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Now THIS is what you call “hard rock.” It’s a guitar made out of concrete.

September 16, 2020September 16, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Guitar

Why? To see what it would sound like, of course. It’s gotta be heavy, though. (Via Tom and Guitar World)

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WTF? 

This guy built an electric guitar out of 107 iPhones.

October 18, 2019October 17, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Guitar, iPhone

Why? Don’t ask. Just watch. The story at Exclaim!

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Music News 

One of Kurt Cobain’s guitars is going up for auction? Here’s your chance, but $$$

October 10, 2019October 9, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Auction, Guitar, Kurt Cobain

A custom built left-handed Mustang guitar once owned and played by Kurt Cobain is going up for auction. Created for

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Music News 

The story of the return of Billy Corgan’s Gish guitar

August 19, 2019August 18, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Billy Corgan, Guitar

Rewind to June 1992. The Smashing Pumpkins had recently issued their debut album, Gish, and were on tour in Detroit.

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Gadgets 

Of COURSE you want this Godzilla guitar

August 12, 2019August 12, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Guitar

Guitar maker ESP has just launched a line of guitars based on everyone’s favourite atomic-angry Japanese mega-lizard. Created with the

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For your Monday, I present two weird approaches to the guitar.

July 8, 2019July 7, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Guitar

Monday is always a slog, so a jolt to the system is sometimes welcomed. Here are two situations involving guitars.

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Music News 

Calling All Metal Guitarists

February 24, 2019February 23, 2019 Amber Healy 0 Comments BangerTV, Contest, Guitar, Guitarists, Metal, YouTube

Do you thrash the daylights out of any guitar you see? There’s a show looking for you. Shredders of Metal

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Music News 

Gibson has unveiled a signature Chris Cornell guitar

January 22, 2019January 28, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Chris Cornell, Gibson, Guitar

When Chris Cornell played live, he often pulled out a Gibson SG, one of his favourite guitars. In Chris’ memory,

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Music History 

Do you play the guitar? Then you’ll be inspired by what Andrés Segovia has to say about the instrument

August 20, 2018 Alan Cross 1 Comment Andres Segovia, Guitar

What is the guitar really all about? Let’s ask maestro Andrés Segovia. (Via Walter)  

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Music News 

Random music news for Wednesday, August 15, 2018

August 15, 2018August 14, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments AC/DC, Alex Turner, Alexa, Angus Young, Arctic Monkeys, Aretha Franklin, Conan O'Brian, Donald Trump, Guitar, Jeff Tweedy, Nick Cave, Nokia, Pearl Jam, Songwriting, Wilco

On this day in 1965, the Beatles played to 60,000 people at Shea Stadium in New York. This is considered

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Let’s take some music lessons from Jack White

August 12, 2018August 11, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Dead Weather, Drums, Guitar, Jack White

Jack White knows his way around a variety of musical instruments. Here (via Walter) is a look at two dozen

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The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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