Random music news for Friday, July 12, 2019
July 12th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
It was on this day in 1962 that the Rolling Stones played their first gig. It was at the Marquee
Browsing the "Guitars" Tag
Play It Loud looks at the tools of the rock revolution
March 24th, 2019 | by Amber Healy
What is loud rock music without the guitar? We need never wonder, but we can take the time to reflect
Could this be the most metal guitar EVER? It has TWENTY strings!
March 21st, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Back at the annual NAMM event in January, we heard of a new guitar that had 18 strings. Phht. For
Random music news for Wednesday, January 23, 2019
January 23rd, 2019 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1986, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted its first members: Little Richard, Chuck Berry,
Geddy Lee’s Big Beautiful Book of Bass book signing
December 17th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Anyone who knows anything about Rush’s Geddy Lee is familiar with his fascination with collecting things. It started with stamps
Matt Bellamy of Muse is probably going to want one of these guitars
November 27th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Matt Bellamy, and come to think of it, bass player Chris Wolstenholme, have all kinds of crazy custom guitars. Can’t
Check out how this woodworker makes guitars out of epoxy
September 15th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Canadian Daniel Nelson could just stick to making guitars out of wood, but no. Look what he does with epoxy.
Well, this in an interesting guitar
August 31st, 2018 | by Alan Cross
If Jack White can make a guitar out of a piece of wood and a couple of nails… …then why
Random music news for Monday, August 13, 2018
August 13th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Back to work after the staycation. And look! It’s pumpkin spice latte time already. Too soon, Starbucks, too soon. Here’s
Into guitar playing? Check out this interview with Steve Vai
August 9th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Rick Beato has a great online series that examines all areas of guitar playing. Here is his speaking with Steve
Are these the best guitar songs of all time? Y/N
August 1st, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Music lesson site called TakeLessons came up with this interactive infographic featuring what it believes to be the best guitar
Interested in guitar gear? Here’s what The Edge from U2 has to work with
July 21st, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Few guitarists tour with as much gear or as much technical support as The Edge from U2. Here’s a brief introduction
A history of basic guitar effects
July 9th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
If you’re a guitarist, chances are you have a row or two of pedals in front of you: fuzzes, wah-wahs,
The complete story of how we came to have loud, fuzzy, distorted guitars
June 4th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca – AC] When Les Paul and Leo Fender introduced their electric guitars in
Now that Gibson has gone into bankruptcy, here comes the panicky articles about the death of the guitar.
May 7th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Yes, it’s true that guitar sales have dropped substantially over the last decade or so. Kids aren’t picking up the
Man who died in Trump Tower fire was a big collector of guitars and amps
April 9th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
There was a fire on the 50th floor of the Trump Tower in New York on Friday. The blaze broke out
Interested in learning to play the guitar but confused about different types of guitars? This can help.
March 27th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
So you want to learn how to play the guitar but are a little confused and intimidated about what’s involved.
Random Music News for Wednesday, February 21, 2018
February 21st, 2018 | by Alan Cross
February 21, 2018: Just one more week in February. Meanwhile, distract yourself with some music news. Canadian music sales vs.
Gibson Guitars is on the verge of bankruptcy
February 16th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Gibson, the manufacturer of guitars and musical instruments, brought in revenues of $1 billion last year but is still headed
Anyone seen these famous stolen guitars?
January 22nd, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Music gear gets stolen all the time, even from musicians who are supposed to have good security. Reverb.com takes a
Two Jedis Meet in a Shopping Mall. They Both Have Guitars. Shredding Ensues.
December 23rd, 2017 | by Alan Cross
I’m sure this happens all the time at your local mall. (Via Tom)
Last Minute Music Shopping: Are You Looking for a Beginner’s Guitar?
December 23rd, 2017 | by Alan Cross
[There are still a few hours to get your Christmas shopping done. Maybe there’s someone on your list that wants
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