Jessie Clavin on Bleached's Turbulent History and New EP, 'Can You Deal?'
Jessie Clavin on Bleached's Turbulent History and New EP, 'Can You Deal?'
It’s easy to get sucked into the vortex of sunshine and good times...
John McLaughlin Announces Farewell Tour Featuring Jimmy Herring
John McLaughlin Announces Farewell Tour Featuring Jimmy Herring
John McLaughlin, one of music’s most influential and prolific guitarists, composers and bandleaders, will begin his farewell U.S. tour November...
IK Multimedia Announces iRig Acoustic Stage Microphone System
IK Multimedia Announces iRig Acoustic Stage Microphone System
IK Multimedia is proud to announce iRig Acoustic Stage—the first advanced microphone, preamp and digital processor system...
IK Multimedia Announces Fender Collection 2 for AmpliTube
IK Multimedia Announces Fender Collection 2 for AmpliTube
IK Multimedia has announced that Fender Collection 2 for AmpliTube is now available for Mac and PC from...
$3,500 Custom Shop Fender vs $150 Squier: Can You Tell the Difference?
$3,500 Custom Shop Fender vs $150 Squier: Can You Tell the Difference?
Many guitar makers offer budget versions of their more expensive models.Some, like Fender,...
Guitar Cheats: 10 Ways to Avoid Common Barre Chords
Guitar Cheats: 10 Ways to Avoid Common Barre Chords
If you want to be a well-rounded guitarist, you need to learn and be able to...
Learn the Guitar Habits of John Mayer
Learn the Guitar Habits of John Mayer
John Mayer. One of the most polarizing pop icons of our generation also happens to be one of...
Joshua Radin Premieres Four New Acoustic Tracks
Joshua Radin Premieres Four New Acoustic Tracks
Joshua Radin released his new album, https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-fall/id1166703943?app=itunes" target="_blank">The Fall, on January 27.
The album is a 10-track collection of Radin’s...
Regius 6 for Bane of Bedlam
Regius 6 for Bane of Bedlam
Guitarist (Chris) for Melbourne band Bane of Bedlam has taken delivery of a sensational Regius 6 guitar completed in proprietary...
The Shadow Embrace take 2!
The Shadow Embrace take 2!
Sydney band The Shadow Embrace have taken delivery of 2 brand new Mayones instruments – a pristine Regius 6 finished...
Buckeye Burl top blows everyone away
Buckeye Burl top blows everyone away
Bruce Arthur has added a brand new Mayones custom Regius 7 baritone guitar to his already impressive collection. The...
NAMM 2017: Ernie Ball Music Man Majesty NOMAC Limited Edition Guitar!
NAMM 2017: Ernie Ball Music Man Majesty NOMAC Limited Edition Guitar!
NAMM2017 Based on the NOMACs (Noise Machines) featured in the Dream Theater album “The Astonishing,”...
Pre-Order The Ernie Ball Music Man JP16!
Pre-Order The Ernie Ball Music Man JP16!
The JP16 is a combination of the original Music Man John Petrucci signature model and later Ball Family...
Ernie Ball Music Man Introduces Limited Edition Starry Night Series!
Ernie Ball Music Man Introduces Limited Edition Starry Night Series!
As a part of the Ernie Ball Music Man Premier Dealer Network, we’re presenting you...
Guitar Showcase: Mayones Misha Mansoor Spec & Multiscale Regius Models!
Guitar Showcase: Mayones Misha Mansoor Spec & Multiscale Regius Models!
We knew these two new arrivals from Mayones guitars were worthy of showcasing the moment...
NAMM 2017: New Mayones Hydra Headless Guitars!
NAMM 2017: New Mayones Hydra Headless Guitars!
NAMM2017 Mayones hinted at the release of a headless model not too long ago, so we were eager to...
NAMM 2017: Mayones Guitars!
NAMM 2017: Mayones Guitars!
NAMM2017 In addition to showcasing a bunch of new releases and stunning one-off instruments at this year’s NAMM, Mayones was also celebrating their...
Warning: Seriously Scary Scale Knowledge
Warning: Seriously Scary Scale Knowledge
One question that comes up consistently from my students is, “How do I develop the ability to play long phrases...
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Demos Ernie Ball’s Expression Series Ambient Delay
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Demos Ernie Ball’s Expression Series Ambient Delay
In this new clip from Ernie Ball, Kenny Wayne Shepherd sits down to demo and...
How to Choose the Right Guitar Instructor
How to Choose the Right Guitar Instructor
As I was reflecting during the week, attempting to find a relevant subject for this blog, the usual...
How Metallica’s ‘…And Justice for All’ Would Have Sounded with Cliff Burton on Bass
How Metallica’s ‘...And Justice for All’ Would Have Sounded with Cliff Burton on Bass
Metallica bassist Cliff Burton died on September 27, 1986, when the...
Joe Satriani: “Even Steve Vai Told Me I Shouldn’t Have Written This Solo”
Joe Satriani: “Even Steve Vai Told Me I Shouldn’t Have Written This Solo”
Joe Satriani has released 15 studio albums, from 1986’s Not of This...
Exploring Slide Guitar in Open E Tuning
Exploring Slide Guitar in Open E Tuning
One of the most distinctive sounds in blues and rock music is that of a slide guitar.
“Slide playing”...
Zed Music becomes sole UK distributor for Ortega Guitars
Zed Music becomes sole UK distributor for Ortega Guitars
The distie will offer Ortega’s full range of...
Ortega leads new brands at Zed Music
Ortega leads new brands at Zed Music
Fast growing Zed Music Distribution has added Ortega to its portfolio of brands. Zed is also adding The...
