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/2012/02/rig-rundown-brian-setzer/ http://www.300guitars.com/2012/02/rig-rundown-brian-setzer/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:01:15 +0000 Billy Penn http://www.300guitars.com/?p=10326 Here is a cool video of Brian Setzer’s rig. The dialogue is a little dry but you can see a few of Brian’s guitars up close, the Roland Space Echo and of course the blond Bassman amp. Check it out. Tweet]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2012/02/rig-rundown-brian-setzer/feed/ 0 http://www.300guitars.com/2012/01/jeff-becks-guitar-collection/ http://www.300guitars.com/2012/01/jeff-becks-guitar-collection/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:23:01 +0000 Billy Penn http://www.300guitars.com/?p=10310 My man Alan Gowa (who is the bass player in my band the Inside Drivers) hipped me to the cool video. Check it out!!! Tweet]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2012/01/jeff-becks-guitar-collection/feed/ 1 http://www.300guitars.com/2011/12/1958-gretsch-country-club-projectosonic/ http://www.300guitars.com/2011/12/1958-gretsch-country-club-projectosonic/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:55:12 +0000 Billy Penn http://www.300guitars.com/?p=10247 Check out this really cool 1958 Gretsch Country Club model. It is the stereo “Projectosonic” model. It’s set up to have the Low E, A and D strings go to one amp and the G, B and high E strings go to another amp. You can play it in mono as well. Some unique features... Read More »]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2011/12/1958-gretsch-country-club-projectosonic/feed/ 0 http://www.300guitars.com/2011/07/new-gretsch-g6128t-gh-george-harrison-signature-duo-jet/ http://www.300guitars.com/2011/07/new-gretsch-g6128t-gh-george-harrison-signature-duo-jet/#comments Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:25:13 +0000 Billy Penn http://www.300guitars.com/?p=9771 Gretsch is celebrating the legacy of George Harrison by releasing the new G6128T-GH Signature Duo Jet. There are some distinctive appointments and modifications found on and inspired by George’s original 1957 Gretsch Duo Jet, which he purchased secondhand in the early 1960s. These include a lightweight mid-’50s-style chambered body, all-black color scheme (arched maple top,... 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There are two styles to choose from. You can enter into T.U.K.’s tweetstakes to win a pair. All you have to do is post a message on Twitter that includes the hashtag #briansetzercreepers. The entry time period is... Read More »]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2010/03/is-next-foot-vear/feed/ 0 http://www.300guitars.com/2010/02/rate-some-of-my-favorite-guitars/ http://www.300guitars.com/2010/02/rate-some-of-my-favorite-guitars/#comments Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:12:46 +0000 admin http://www.300guitars.com/?p=6853 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. You can rate each guitar on it’s page on Bubbalon.com, it’s really easy and... Read More »]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2010/02/rate-some-of-my-favorite-guitars/feed/ 1 http://www.300guitars.com/2009/12/brian-setzer-orchestra-jingle-bells/ http://www.300guitars.com/2009/12/brian-setzer-orchestra-jingle-bells/#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:39:51 +0000 Billy Penn http://www.300guitars.com/?p=5931 ‘Tis the season everyone. Love this guy and he is a great player. I saw him with the Stray Cats and the BSO a few times. I actualy met him back in the early 90′s on Halloween at the Ritz in NYC at a Stray Cats gig. Nice guy. Enjoy!!! Tweet]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2009/12/brian-setzer-orchestra-jingle-bells/feed/ 2 http://www.300guitars.com/2009/10/300-tip-lubricate-noisy-strap-locks/ http://www.300guitars.com/2009/10/300-tip-lubricate-noisy-strap-locks/#comments Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:22:32 +0000 Billy Penn http://www.300guitars.com/?p=5176 Just a quickie for today peeps. I have a Gretsch Brian Setzer Hot Rod model guitar Which I love, love……..LOVE! I do not like the standard Gretsch strap buttons and changed them for Schaller strap locks. Now my guitar is much more secure when I am rockin’ really hard at a gig. But, after having... Read More »]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2009/10/300-tip-lubricate-noisy-strap-locks/feed/ 2 http://www.300guitars.com/2009/10/gretsch-trestle-bracing/ http://www.300guitars.com/2009/10/gretsch-trestle-bracing/#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:04:22 +0000 Billy Penn http://www.300guitars.com/?p=5087 Ok, guitar maniac peeps. I added a photo that I found on the interwebz of the Gretsch Trestle Bracing. This bracing keeps your Gretsch guitars equipped with this feature from uncontrollable feedback. It also adds more sustain and allows the guitar to behave more like a semi-acoustic archtop. Here is the pic and click here... Read More »]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2009/10/gretsch-trestle-bracing/feed/ 1 http://www.300guitars.com/2009/10/bigsby-tune-o-matic-tuning-tip/ http://www.300guitars.com/2009/10/bigsby-tune-o-matic-tuning-tip/#comments Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:44:03 +0000 Billy Penn http://www.300guitars.com/?p=5047 Here’s a great tip on how to help keep those guitars in tune that have a Bigsby & a Tune-o-matic bridge. The strings can sometimes get hung up in the saddles and this easy mod can really help. I would not do this mod to an original vintage ABR-1 however. Get a good replacement if... Read More »]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2009/10/bigsby-tune-o-matic-tuning-tip/feed/ 5 http://www.300guitars.com/2009/06/gretsch-release-two-new-country-club-models/ http://www.300guitars.com/2009/06/gretsch-release-two-new-country-club-models/#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:58:56 +0000 Billy Penn http://www.300guitars.com/?p=3728     Gretsch has just release two new models for Summer 2009. The first model is the Country Club G6196TSP-BY. This model features Bamboo Yellow urethane finish, vintage-style parallel bracing and sound post, twin DynaSonic single-coil pickups, Synchro-Sonic bridge and Bigsby B6C tailpiece. The second model is the Country Club G6196TSP-2G. This model features smokey gray... Read More »]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2009/06/gretsch-release-two-new-country-club-models/feed/ 0 http://www.300guitars.com/2009/06/new-limited-edition-gretsch-g5120-jimmyc-custom-pin-stripe-models/ http://www.300guitars.com/2009/06/new-limited-edition-gretsch-g5120-jimmyc-custom-pin-stripe-models/#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:54:55 +0000 Billy Penn http://www.300guitars.com/?p=3678  Gretsch & renowned Southern California hot rod graphic artist, JimmyC have joined forces to produce a LIMITED QUANTITY of guitars. Utilizing the popular Electromatic G5120 model as his canvas, JimmyC created an ORIGINAL retro style design combining both thin & broad strok pin-striping techniques. Each guitar is personally pin-striped by JimmyC, one-at-time, in vibrant enamel... Read More »]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2009/06/new-limited-edition-gretsch-g5120-jimmyc-custom-pin-stripe-models/feed/ 0 http://www.300guitars.com/2009/06/new-brian-setzer-album-due-this-fall/ http://www.300guitars.com/2009/06/new-brian-setzer-album-due-this-fall/#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:34:13 +0000 Billy Penn http://www.300guitars.com/?p=3644  Brian Setzer has made the following announcement on his website: “I have just completed all the rhythm tracks for our new album which will be out in the Fall. It will feature 12 new original songs all written by me. Nine of the tracks will feature the entire Big Band with orchestrations by Frank Comstock.... Read More »]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2009/06/new-brian-setzer-album-due-this-fall/feed/ 0 http://www.300guitars.com/2009/04/happy-birthday-to-brian-setzer/ http://www.300guitars.com/2009/04/happy-birthday-to-brian-setzer/#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:25:31 +0000 Billy Penn http://www.300guitars.com/?p=2824  Let’s all sing a rockabilly style birthday to the Stray Cat himself, Brian Setzer. Setzer turns 50 years old today and is still rockin’ as hard as ever. Check his site here for 2009 tour dates including his annual Holiday Extravaganza this coming season. Credit: Brian Setzer. Tweet]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2009/04/happy-birthday-to-brian-setzer/feed/ 0 http://www.300guitars.com/2009/01/new-gretsch-g6120dsw-r-chet-atkins-relic/ http://www.300guitars.com/2009/01/new-gretsch-g6120dsw-r-chet-atkins-relic/#comments Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:09:33 +0000 Billy Penn http://www.300guitars.com/?p=1916  SURRENDER TO THE VIBE, TWANG & COOLNESS! Only 50 pieces will be produced worldwide! From the Gretsch Custom Shop comes the G6120DSW-R Chet Atkins 1955 RELIC. Gently distressed to feel like home, your first encounter with its vibrant lacquer finished 3-ply maple body will surely resonate deep down to your soul. As 1955 brought the... Read More »]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2009/01/new-gretsch-g6120dsw-r-chet-atkins-relic/feed/ 0 http://www.300guitars.com/2008/10/new-tv-jones-youtube-channel/ http://www.300guitars.com/2008/10/new-tv-jones-youtube-channel/#comments Sat, 04 Oct 2008 05:46:04 +0000 Billy Penn http://300guitars.com/?p=922  TV Jones has a brand new YouTube channel. There are a few performance videos and a video on how to pop out the wooden shims on a 6120 type guitar and replace them with rubber pieces. This allows height adjustment of the pickups. Brand new. Check it out here. Tweet]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2008/10/new-tv-jones-youtube-channel/feed/ 0 http://www.300guitars.com/2008/09/tv-jones-introduces-the-superdyna-pickup/ http://www.300guitars.com/2008/09/tv-jones-introduces-the-superdyna-pickup/#comments Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:30:22 +0000 Billy Penn http://300guitars.com/?p=813  The TV Jones Super’Tron is a replica of the original early 60′s classic design. Simply put, it’s a TV Classic that uses blades instead of polepieces. The blades provide a larger magnetized surface area, providing greater inductance. The resulting tone retains the Classic’s clarity, but with a bold and full broadband punch. The Super’Tron bridge... 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