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/2010/09/zt-lunchbox-amps-back-in-stock/ http://www.300guitars.com/2010/09/zt-lunchbox-amps-back-in-stock/#comments Sat, 11 Sep 2010 11:51:08 +0000 Billy Penn http://www.300guitars.com/?p=9234 ZT Lunchbox Amps are back in stock..!! It seems that the mighty little Lunchbox has been selling very well and it has been a bit difficult to keep up with the demand (a good problem to have these days). There is plenty of stock now and back orders will start to ship immediately. 9lbs, 200... Read More »]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2010/09/zt-lunchbox-amps-back-in-stock/feed/ 0 http://www.300guitars.com/2010/08/zt-lunchbox-extension-cabinets-back-in-stock/ http://www.300guitars.com/2010/08/zt-lunchbox-extension-cabinets-back-in-stock/#comments Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:59:16 +0000 Billy Penn http://www.300guitars.com/?p=9082 The wait is finally over.. The ZT Lunchbox Extension Cabinets are back in stock..!!! The first production run sold out very quickly so if you did not get one and still want to beef up your Lunchbox now you can. The Extension Cabinet is the same size as the ZT Lunchbox Amplifier with a sealed... Read More »]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2010/08/zt-lunchbox-extension-cabinets-back-in-stock/feed/ 0 http://www.300guitars.com/2010/08/announcing-the-zt-lunchbox-photo-contest-winner/ http://www.300guitars.com/2010/08/announcing-the-zt-lunchbox-photo-contest-winner/#comments Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08:02:52 +0000 Billy Penn http://www.300guitars.com/?p=9071 We ran a contest that started on July 2nd for a free ZT Lunchbox amplifier. We asked everyone to send in a photo of themselves rockin’ out with their guitar. On August 5th the top 12 entries were posted and then you guys voted on them to determine who’s photo was the best. Well….here are... Read More »]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2010/08/announcing-the-zt-lunchbox-photo-contest-winner/feed/ 2 http://www.300guitars.com/2010/08/zt-lunchbox-amp-on-the-big-stage/ http://www.300guitars.com/2010/08/zt-lunchbox-amp-on-the-big-stage/#comments Wed, 11 Aug 2010 07:34:32 +0000 Billy Penn http://www.300guitars.com/?p=9014 This is one of the coolest photos of the mighty little ZT Lunchbox amp in action..!! The photo was taken on the big stage at Six Flags right here in NJ…!! The amp belongs to Mick Normoyle who is the guitar player for “Unforgettable Fire”. They are a great U2 tribute band based in NY.... Read More »]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2010/08/zt-lunchbox-amp-on-the-big-stage/feed/ 2 http://www.300guitars.com/2010/08/zt-lunchbox-giveaway-contest-photos/ http://www.300guitars.com/2010/08/zt-lunchbox-giveaway-contest-photos/#comments Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:39:40 +0000 admin http://www.300guitars.com/?p=8978 We are truly excited and ready to give away a ZT Lunchbox Amplifier, but before we can do that we need YOUR help to tell us who is ROCKIN’ IT the hardest in the following pics! These guys all sent us the best pics of themselves rockin’ out with their guitars, please take a look,... Read More »]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2010/08/zt-lunchbox-giveaway-contest-photos/feed/ 11 http://www.300guitars.com/2010/07/zt-lunchbox-giveaway/ http://www.300guitars.com/2010/07/zt-lunchbox-giveaway/#comments Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:07:33 +0000 Billy Penn http://www.300guitars.com/?p=8776 Who wants to win a free ZT Lunchbox amplifier? All you have to do is send us the wildest, craziest, hardest rockin’ picture of YOU rocking out with your favorite Guitar. Then on August 1st, we will post the 20 best pictures and then YOU will vote for the winner! Click here to visit the... Read More »]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2010/07/zt-lunchbox-giveaway/feed/ 3 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... Read More »]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2010/04/zt-lunchbox-acoustic-with-es175-demo/feed/ 2 http://www.300guitars.com/2010/03/new-zt-amplifiers-lunchbox-carry-bag/ http://www.300guitars.com/2010/03/new-zt-amplifiers-lunchbox-carry-bag/#comments Wed, 24 Mar 2010 23:47:21 +0000 Billy Penn http://www.300guitars.com/?p=7278 The wait is over! ZT Amplifiers has just released a handy-dandy carry bag for the mighty little Lunchbox amp. This cool little bag is made of a canvas type material and has a pocket for cables or accessories. There is also a shoulder strap making the Lunchbox even easier to transport. I have had so... Read More »]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2010/03/new-zt-amplifiers-lunchbox-carry-bag/feed/ 6 http://www.300guitars.com/2010/03/zt-amplifiers-lunchbox-acoustic-review/ http://www.300guitars.com/2010/03/zt-amplifiers-lunchbox-acoustic-review/#comments Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:38:58 +0000 Billy Penn http://www.300guitars.com/?p=7626 Ok folks….hereit is the brand new ZT Lunchbox Acoustic amp hot off the presses!!! This little amp is absolutely great sounding and it is very versatile. It has two channels: one for your guitar and one for a microphone. Each channel has Gain, Treble, Bass and Reverb. The back panel is loaded with features including... Read More »]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2010/03/zt-amplifiers-lunchbox-acoustic-review/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/2010/02/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... 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Warm, punchy, clear, big bottom end, nice reverb and sounds great. Jazz guys will love this amp!!! The amp is still not available but will be very soon. When it is released... Read More »]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2010/01/zt-club-amp-demo-video/feed/ 3 http://www.300guitars.com/2010/01/guess-what-came-in-this-shipping-box/ http://www.300guitars.com/2010/01/guess-what-came-in-this-shipping-box/#comments Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:30:06 +0000 Billy Penn http://www.300guitars.com/?p=6434 Hold on to your tailpieces peeps…….(catch my breath)… Email or leave comments and let me know what you think came in this shipping box. I’ll give you a hint: It will probably be great in a club….. Tweet]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2010/01/guess-what-came-in-this-shipping-box/feed/ 9 http://www.300guitars.com/2010/01/acoustic-blues-with-zt-lunchbox-amp/ http://www.300guitars.com/2010/01/acoustic-blues-with-zt-lunchbox-amp/#comments Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:01:31 +0000 Billy Penn http://www.300guitars.com/?p=6393 A quick video clip using my Larrivee Parlor model with LR Baggs saddle pickup. I plugged straight into the ZT Lunchbox. I remember years ago playing in an acoustic blues setting with a Martin 00-18 with a pickup installed and playing it through a 1950′s 5F1 tweed Champ. Sounded great but was not loud enough.... Read More »]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2010/01/acoustic-blues-with-zt-lunchbox-amp/feed/ 0 http://www.300guitars.com/2009/12/zt-amplifiers-lunchbox-cabinet-demo/ http://www.300guitars.com/2009/12/zt-amplifiers-lunchbox-cabinet-demo/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:57:00 +0000 Billy Penn http://www.300guitars.com/?p=6238 Here is a quick video clip of the new ZT Amplifiers Lunchbox Cabinet. First the ZT Lunchbox alone and then with the extension cabinet. It sounds broader with more bottom and punch. I did not touch the settings on the amp of the guitar, I just plugged in the extension cabinet. Cool!! The ZT Amplifiers... Read More »]]> http://www.300guitars.com/2009/12/zt-amplifiers-lunchbox-cabinet-demo/feed/ 0