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New BYOC Orange Distortion Pedal Kit

Posted on May 28, 2010 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

The new BYOC (Build Your Own Clone) Orange Distortion kit is based on the vintage Boss DS-1 pedal from the 1980’s. The original DS-1 pedal is different than the ones made today. Just like the original DS-1 the BYOC kit uses an NOS Toshiba TA7136P chip which is a ket component for getting the original […]

New Article: Green Power Options by Steve Casper

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

There is a cool new article on the Guest Guru’s page called “Green Power Options” by Steve Casper. In this article Steve talks about different types of batteries that we guitar players use for effects and other accessories. He also gives us the low down on how to properly get rid of dead batteries so […]

Cigar Box Nation

Posted on May 26, 2010 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Ever wonder about those funky looking 3-string cigar box guitars? I know I’m curious about them. But where can you go to get information about these strange but familiar looking instruments..?? A friend on Facebook (and 300guitars visitor), Carl Pepka, turned me on to what appears to be the online resource for everything related to […]

Cool Off-Brand Amp Thread on The Gear Page

Posted on May 25, 2010 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

My man Alan Gowa is at it again sending me another cool thread from The Gear Page. This thread is all about off-brand amps….all types of vinage models. Brands like Supro, Silvertone, Danelectro, Alamo, etc. Not your typical Fender, Marshall, Vox and the like. There is a lot of eye candy in this thread and […]

New Article: Gibson Historic vs Vintage P-90 Pickup Routes by Jim Pasch

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

Here is another cool article by our Vintage Guitar Guru Jim Pasch of the Parts Drawer. In this article Jim talks about swapping out P-90 pickups in a Historic Gibson Les Paul Special or Junior. This should be a really easy job right? Well….read the article and find out a tip that can save you […]

New Lovepedal RedHead Pedal

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

Introducing the new Lovepedal RedHead….a high gain monster of a pedal. From the Lovepedal website: “Experience a pedal about to explode. Effortless feedback generation. Incredible gain and amazing tone. Controllable mids in high gain applications”. I have played some of Sean’s Lovepedals and I have to say that they are great. This is a high […]

Fender: The Golden Age 1946-1970

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

The new book Fender: The Golden Age 1946-1970 is now finally available..!! This looks like an awesome book and I want one now..!! Most people that visit me here know I am a Fender Tele guy (nut) and love all things related to the golden era of the Fender company. The simple practical designs, the […]

How I Break a Playing Rut

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

Do you ever find yourself in a playing rut? You know..playing the same licks over and over not even knowing that your playing is getting a little stale? Then one day you either hear a recording of yourself from a gig or rehearsal and it dawns on you that your playing sounds pretty much the […]

Grid 1 Offers AC Only Version of the G1

Posted on May 19, 2010 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Grid 1 is now offering their G1 amplifier model in an AC version only. That’s right..! You get the same great sounding amp but without the battery option. The amplifier without the battery option sets the price of the amp at $1499.00. This makes it more affordable to own one of these beauties. You can […]

Seymour Duncan Interview

Posted on May 18, 2010 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

There is a really cool video interview over on the Guitarnoize blog. There are 4 parts and Seymour talks about all kinds of pickups and designs as well as some of the artists he has worked with over the years. One of the coolest parts is when he talks about the Tele-Gib.. I built one […]