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Amplified Musician

Posted on October 13, 2010 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

AmplifiedMusician.com (brought to you by Amplified Parts) is a website dedicated to showcase bands and their music. On the AmplifiedMusician.com website you can create your own band profile, upload pictures, music, and link to band videos, as well as announce your upcoming shows. Your profile acts as a hub for your fans to stay updated […]

Amplifier Housekeeping 101

Posted on October 12, 2010 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Check out the inside of this old Ampeg Reverberocket. Looks like it was with our troops in Afghanistan. So much dirt, dust and crud it’s a wonder it actually works. This amp needs a really good cleaning and some routine maintenance. The question is how did the owner(s) over the years let it get so […]

New 300guitars “Shop-cam”!!

Posted on September 27, 2010 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Brand new 300guitars “Shop-cam“!! I know you are probably asking yourself what the heck is that, right..? Well, I just installed a webcam in my shop and from time to time throughout the coming weeks I will be broadcasting live on Ustream from my 300guitars Shop located at 182 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740. Most […]

New MOD Oil Capacitors

Posted on September 22, 2010 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

CE Distribution has just released their new MOD Oil Capacitors. This new series of capacitors enhance the ability to get a great vintage sound giving your amp a natural smooth tone. The new MOD capacitors are oil impregnated dielectric capacitors enclosed in an aluminum “mug”. They are manufactured using high quality materials and are available […]

Orange OD120 “ASI”

Posted on September 21, 2010 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

An ASI (Amp Scene Investigation) of a 1970’s Orange OD120 amp. There were some changes made inside and needs some repairs. After all the work is complete this amp should sound amazing..!!! […]

Finding “Your Sound”

Posted on September 20, 2010 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

I get a lot of emails from guitar players asking about how to get a certain guitar players sound. You know… a personal hero, a particular tone from a record and so forth. While there are ways to get close to the sound my question is “Why”? Why put all that effort (not too mention […]

Eminence FDM Speakers First Impressions

Posted on September 17, 2010 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

I just received some brand new Eminence FDM (Flux Density Modulation) speakers for review. Anthony and Wetzel sent me two each of the Maverick and Reignmaker. I just got to trying these out and thought I’d briefly post my first impressions. A more formal in depth review and video will soon follow. First of all […]

New 300guitars Shop GSI and ASI!!

Posted on September 16, 2010 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Have you ever watched any of those CSI shows on TV? I have not….but I heard they exist. Anyway I am going to incorporate some GSI and ASI videos on some of the projects in my 300guitars Shop. Oh yeah….Guitar Scene Investigation and Amp Scene Investigation….GSI & ASI. In some instances a tech has to […]

300guitars Shop Summer Wrap Up

Posted on September 14, 2010 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Well folks the summer has officially wrapped up here at the Jersey Shore and now it’s time to deal with the gear aftermath. For the working musician at the Jersey Shore the conditions can be rough on gear. One night you are playing in a very cool air-conditioned club that turns hot and sweaty in […]

New Joe Barden Modern T-Style Bridge Pickup

Posted on September 13, 2010 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Barden Engineering has a brand new T-Style bridge pickup now available. This is a new “modern” version of the classic Barden recipe. The new modern version features a heavier coil winding for a more aggressive tone and beefy sound. Best of all the price is the same as the original. Click here to visit Barden […]