Accessory Alley, Guitars, Past Features, Reviews
REVIEW: Acme Guitar Works ToneShaper for Telecaster
Acme Guitar Works, Inc. started as a hobby shop back in 1993 for George Ellison and his friends to work on their guitars....
Accessories, Accessory Alley, Past Features, Reviews
REVIEW: Sheptone Pickups for Telecaster
A little over seven years ago, guitarist Jeff Shepherd faced a dilemma, no matter how many guitars he tried, he just couldn't find that elusive "TONE"....
Accessories, Accessory Alley, Past Features, Reviews
REVIEW: IK Multimedia’s AmpliTube iRig
The iRig is literally the size of a lipstick case with a 5" cable extension that plugs into your iPod....
Guitar Gallery, Guitars, Past Features, Reviews
REVIEW: Reverend’s Sensei 290
The cool thing about all of Reverend's guitars is their unique style. The Sensei 290 is no exception. The body shape has sharp double cutaway....
Legends, Musician, Past Features, Rock
Rush: The 2010 Time Machine Tour Live in Las Vegas Baby!
Being a HUGE Rush fan, the opportunity arose to see the legendary Progressive Rock band RUSH live in Las Vegas last Saturday night....
General, Genres, Musician, World
So You Think You Can Rock… World Music?!
Posted on 31 August 2010
This ‘faux’ genre was created as an effort to have a rack in the music store separated from western popular music.... Continue Reading
Accessories, Amplifiers, Gear
The Yellow Jackets® Rectifier Converter
Posted on 26 August 2010
Yellow Jackets® is pleased to announce a new tube converter, its first new product introduction in years. This new device is a rectifier tube converter.... Continue Reading
Legends, Musician, Rock
Profile: American Guitarist John “Overlord” Petrucci
Posted on 24 August 2010
John Pertrucci, originally form Long Island, New York, began his incredible career by attending Berklee College of Music in Boston, Mass. This is where he hooked up with the legendary drummer Mike Portnoy.... Continue Reading
Guitar Gallery, Guitars, Reviews
Review: THD 15W Univalve Class A Amplifier Head
Posted on 18 August 2010
The THD Univalve is a great boutique amp with a wide range of tonal possibilities.... Continue Reading
Guitar Zen, Musician
Build a Fan Base without Collecting Stalkers!
Posted on 11 August 2010
Many people jump into the world of music head first but to expand that audience a band needs to build a solid base of dedicated fans.... Continue Reading
Guitars, Metal, Musician
George Lynch The Interview
Posted on 09 August 2010
Lynch has continued on post-Dokken and been involved with all kinds of creative collaborations. His inimitable style shines through everywhere he turns up.... Continue Reading
Polls
SMG Poll: What’s the most influential rock guitar album of all time?
Posted on 04 August 2010
You listened to the album over and over again. It blew your mind. It inspired you and you still dig the guitar.... Continue Reading
Jazz, Legends, Musician
Profile: American Jazz Guitarist John Scofield
Posted on 02 August 2010
John Scofield probably best known to many, as a sideman to Miles Davis from 1982 – 1985, but that is not what stands out on his resume.... Continue Reading
Guitar Zen, Musician
Guitar Zen: Tips for Touring GREEN!!
Posted on 28 July 2010
Hitting the open road with your band can be an exciting and rewarding experience. To travel to new places and experience the beauty of nature and it's surroundings.... Continue Reading
Accessories, Accessory Alley, Reviews
Review: Gator Cases G-Slinger Deluxe Double Gig Bag
Posted on 12 July 2010
I booked a one-way ticket to Los Angeles and each passenger is allowed two bags under 50 pounds so I allotted one piece of luggage for a guitar.... Continue Reading
Guitar Gallery, Guitars, Reviews
Review: The Ampeg Dan Armstrong Plexi Guitar
Posted on 02 July 2010
Ampeg teamed up with guitar extraordinaire Dan Armstrong with the idea that they wanted to create an electric guitar like no other.... Continue Reading
Accessories, Accessory Alley, Reviews
Review: TC Electronic’s PolyTune Pedal Tuner
Posted on 23 June 2010
The PolyTune is cased in a rugged metal housing with a heavy duty metal footswitch, large LED display, and 9V power jack on the back.... Continue Reading
