Guitar Player articles from August 2005

Guitar Player archives from August 2005

Noize from the editor.(Editorial)
August 1, 2005... Les Paul turned 90 on June 9, and, as I write this, I'm preparing to celebrate his birthday at a Carnegie Hall gala on June 19. Gibson sponsored the event at the JVC Jazz Festival in New York, and a full report on the bash will appear in a...

Letter of the month!(FEEDBACK)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2005... Oh my goodness! Carlos Santana said that he played Woodstock on acid! How could you have printed such a comment? Don't you give a rat's petootie about all those impressionable young minds out there reading your magazine? Next thing you know,...

Carlos Santana.(FEEDBACK)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2005... As a professional guitarist here in New York City, and a solo artist on Windham Hill Records, I work every day. I work many kinds of gigs--from subbing on Broadway shows to jazz, blues, R&B, singer/songwriter sessions, solo classical, etc. On...

Bill Connors.(FEEDBACK)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2005... Thanks so very much for the long overdue article on fusion god and pioneer Bill Connors [Missing in Action, June '05]. It was most interesting to hear how he has taken a more straight-ahead approach on the new album. The lowdown on the gear he...

Kevin Cadogan.(FEEDBACK)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2005... I don't know where to even begin thanking you guys for featuring Kevin Cadogan [Master Class, June '05]. I've been one of his biggest fans since I was 14. I am now almost 21 years old, and I can't tell you enough how grateful I am to Kevin. He...

Slash's belongings.(FEEDBACK)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2005... I read with interest your "Riffs" sidebar on Slash's missing trademark top hat [News, June '05], which was subsequently recovered, and the pending police investigation into the incident. So let me get this straight: The guy owns 67 Les Pauls...

Oops!(FEEDBACK)(Correction Notice)
August 1, 2005... On page 55 of the July '05 issue ("Steve Vai's Guitar Hero Heaven"), while discussing Johnny Hiland, we mistakenly implied that Danny Gatton was from Nashville. In truth, Gatton, along with Roy Buchanan and Bill Kirchen, defined a...

Oeuvre easy: Rory Gallagher.(RIFFS)(Brief Article)(Biography)
August 1, 2005... Although not as celebrated--or as commercially blessed--as other white blues icons such as Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Ireland's Rory Gallagher was one hell of a powerhouse. A raw, feral player whose concerts pulsed with the crackling...

Big Guns: The Very Best of Rory Gallagher, 2005.(INSPIRED)(Compact Disc)(5.1 Super Audio Compact Disc)(Brief Article)(Sound Recording Review)
August 1, 2005... Composed of 24 studio and concert tracks dating from his early band project, Taste, in 1969 to his last solo release [1988's Fresh Evidence], this is a marvelous introduction to Gallagher's passion, diversity, and howling wild live...

Live in Europe, 1972.(INSPIRED)(Rory Gallagher)(album)(Brief Article)(Sound Recording Review)
August 1, 2005... Exploding like a caged banshee who had been teased by school kids for hours upon hours, Gallagher literally melts the stage. Every thing is full-bore intensity to the point of impassioned lunacy, and yet there's also precision, nuance, and...

Irish Tour, 1974.(INSPIRED)(Rory Gallagher)(album)(Brief Article)(Sound Recording Review)
August 1, 2005... Two years on from the savagery of Live in Europe, and Rory hadn't stopped uncorking fusillades of molten, soaring blues. With Northern Ireland's "troubles" in full terrible bloom at the time, it's amazing he even had the balls to play these...

Calling Card, 1976.(INSPIRED)(Rory Gallagher)(album)(Brief Review)(Sound Recording Review)
August 1, 2005... Brilliant songs, a rockin' edge (thanks partly to Deep Purple bassist Roger Glover handling the production chores), and touches of jazz, soul, and acoustic balladry make this a stunning and sensual experience.

Deuce, 1971.(REQUIRED)(Rory Gallagher)(album)(Brief Article)(Sound Recording Review)
August 1, 2005... Displaying the breadth of Gallagher's early talent and work ethic, Deuce was released just six months after his solo debut, and a year before the bombastic Live in Europe. Here, the band burns through some awesome songs with the dynamic,...

Blueprint, 1973.(REQUIRED)(Rory Gallagher)(album)(Brief Review)(Sound Recording Review)
August 1, 2005... The rowdy, seven-plus-minute version of "Walk on Hot Coals" is reason enough to seek this out, but you also get an eight-plus minute version of "Seventh Son of a Seventh Son" that absolutely cooks.

Tattoo, 1973.(REQUIRED)(Rory Gallagher)(album)(Brief Review)(Sound Recording Review)
August 1, 2005... Gallagher adds saxophone to his bag of tricks--and plays some excellent Delta-style acoustic--but keeps the energy pumping with rockin' party songs such as "Tattoo'd Lady" and "Cradle Rock." Great driving disc.

Top Priority, 1979.(REQUIRED)(Rory Gallagher)(album)(Brief Review)(Sound Recording Review)
August 1, 2005... Often criticized for its lack of balance and diversity, Priority's full-cowabunga display of road-hardened rock and wail is as thrilling as a play date with boozed-up supermodels. No wimps allowed!

Jinx, 1982.(REQUIRED)(Rory Gallagher)(album)(Brief Review)(Sound Recording Review)
August 1, 2005... Out of print for almost two decades until its 2000 reissue, this is a lost jewel. Gallagher's solos are all rough-hewn brilliance, and the commitment and expanded emotional range of his voice is chilling.

Fresh Evidence, 1988.(REQUIRED)(Rory Gallagher)(album)(Brief Review)(Sound Recording Review)
August 1, 2005... Gallagher's last album during his lifetime serves up a few missteps (zydeco?) and some obvious filler. Just FF to the fabulous blues numbers and you'll be shakin' with bliss.

Rory Gallagher, 1971.(TIRED)(album)(Brief Review)(Sound Recording Review)
August 1, 2005... Gallagher's solo debut has some cool songs ("I Fall Apart," "Hands Up," "I'm Not Surprised"), but it just misses the emotional eruption that was to come.

Against the Grain, 1975.(TIRED)(Rory Gallagher)(album)(Brief Review)(Sound Recording Review)
August 1, 2005... A nice gumbo of blues-rock, country, and Delta stylings, Groin is just that--nice. Rory and the band are well-oiled, precise, and tight, but--man--you sure miss the whup-ass intensity of his other releases.

Photo-Finish, 1978.(TIRED)(Rory Gallagher)(album)(Brief Review)(Sound Recording Review)
August 1, 2005... There's good stuff here--particularly "Brute Force & Ignorance"--but the songwriting isn't his best, and some of the tunes suffer from extended jams that, after a point, just sound long.

Stage Struck, 1980.(TIRED)(Rory Gallagher)(album)(Brief Review)(Sound Recording Review)
August 1, 2005... Sadly lost in what is usually his killing field, this live set is tripped up by ragged vocals, ham-handed arrangements, and a frontman who seems tired or bored or simply uninvolved.

Defender, 1988.(TIRED)(Rory Gallagher)(album)(Brief Review)(Sound Recording Review)
August 1, 2005... Not bad, and even less-than-stellar Gallagher records include piping-hot guitar--in this case, the scorching rift of "Continental Op (to Dashiell Hammet)"--but the thrills and chills are few.

Dan Erlewine's mod squad.(RIFFS)(Column)
August 1, 2005... I've had apprentices working with me in my shop since 1969. These young guitarists are curious about what makes their guitars tick, and they're anxious to make them play better. Without their enthusiasm, open minds, and off-the-wall ideas, I...

Good VooDoo.(RIFFS)(Wild West Guitars' VooDoo Lounge)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... More than 300 people joined headliner Gary Hoey to celebrate the opening of Wild West Guitars' VooDoo Lounge in Riverside, California, on April 2. The VooDoo Lounge-the "vibey" section of the Wild West Guitars retail store--is a spectacular...

The methodical madness of Yo Miles!(RIFFS)(Guitarists)
August 1, 2005... Miles Davis' controversial, mid-'70s electric-fusion period still leaves conservative listeners scratching their heads--even though the late trumpeter's dark, funk-infused, improv-based soundscapes continue to influence countless jazz, rock,...

On May 6, Audioslave became the first U.S. rock band to play an outdoor show in Cuba.(NEWS)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... On May 6, Audioslave became the first U.S. rock band to play an outdoor show in Cuba. The free show, at Havana's Anti-Imperialist Tribunal, was organized by the Instituto Cubana de la Musica, and was recorded for an upcoming DVD. As Tom Morello...

Jimmy Martin.(PASSING NOTES)(Obituary)
August 1, 2005... Bluegrass legend Jimmy Martin succumbed to bladder cancer on May 14. He was 77. Martin's career started in 1949, when he joined Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys as guitarist and vocalist. He recorded with the Osborne Brothers in the '50s and then...

Jim Pash.(PASSING NOTES)(Obituary)
August 1, 2005... Guitarist, keyboardist, and sax player Jim Pash, founding member of the Surfaris, passed away from congestive heart failure on April 29, at the age of 56. The Surfaris were best known for their 1963 hit, "Wipe Out."

Roadie test: Scion xB.(RIFFS)(Product/Service Evaluation)
August 1, 2005... The first time I encountered the boxy little Scion xB, I couldn't help admiring how unashamedly proletarian it seemed. Painted dark green, it looked a little like a military vehicle, and what it sorely lacked in Hummer-style "hooah," it made up...

Cream in rehearsal.(RIFFS)(Illustration)
August 1, 2005... Here's an exclusive shot of (left to right) bassist Jack Bruce, guitarist Eric Clapton, and drummer Ginger Baker rehearsing for their historic Cream reunion, held at London's Royal Albert Hail this past May. A U.S. appearance is rumored (duh).

Guitar Intensive Workshops.(NEWS)
August 1, 2005... Should you find yourself nearby the north coast of New England this summer, check out the Guitar Intensive Workshops. From August 14-20, in Bar Harbor, Maine, master classes and clinics will be taught by Howard Morgan, Ernie Hawkins, Tom...

Gearmakers: Hartley Peavey.(RIFFS)(Interview)
August 1, 2005... As the company that bears his name celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, Hartley Peavey should be more blissed out than a maharishi who has achieved total comprehension of the universe. Peavey Electronics pioneered computer-controlled...

Mike Varney's spotlight.(RIFFS)
August 1, 2005... No matter how old you are, where you live, or what style of music you play, this column offers you the potential to be recognized by your peers. If you're chosen for Spotlight, you'll receive an Ernie Ball t-shirt, customized EB picks with your...

Sons and daughters.(BUZZ)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... For some guitarists, a vintage Strat or Les Paul is the ultimate prize. But for Scott Paterson of post-punk roots-rockers Sons and Daughters, the Holy Grail came in the form of an ultra-rare Travis Bean TB-500 he tracked down on eBay. "I...

The slow signal fade.(BUZZ)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... "I can't tell major from minor, and I've never played a barre chord in my life," says the Slow Signal Fade's Ron Ulicny of his self-taught guitar style. "But I think my limitations are liberating in a way. Many guitarists come up with parts...

Out now!
August 1, 2005... TRAVELER GUITAR FLIPTONE V.25 AMPLIFIER * Portable, laptop-size (9 lbs) * Utilizes NXT flat-panel speaker technology * Rugged brushed aluminum housing * 25 watts * Rechargeable battery good for five hours of continuous...

James Blood Ulmer.(BLUES JOINT)(Interview)
August 1, 2005... A quarter century ago, avant-garde jazz cat James Blood Ulmer was hailed as the most original guitarist since Hendrix. It was not hyperbole. Ulmer's radical style combined Ornette Coleman's "harmolodics" with fusion, attracting both the jazz...

Licks of wealth and taste.(IS OF KEITH RICHARDS CLASSIC ROLLING STONES RIFFS)(Cover Story)
August 1, 2005... Rolling Stones guitarist and songwriter extraordinaire Keith Richards is responsible for crafting some of the most memorable moments in the history of rock and roll. And guess what? He's back. With the Rolling Stones on tour this summer and...

Raw power: Sleater-Kinney turns it up to 11 on The Woods.(music group)(album)(Interview)
August 1, 2005... Punishing. Crushing. Grinding. These are adjectives not normally employed to describe air-rockers Sleater-Kinney. But then, nobody really expected one of the most dangerous guitar records of the year to be offered up by three former riot girls...

Drunk with power: synth-pop pioneers New Order bring on the loud, noisy guitars.(Interview)
August 1, 2005... "New Order have always had one foot in the synth camp, and one foot in the guitar camp," explains Bernard Sumner, New Order's guitarist/keyboardist/vocalist. "I think people have a tendency to think of us as solely a synth-pop outfit,...

Creative opposition: Pierre Bensusan finds beauty in unyielding tension.(Interview)
August 1, 2005... Acoustic fingerpicker Pierre Bensusan is known for his restless creativity and original blend of classical, jazz, Celtic, and North African music. The French-Algerian guitarist is also considered the world's leading authority on DADGAD [see...

Jeff Buckley: Grace Legacy Edition.(AUDIO)(Brief Article)(Sound Recording Review)
August 1, 2005... Jeff Buckley was the guitar player's singer/songwriter, and Grace was his masterwork. Jimmy Page called it, "the best thing I've heard all year" in 1994, and it stands as one of the decade's most influential albums. Underneath Buckley's soaring...

Psychograss: Now Hear This.(AUDIO)(Brief Article)(Sound Recording Review)
August 1, 2005... When it comes to "new acoustic"--the swinging blend of bluegrass, jazz, baroque, and Celtic pioneered by mandolinist David Grisman under the rubric of dawg music--it doesn't get any better than Psychograss. Flatpicker extraordinaire David Grier...

T.J. Kirk: Talking Only Makes It Worse.(AUDIO)(Brief Article)(Sound Recording Review)
August 1, 2005... Great guitar playing may not normally be readily associated with Thelonious Monk, James Brown, and Rahsaan Roland Kirk, but the three-pronged guitar monster that covered the three jazz and soul legends' songs exclusively was anything but...

What's spinning in the editors' heads this month?
August 1, 2005... BARRY CLEVELAND Bruford, One of a Kind Phil Brown, The Jimi Project Man on Fire, Habitat Various, The Rough Guile to Bottleneck Blues Rory Gallagher, Big Guns--The Very Best of Rory Gallagher Kelly Joe Phelps, The Slide Guitar of Kelly Joe...

Stochelo Rosenberg: Ready 'n Able.(AUDIO)(Brief Article)(Sound Recording Review)
August 1, 2005... A towering figure in today's Gypsy jazz scene and--like Django Reinhardt before him--a member of Western Europe's Sinti community, Stochelo Rosenberg manages to push the Hot Club sound into the 21st century without compromising its fiery...

Scott Amendola Band: Believe.(AUDIO)(Brief Article)(Sound Recording Review)
August 1, 2005... On this disc, Bay Area drum/percussion/electronics maestro Scott Amendola serves as galactic center for an array of stellar collaborators including venerable violinist Jenny Scheinman, redoubtable double-bassist John Shifflett, and six-string...

Analog Man's Guide to Vintage Effects.(PRINT)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
August 1, 2005... by Tom Hughes This comprehensive book covers all of the key effects that have been integral to electric guitar history, as well as a huge number of lesser-known pedals that continue to lure and excite collectors and players. In the initial...

Great balls and fire: a summer chops shape-up with Dream Theater's John Petrucci.(MASTERCLASS)
August 1, 2005... "When it comes to rock guitar, there's a certain element that is instinctive and can't be taught," notes John Petrucci. "And when you hear somebody playing in a rock band or in a rock setting who doesn't have that instinct, it's obvious. Then...

Twang guru Jim Campilongo: stealing from the steelers.(ADVANCED)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Sometimes when I'm faced with a standard jazz-blues progression, I like to spice things up by asking myself, "How would a great pedal-steel player like Buddy Emmons or 'Curly' Chalker approach these changes?" When I do, I usually come up with...

Rock guru Greg Koch: more gristly chicken-pickin' licks.(INTERMEDIATE)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... It's one of the tastiest pentatonic riffs in the history of rock and roll and a real Jimiism of doom--the Hendrix-y blues maneuver in Ex. 1. But, believe it or not, as meaty as it already is, this lick can be made even more gristly. Add some...

Metal guru Rusty Cooley: harmonizing yourself.(INTERMEDIATE)
August 1, 2005... I like a harmonized rift as much as the next guy, but in my band, Outworld, I'm the only guitarist, so when I want to get that Iron Maiden dual-lead sound or double a rhythm guitar part using a harmony a la Killswitch Engage, Lamb of God, or...

EZ street: exploring counterpoint.(BEGINNER)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... The guitar is wonderfully suited to counterpoint, a texture built from two (or more) layered melodies. When music features counterpoint, harmony occurs from the interaction between the independent melodies, rather than as a result of chordal...

Lead guitar 101: bluesy sliding sixths.(BEGINNER)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Once you know a few tricks using major and minor sixths, you'll be able to lay down soulful grooves and craft hooky riffs that are equally melodic and harmonic. Playing sixths, you can move along the fret-board with the alacrity of a lead...

M-Audio Black Box.(HARDWARE)(Product/Service Evaluation)
August 1, 2005... Isn't it weird that the next AC/DC or Kiss will likely run near-invisible guitar rigs from the tops of tiny cafe tables? Will future generations ever thrill to the sight of colossal amp stacks dwarfing the band? Well, stacks of tube amps are...

M-Audio and Digidesign.(GIZMO WATCH)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
August 1, 2005... M-Audio and Digidesign announced the release of Pro Tools M-Powered software [$349] for Mac OSX and Windows XP, which is designed to work with specific M-Audio recording interfaces. Pro Tools M-Powered is cross-platform, and files created on...

Native instruments.(GIZMO WATCH)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... .. Native Instruments Guitar Combos [$?9 each; $199 for all three] are software emulations of three popular tube amps. Twang Combo is a Fender Twin Reverb with 2x12 cabinet, AC Box Combo is a Vox AC30 with a 2xt2 cabinet, and Plexi Combo is a...

Boss.(GIZMO WATCH)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... .. Version 2 upgrade software for the Boss BR1600CD 16-track digital recorder is free, and it adds COSM bass amp models from the 6T6B, enhanced vocal tools, MIDI sync capability, and more. [bossus.com].

Apex210.(MIC TEST)(Product/Service Evaluation)
August 1, 2005... Imported condenser microphones have been declining so precipitously in cost that soon manufacturers will be giving them away, but a ribbon microphone with a street price of less than $250 is big news. Even relatively economical ribbon mics such...

Session savvy: drumoverdubs.com.(RECORDING)
August 1, 2005... Loops and drum machines are all very fine, but nothing compares to the real thing--a slammin' drum track laid down by a monster skin basher. Unfortunately, if you have a small home studio, tracking live drums is often just plain impossible....

Auralex ELITE Pro System EPS-168T.(STUDIO PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Auralex Acoustics, Inc. Now Available Class A, fabric-wrapped, all-inclusive acoustical treatment solution for your studio. Comes complete with absorption, corner bass traps and diffusion in your choice of 4 fabric colors, along with...

BlueTube DP.(STUDIO PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... PreSonus Audio Electronics Now Available Two-channel microphone/instrument preamplifier with "Dual Path" technology allowing the option to switch between vacuum tube or solid state preamplifier. Great for all microphones, guitars, basses,...

Firebox: 6 x 10 FireWire Recording System.(STUDIO PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... 6 x 10 FireWire Recording System PreSonus Audio Electronics Now Available The FIREBOX is a professional mobile recording system with six inputs including two Class A microphone/instrument preamps, ten outputs, 24-Bit/96k sample rate, MIDI...

DrumCore.(STUDIO PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Submersible Music, Inc. Now Available Access 10 world-class drummers [Matt Sorum, Sly Dunbar and morel] Perfect for composers and musicians. Includes audio and MIDI drum content. Loops, fills, hits and MIDI instrument with DAW integration...

DrummerPack AL.(STUDIO PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Submersible Music Inc. Now Available! Provides AppleLoop applications (like GarageBand[TM] and Logic[R]) with a subset of stellar DrumCore content. Get grooves by ten "Alist" drummers including Matt Borum [Velvet Revolver), Michael Shrieve...

Garritan jazz and big band.(STUDIO PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Garritan Launch Date: June 2005 A complete jazz & big band collection featuring trumpets, trombones, many saxophones, rhythm section and more. Variety of mutes, extended ranges, expressive control. NI Kontakt Player-Mac & PC, VST, AU, DXi...

Schecter C-1 exotic and ultra III.(GEAR)
August 1, 2005... Founded in 1974, Schecter Guitar Research started out making replacement parts and guitar kits prior to introducing a series of sleek electrics designed with professional players in mind. Schecter has always known how to rock, and a string of...

Gitane DG-300 modele John Jorgenson.(GEAR)
August 1, 2005... Getting a great player involved with a guitar's design usually always pays off handsomely for both the builder and the end user. A case in point is John Jorgenson's recent association with Saga Musical Instruments, makers of the Gitane series...

Epiphone Valve Special.(GEAR)(Product/Service Evaluation)
August 1, 2005... When it comes to a company invoking its storied past, few have as much history to draw upon as Epiphone. Largely known for its beautiful acoustic archtops, Epiphone didn't enter the amp biz until it offered the Electar 1x8 combo in 1935. Housed...

Fender Eric Johnson Stratocaster.(EDITORS PICK)(Product/Service Evaluation)
August 1, 2005... Eric Johnson is legendary for his unwavering dedication to tone, and when Fender decided to offer a production line Strat that would meet his standards, they must have anticipated a project that could potentially make all other sigature...

Koch Powertone II.(GEAR)(Product/Service Evaluation)
August 1, 2005... Koch amplifiers have been steadily gaining in popularity here and abroad, which isn't surprising considering the quality, features, and performance of these Dutch-made tube amps. The newest model to roll out of Koch's factory in Amersfoort,...

Vox CoolTron pedals.(GEAR)(Product/Service Evaluation)
August 1, 2005... There's no denying the irresistible allure of tubes. While most of the electronics industry abandoned tube technology decades ago, we guitar players stubbornly cling to our precious tone bottles. This obsession with tubes seems to defy rational...

Stompbox fever: MXR Flanger.(GEAR)(Product/Service Evaluation)
August 1, 2005... Whether implemented with surgical precision--such as Edward Van Halen's jet swooshes on "Unchained"--or slathered on nearly every note (Pat Travers, I'm looking at you), flanging is a formidable effect. Personally, I've always given flanging...

Korg AW-1 micro tuner.(ACCESSORY FILE)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
August 1, 2005... The AW-1 ($85 retail/$59 street) is a tiny, clip-on chromatic tuner that attaches to the headstock of your guitar, bass, or any other stringed instrument (it also works on brass and woodwind instruments). The AW-1 features a built-in piezo...

Plant Waves fret polishing system.(ACCESSORY FILE)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
August 1, 2005... Dirty, funky frets slowing you down? Put the speed back in your metal with the Fret Polishing System ($7 retail/street N/A). Contained within the thin cardboard package are two integral templates for polishing narrow or jumbo frets, along with...

Supro[TM] Coronado.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)
August 1, 2005... Eastwood Guitars Now Available The new Supro Coronado features two Alnico Humbucker pickups, contoured tone-chambered mahogany body. Two models: tremolo or custom trapeze tail. Available in Black, Red or White. Limited Edition Release....

OLP Coffin Pack.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)
August 1, 2005... OLP Guitar Company/Coffin Case Launch Date: July 2005 The Coffin Pack by OLP features a new Coffin/OLP guitar in an intimidating satin black finish. The package includes a genuine Coffin hard case with red diamond stitched velvet...

fOXX[c] tone machine[TM].(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)
August 1, 2005... fOXX Pedals Now Available * Reissue of the classic original '70's fuzz stompbox * Analog circuitry produces everything from natural speaker distortion to eardrum-shredding fuzz * Octave-Sustain effect * Available in six...

Mama Bear.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)
August 1, 2005... D-TAR Launch Date: May 2005 Mama Bear takes your acoustic guitar's signal into the digital realm, neutralizes the pickup, and restores the natural body resonance. Choose your sonic signature from one of 16 classic guitars. SRP:...

Premium leather guitar and bass straps.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)
August 1, 2005... Moody Leather Now Available Moody Guitar and Bass straps are hand made in California, with exquisite supple Italian leather. Get ready for a true Moody Experience and play in premium comfort... Strap Us On! SRP: starting at $76...

Zakk Wylde limited edition sculpture.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)
August 1, 2005... Knucklebonz, Inc. Launch Date: Summer 2005, Now Taking Pre-Orders Zakk Wylde, a true reigning guitar hero, is portraged in exquisite detail with his Gibson[R] "Bullseye" Les Paul[R]. The sculpture is hand-painted/numbered. Limited edition....

Stealth amplifier model NFA-1.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)
August 1, 2005... NFA Technology, Inc Launch Date: 02 3 lbs, 9-1/2" long by 2" high. Using a Coaxial Acoustic Port and Proximity Air Mass to achieve incredible volume, bass and sound quality from an unprecedented size enclosure. Patent Pending. Battery...

Guitar collection case drawer model.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)
August 1, 2005... Access N Sight Now Available Each case is handcrafted for exceptional quality. Features include: safety glass, lock, doors that seal for climate management, hygrometer, thermometer and more. Choice of 7 hardwoods. See our website or...