May 2008 – 300Guitars.com

New Weber VST “V-FRONT” Cabinets!

Posted on May 31, 2008 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Weber VST is offering tweed style cabinets with the V-Front for added vintage appeal. Each V-Front cabinet has a special V shaped front with the shiny chrome bar reminiscent of the 1947 Dual Professional. Credit: Weber VST. � […]

Updated Article: Eliminate Unwanted Feedback From Your Telecaster

Posted on May 30, 2008 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

The article “Eliminate Unwanted Feedback From Your Telecaster” has been updated. Photos have been added to help illustrate the steps of this procedure. This helpful article can be found on the Articles page.� […]

John Lennon and Ben & Jerry’s New Flavor: “Imagine Whirled Peace”

Posted on May 29, 2008 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

With thanks to the Lennon Estate, the introduction of the new Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavor “Imagine Whirled Peace” will be debuted with a NYC reenactment of the “Peace Bed-Ins” staged by John Lennon and Yoko Ono in 1969. Who says eating ice cream in bed can’t bring about world peace? Dairy delight maker […]

New Article: Chokes: What are they? What do they do?

Posted on May 28, 2008 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

There is a new article on the Artilces page called “Chokes: What are they? What do they do”? In this article the small transformer looking choke is simply explained including what it does and how it affects the performance of a tube amp. […]

Tuesday’s Tip Of The Day: Storing Your Guitar

Posted on May 27, 2008 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Here are some practical tips for storing your guitar for extended periods (over 6 months). First loosen the guitar strings by a half to a whole step. Never store your guitar without string tension! A guitar in storage for an extended period without string tension and a tightened truss rod can cause the neck to […]

Music Rising Presents Icons of Music 2008

Posted on May 26, 2008 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

There will be 408 lots in the Music Rising’s “Icons of Music” Sale on Saturday, May 31st, 2008 taking place at The Hard Rock Cafe Times Square benefiting Music Rising. The auction features an array of rare items featuring property from U2‘s The Edge and other band members from this historic group including The Edge’s […]

Steve Miller Band Kicks Off Summer Tour

Posted on May 25, 2008 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Steve Miller will launch a 37-city North American summer tour on May 24 in West Palm Beach, Florida, with special guest Joe Cocker. Miller will touch on every aspect of his multi-faceted music from solo acoustic numbers to hard driving Chicago blues, from R&B classics to his own classics always including a healthy helping of […]

Rio Grande Guitar Pickups

Posted on May 24, 2008 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Rio Grande makes electric guitar pickups with “Texas Tone that’s Bad to the Bone”. Founded in 1993 by John Wittroc, Rio Grande pickups are custom wound and seasond to taste in a lo tech/hi thech environment. They offer many different types of pickups ranging from single coils to humbuckers and most models are available in […]

KCA N.O.S. Tubes and Amplifier Repair

Posted on May 23, 2008 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Mike Kropotkin of KCA N.O.S. Tubes and Amplifier Repair has a large selection of high quality New Old Stock tubes. Everything from the coveted Mullard GZ34 rectifier tubes to Tung Sol 5881’s. Current production tubes are also on the stock list. All tubes are burned in for 48 hours and output tubes are digitally matched for […]

Studio Slips: Custom Covers And Bags

Posted on May 22, 2008 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Studio Slips makes custom made covers and bags for the ultimate protection for your gear. All products are custom made to order. There are three different types of covers with each offering more protection. The Clamshell Gig Bag offers the best protection because it is a bag, not just a cover. Your gear is completely enclosed: top, sides […]