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Dweezil Zappa: A Son of (a Mother of) Invention
magazine.premierguitar.com — Talking with Dweezil Zappa about go-to gear, honoring his father's legacy and his "What the Hell Was I Thinking" project (more) Dweezil Zappa: A Son of (a Mother of) Invention
Acme Guitar Works ToneShaper Review
Acme Guitar Works ToneShaper Review
magazine.premierguitar.com — Acme Guitar Works' ToneShaper puts every possible switching scenario at your fingertips. (more) Acme Guitar Works ToneShaper Review
Washburn's Guardian Angel
Washburn's Guardian Angel
magazine.premierguitar.com — Jim Smith Sr. and His Mission to Preserve a Brand and Its Many Sounds (more) Washburn's Guardian Angel
The Growing Problem of Counterfeit Guitars
The Growing Problem of Counterfeit Guitars
magazine.premierguitar.com — Examining the culture of counterfeit (more) The Growing Problem of Counterfeit Guitars
LA Amp Show 2009
magazine.premierguitar.com — The new and cool gear from 2009's LA Amp Show (more) LA Amp Show 2009
Experience PRS 2009
Experience PRS 2009
magazine.premierguitar.com — The story of Experience PRS 2009 (more) Experience PRS 2009
John Mayer makes sure music rises above tabloids - The Associated Press
John Mayer makes sure music rises above tabloids - The Associated Press
jcfonline.com — Seattle Post Intelligencer John Mayer makes sure music rises above tabloids The Associated Press "I've never liked the idea of somebody co-opting who I am, and I don't think anybody does," says Mayer, sitting in a small room as guitars wail in the ... Mayer concept LP fails ... (more) John Mayer makes sure music rises above tabloids - The ...
Travis Picking: The Basics and Variations
Travis Picking: The Basics and Variations
magazine.premierguitar.com — Popularized by country legend Merle Travis, Travis Picking usually involves the thumb alternating between two bass notes while the fingers “fill in the holes” on the treble side. (more) Travis Picking: The Basics and Variations
Octave Arpeggios: Stacking Triad Shapes to Span More Ground
Octave Arpeggios: Stacking Triad Shapes to Span More Ground
magazine.premierguitar.com — Looking at triad arpeggios in major, minor, diminished and augmented (more) Octave Arpeggios: Stacking Triad Shapes to Span More Ground
PRS Tonare Grand Acoustic Guitar Review
PRS Tonare Grand Acoustic Guitar Review
magazine.premierguitar.com — The PRS Tonare Grand acoustic lives up to expectations as an extremely high-quality, versatile acoustic (more) PRS Tonare Grand Acoustic Guitar Review
Media Preview December '09
Media Preview December '09
magazine.premierguitar.com — Two dvds are reviewed: Joe Bonamassa Live From The Royal Albert Hall & The Complete Monterey Pop Festival: The Criterion Collection Blu-ray (more) Media Preview December '09
Bo Ramsey: Bo Knows Tone
Bo Ramsey: Bo Knows Tone
magazine.premierguitar.com — Throwback Bo Ramsey explains how to make good music, and the importance of playing in a wedding band (more) Bo Ramsey: Bo Knows Tone
Ike Turner: The Soulful Style of the Electric Blues/R&B Guitarist
Ike Turner: The Soulful Style of the Electric Blues/R&B Guitarist
magazine.premierguitar.com — The styles of Ike Turner: Funk, R&B;, Slow Blues, and Shuffle (more) Ike Turner: The Soulful Style of the Electric Blues/R&B ...
Potvin Guitars El Camino & Ranchero Electric Guitar Reviews
magazine.premierguitar.com — What do you get when you cross a Junior with a Tele? Two workhorses that rock in different ways, with tones that defy expectation. (more) Potvin Guitars El Camino & Ranchero Electric Guitar Reviews
Chord Melody Concepts: Diatonic and Minor Third Substitutions
Chord Melody Concepts: Diatonic and Minor Third Substitutions
magazine.premierguitar.com — Jazz chord concepts: diatonic substitutions and minor third substitutions (more) Chord Melody Concepts: Diatonic and Minor Third ...
Hammer-ons From Everywhere!
Hammer-ons From Everywhere!
magazine.premierguitar.com — Greg Howe shares a tapping technique using hammer-ons (more) Hammer-ons From Everywhere!
Skin Pimp Pedals
Skin Pimp Pedals
magazine.premierguitar.com — New to the pedal game, Ryan Kirkland's been garnering attention for his Tone Bender clones and stunning artwork. (more) Skin Pimp Pedals
Valve Amp Model 105 "Bimbo" Amp Review
Valve Amp Model 105 "Bimbo" Amp Review
magazine.premierguitar.com — Valve Amp's The Valve Model 105 "Bimbo" delivers a low-volume version British tone (more) Valve Amp Model 105 "Bimbo" Amp Review
Tech 21 Boost D.L.A. Pedal Review
Tech 21 Boost D.L.A. Pedal Review
magazine.premierguitar.com — Tech 21's Boost D.L.A. is a delay and then some. (more) Tech 21 Boost D.L.A. Pedal Review
Marshall Haze 40 Combo Amp Review
Marshall Haze 40 Combo Amp Review
magazine.premierguitar.com — Marshall's Haze 40 is a low-gain amp with classic tones at a manageable price (more) Marshall Haze 40 Combo Amp Review
Blankenship Amplification Mini-LEEDS21 Carry-On Amp Head Review
Blankenship Amplification Mini-LEEDS21 Carry-On Amp Head Review
magazine.premierguitar.com — Blankenship's Carry-On delivers classic British sound in an extremely portable 21-watt package. (more) Blankenship Amplification Mini-LEEDS21 Carry-On Amp Head ...
1978 Greco EG-700 Replica Les Paul
1978 Greco EG-700 Replica Les Paul
magazine.premierguitar.com — A Greco Les Paul from the lawsuit era. (more) 1978 Greco EG-700 Replica Les Paul
1968–69 Paisley Red & Blue Flower Fender Telecasters
1968–69 Paisley Red & Blue Flower Fender Telecasters
magazine.premierguitar.com — Late-sixties paisley Fenders try to cash in on the hippie movement (more) 1968–69 Paisley Red & Blue Flower Fender Telecasters
1967 Gibson ES-335, Burgundy Metallic
1967 Gibson ES-335, Burgundy Metallic
magazine.premierguitar.com — A 100% original 1967 block-inlay ES-335 in a rare color: Burgundy Metallic (more) 1967 Gibson ES-335, Burgundy Metallic
Winterizing Your Fingernails
Winterizing Your Fingernails
magazine.premierguitar.com — Finger pickers take note - you can salvage your fingernails during the winter. (more) Winterizing Your Fingernails
Blackstar Series One 100 Amp Review
Blackstar Series One 100 Amp Review
magazine.premierguitar.com — The Series One 100 offers a variety of high-quality sounds at all volumes (more) Blackstar Series One 100 Amp Review
Turn The Amp OFF… Or Else
magazine.premierguitar.com — When a business traveler leaves his amp on at home for a month, can Jeff save his once-glorious tone? (more) Turn The Amp OFF… Or Else
To Buy, or Not to Buy… That is the Question!
magazine.premierguitar.com — Reasons why to buy a new bass, and reasons NOT to buy a new bass. Where do you fit in? (more) To Buy, or Not to Buy… That is the Question!
Three Days Later with Jim Weider
Three Days Later with Jim Weider
magazine.premierguitar.com — Jim Weider talks recording at Allire Studios (more) Three Days Later with Jim Weider
The Year in Review: The Time to Buy is NOW!
magazine.premierguitar.com — Checking in with the post-recession vintage bass market. (more) The Year in Review: The Time to Buy is NOW!
The Start of Something New
magazine.premierguitar.com — Introducing new columnist Jared Scharff, guitarist for Saturday Night Live (more) The Start of Something New
The Pickup Story, Part II: De Armond Guitar Microphones
The Pickup Story, Part II: De Armond Guitar Microphones
magazine.premierguitar.com — The history of the De Armond pickups found in early Guild, D'Angelico, Epiphone, and Martin guitars, among many other brands. (more) The Pickup Story, Part II: De Armond Guitar Microphones
The Gift of Comping
magazine.premierguitar.com — How to excel at comping (more) The Gift of Comping
The (In)famous Stratocaster Kill Switch
The (In)famous Stratocaster Kill Switch
magazine.premierguitar.com — How to install the kill switch made famous by EVH, Buckethead and many others (more) The (In)famous Stratocaster Kill Switch
Sharing the Stage with Brian Wooten
Sharing the Stage with Brian Wooten
magazine.premierguitar.com — Rich talks with Trace Adkins guitarist Brian Wooten (more) Sharing the Stage with Brian Wooten
Great Amps Do Come in Small Boxes
Great Amps Do Come in Small Boxes
magazine.premierguitar.com — Looking for an amp that can fit in your hand? Dean Farley has some pedal-sized options. (more) Great Amps Do Come in Small Boxes
Good News on an Early ’80s Gibson ES-175
magazine.premierguitar.com — A factory second ES-175D is in great shape - a real treasure. (more) Good News on an Early ’80s Gibson ES-175
Getting Lazy with Susan and a ’59 Fender Telecaster
magazine.premierguitar.com — Different tools that help you achieve an even coat of finish (more) Getting Lazy with Susan and a ’59 Fender Telecaster
Filming Larry the Cable Guy’s Hula-Palooza Christmas Luau
magazine.premierguitar.com — The intricacies of a TV gig (more) Filming Larry the Cable Guy’s Hula-Palooza Christmas Luau
Exploring the Other Side
magazine.premierguitar.com — How to go acoustic if you're an electric player, or go electric if you're primarily acoustic. (more) Exploring the Other Side
Does Speaker Size Really Matter?
magazine.premierguitar.com — The Role of Loudspeaker Diameter in the Relentless Pursuit of Tone (more) Does Speaker Size Really Matter?
Bring It On Home
magazine.premierguitar.com — Key musical concepts (more) Bring It On Home
A Slow Market Spurs Innovation
magazine.premierguitar.com — How the recession has given birth to new gear (more) A Slow Market Spurs Innovation
A Glossary of Basic Stompbox Terms and Concepts
magazine.premierguitar.com — GAS, Unobtanium, Blues Doctor, Cork Sniffer, Waiting List and other oft-referenced gear terms defined. (more) A Glossary of Basic Stompbox Terms and Concepts
Interview: Carl Verheyen - Trading 8s
Interview: Carl Verheyen - Trading 8s
magazine.premierguitar.com — Carl Verheyen talks about working with everyone from Joe Bonamassa to Steve Morse and Robben Ford for his latest release, Trading 8s. (more) Interview: Carl Verheyen - Trading 8s
Gear Addiction Recovery, Step 1: Your First Guitar
magazine.premierguitar.com — Steve recounts his first guitar, a Seville Les Paul copy, and the feelings that went along with it. (more) Gear Addiction Recovery, Step 1: Your First Guitar
Bach Partita No. 3
Bach Partita No. 3
magazine.premierguitar.com — Mike Campese arranges J.S. Bach's "Partita No. 3," a composition usually played on violin or classical guitar, for electric. (more) Bach Partita No. 3
OpenStomp: Open Source, Meet the Guitar World
OpenStomp: Open Source, Meet the Guitar World
magazine.premierguitar.com — Eric Moyer’s OpenStomp effects module allows users to write and edit their sounds on a level never before granted by the guitar industry, but will people actually do it? (more) OpenStomp: Open Source, Meet the Guitar World
Catch Tonight’s CMAs
fender.com — Tune in tonight to ABC for the 43rd annual CMA Awards hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood. Paisley is up for seven awards, including best album for American Saturday Night, available for purchase by clicking here.Swift and Paisley will perform during the evening, in addition to Jason ... (more) Catch Tonight’s CMAs
Out of the Saddle: Steven Tyler Reportedly Quits Aerosmith
Out of the Saddle: Steven Tyler Reportedly Quits Aerosmith
popculturedish.blogspot.com — Say it ain't so Joe... Perry?! According to Aerosmith's lead guitarist, Steven Tyler, the rock band's frontman since it's formation in 1970, has left the group. Perry has stated that the band plans to continue and are considering a new vocalist to replace Tyler. For more on the story, please ... (more) Out of the Saddle: Steven Tyler Reportedly Quits Aerosmith
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