Stratocaster Intonation Tip

Calendar February 27, 2010 | Posted by Billy Penn

If you are having trouble setting up and intonating your Stratocaster type guitar then this video can help. The magnetic pull of the pickups can mess with the string vibrations and throw off the intonation……and kill a bit of sustain. As always hit me up with any questions or leave some comments!
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Eminence Ragin Cajun 10″ Speaker Review

Calendar February 23, 2010 | Posted by Billy Penn

There is a review of the Eminence Ragin Cajun 10″speaker on the Reviews page and a video demo clip. This speaker sounded awesome in my 1980’s Fender Super Champ and would match up nicely with other bakcface or silverface models. Rated for 75 watts @ 8 ohms the Ragin Cajun sounds clear and focused with [...]

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Guitar Pickup Repair Tips

Calendar February 22, 2010 | Posted by Billy Penn

This video may help you bring a guitar pickup that is not working back to life. A few simple tips and things to try before you send your pickup off for a re-wind. I always say if you do not feel comfortable take your pickup to a tech. Hit me up if you have any [...]

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“Orange” by Jim Campilongo

Calendar February 17, 2010 | Posted by Billy Penn

Jim Campilongo’s latest CD release called “Orange” is now available. There are 14 tracks on the album that have very diverse styles according to the interview with the man himself in the March issue of Guitar Player.
You can hear influences by Roy Buchanan and Chet Atkins as well as The Who! Jim also says in [...]

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The Hellecasters – Inspector Gadget

Calendar February 15, 2010 | Posted by Billy Penn

What can you really say about these guys? All three are amazing players: John Jorgensen, Will Ray and Jerry Donahue. I remember when I first heard and saw them I was floored…still am!
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Brookdale Guitar Show 2010

Calendar February 15, 2010 | Posted by Billy Penn

So I headed out on Valentine’s Day to the Brookdale Guitar Show. This is my second year in a row attending. There was lots to look at and some decent traffic. I do think however that there were more dealers and more traffic last year. Could this be due to the economy (which I think [...]

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New Dick Dale Signature Malibu SCE!

Calendar February 12, 2010 | Posted by Billy Penn

Dick Dale is alive and kickin’. I actually saw him at the NAMM show and took a picture with him. He seems to be in good health and great spirits. He told me he is getting ready to tour in the spring so be on the lookout for him.
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Rate Some of My Favorite Guitars!

Calendar February 3, 2010 | Posted by admin

Rate some of my favorite guitars!
You all know me as being an avid guitar enthusiast….even a guitar maniac at times (like at NAMM..)! I have posted 5 favorite guitars on bubbalon.com for everyone to look at and rate for yourselves.
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New Fender G-DEC 3 Amplifier!

Calendar January 29, 2010 | Posted by Billy Penn

Wow folks….this little amp is a really far stretch from the original Fender Woody amps of the late ’40s! It is more than a digital amp in my opinion. It is more like a “computer” amp. Any of you guys following me know that I’m a pretty traditional type guitar player but I’m always curious [...]

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Is Clapton Still Viable? Fender and T-Mobile Think So!

Calendar January 28, 2010 | Posted by Billy Penn

A while back I saw a post on one of the guitar blogs I frequent and the title was “Is Clapton Still Viable”? if I remember correctly. There were many comments left by guitar players and music fans alike. The post struck me kind of funny because so many people know the name Eric Clapton [...]

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New Fender American Special Series!

Calendar January 8, 2010 | Posted by Billy Penn

Lookie here just in time for NAMM! The new Fender American Special Series. It seems that Fender is marketing this series as “built by the people and for the people” as value conscious “guitars for the times”. They are specifically designed for the working player that wants a  U.S.A. made Fender and still be easy [...]

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