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THD Modular Combo Cabinets Arrive

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

THD, who manufacture the Uni-Valve and Bi-Valve amps have started production on their modular cabinets for these amps. The new 1-12″ cabinet is a tuned-port, bass-reflex design like their 2-12″ model. It has many features that greatly reduce standing waves in side the cabinet delivering a deep, even, tight and punchy sound. The design of […]

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith

Posted on February 21, 2008 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

The first one-band edition of the game, Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, is due in stores this June for PlayStation 2 and 3, Xbox 360 and Wii. GH: Aerosmith will track the history of the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, who have sold 100 million-plus albums. According to Steven Tyler the game has their whole career […]

Brian Setzer & Stray Cats Announce Farewell Tour!

Posted on February 20, 2008 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Brian Setzer has announced the Stray Cats Farewell Tour. The band formed 30 years ago and had many hits including “Rock This Town and “Stray Cat Strut”. The Stray Cats Farewell Tour will start mid-August in Spain. Tour dates will be posted on the Stray Cats website as they come in. Photo courtesty of Strayvick […]

Guitar Legend Eric Clapton And Steve Winwood To Perform At Madison Square Garden

Posted on February 19, 2008 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Steve Winwood and Eric Clapton will be performing at Madison Square Garden in New York on February 26th, 27th and 28th, 2008. Three nights of must see shows of the decade. Winwood commented that “I’m very excited about these upcoming shows with Eric. Blind Faith was a long time ago and we have both come […]

Weber VST Announces New Speakers – Utah!

Posted on February 18, 2008 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Weber VST of Kokomo, Indiana has acquired the registered trademark for Utah brand speakers. Utah speakers were manufactured in Indiana during the 1960’s and 1970’s by the Pyle family. In the mid 1970’s the company name changed to Pyle and production focused on car audio speakers. Pyle distributed speakers to Radio Shack, Lafayette Radio, jukebox […]

Joe Barden Introduces White S-Style Pickups

Posted on February 17, 2008 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

After many requests from Strat players the Joe Barden S-Style pickup is now available in white. Up until now the S-Style pickups were only available in black like their T-Style counterparts. The hue of the white is like a white chocolate color with matte finish and match very well with pearloid, black or plaing white […]

Mojo Musical Supply Unveils Their New Mojo-Roccaforte Amp Kit

Posted on February 16, 2008 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Doug Roccaforte of Roccaforte Amps has collaborated with Mojo Musical Supply on an exclusive amp kit that is now available. The tonal characteristics of the completed kit, is summarized with this observation: “a Marshall JCM800 type of gain amp, with two preamp controls that are footswitchable. It has a throaty midrange with vintage sounding British crunch […]

A Guitar Is Born: Taylor Solid Body Electrics!

Posted on February 15, 2008 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Taylor guitars best know for their acoustic guitars has 3 new solid body electric guitars for 2008. The Taylor Classic, Standard and Custom are designed entirely from the ground up. Each model features the all new aluminum bridge, a new tone control, new body aesthetic and original pickups.There are many more unique features on the […]

New For 2008: Tech 21 Character Series Pedals

Posted on February 12, 2008 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Tech 21, the SansAmp people, have created a new line of pedals for 2008. They are called the Character Series. There are 4 models for guitar players and one for the bassist. Each pedal is loaded with the tonal DNA for a specific guitar amp and every variation is delivered in the distinctive voicing of […]

Superstar Country Picker Wins First Grammy!

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

Brad Paisley has won his first Grammy for Best Country Instrumental Performance. The song “Throttleneck” from his latest album called 5th Gear is a break-neck paced chicken picker. Telecaster playing at it’s finest. Please visit his websitefor more details and tour info. […]