Gear Gibson Foundation Re-Launches Worldwide Terry Bunch, July 16, 2019 Gibson Foundation Re-Launches Worldwide For 125 years, Gibson has been creating, shaping, and inspiring sound across all generations, genders and genres of music. Gibson is proud to announce the re-launch of the Gibson Foundation–a 501(c)3) committed to introduce, inspire and amplify the power of music–and the appointment of Dendy Jarrett to Executive Director, Gibson Foundation. Since 2002, the Gibson Foundation has provided thousands… Continue Reading
Gear Sandvik created a smash-proof 3D printed guitar, then challenged rock legend Yngwie Malmsteen to smash it Terry Bunch, April 10, 2019 Sandvik created a smash-proof, 3D printed guitar, then challenged rock legend Yngwie Malmsteen to smash it Rock stars have been smashing guitars for decades, few with more enthusiasm than Swedish-born guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen. Global engineering company Sandvik decided to test its cutting-edge techniques by building the world’s first… Continue Reading
Books An Electric Legacy – Leo Fender: The Quiet Giant Heard Around the World Terry Bunch, June 1, 2017 The world occasionally produces one of those rare thinkers whose name becomes iconic. Thomas Edison lit up the world; Albert Einstein profoundly altered the study of physics; Walt Disney reimagined entertainment, and Leo Fender invented the electric guitar. Fender grew up in Fullerton, California, where his interest in electronics lead… Continue Reading
Gear Ibanez reveals new Iron Label guitars for 2017 Terry Bunch, January 22, 2017 HOT NEW IRON LABEL MODELS FOR 2017 NEW PICKUPS OPTIONS, BODY STYLES & MORE! As the Iron Label series has grown in popularity, it has evolved from austere, no-frills, nothing-but-metal machines, into something much more. Over the past few years, this budding series has emerged from the shadows and grown… Continue Reading
Gear Jackson introduces new signature series Karila Shannis, January 21, 2017January 21, 2017 Jackson Artist Signature guitars and basses bear the names, preferred features and personalized touches of a select group of metal’s finest and most acclaimed players worldwide. They’re designed in conjunction with Jackson’s master builders as the ultimate expression of the artist’s talent and style. Beginning with the legendary Randy Rhoads… Continue Reading
Gear NAMM 2017: Fender Custom Shop Commemorates 30th Anniversary Terry Bunch, January 20, 2017 In honor of Fender Custom Shop’s 30th anniversary, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) and its guitar luthiery pioneers have reunited for 2017 Fender Custom Shop Founders Design: eight guitars, each designed by one of eight visionary Founding Master Builders who kick-started the iconic Custom Shop – known as the “dream… Continue Reading
Gear IK Multimedia announces Fender Collection 2 for AmpliTube now available Terry Bunch, January 11, 2017 IK Multimedia is proud to announce that Fender Collection 2 for AmpliTube is now available for Mac and PC from participating retailers worldwide, the IK Multimedia web store, and from the AmpliTube Custom Shop. Fender Collection 2 for AmpliTube brings seven of Fender’s dream machines – some of the most… Continue Reading
Gear Epiphone Introduces The Brendon Small “Snow Falcon” Flying-V Karila Shannis, December 26, 2016December 28, 2016 Epiphone presents the new Ltd. Ed. Brendon Small “Snow Falcon” Outfit, the second signature guitar for Dethklok creator Brendon Small, featuring the historic Flying V profile in a one-of-a-kind Snow Burst finish plus Gibson® Burstbucker™ humbuckers with coil-splitting, KillPot™ switch, LockTone™ bridge, Stopbar tailpiece, and Grover® Rotomatics™ machine heads plus… Continue Reading
Events Stan Lee Autographed Flying V Guitar Set for Auction Eva Jarkiewicz, October 25, 2016October 26, 2016 All music-loving attendees of Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con will be heading to the Main Stage of the Los Angeles Convention Center on Sunday, October 30 at 3:00 PM where one lucky convention-goer will become the owner of a Gibson Flying V signed by Stan Lee – all courtesy… Continue Reading
News Ace Frehley of KISS Joins the Newest Episode of Guitar Moves on Noisey Terry Bunch, September 24, 2016 Check out the newest episode of Guitar Moves, spotlighting KISS’s very own Ace Frehley. Matt Sweeney joins Ace at Electric Lady Studios in New York where KISS recorded some of their first demos that led them to fame. In this short video, Noisey began to learn how the guitarist helped establish KISS as… Continue Reading