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Guitars, interviews, taylor, videos
360 - Writers and Reviews, Featured 2 - News, Interviews, NAMM, News, Ticker
Founded in 1974, Taylor Guitars is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of premium acoustic and electric guitars. Renowned for blending an innovative use of modern technology with a master craftsman’s attention to detail, Taylor guitars are widely considered the best sounding and easiest to play in the world. Many of today’s leading musicians make […]
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interviews, kill ritual, namm
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David Reed Watson, the newest member of this amazing Metal Band “KILL RITUAL,” was lurking around the Anaheim Convention Center during NAMM week and we were fortunate enough to sit down with him during the bands performance at Malone’s. Having been a fan of David’s since we met a few years ago, we discovered that […]
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interviews, jessica meuse, namm
360 - Writers and Reviews, Drops, Featured 4 - News, Interviews, NAMM
Jessica Meuse (also known as Jess Meuse) is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Slapout, Alabama. She has been performing in public since the age of 10. In 2011, she self-released a debut album called “What’s So Hard About Bein’ A Man,” with 9 original tracks. In addition to singing, writing, and performing, Jessica […]
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blues venom, gretsch, interviews, jay gordon, namm
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Chicago born and California sun drenched Jay Gordon has delivered a sparkling Blues Rocker’s solid granite gem. The new album “Woodchoppers Ball” from this seven time award winner, Grammy® Nominee and Gretsch Guitar endorsed artist is a sharp, raw edged Blues diamond that combines intriguing lyrics, outstanding musicianship and is a true memorable listening experience. […]
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equipment, Guitars, interviews, namm
360 - Writers and Reviews, Featured 5 - Press Releases, Gear Box, Interviews, NAMM, Ticker
Mike’s take on the classic T-Bird style bass takes “the thunder” to a whole new level! The T4 has deep and huge tones reminiscent of that 70’s grunt we all know and love but with a twist of extra sweetness and articulation. This unique tonal difference was accomplished by Mike reverse engineering a set of […]
By Storm on
drops, inglorious, Reviews
360 - Writers and Reviews, Drops, Featured 3 - New LP's, Ticker
Inglorious was formed in 2014 and is fronted by Nathan James (Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Uli Jon Roth) on vocals, Andreas Eriksson on lead guitar, Wil Taylor on rhythm guitar, Colin Parkinson on Bass, and drummer Phil Beaver. The album is strong from the beginning to the end. The musicians love of Classic Rock show throughout the […]
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art vista, interviews, videos
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Art Vista Productions was founded in 2000, in Los Angeles, by Hans Adamson and Amanda Seward. It was in pursuing his own song writing career that Hans became involved in the sampled instruments business, requiring realistic sounding sampled instruments for his own recording needs. He then created his first sampled instrument, the Malmsjö Acoustic Grand, […]
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660 guitars, Guitars, patriot
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660 Guitars announced today the introduction of their new Patriot model guitar for 2016. The Patriot, as well as 660 Guitars, will make their debut at the 2016 NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) trade show in Anaheim, California this January. Customers can place orders directly from the factory while they work to establish dealers […]
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fender, Guitars, interviews, namm
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At the 2016 NAMM Show, the American Elite Series had fans buzzing about Fender’s newest and most high-performance electric guitar and bass line. Attendees were welcomed into the Fender Showcase by a pair of “exploded” American Elite guitars, 360-degree works of art crafted by Austin, Texas, artist John A. Peralta. The exploded Stratocaster and Telecaster […]
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bass, interviews, marleaux, namm, videos
360 - Writers and Reviews, Gear Box, Interviews, NAMM
The Imagination Knows No Limits. Marleaux BassGuitars = passion since 1990. From play bass for bass Building. A manufactory which manufactures We are crafted Basses premium class. Our years of experience and the pursuit of perfection are the driving force for continuous development of our models. Dialogue with professional bassists and customers from around the […]