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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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dan lawson, don thomas, namm, tubes, wathen
360 - Writers and Reviews, Drops, Exclusives, Featured 4 - News, Interviews, NAMM

Wathen Audiophile exists to provide elite products for the music industry while restoring the value and quality of American engineering. Wathen’s mission is to design, engineer and craft products that exceed expectations and give our fans the sound quality that was intended when the original recording was made. Every enclosure at Wathen is made in America, […]
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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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gabbie rae, images, interviews, namm
Image of the Month, Promos
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interviews, jessica meuse, namm
360 - Writers and Reviews, Drops, Exclusives, 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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bootleg guitars, equipment, Guitars, namm
Gear Box, Interviews, Ticker

GUITARS & BASSES HANDCRAFTED BY A MASTER Jon Hill is a passionate guitar craftsman who has dedicated his life to the art of guitar building. For 30 years the Cleveland, Ohio native has created masterworks for music legends like Joe Walsh (Eagles) Stefan Lessard (Dave Matthews Band), Robbie Merrill (GODSMACK), Scotti Hill (Skid Row), Tom […]
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equipment, Guitars, interviews, namm
360 - Writers and Reviews, Exclusives, 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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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 […]