July 2008 – Page 3 – 300Guitars.com

PRS Limited Run SCJ Thinline

Posted on July 11, 2008 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

PRS is now offering a 300 piece run of a large, full-scale hollowbody guitar. Previously, the SCJ Thinline was only produced in small quantities inside the Private Stock department. This newly offered, limited run model features two different bridge/tailpiece setups, a custom-made Bigsby, as well as a PRS designed ebony/curly maple unit. The model also […]

Review: BYOC Overdrive Pedal Kit

Posted on July 10, 2008 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

There is a review of the BYOC Overdrive Pedal kit on the Reviews page. A great-no nonsense DIY kit that sounds fantastic. It is easy to build and easy on the wallet. Major bang for the buck! […]

Video Page: New Video Content Added to Video Page

Posted on July 9, 2008 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

There are two new videos on the Video page. A little more rockabilly and some blues. More on the way. Enjoy! […]

Tuesday’s Tip of the Day: Casters and Tube Amps

Posted on July 8, 2008 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

This Tuesday’s Tip of the Day is about casters and tube amps. After playing for many hours a tube amp gets hot. Very hot. Even with a cooling fan there is a certain degree of heat buildup in the chassis and tubes. If your amp has casters, rolling a hot tube amp over a rough surface […]

New Article: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome And Guitar Players – Consider ART Before Surgery!

Posted on July 7, 2008 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

There is a new article on the Articles page called “Carpal Tunnel Syndrome And Guitar Players – Consider ART Before Surgery”! Dr. P. Michael Leahy has developed and patented Active Release Techniques for repetitive motion injuries such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Tendonitis. In this article ART is explained and shows how it can help you […]

G6129BZ Billy Zoom Custom Shop Tribute Silver Jet

Posted on July 6, 2008 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Nice Guy…Punk Legend! The image of Billy Zoom on stage with his wide legged stance, satisfied grin and vintage Gretsch® Silver Jet guitar is well documented in the annals of American punk rock lore. A co-founder of the band, “X” from Los Angeles, California in the late ‘70s during a time when pop culture was […]

PRS Guitars Introduces The Mira Maple Top

Posted on July 5, 2008 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Paul Reed Smith Guitars is pleased to introduce the Mira Maple Top model; an instrument that combines the retro vibe of the PRS Mira with the figured maple tops that PRS customers have come to expect. This new model is an evolutionary instrument stemming from the increasingly popular Mira. The maple top provides the guitar […]

Bob Kilgore’s Harmonic Capo

Posted on July 4, 2008 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Bob Kilgore’s Harmonic Capo could be the Accessory of the Year. Unlike a conventional capo the Harmonic Capo has six individual rubber pads that rest gently on the strings at the 12th fret. This light resting action produces harmonics. When you fret notes below the Harmonic capo the notes will sound like harmonics creating a […]

New GFS NeoVin Noiseless Pickups Available!

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

The new NeoVin Pickups from GFS address the age-old problem…You want your Strat to retain the vintage look and sound but eliminate that pesky single coil noise. The new NeoVins represent the best combination of performance, appearance and value of anything on the market. Are they true replacements for single coils?? GFS says yes. The […]

New Fender ’65 Princeton Reverb Reissue!

Posted on July 2, 2008 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

The original was used on countless hits over the years, and the new Fender ’65 Princeton Reverb is easily versatile enough to go from your living room to the recording studio to small gigs. It’s got the vintage vibe that Fender die-hards know and love, but the ’65 Princeton Reverb isn’t only for the old-school guys […]