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Travis Bean Passes Away at 63

Posted on July 19, 2011 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Innovative guitar maker Travis Bean passed away a few days ago. My friend Franklin Amiano brought this to my attention. I know its a few days late but as I always say “better late than later”. Travis Bean came up with the idea for his guitars that featured an aluminum neck in his Burbank, California […]

New Pennalizer For Brian Fallon of The Gaslight Anthem!

Posted on July 18, 2011 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Brian Fallon, guitarist of the band “The Gaslight Anthem” picked up his custom ordered Pennalizer 3×10 amp over the weekend. Brian is a super nice guy and knows exactly what he wants to hear and feel from a guitar amp. The amp design was based on the old 5E7 tweed covered Fender Bandmaster. Some of […]

New Gretsch G6128T-GH George Harrison Signature Duo Jet

Posted on July 15, 2011 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Gretsch is celebrating the legacy of George Harrison by releasing the new G6128T-GH Signature Duo Jet. There are some distinctive appointments and modifications found on and inspired by George’s original 1957 Gretsch Duo Jet, which he purchased secondhand in the early 1960s. These include a lightweight mid-’50s-style chambered body, all-black color scheme (arched maple top, […]

New Jensen Jet Electric Lightning 10” Speaker

Posted on July 13, 2011 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Just in time for the Summer NAMM Show Jensen released the new 10″ Jet Electric Lightning speaker. The new 10” Jet Electric Lightning’s tone is warm and bold with shimmering highs. It remains strong and articulate when pushed hard or used with overdrive and distortion effects. Like the 12” version, the 10” is a true […]

Cool “Magic Guitar” Video

Posted on June 11, 2011 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Here is a cool video my friend Frank Amiano sent to me. Apparently it’s not really magic but the way the video camera records and processes the string vibrations. Pretty cool nonetheless and the guitar pickin’ is pretty good too! Check it out. […]

A Little Les Love From Google

Posted on June 9, 2011 (April 3, 2017) by penn_admin

Something very cool that Google did today for Les Paul’s birthday is make their home page logo into a playable guitar. Try it out! You can even record your track and share it with a short link they provide. […]

Jerry Jones Retires

Posted on May 25, 2011 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Well folks…..looks like its over. Jerry Jones is retiring and the Nashville factory is now closed. There are still some instruments available on the JJ site or you can search the Dealers page. These are great instruments so now is the time to get one. Click here to visit Jerry Jones for more information. […]

Neil LeVang – Ghost Riders In The Sky

Posted on April 5, 2011 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Here is a clip that my friend David Orlans passed along to me. Neil LeVang was the guitarist for the Lawrence Welk Show from 1959 until the last show in 1982. He replaced Buddy Merrill when he was called to serve in the U.S. Army. Check out the really cool maple board Strat which I […]

MOD 102 Tube Guitar Amp Kit

Posted on March 30, 2011 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

The new MOD 102 tube guitar amp kit is great for a first time build. All the necessary components are provided as well as in depth, easy to follow instructions. Some features include Volume, Bass, Treble controls, a single 12AX7 and cathode biased class A EL84 tube, about 5 watts output @ 8 ohms, Hammond […]

The National Playing Pennalizers!

Posted on March 9, 2011 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

My man Pat Cusick sent me an email about a cool article about “The National” in Premier Guitar Magazine. In this article they mention that they are using a couple of my Pennalizer amps. I remember building the one 3×10 model some years ago for one of my dealers in NYC, 30th Street Guitars (which […]