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New Article: Preamp Tube Gain Factors And Tube Substitution

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

There is a new article: “Preamp Tube Gain Factors and Tube Substitution” On the Articles page. Each type of preamp tube has it’s own gain factor. The article has a gain factor and substitution chart for the 12AX7 type tube. […]

The Ventures To Be Inducted Into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

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

The Ventures will be inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, in a ceremony that will be held in the Ballroom of The Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 8 PM on Monday, March 10. The event will be televised live on VH-1 Classic. It will also be recorded for […]

Joan Jett To Honor Dave Clark Five

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

Rocker Joan Jett will pay a musical tribute to the Dave Clark Five when the British group is inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Monday March, 10. According to a source at the Hall of Fame, Jett will join Iggy Pop & The Stooges, John Mellencamp, Damien Rice and Patti […]

Mojo Musical Supply And Blackheart Amps Team Up To Modify The Little Giant

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

Mojo Musical Supply and BlackHeart Amps have collaborated to provide the release of a hand wired drop in kit for modifying the Little Giant 5 watt head and 1×12 combos. Because of the forethought of the BlackHeart team Mojo Musical Supply is able to release this kit in conjunction with their national product release. Their inclusion of […]

New Article: Capacitor Referance Chart

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

There is a new article “Capacitor Referance Chart” on the Articles page. This chart explains the difference between, microfarads, nanofarads and picofarads. There is also a chart with how to decipher the old style color coded capacitors. […]

Stones Guitarist Is New Frontman for Louis Vuitton

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

Rolling Stone Keith Richards is the new face of Louis Vuitton. Renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz shot the senior rocker cradling his guitar on a hotel room bed for LV. The slogan appearing in the ad reads, “Some journeys cannot be put into words. New York. 3 am. Blues in C.” You can see the Keith […]

New Article: Resistor Color Codes Explained

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

There is a new article “Resistor Color Codes Explained” about the color coded bands on resistors. The chart explains what the colored bands mean and there is a link to an online resistance calculator. […]

New Videos: Video Content On New Video Page

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

There are video clips on the new Video page. Two perfromance videos and one “how to” video. Please check back often for more video content. […]

Ovation VXT Hybrid Guitars For 2008

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

Ovation is pleased to expand its hybrid VXT offering with new finishes, exotic tops and a lower priced model.The VXT Standard is based on Ovation’s popular Elite T guitar and features a maple neck, one-piece poplar body, textured body finishes, Seymour Duncan P90 pickups, and, like the original VXT, VIP microphone imaging technology that controls […]

Guitar Legend Jeff Healey Dies

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

Canadian guitarist Jeff Healey died on Sunday, March 2 after a lifelong battle against cancer. He was 41. The Grammy-nominated Healey rose to stardom as the leader of the Jeff Healey Band, a rock-oriented trio that gained international acclaim and platinum record sales with the 1988 album “See the Light.” The album included the hit […]