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6/29/2009 - Fretboard Wood Part 6

Still Got Wood?
Part 2 of our ongoing discussion about the tonal attributes of wood.


 
5/19/2009 - Neck Wood Part 5

“Got Wood?”
Knowing and understanding the characteristics of what the wood does and how it responds is critical in achieving the tone and playability you are looking for.


 
4/22/2009 - String Nut Part 4

This is probably one of the most important spots on your guitar because this is where your tone begins. It’s where your strings resonate and is responsible for keeping your guitar in-tune.


 
4/17/2009 - Interview with: Erik Turner guitar player from Warrant & Wild West Guitars


"We do whatever it takes to help the customer feel good about their purchase. When you are flipping out some good coin on a boutique guitar or amp you have never played, you want to feel like the guy that is there knows his shit."


 
3/25/2009 - Fret Size Part 3

Fret size is another piece in the puzzle, when you think about fretboard radius, and neck shape, what kind or size the frets are will dramatically alter the feel of the prior two.


 
2/24/2009 - Neck Shape Part 2
The shape of the neck is probably the first thing you notice when you pick up a guitar.
This is where all the action happens.

 
2/2/2009 - Fingerboard Radius Part 1

Have you ever wondered why you play faster on certain guitars than others? Or why on some guitars you can bend easier? If you have run across this; you are not alone, and there is a very simple answer.
 
1/22/2009 - Greetings From Tony
For the past 10 years I have designed products for the music industry and I am here to share all of the knowledge with you and to help you reach yoru musical goals.

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1/27/2010 - Indie Guitars
Hey everyone I’m back from the NAMM show in California and I have to tell you about a new guitar company that is making some very cool guitars for not a whole lot of money.
 
11/25/2009 - Gary Kramer Guitars
This month I want to shine some light on a guitar company that is truly going the extra mile by designing and building some extraordinary instruments: The Gary Kramer Guitar Company.
 
10/26/2009 - Tips & Tricks
Hey everyone I’m back!!!!!!!!!  I know it’s been a while since my last set of reviews and articles, but this month I’m reviewing a couple of really cool accessory products that you just can’t live without.
 
7/30/2009 - Tips & Tricks

Summer NAMM 2009 Review


 
7/15/2009 - Seymour Duncan Antiquity Pick-ups
The point that I want to make with this review is that Seymour Duncan knows how to make a modern pick-up because he knows where they come from. He has studied their birth and knows their beginnings. That’s how he is able to take pick-up technology into the future. He respects the past, and he knows it better than most out there today.
 
6/5/2009 - Super-Vee Tremolo System

If you are a traditionalist looking for added sustain and functionality? Or if you want more versatility out of your favorite strat; the Super-Vee tremolo system is one of those products that let’s you have your cake and eat it too.


 
5/15/2009 - Novation NIO 2/4
Recording music on your computer has been around for a while now and it’s getting easier and more affordable, but there are still a few of us that haven’t quite made the total crossover. The purpose of this review is to ease your mind and help you decide to take that blue pill and see how far the rabbit hole goes…
 
3/30/2009 - EMG X Series Pick-ups
I am going to go out on a limb here and say that EMG has built a better mousetrap. They will be the bench mark on how guitars are wired. A quick easy way to interchange your pick-ups and electronics… Finally!!!!
 
3/17/2009 - Tips & Tricks

This month I’m introducing a new type of article: Tips & Tricks

These articles will be half gear review and half educational information
 
2/5/2009 - Wampler- Bad Dog Distortion

Wampler Pedals introduce: 
The Johnny Hiland/
Bad Dog Distortion Pedal
"The Bad Dog isn’t one dog it’s like two Pitbulls in a box. "


 
1/22/2009 - Pigtronix PolySaturator
This is a compact, multi-stage distortion featuring an extra-wide gain range coupled with precision tuned low, mid and high band graphic EQs. This pedal is all about the fuzz, from mild to extreme. It’s on the extreme side where this pedal shines. Think out of the box when listening to this pedal!

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