http://www.300guitars.com Guitar Mania by Billy Penn Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:01:15 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.300guitars.com/2011/02/new-zt-ghost-amp/ http://www.300guitars.com/2011/02/new-zt-ghost-amp/#comments Wed, 09 Feb 2011 08:16:15 +0000 Billy Penn http://www.300guitars.com/?p=9608 The Ghost is the latest compact powerhouse from ZT Amplifiers, makers of the innovative Lunchbox line of guitar amps. Sporting stylish looks and diminutive size, the Ghost packs surprising output and tone into a unique and very affordable package. It’s high-tech and classic sound all in one, perfect for the home, desktop, or recording studio.... Read More »]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2011/02/new-zt-ghost-amp/feed/ 2 http://www.300guitars.com/2010/04/zt-lunchbox-acoustic-demo/ http://www.300guitars.com/2010/04/zt-lunchbox-acoustic-demo/#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:53:57 +0000 Billy Penn http://www.300guitars.com/?p=7951 Here is another quick clip of the new ZT Lunchbox Acoustic amp. This amp is really versatile, sounds great and also has a lot of fun factor to it. Note: There is a slight sizzle sound at the end of the clip and I apologize…it was a flaky cable. I tried to re-shoot it but... Read More »]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2010/04/zt-lunchbox-acoustic-demo/feed/ 1 http://www.300guitars.com/2010/04/zt-lunchbox-acoustic-available-on-4-21-10/ http://www.300guitars.com/2010/04/zt-lunchbox-acoustic-available-on-4-21-10/#comments Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:17:32 +0000 Billy Penn http://www.300guitars.com/?p=7909 Ok friends the brand new ZT Lunchbox Acoustic Amplifier should be available on 4-21-10…!! That’s right!!! It’s a cool little versatile amp with great sound and plenty of volume. I did some demo’s and a few live gigs with this little powerhouse. Great for solo or small combo gigs, larger gigs as an acoustic guitar... Read More »]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2010/04/zt-lunchbox-acoustic-available-on-4-21-10/feed/ 2 http://www.300guitars.com/2010/04/zt-lunchbox-acoustic-with-es175-demo/ http://www.300guitars.com/2010/04/zt-lunchbox-acoustic-with-es175-demo/#comments Thu, 01 Apr 2010 20:34:43 +0000 Billy Penn http://www.300guitars.com/?p=7769 The ZT Lunchbox Acoustic sounds awesome with an archtop guitar! Here is a demo with my ES175. I am no jazz player but I took a stab at a tune inspired by Jim Campilongo. This is a GREAT amp for jazz players who want a small lightweight combo. Gypsy jazz players will love this amp... 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Read More »]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2010/03/zt-amplifiers-lunchbox-acoustic-review/feed/ 0 http://www.300guitars.com/2010/03/new-zt-lunchbox-acoustic-amp-in-the-house/ http://www.300guitars.com/2010/03/new-zt-lunchbox-acoustic-amp-in-the-house/#comments Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:49:54 +0000 Billy Penn http://www.300guitars.com/?p=7601 This is the new ZT Amplifiers Lunchbox Acoustic!!! It will be available in about 2 weeks. Sounds awesome and is very versatile. Click here for more information: www.lunchboxamp.com Tweet]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2010/03/new-zt-lunchbox-acoustic-amp-in-the-house/feed/ 0 http://www.300guitars.com/2010/03/zt-club-amps-now-shipping/ http://www.300guitars.com/2010/03/zt-club-amps-now-shipping/#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:28:51 +0000 Billy Penn http://www.300guitars.com/?p=7506 I have been getting emails every week asking if the new ZT Club Amp is available. I am here to tell you that the new ZT Club Amp is indeed officially available and shipping!! The new ZT Club Amp became available on 2-20-10 and has been shipping ever since. The feedback from players that have... Read More »]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2010/03/zt-club-amps-now-shipping/feed/ 0 http://www.300guitars.com/2010/03/zt-amplifiers-lunchbox-acoustic-coming-soon/ http://www.300guitars.com/2010/03/zt-amplifiers-lunchbox-acoustic-coming-soon/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:09:25 +0000 Billy Penn http://www.300guitars.com/?p=7272 The word directly from Ken Kantor at ZT Amplifiers headquarters is that the new Lunchbox Acoustic will be here soon. How does late March/early April sound? Sounds good to me! The production run is complete and they are on the water on shipping. I played the Lunchbox Acoustic at the NAMM Show and it sounded... Read More »]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2010/03/zt-amplifiers-lunchbox-acoustic-coming-soon/feed/ 0 http://www.300guitars.com/2010/02/zt-amplifiers-club-amp-22010-release/ http://www.300guitars.com/2010/02/zt-amplifiers-club-amp-22010-release/#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:45:42 +0000 Billy Penn http://www.300guitars.com/?p=7111 Great news everyone!!! I should be able to start taking orders for the new ZT Club amp on or about 2-20-10!! We are right around the corner!!! Sign up here to be notified when the new ZT Club amp is ready to purchase!!! Club Amp Notification Sign Up Your Name(required) Email(valid email required)   cforms... Read More »]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2010/02/zt-amplifiers-club-amp-22010-release/feed/ 3 http://www.300guitars.com/2010/02/zt-amplifiers-club-amp-review/ http://www.300guitars.com/2010/02/zt-amplifiers-club-amp-review/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:04:16 +0000 Billy Penn http://www.300guitars.com/?p=6955 Ok folks here is the written review of the new ZT Club amp that so many of you have been waiting for including myself!! I received a Club amp to review back in early January and I’ve been putting it through it’s paces ever since. I tried a few different guitars with it, tried different... Read More »]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2010/02/zt-amplifiers-club-amp-review/feed/ 0 http://www.300guitars.com/2010/01/new-zt-club-amp-update/ http://www.300guitars.com/2010/01/new-zt-club-amp-update/#comments Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:12:47 +0000 Billy Penn http://www.300guitars.com/?p=6660 We interupt this NAMM 2010 coverage to bring you the latest update on the new ZT Club amp. While at the NAMM Show last week Ken Kantor and the ZT team told me that the new ZT Club amp sould be available for purchase by the middle of February! And the confirmed price will be... Read More »]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2010/01/new-zt-club-amp-update/feed/ 0 http://www.300guitars.com/2010/01/zt-amps-lunchbox-acoustic-amp/ http://www.300guitars.com/2010/01/zt-amps-lunchbox-acoustic-amp/#comments Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:07:03 +0000 Billy Penn http://www.300guitars.com/?p=6534 Brand new ZT Amps Lunchbox Acoustic!!!! Tweet]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2010/01/zt-amps-lunchbox-acoustic-amp/feed/ 1 http://www.300guitars.com/2010/01/new-zt-amplifiers-lunchbox-acoustic/ http://www.300guitars.com/2010/01/new-zt-amplifiers-lunchbox-acoustic/#comments Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:08:52 +0000 Billy Penn http://www.300guitars.com/?p=6507 Wow, Ken Kantor must be the busiest guy in the biz these days. ZT Amplifiers will be unveiling the new Lunchbox Acoustic amp at the NAMM show this week. I will be sure to check it out when I’m out there. The new Lunchbox Acoustic is the same size as the original Lunchbox except it... Read More »]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2010/01/new-zt-amplifiers-lunchbox-acoustic/feed/ 4 http://www.300guitars.com/2010/01/new-zt-club-amp-in-the-house/ http://www.300guitars.com/2010/01/new-zt-club-amp-in-the-house/#comments Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:18:44 +0000 Billy Penn http://www.300guitars.com/?p=6444 The new ZT Club Amp is in the house!! It is not available yet but the good folks at ZT sent me one to try and review. I think they will be available shortly after the NAMM Show next week, When the Club Amp is available you will be able to get it here: http://www.ztclubamp.com/... 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I made a video blog post a little while back about the availability of the new Club amp. According to the... Read More »]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2009/12/zt-amplifiers-club-amp-update-2/feed/ 6 http://www.300guitars.com/2009/12/new-zt-amplifiers-lunchbox-cabinet/ http://www.300guitars.com/2009/12/new-zt-amplifiers-lunchbox-cabinet/#comments Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:29:33 +0000 Billy Penn http://www.300guitars.com/?p=6009 Ok all you ZT Lunchbox owners check this out. The good folks over at ZT Amps have just come out with a Lunchbox extension cabinet! It is the same size as the ZT Lunchbox only it is just a sealed back extension cabinet with the same 6.5″ proprietary speaker. The new ZT Lunchbox Cabinet weighs... Read More »]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2009/12/new-zt-amplifiers-lunchbox-cabinet/feed/ 0 http://www.300guitars.com/2009/11/zt-amplifiers-club-amp-update/ http://www.300guitars.com/2009/11/zt-amplifiers-club-amp-update/#comments Sat, 28 Nov 2009 14:30:53 +0000 Billy Penn http://www.300guitars.com/?p=5884 Here is the latest update on the ZT Amplifiers Club amp. We’re almost there guys!!! Tweet]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2009/11/zt-amplifiers-club-amp-update/feed/ 3 http://www.300guitars.com/2009/11/interview-with-ken-kantor-of-zt-amplifiers/ http://www.300guitars.com/2009/11/interview-with-ken-kantor-of-zt-amplifiers/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:47:09 +0000 Billy Penn http://www.300guitars.com/?p=5296 Ken Kantor is the man behind the new, cutting-edge company, ZT Amplifiers of Berkeley, California. His little creation, the ZT Lunchbox, has players dropping jaws after only one chord! By now you may have heard of the ZT Lunchbox and may have even purchased one. You may not know however the man himself, Ken Kantor.... Read More »]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2009/11/interview-with-ken-kantor-of-zt-amplifiers/feed/ 2