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coldspell, interviews, namm
Drops, Featured 4 - News, NAMM, Ticker
NAMM week is always special and during all of the chaos we were able to catch up with my friends from Sweden, COLDSPELL. We were able to squeeze in a quick and impromptu interview to find out more about the status of their upcoming fourth album that should be released later this year. If you […]
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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
360 - Writers and Reviews, Featured 1 - Show Reviews, Ticker
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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gabbie rae, images, interviews, namm
Image of the Month, Promos
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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
360 - Writers and Reviews, Featured 1 - Show Reviews, Ticker
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 […]
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gretsch, Guitars, interviews, namm, Reviews, videos
Featured 2 - News, News, Ticker
Gretsch proudly announces new additions to its popular Roots Collection, including the G9241 Alligator™ Biscuit Round-Neck Resonator Guitar with Fishman® Nashville Pickup. Available in either an eye-catching Chieftain Red or 2-Color Sunburst finish, the all-mahogany G9241 Alligator Biscuit Roundneck Resonator is an adaptation on the successful Gretsch G9240 model. Now featuring the Fishman® Nashville™ Biscuit-Style […]
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art vista, interviews, videos
360 - Writers and Reviews, Featured 5 - Press Releases, Interviews
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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fender, Guitars, interviews, namm
360 - Writers and Reviews, Featured 1 - Show Reviews, Interviews, NAMM, Ticker
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 […]