Interviews we conduct
After trying to interview Jeff Kiesel for many moons, we were finally able to catch up with him. Thank God for NAMM. Not only did we get to talk with Jeff on camera, we got to see all the new guitars for 2019 as well as the standards. This 3rd generation company is one of the […]
Founded in 1992, Redlands, California based, Traveler Guitar, is a small business specializing in the design and manufacturing of full-scale travel guitars. Developer and CEO, Leon Cox, produces 15 different series of acoustic, electric, bass and hybrid guitars along with accessories and travel cases and gear. Traveler Guitars are available for purchase both nationally and […]
During our walks through the aisles, we had the pleasure of meeting Al Bane and his business partner, Pam Vandervelde. Both individual clothing designers for the film, entertainment and music industry, they teamed up together in 2018 to form a collaboration that compliments each other’s design style and personality. Together, they design and manufacture ready […]
Founded in 1994 by Dan Lakin and Hugh McFarland, Lakland Guitars is domiciled in Chicago, Illinois. In 2010 Lakland was acquired by now, parent company, Hanson Musical Instruments. Lakland electric basses are designed and manufactured in the United States and Indonesia. Lakland and Hanson Musical instruments endorse a long list of well-known artists and musicians worldwide. […]
Although Peter Wolf and I have talked many times before on Facebook, we had never sat down and been able to chat about his amazing guitars and his extensive background in making them. I had a chance to play his guitars and see the quality of the construction when we spoke at this years NAMM. I […]
Waves Audio, Ltd., is an international mixing and mastering hardware and software development company specializing in digital tools and plug-ins for music and film producers, sound engineers, live recording and post-production editing. Founded in 1992, its American facility is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. During our visit to the Waves booth, we were treated to a […]
This year at NAMM, I was introduced to Darkglass Electronics. An equipment manufacturer for bass players that I was not that familiar with. I was interested in what was new for this year and boy was I floored when they showed me the new amp models for this year. The 2019 Microtubes 900 was a […]
Located in the Northern California town of Forestville, Maegan Wells is a young luthier with exquisite talents. Mostly known for custom building arch-topped, acoustic guitars and mandolins, she also designs and creates beautiful instruments by hand for purchase. Educated through the Masters’ Program at the Galloup School of Guitar Making and Repairs, in Grand Rapids […]
MicGripZ Pro and MicFX is a design and development company located in Farmington Hills Michigan. They specialize in ergonomically designed decorative microphone grip clips and microphone sleeves. They carry an extensive line of microphone clips and sleeves that can be purchased online. MicGripZ is manufactured using a pliable material that holds firm to any microphone […]
Located in Philadelphia, PA, Pfeifer Drum Company is a small business owned by professional drummer and drumming instructor, Daren Pfeifer. Daren is a classically trained drummer with a long resume of professional accolades including touring with Hollywood Undead, up until 2014. Now retired from touring with national acts, Daren performs with Philadelphia based, rock band, Killer […]