Guitar Player articles from September 2005

Guitar Player archives from September 2005

Noize from the editor.(Editorial)
September 1, 2005... Before we rock into a conceptual debate I'd like your input on, I want to thank the many readers who have ordered our G.T.R. (Guitarists for Tsunami Relief) t-shirts. Very soon, we will be able to cut a check to UNICEF, and add the GP...

Letter of the month!(FEEDBACK)(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2005... Thank you so much for featuring such groundbreaking artist on your covers! It's Only through much needed exposure, such as your publication, that underground and Under appreciated artists such as Joe Perry. Carlos Santana, and Jimi Hendrix can...

Steve Vai.(FEEDBACK)(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2005... I had the profoundly positive experience of meeting Steve Vai at an EVO Premium Experience in Chicago. He was extremely gregarious and mesmerizing as he discussed interesting subjects such as spirituality, beekeeping, vegetarianism, and the...

Garbage.(FEEDBACK)(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2005... Thanks for the insights and points of view from the boys of Garbage [July '05] regarding the new album, Bleed Like Me. I know this is going to sound like a cliche letter, but why in the world did you overlook bandmate/vocalist/guitarist Shirley...

Lana's letter.(FEEDBACK)(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2005... I was happy to learn that the apparently well-endowed Lana Darke won a snazzy GP t-shirt for submitting your July Letter of the Month. In the meantime, I hope the editorial staff of GP will fulfill its neglected obligation created when it...

Oops!(FEEDBACK)(Correction Notice)
September 1, 2005... In our July 2005 issue we neglected to include a credit for the photo of Steve Vai's Ibanez "EVO" on the cover. That great photo was taken by Neil Zlozower.

Remembering Tommy Tedesco.(RIFFS)
September 1, 2005... Los Angeles session guitar god Tommy Tedesco (1930-97) was possibly the most recorded guitarist in history, and he was a regular contributor to GP in the late '70s and early '80s. Tedesco's credits range from the swing-a-ding-ding of Sinatra to...

Oeuvre easy: Black Sabbath.(Critical Essay)
September 1, 2005... Just because you're the undisputed pioneer of metal, it doesn't mean your recorded canon is sans a smattering of head-hanging clunkers. Such is the case with Black Sabbath, where its early releases ruled so much, the only place to go was down....

The 2005 International Songwriting Competition [ISC] is accepting entries through September 15, 2005!(News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... The 2005 International Songwriting Competition [ISC] is accepting entries through September 15, 2005! Categories run the gamut from Pop/Top 40 to Gospel/Christian to Folk/Singer-Songwriter to Children's Music, and more than $100,000 in cash and...

Dan Erlewine's Mod Squad.(RIFFS)(Column)
September 1, 2005... This column features my Mod Squad--a crew of up-and-coming guitar techs who work in my shop. These young techs and I will show you some cool modifications to your guitar that you should feel comfortable doing yourself. This month, I'd like...

Rock Out Books has just released its debut collection of rock and roll day planners, journals, and greeting cards based on the work of photographer Jay Blakesberg.(ROCK ON)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Rock Out Books has just released its debut collection of rock and roll day planners, journals, and greeting cards based on the work of photographer Jay Blakesberg. [The Planners include actual Blakesberg photos, while the Journals and cards...

Tips from GP readers.(RIFFS)(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2005... When gigging, why trust your amp to a rickety, beer-stained bar chair? The common plastic storage bin makes an excellent amp stand. It not only raises your amp off the ground for enhanced sound dispersion, it also provides storage for cords,...

Heading to Napa Valley this fall to do some wine tasting?(NEWS)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Heading to Napa Valley this fall to do some wine tasting? If so, check out the Legends of Rock exhibit at the Mumm Napa Winery's photography gallery [which also features an ongoing Ansel Adams exhibit]. Photos of many classic rock...

We love Les!(RIFFS)(Les Paul's 90th birthday)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Les Paul celebrated his 90th birthday with a star-studded concert/lovefest at New York's Carnegie Hall on June 19. Part of the JVC Jazz Festival, the "All for Paul" event was presented by Gibson [and co-produced by the Carlini Group], and it...

Gretsch Billy-Bo.(RIFFS)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... When it comes to elusive guitars, the Gretsch Jupiter Thunderbird ranks right up there with Gibson's famously shy Moderne. Reportedly designed in 1959 by Bo Diddley, the Jupiter Thunderbird was so ahead of its time that only three were...

Canadian guitarist Domenic Troiano died on May 25, following a long fight with cancer.(PASSING NOTES)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
September 1, 2005... Canadian guitarist Domenic Troiano died on May 25, following a long fight with cancer. He was 59. Troiano played with Robbie Lane & the Disciples in the '60s, replaced Joe Walsh in the James Gang, and was a member of the Guess Who and the...

If you want to play a real rock guitar, consider having Stone Tone Guitars give your instrument an extreme makeover.(GET YOUR ROCKS ON)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... If you want to play a real rock guitar, consider having Stone Tone Guitars give your instrument an extreme makeover. According to the company, attaching a thin layer of stone to the top--and creating a Tone Loop by placing small bits of granite...

Mike Varney's Spotlight.(RIFFS)
September 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...

Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson is suing the Ritz-Carlton hotel over a scuffle on New Year's Eve 2003, where he sustained a broken nose and landed in jail.(NEWS)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson is suing the Ritz-Carlton hotel over a scuffle on New Year's Eve 2003, where he sustained a broken nose and landed in jail. In a statement distributed by Atlantic Records, Lifeson details how he was repeatedly...

Magix Ringtone Maker.(RIFFS)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Ringtone downloads for mobile phones have become a multi-million dollar business. Ringtone Maker ($29) allows you to produce your own custom ringtones by importing music and sounds from CDs, mp3s, WAV files, and other digital sources, and then...

Fairport Convention's folk-rock fortitude.(RIFFS)
September 1, 2005... It's difficult to overstate Fairport Convention's influence on the world of British folk-rock. Founded in 1967, the band's seminal 1969 release Liege and Lief was the first record to masterfully combine traditional English folk songs with...

One massive guitar.(RIFFS)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Think size doesn't matter? Don't tell that to Todd Ducote and his cowerkers at Kojis & Sons Signs in Bunkie, Louisiana. They're constructing a 112-foot-high replica of an electric guitar--the world's largest. Boasting nearly a mile of neon...

The 48th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival is one guitar-centric happening!(NEWS)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... The 48th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival is one guitar-centric happening! This September 16-18th, a veritable bevy of masterful jazz guitarists will descend on the coastal California town. John Scofield will play throughout the weekend, and there...

Dana Colley horns in on guitar.(RIFFS)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... An old jazz axiom is that guitarists base their playing on horn lines. But for saxophonist Dana Colley, it's the other way around. "Growing up in the '70s, guitar was king," says Colley. "So I'd listen to someone like Hendrix and try to emulate...

Minus the Bear.(BUZZ)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Sure, Minus the Bear is a two-guitar band from Seattle that favors drop-D tunings, but don't think for a second that they're something resembling a grunge relic. "It's actually hard for us to find any acts that we fit with musically,"...

King Elementary.(BUZZ)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... "The tunes on our new album were written about three years ago--which seems like forever ago," says King Elementary guitarist/vocalist Morgan Jones about Kudzu [Sweet Tea/Terminus], the Jackson, Mississippi, quartet's full-length debut. When...

Planet waves.(OUT NOW!)
September 1, 2005... WORLD, TEXTURES, AND ICONS SERIES GUITAR STRAPS * World and Textures made of woven materials; Icons are black leather * $24 retail * planetwaves.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Custom shop parts.(OUT NOW!)
September 1, 2005... FIXED BRIDGE CONVERSION FOR STRATOCASTER-STYLE GUITARS * Converts common vintage Stratocaster tremolo to a stoptail * Custom designed solid-brass fixed bridge hides all holes, lines, and routing * Direct contact increases...

Luthiers Mercantile International.(OUT NOW!)
September 1, 2005... WOOD HUMBUCKER PICKUP RINGS * Available in flamed maple, Madagascar rosewood, flamed ken and other woods * Short and tall models available * Soft cutaway design * $29 short model; $33 tall model retail * lmii.com ...

Nady systems.(OUT NOW!)
September 1, 2005... DS-50 DISTORTION AND SUSTAIN (pictured) * Sustain, Tone, and Output knobs * Operates with a 9-volt battery; PAD-1 AC adapter is optional * $74 retail TTV-2 DUAL TUBE TREMOLO/VIBRATO * Dual vacuum-tube design (two 12AX7As)...

Easy jazz guitar.(OUT NOW!)
September 1, 2005... THE ULTRAPICK * Textured ridge along top prevents slipping and turning * Extra width for secure grip and more control * Beveled corners for comfort, flexibility, and superior articulation * $4 retail * easyjazzguitar.com...

Breedlove guitars.(OUT NOW!)
September 1, 2005... C20 AND C25 PASSPORT TRAVEL GUITARS * Satin finish * Solid western red cedar top * Laminated mahogany back and sides * Rosewood fretboard * Gold tuners * Electronics on C25 Passport * Case not included *...

Siegmund guitars.(OUT NOW!)
September 1, 2005... OUTCASTER GUITAR WITH ASH F-HOLE START OR F-HOLE YELE BODY * Individually handmade to customer specifications * Mahogany/rosewood neck * Custom options: swamp ash body, flamed maple top, finish color, pickups, pickguard, tailpiece,...

Peavey.(OUT NOW!)
September 1, 2005... JSH 212 COMBO AMP * Three footswitchable channels 120 watts * Four EL34 output tubes and four 12AX7s * High/low power switch * Two custom-designed JSX 12" Peavey speakers * Full/Half power switch * Power amp...

Toadworks.(OUT NOW!)
September 1, 2005... LI'L LEO AMERICAN OVERDRIVE * True-bypass transistor-based design * Handmade; box is custom built to ToadWorks' specifications * $116 retail * toadworksusa.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Caig laboratories.(OUT NOW!)
September 1, 2005... AHE WIPES STRING WIPES * Prolongs string life * Improves sound quality * Dissolves oxidation and corrosion * Lubricates and protects against acid from hands * Safe to use. No waxy buildup. Contains no Teflon, silicone, or...

Jim Hall.(PATRON SAINT)(Interview)
September 1, 2005... There is a telling tale from the 1960s about jazz legend Jim Hall. Apparently, he overheard a fellow musician complaining about another jazz cat "selling out," to which Hall mischievously replied, "Where do you go to sell out?" Facetious...

Declaration of independence: obsessive perfectionist Eric Johnson is trying go with the flow.(Cover Story)
September 1, 2005... Eric Johnson is a paradox. The key to his success is also his Achilles heel. His obsessive and meticulous quest for virtuosity and ultimate tone made him one of the all-time most revered guitarists, yet it has also cost him years of time,...

She who must be obeyed: be warned. The Great Kat is gonna kick your ass!(Interview)
September 1, 2005... Interviewing The Great Kat is much like hurling through some Grand Guignol anime death match where you just barely survive a punch-up with flesh-shredding hell spawn, only to have a dump truck fall on your head as you're resting and licking...

Screw the vocals! Kinski's Chris Martin and Matthew Reid-Schwartz let their fingers do the singing.(Interview)
September 1, 2005... Few bands can get away with tuning their guitars to G, C, G, G, G, C. In lesser hands, this unorthodox approach would likely result in a snooze-inducing drone that just might lead the listener into an irreversible catatonic stupor. But Kinski...

RY Cooder: Chavez Ravine.(AUDIO)(Brief Article)(Sound Recording Review)
September 1, 2005... The songs on this disc loosely relate the saga of three Mexican-American neighborhoods collectively nestled in Chavez Ravine that were bulldozed into oblivion in the late '50s to clear the space that was eventually filled by Dodger Stadium. The...

Brian Setzer: Rockabilly Riot Vol. 1: A Tribute to Sun Records.(AUDIO)(Brief Article)(Sound Recording Review)
September 1, 2005... When it comes to hep-cat guitar--that twangy mix of R&B, blues, and hillbilly music drenched with s-sshakin'-all-over echo and quivering Bigsby vibrato--no one tops Brian Setzer. If you dig Jeff Beck's Crazy Legs (the Brit's fabulous 1993...

Pollo Del Mar: The Golden State.(AUDIO)(Brief Article)(Sound Recording Review)
September 1, 2005... From the proto-punk stylings of Dick Dale, to the majestic soundscapes of the Mermen, it's obvious that surf music can take on many different forms. Northern California quartet Polio Del Mar, and its guitarists Ferenc Dobronyl and Jono Jones,...

Oz Noy: Ha!(AUDIO)(Brief Article)(Sound Recording Review)
September 1, 2005... Simply put, Oz Noy's Ha! is the most enjoyable guitar driven instrumental fusion record to enter my ears since my old guitar teacher hipped me to Jeff Beck's Blow by Blow. Noy's tones range from pristine and vintage, to odd, noisy,...

What's spinning in the editors' heads this month?(RANTS AND RAVES)
September 1, 2005... BARRY CLEVELAND Brian Eno, Another Day on Earth Richard Thompson, Front Parlour Ballads Robin Guthrie and Harold Budd, Music From the Film Mysterious Skin ANDY ELLIS Tom Verlaine, Warm and Cool (expanded reissue] Tommy Emmanuel,...

Eugene Chadbourne: The Hills Have Jazz.(AUDIO)(Brief Article)(Sound Recording Review)
September 1, 2005... When I heard that acoustic guitar madman and musical iconoclast Eugene Chadbourne had recorded a disc of jazz covers by Count Basie, Oliver Lake, Eric Dolphy, Sun Ra, Roscoe Mitchell, and John Coltrane, my interest was definitely piqued. Had...

Jim Weider: Percolator.(AUDIO)(Brief Article)(Sound Recording Review)
September 1, 2005... While prog rock and neo-Baroque shred are still highly abundant these days, quality straight-ahead instrumental rock seems to be in shorter supply. With Percolator, though, Jim Weider--the Telecaster devotee and sideman par excellence--seems on...

MC5: Kick Out the Jams.(DVD)(Video Recording Review)
September 1, 2005... The whole '60s counterculture movement seems so silly and impotent today. The conceit that freaks, rebels, peaceniks, and flower children could summon enough muscle to transform an uptight America into a paradise of free love, brotherly love,...

Conquering "Giant Steps": Master Coltrane Harmony by deconstructing one of the most revered and feared standards in jazz history.(MASTER CLASS)
September 1, 2005... "Giant Steps." These are two of the most respected words in jazz, for they are the title of the tune that introduced an inspiring new take on the 16-bar form while humbling many an accomplished musician in the process. From the day John...

Jam guru Jimmy Herring: seventh heaven.(INTERMEDIATE)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... When it comes to playing intervals on the guitar, people often favor thirds, sixths, fifths, and even fourths. But many people find sevenths harmonically too dissonant to use. Not me. I love sevenths. I think major and minor sevenths are...

EZ Street: counterpoint meets ornamentation.(BEGINNER)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Now that we've started stacking melodies ("Exploring Counterpoint," Aug. '05), let's take our chops up a notch by adding ornamentation to the contrapuntal mix. Remember our previous encounter with melodic embellishments? It wouldn't hurt to...

Jazz guru Mike Stern: comping "Giant Steps".(ADVANCED)
September 1, 2005... When I'm comping and I'm deciding which chords to play, a lot of times I'll play the least amount of notes possible. You may notice that some guitarists see backing a tenor sax player or another soloist as an opportunity to practice their...

Lead guitar 101: flipped Bluesy Sixths.(BEGINNER)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Sixths may be the most versatile intervals available to blues, funk, country, and rock guitarists. Used creatively, major and minor sixths can suggest chords and provide the hooky harmonic lines of a horn or string section. In our previous...

How to play like ... Ritchie Blackmore.(INTERMEDIATE)
September 1, 2005... Although best known for the beefed-up blues riffs of FM rock anthems like "Smoke on the Water" and "My Woman from Tokyo," ex-Deep Purple speed king Ritchie Blackmore has always infused his guitar playing with a healthy dose of classical flair...

Production strategies: Little Barrie's We Are Little Barrie.(RECORDING)(Interview)
September 1, 2005... Little Barrie's delectable fusion of funk, blues, soul, and rock is forged by the "just plug in and play" ethos of '60s-era bands that developed their sound and songcraft through gigging. "We realized our heroes became so good because they...

Hardware: Damage Control Womanizer and Demonizer.(RECORDING)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... It seems like every time you turn around someone has introduced a new direct-recording interface for guitar, and nearly all of them are digital devices sporting copious quantities of amplifier, speaker cabinet, and effects models. Damage...

Techniques: adding thwack to high-gain models.(RECORDING)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Modeling processors and plug-ins are fabulous devices for tracking mammoth guitar tones without subjecting your ears--or your neighbors--to the fearsome volume of a raging amplifier. You simply monitor your tracks and the modeling goodie of...

BlueTube DP.(STUDIO PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)(Advertisement)
September 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,...

Firebox.(STUDIO PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)(Advertisement)
September 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....

Replica.(STUDIO PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... T-Rex Now Available One of the best echo pedals money can buy. With the simple flick of a switch you can alter the delay's subdivision parameter from 1/4" to 1/8" triplets. "Play it and you'll buy it." SRP: $649 ...

Auralex Elite Pro System EPS-168T.(STUDIO PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)(Advertisement)
September 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...

Artifacts: the guitars of Tony Zemaitis.(VINTAGE VAULT)(Biography)
September 1, 2005... What have Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Paul McCarmey, Ron Wood, Keith Richards David Gilmour, James Honeyman-Scott, Peter Green, Marc Bolan, Peter Frampton, Bruce Springsteen, and Bob Dylan all had in common? Besides the obvious, they were...

Pawnshop prize: Dean Markley RM-80-SR.(VINTAGE VAULT)
September 1, 2005... Seeking to expand its horizons Santa Clara. California-based strings and accessories manufacturer Dean Markley entered the amplifier business in the 1980s with a series of models designed by Terry Laul. The circuitry of these amps was...

Will Ray's eBay strategies.(VINTAGE VAULT)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... AUCTION ITEM: '60S EPIPHONE OLYMPIC WINNING BID: S190 When I was a kid, I had an Epiphone Olympic similar to this one, and I always regretted selling it. For some inexplicable reason, these now go for between $1,500 and...

Squier Master Series Esprit, Chambered Tele, and M-80.(Gear)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... Just a few years ago, any muttering of "Squier" and "Master Series" in the same sentence would have been delivered with a wry smile and punctuated by muffled laughter. The first Japanese-built Squiers of 1982 to '84 were impressive instruments...

Zemaitis S24DT.(GEAR)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... During his extended reign as high priest of guitar builders for the rock-and-roll elite, British luthier Tony Zemaitis operated essentially as a one-man custom shop, creating a limited number of one-of-a-kind acoustic and solidbody instruments...

Manne Taos Special.(GEAR)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... Custom guitar maker Andrea "Manne" (pronounced man-ney) Ballarin has been producing finely crafted instruments from his factory in the Northern Italian town of Schio since 1986. Exotic styling prevails in Ballarin's designs, and one of his...

Tanglewood Sundance Pro Series.(GEAR)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... It's not at all uncommon to see guitars that are designed in the U.S. and manufactured overseas. But here's a pair of guitars that were designed and manufactured overseas--although the designing takes place in England before the instruments are...

Blue Tone Pro 30M.(GEAR)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... There are a few solid-state boutique amplifier companies tempting jazz players with crystal-clean tones, as well as a few that also tout tube-emulating distortion circuits. But Blue Tone--a British outfit with a unique approach to amp design...

Bixonic Expandora EXP-2000R.(STOMPBOX FEVER)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... Sometimes reissues are dead-ringers of their original makes, and, other times, they are actually improved upon. In the case of Bixonic's Expandora EXP-2000R reissue ($200 retail/$150 street), the latter definitely applies. See, the crux of the...

Lee Jackson active gain.(STOMPBOX FEVER)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... One of the new series of pedals by Metaltronix founder Lee Jackson, the solid-state Active Gain ($169 retail/street price N/A), sports Gain and Volume controls, a 3-position Clip switch, a bright blue LED, a 2.1mm (tip-negative) jack for...

DiMarzio Virtual Hot PAF.(ACCESSORY FILE)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... Designed to deliver more power and punch than a vintage-style humbucker--but without the loss of high-end detail that typically accompanies an overwound design--the Virtual Hot PAF ($99 retail/S72 street) combines the best elements of a...

D'Addario bulk shop.(ACCESSORY FILE)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... If you change your strings nearly as often as you change your socks, you will surely appreciate D'Addario's Bulk Shop multi-set guitar-string packages. Each Bulk Shop box measures approximately 3.5" x 7.5" x 8", conveniently dispenses 25 sets...

They laughed when I said they could have perfect pitch ... until I showed them the simple secret--and they heard it for themselves!(SCHOOLS & EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... The true story behind the worldwide #1 best-selling ear training method by David Lucas Burge It all started as a sort of teenage rivalry... I'd slave at the piano for five hours daily. Linda would practice far less. Yet somehow...

Neck Sock.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Happy Necks L.L.C. Now Available The Neck Sock allows you to display your favorite guitars & basses without sacrificing tone and string life. Protects your strings & instrument from dust and oxidation while providing an alternative to...

GFS "Retrotron" Nashville Pickup.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... GFS Pickups The GFS Nashville is the latest in the GFS Retrotron Vintage line. Chime, Jangle and great string articulation, along with great warmth. GFS Pickups are only sold direct. MSRP: $59.95, Direct Price: $34.95 ...

3000 series frequency-agile UHF wireless systems.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Audio-Technica Automatic frequency scanning, true diversity reception, 200 channels, easy set-up/operation. Includes a receiver and either a handheld microphone or UniPak[TM] body-pack with high-impedance input that makes your guitar sound...

Framus Cobra amplifier.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Framus Now Available The Framus Cobra is an all tube, three channel amp that is specifically voiced for the hard rock and metal player. Features a sparkling clean channel with bright switch and two high gain channels with notch...

Coffin case 3x1.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Coffin Case The 3x1 is a three guitar case/locker on wheels. The roadworthy design features solid wood construction with a tough vinyl exterior, mesh storage pocket, throe handles and slide rails for ease of transport. SRP: $229.95 ...

Swan long neck guitar.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Soloway Guitars Now Available The Swan features an extended 27-inch scale length tuned to standard pitch. This results in a remarkable clarity and articulation suitable for both clean and distorted tones. Available in both 6 and...

Nady tube amp stack GTH-100/GAC-412.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Nady Systems Now Available The GTH-100 100W (RMS) all-tube head (4 X EL-34, 6 X 12AX-7) features a full complement of controls for total volume, tone shaping and tonal definition, a spring reverb, and rugged construction. The...

Big Bends Nut Sauce.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Big Bends LLC Now Available NUT SAUCE, stops string breakage, stabilizes tuning (keeps you in tune!). No modifications needed. Easy to use, no waste, no mess pinpoint applicator. MSRP $19.95 www.guitaristonly.com 888-788-BEND...

Ball.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Blue Microphones Now Available Rugged ABS construction, cardioid pickup pattern and high-spl specification make the Ball ideal for the stage or studio. With its unique mid-range presence, it's perfect for guitar amps, bass cabinets,...

Supro[TM] Coronado.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)(Advertisement)
September 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....