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Jeff Beck Talks with Fender Guitars

May 1st, 2010 | By admin | Category: Guitar News

Jeff Beck chats with Fender News about his lifelong love affair with music, working with other musicians, and playing Fender guitars.
FN: You must get fans wanting to know “How did you play this? Can you show me that? Do you have any tips for me?” What do you tell them?
JB: I tell them to fuck [...]



Gibson Explorer Retrospective

Apr 6th, 2010 | By admin | Category: Guitar Gear

The Gibson Explorer is a type of electric guitar that was originally built by Gibson back in 1958. The design of the Gibson was very futuristic and radical for its time, and was held in the same respect as the Gibson flying V guitar, which was also a popular design. This guitar became especially popular [...]



Gibson SG Guitar Now and Forever

Mar 29th, 2010 | By admin | Category: Guitar Gear

The Gibson SG is a beautiful electric guitar that features two identical cutouts right where the neck meets the body. This is the signature look that has become synonymous with the Gibson SG guitar look, and is part of what makes this guitar so iconic. This guitar is perhaps most known for Angus Young, the [...]



Gibson Les Paul Guitar Phenomenon

Mar 9th, 2010 | By admin | Category: Guitar Gear

The Gibson Les Paul Guitar has been a staple choice of both professional and amateur guitar players alike for many years. It was originally developed back in the early 1950s in collaboration with Les Paul himself, who they got to endorse the new product. Les Paul himself was not only a brilliant designer in his [...]



Yngwie Malmsteen is the Crappiest Guitar Teacher Ever

Nov 13th, 2009 | By admin | Category: Guitar Fun

Yngwie Malmsteen is innovative pioneer of neoclassical hard rock and heavy metal guitar playing. His signature Fender tone, clean fluid technique and emotive vibrato are undeniably impressive, but his skill as a guitar instructor is striking for a different reason. It’s appalling. Sometimes I get the impression he is incapable of slowing [...]



Washburn D52SWK Acoustic Guitar Video

Nov 5th, 2009 | By admin | Category: Guitar Gear

Washburn acoustic guitars have the sound so many players are after. With all solid wood guitar, the tone will be sweet and get sweeter with the passing years. The D52 combines a solid spruce top with all solid mahogany back and sides. Mahogany is known for producing a bright yet balanced tone. [...]



Yamaha AES720 & AES920 Guitars

Nov 5th, 2009 | By admin | Category: Guitar Gear

Yamaha’s AES series solid-bodies are popular and fine looking guitars. With their retro styling and quality workmanship, Yamaha’s AES series are loved by guitarists who like a mix of vintage and modern aesthetics. Two of the latest additions to the Yamaha line are the AES720, a streamlined beast that offers great playability and economical [...]



The 10 Most Disturbing Guitar Faces

Sep 28th, 2009 | By admin | Category: Guitar Fun

The music created is the paramount criteria to by which to judge any guitar player but the delivery of the music is also vital. The live performance is a crucial means of connecting with established and potential fans. And what’s one of the most important aspects of the live performance for any guitar player: [...]



Ty Tabor Explains his Guitar Gear

Aug 14th, 2009 | By admin | Category: Guitar Gear

Ty tabor of King’s X goes through his entire rig at the 2009 NAMM festival. Ty is endorsed by Yamaha Guitar.



Guitar Lesson: Jeff Loomis

Aug 4th, 2009 | By admin | Category: Guitar Lessons

Jeff Loomis of the mighty Nevermore shows us some kick ass riffs on his Schecter. This is a guy you can learn a thing or two from.