this year before [...]

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Ruokangas Guitars: Finland’s Finest!

Calendar July 30, 2008 | Posted by Billy Penn

 Ruokangas guitars are exceptionally high quality guitars hand made in Finland. Juha Ruokangas and his team of expert luthiers put an enormous amount of energy and attention to detail into each and every guitar that they produce. All materials are hand selected for maximum durability, stability and above all TONE! Ruokangas guitars carry an unheard [...]

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Tuesday’s Tip of the Day: Troubleshooting On the Gig 101

Calendar July 29, 2008 | Posted by Billy Penn

 When you find yourself in a situation where your guitar rig is suddenly not working (this usually happens 5 minutes before the gig or session starts) there are a few guidelines to help quickly troubleshoot the problem. First thing is to stay calm. Getting anxious only makes things worse and makes it difficult to think. You have [...]

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New G6120-CGP Chet Atkins Stereo Guitar Limited Release!

Calendar July 28, 2008 | Posted by Billy Penn

 Only ONE was ever made… UNTIL NOW!!! The original prototype Gretsch STEREO guitar was created for Chet Atkins in 1956 with the help of musician and electronics repairman from Cairo, Illinois, Ray Butts. Ray’s ingenious split-dual-coil pickup was assembled on a prototype G6120 guitar with closed simulated “F-Hole” inlays on the body, Only ONE was [...]

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Musikraft Introduces Set Neck Guitars!

Calendar July 27, 2008 | Posted by Billy Penn

 They are finally here, Set Neck Guitars!! For many years now Musikraft has been inundated with a request to manufacture a Set Neck guitar. The wait is over. A Telecaster type and Stratocaster type are available at this time. There are many options to choose from to suit your personal preferences. Visit Musikraft for further [...]

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Washburn & Parker Guitars Announce Timeless Timber Guitars

Calendar July 26, 2008 | Posted by Billy Penn

        US Music Corp is proud to announce the Timeless Timber Series of Washburn and Parker guitars.  The series of guitars, which will include the Parker Nitefly Mojo Timeless, will be made from virgin wood that has been recovered from the Great Lakes region.
The origin of these guitars has a unique story that dates [...]

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Blackheart Amps Hot Summer Refridgerator Full of Soda Contest!

Calendar July 25, 2008 | Posted by Billy Penn

 The folks at Blackheart Amps know how difficult it is to stay cool when you’re sitting there waiting for your Blackheart amp to arrive. Sure, they say “good things come to those who wait,” but we all know that the waiting is the hardest part (sorry Tom). Out in their empty, yet supremely HOT Blackheart [...]

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THD Electronics Gives Back

Calendar July 24, 2008 | Posted by Billy Penn

 For every cabinet, combo and soon-to-be-released head box we sell, THD Electronics is partnering with American Forests®, planting trees to offset what we take. Now with the purchase of any product fabricated with wood, THD will make a donation to American Forests’ Global ReLeaf® program, planting trees where they’re needed the most. Initially, there are four products [...]

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It’s Here! Gibson USA’s 2008 Les Paul Standard

Calendar July 23, 2008 | Posted by Billy Penn

 Improving a legend isn’t easy, but it has happened. Introducing the 2008 Les Paul Standard from Gibson USA-an elegant revision of a true classic, with several upgrades and new features that make this new model the best Les Paul Standard ever produced.
Based on research from consumer feedback and a drive to uphold and enhance the [...]

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Tuesday’s Tip of the Day: Keep Those Knobs and Switch Tips In Place!

Calendar July 22, 2008 | Posted by Billy Penn

 If you have a guitar with push-on type knobs such as the ones as used on a Fender Stratocaster or Gibson Les Paul you may experience the knobs coming loose and falling off. This quick fix is great for push-on type switch tips as used on a Fender Stratocaster and Telecaster as well. On guitars with [...]

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Interview: John Frondelli On Hot-Rodding the Fender Champion 600

Calendar July 21, 2008 | Posted by Billy Penn

  In this brief interview John Frondelli talks about the mods that he cooked up for the Fender Champion 600. This amp is exactly the same as the Gretsch 5222 amp. He also talks about his “version 2″ mod that is being field tested right now and will be available soon. If any Champion 600 owners [...]

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