April 2009 – Page 2 – 300Guitars.com

Roy Orbison Epiphone 12-String to Hit Stores This Fall

Posted on April 27, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

The new Epiphone “Oh, Pretty Woman” is a faithful reproduction of the 1962 original and features a solid spruce top, a solid mahogany back, a rosewood 12-string bridge and vintage tuners. For this limited edition release, the back of the guitar’s headstock includes a replica of Roy Orbison’s signature and the notation for the first […]

New Gibson Robbie Krieger SG Now Available!

Posted on April 26, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

The new Inspired By Robby Krieger SG from Gibson Custom blends several features from some of Krieger’s favorite SGs into one stunning new model. Made of traditional solid mahogany, the body of the Krieger SG is typical of the thin SG bodies from the mid 1960s, complete with traditional beveled edges and the distinct dual […]

The Innovative Guitar Hanger!

Posted on April 25, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

For years guitar players have been storing guitars in the corner, under the bed, and in closets. Now comes The Guitar Hanger: The next logical step in storing your guitar! Whether for the touring professional or for the student just starting out, The Guitar Hanger gives you quick and easy access to your instrument. Instead […]

What’s Happening on the Forums?

Posted on April 24, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Here are a few hot topics from the 300guitars Forums. Fender Roadworn – Opinions? Does anyone own or ever try one of these and can share opinions on what you think of them? Fender Champion 600 Mod Thread DIYer’s talking and asking questions about John Frondelli’s mods to this little screamer. Sexy Female Guitar Player Thread Pics of hot […]

The Revolutionary Swivel Slide

Posted on April 24, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

The Swivel Slide is a revolutionary guitar slide that allows you to use all your fingers and never sacrifice transition time. Its one-of-a-kind dual ring design allows the slide to swivel 360 degrees absolutely effortlessly. The essential guitar slide for every guitar player. For more information click here. Credit: Swivel Slide. […]

Photographers Against Hunger

Posted on April 23, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Together with “Photographers Against Hunger,” we’re encouraging fans of Bruce Springsteen to donate $25 to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. This is an opportunity to, in the words of one of the photographers, “become a part of the spirit of what Bruce and the band have always been about,” and in return, you’ll not […]

Interview: Lester Peabody – Rockabilly From Finland!

Posted on April 23, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

There is a new interview with Finnish rockabilly guitarist Lester Peabody on the Articles page. In this interview we catch up with Lester after returning from some performances in Germany and he talks about his choice of guitars and amps as well as the many projects he is involved with at the moment. Click here […]

300 Tip: Turn Your Reverb Tank Upside Down!

Posted on April 22, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

After many years the springs in a Reverb tank can sag, particularly the long 14″ tanks. This sagging actually changes the tone of the tank making the reverb tone a little dark and muddy. The sagging also adds to the “sproingy” sound and the reverb effect loses some of its “lushness”. There is an easy fix for this. […]

Small Bear Electronics Pedal Parts

Posted on April 22, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Small Bear Electronics is your one stop shopping for all DIY guitar effect pedal parts. There are Projects, How To’s and Kits available on their website. Small Bear specializes in stocking parts for building custom pedals and also modifying existing pedals. Everything from enclosures and tools to the smallest transistors are on the stock list […]

300 Tip: Preventing Hand Fatigue

Posted on April 21, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

If you have ever experienced your hands getting tired from extended periods of playing guitar then the 300 Tip: “Preventing Hand Fatigue” can help you with this. You can read the entire article here. […]