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Practice With a Metronome!

Posted on February 27, 2011 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Here is something that every musician should do…..practice with a metronome. It will keep you honest and build your timing. I use a metronome to work out new solo’s I’m working on by starting very slowly. I actually find it more difficult to execute most of them slowly than at the tempo they are intended […]

Fender 6G15 Reverb Unit Restoration

Posted on February 24, 2011 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

My man Andy Reidel brought me a hurtin’ original Fender 6G15 Reverb Unit for some cosmetic love. Electronically it was working perfectly and had a recent cap job. It really just needed to be completely stripped and then re-covered with new tolex and new grill. I love doing cosmetic restorations because after you’re finished the […]

Amplitube For Recording?

Posted on February 20, 2011 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Ok…so I’m in the studio working on an upcoming CD with my band the Inside Drivers. All is going well and we’re tracking along with good results. After the session I asked the studio owner/engineer (who is also our drummer) Steve Kelly if he had the program I heard of called “Amplitube”. It just so […]

Which Solder Joint is the Bad One?

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

I sent this pic to a friend yesterday and asked “Which solder joint is the bad one”? The reply was witty and made me chuckle for a minute. This is a modern Ampeg amp that develops a bad hum after about 10 minutes of operation. If you tap on the circuit board it goes away…only […]

2nd annual Tempe AZ Guitar Show

Posted on February 16, 2011 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Anybody that lives near Tempe, Arizona should know about the Second Annual Tempe Guitar Show. It’s sponsored by Jensen speakers and admission is FREE..!! The show is Saturday March 26 and is open to the public from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Here’s the address: 6221 South Maple Avenue, Tempe, AZ, 85283 Click here to […]

Fender Factory Tour 1959

Posted on February 14, 2011 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Here is a seven minute and twenty-six second look into the past. This is a really cool video of the Fender factory in 1959..!! You can see all of the factory workers doing their individual parts in the guitar building process. The factory is very modest, the workers have no dress code whatsoever and I […]

New ZT Ghost Amp

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

The Ghost is the latest compact powerhouse from ZT Amplifiers, makers of the innovative Lunchbox line of guitar amps. Sporting stylish looks and diminutive size, the Ghost packs surprising output and tone into a unique and very affordable package. It’s high-tech and classic sound all in one, perfect for the home, desktop, or recording studio. […]

New MusiCap Capacitors

Posted on February 8, 2011 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

CE Distribution has been chosen as the exclusive distributor for MusiCap capacitors. These are formerly known as Hovland Musicaps. MusiCaps are constructed using separate layers of premium foil and polypropylene films which is more costly but yields excellent sonic benefits. There is a dramatic improvement in clarity, focus and dynamics. MusiCaps are excellent for new […]

Jimmy Page Gear Website

Posted on December 29, 2010 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

My man Alan Gowa (and bass player in the Inside Drivers) brought this cool website to my attention. It’s called Whole Lotta Led. The site is dedicated to the guitars, amps and effects used by Jimmy Page over the years. There are some great pics and a whole lotta info. Check it out..!! Click here […]

Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band – Blue Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2010 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Merry Christmas everyone..!! Enjoy this clip of the Boss doing Blue Christmas shot live at the Carousel in Asbury Park, NJ. Lots of cool stuff happens here at the Jersey Shore…!! Have a safe and wonderful holiday..!!! […]