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Liquid Metal Guitars

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

Phil Cook the owner of Liquid Metal Guitars is making some pretty unique instruments up there in Vancouver B.C. His guitars are made from one piece of 6061, T6 aircraft aluminum. After the basic shape is cut with a CNC machine, two highly skilled craftsmen work the body and buff it….this is a 6 hour […]

New Maxon SM-9 Super Metal and ST-9 Super Tube Pedals!!

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

New Maxon SM-9 Super Metal and ST-9 Super Tube Pedals are being released by Godlyke, Inc. These two pedals were introduced in the early1980’s and are in demand by players. They are now available with improved circuitry and features such as true bypass switching. Some features include: Easy-access, no tools battery compartment, die cast zinc […]

New ZT Lunchbox Acoustic Amp Now Available!!

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

Ok everyone the brand new ZT Lunchbox Acoustic is now available!!! The wait is finally over and they are now in stock. I have had one for about 6 weeks or so now and I’ve been trying all sorts of different things with it. It’s a cool little versatile amp with great sound and plenty […]

Gibson Guitars Owes IRS Nearly $450k!!!

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

Here’s an interesting story about Gibson owing the IRS about $450k..!!! Looks like they are facing a tax lien, penalties and interest on the income and payroll taxes they owe. Don’t forget the federal raid over rare wood and allegations of price rigging this past year. Supposedly reps from Gibson are currently working this out. […]

New Article: The State of the Vintage Guitar Market by Jim Pasch

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

There is a new article on the Guest Guru’s page by Jim Pasch of The Parts Drawer. The article is called “The State of the Vintage Guitar Market” and Jim brings us up to speed with what’s going on with vintage guitars these days. Jim Pasch has been in the vintage guitar business for over […]

New Guest Guru’s Page!!!!

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

Howdy everybody. I am proud to announce that I have just created a brand new page here at 300guitars called the “Guest Guru’s” page. On this special page you will find some contributions from some really interesting and knowledgeable people in the guitar community. In the articles that these “guru’s” will be writing they will […]

Output Transformer Upgrade

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

I have a cool little 1980’s Fender Super Champ. It’s one of the amp models that was designed by Paul Rivera. This little guy puts out about 18 watts through a single 10″ speaker. It also features Reverb and an overdrive mode. This is a great little amp to take to jams or recording sessions. […]

Truss Rod vs No Truss Rod Necks

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

While cruising the internet and making pit stops at some of my favorite guitar sites and blogs I came across a really cool post by JP over at the Stratoblogster. His post was about some Masterbuilt Custom Shop Fender Stratocaster’s that have necks without truss rods. I have been down this road and thought I’d […]

Banjo Roll Lick Video

Posted on April 15, 2010 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

This is a really cool “banjo” type lick that you can use in country, rockabilly, swing and jump blues tunes. You have to get the right hand pattern down and then you can play the lick and expand on it. […]

Taylor Guitars Adds 12-Fret Model to Specialty Line

Posted on April 15, 2010 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Taylor’s new 12-Fret Model was inspired by Taylor’s 35th anniversary in late 2009. A series of commemorative guitars in ultra-limited quantities including a 12-fret Grand Concert model were built. The guitar’s unique sound prompted the design of a rosewood/spruce 12-fret model for the 2010 line. Because the neck meets the body at the 12th fret […]