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 […]
This was my first time experience as a musician at The annual 2019 NAMM Show Anaheim California. Like a kid in a candy store my Senses on high I arrived honestly not knowing what to expect. We opened the entrance doors and were enveloped into a world of musical mayhem. Every conceivable piece of musical gear and instrument from all […]
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 […]
Being that I am a musician I love playing with new toys and pedals. I went over to HoTone’s booth at NAMM where they were unveiling “Ampero: the new generation Amp Modeler and Effects Processor”. The new Ampero MP-100 Multi-Effects unit was very well built and sounded great. I know there are many amp modeling […]
Since 1894, the GIBSON story has been central to the development of sound and the guitar itself. In 2019, after more than a century, GIBSON artists, players and fans will experience the all American-made instrument brand rejuvenated. GIBSONannounced today, January 15 it will unveil a new era in product evolution and brand building with multiple experiences at NAMM 2019 next week in Anaheim, CA. TheGIBSON NAMM 2019 experience will feature daily […]
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 […]
Genre-defying guitarist Eric McFadden,supporting his latest album Pain By Numbers (Whiskey Bayou Records), and currently touring, performs locally at Bogie’s Lounge, 32001 Agoura Rd., Tuesday, February 19. Showtime: 7:30pm. Tickets: $15. Info: (818) 889-2394 or visit https://www.bogies-bar.com. McFadden just concluded a month-long January residency with Queen delphine at famed L.A. venue The Mint that featured musical guests Doug Wimbish (Living […]
I had an opportunity while at NAMM to interview the Godfather of Guitar Tone the incomparable Seymour Duncan. He has been a friend for over 30 years. I first met Seymour through a mutual friend and he has doing pickups for me ever since. The first time I heard his pickups was at a Jeff […]
For WHO fans everywhere, the announcement of a brand new tour means only one thing: the world’s most untameable rock band is about to deliver the goods once again. Never ones for nostalgia, singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist and songwriter Pete Townshend will be unleashing the combustible force that is The Who, with symphonic accompaniment this summer and fall in 2019. Produced by Live Nation, The […]