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SE Electronics GM10

Posted on April 8, 2010 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Check this out… This is the SE Electronics GM10 guitar mic that’s been designed to solve an age old problem with micing acoustic guitars in the studio.This problem is having to stay perfectly still so the guitar records well often times hindering or stifling a performance. The GM10 solves that problem by incorporating the world’s […]

Ampclamp to Mic Guitar Amps!

Posted on April 8, 2010 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

The Ampclamp is a cool little mic stand type accessory that attaches to your amp. There are two versions. One is a self contained unit that attaches from the bottom of cab from the lip. The other version is the Pro Series which requires 4 very small screws to mount a plate and then the […]

300 Tip: Guitar Flight Cases

Posted on April 7, 2010 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Flight cases are absolutely necessary for your guitars to survive the rigors of the road. I do not believe that a standard hardshell guitar case would offer the protection let alone hold together after being constantly handled from venue to venue. Things get get a little frantic on tour and items can get dropped or […]

New Taylor Guitars Dave Matthews Signature Model

Posted on April 7, 2010 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Taylor Guitars, in collaboration with Dave Matthews, is releasing the Dave Matthews Signature Model guitar. The Dave Matthews Signature Model is based on his #1 guitar which is the Taylor 914ce. Some features include Indian rosewood back and sides, Sitka spruce top, abalone inlays based Matthews’ hand-sketched designs, ebony fretboard and other ornate inlay. Sonically […]

Guitar Nut Details

Posted on April 6, 2010 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

This video shows a few of the details of a guitar nut. How the slots are cut and can help with playability and intonation. Hit me up if you have any questions. […]

Dan Erlewine on French Polishing

Posted on April 6, 2010 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

I get the Stew Mac “Trade Secrets” newsletter and this one is about french polishing. Dan Erlewine takes you through the steps and shows you the Stew Mac products that go along with the process. French polishing is a great way to get a nice, thin, hand rubbed finish. It is a technique using shellac […]

New Gibson John Hiatt J-45

Posted on April 5, 2010 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Gibson introduces the new John Hiatt J-45 model. This guitar is built to some of Hiatt’s specifications. Some features include: Sitka spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides, one-piece mahogany neck with a “modified V” profile, 24 3/4”-scale and Madagascar rosewood fingerboard. Other details include advanced, scalloped X-bracing, Fishman Ellipse matrix blend and preamp system, […]

O Nine Tunator Cabinets

Posted on April 5, 2010 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Here’s something cool I noticed while cruising the Musikmesse info on the web (wishing I was there…). It seems that Dietmar Kammler who played music all his life was not 100% satisfied with his tone. He noticed that there have been many advances made with guitars, amps, pedals and other accessories but the speaker cabinet […]

Jazz Guitar Great Herb Ellis Passes Away

Posted on April 2, 2010 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

First I’m hearing of this folks… Jazz guitar great Herb Ellis died Sunday March 28, 2010 of complications associated with Alzheimer’s. He was 88 years old. Ellis was inspired to play the guitar because of guitar legend Charlie Christain. Due to a lack of funds Ellis dropped out of college and went on the road […]

Clean Your Vinyl Records With Glue!

Posted on April 2, 2010 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Sean over at the Key of Grey site posted this tip on cleaning your old vinyl records. I would have never thought of this method. Back in the day I remember having some kind of hand held felt pad that came with special solution for cleaning my records. Apparently there is a better way to […]