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Blue Microphones “Mikey”

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

Whoa…..I’m going high tech with this post my friends! An old friend of mine Mr. Don whom I’ve known since my tenure at Outlaw Guitars as the repair tech showed me this really cool little microphone. It is made by Blue Microphones and the model is called “Mikey”. Mikey can plug directly into your iPod […]

Why the Name 300guitars???

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

I constantly get asked the same question: “How did you come up with the name 300guitars”? Some people think that I actually have 300 guitars….! That would be nice but all I can think of is the maintenance with that many instruments!!! Truth is I have about a dozen guitars many of which I have […]

“Orange” by Jim Campilongo

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

Jim Campilongo’s latest CD release called “Orange” is now available. There are 14 tracks on the album that have very diverse styles according to the interview with the man himself in the March issue of Guitar Player. You can hear influences by Roy Buchanan and Chet Atkins as well as The Who! Jim also says […]

ZT Amplifiers Club Amp 2/20/10 Release!

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

Great news everyone!!! I should be able to start taking orders for the new ZT Club amp on or about 2-20-10!! We are right around the corner!!! Sign up here to be notified when the new ZT Club amp is ready to purchase!!! […]

Limited Edition Pro Co Whiteface Rat Pedal

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

Remember the 80’s? I sure do. I remember the rig I was using very well. I had a 1959 Fender Custom Esquire in Burgundy Mist, a 1968 Fender Paisley Telecaster, a blackface Super Reverb and a RAT distortion pedal!!! The rig sounded unreal and was way too loud for my gigs but I cared not […]

The Hellecasters – Inspector Gadget

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

What can you really say about these guys? All three are amazing players: John Jorgensen, Will Ray and Jerry Donahue. I remember when I first heard and saw them I was floored…still am! […]

Guitar Intonation Details

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

Intonation is not just setting the saddle so the string you are working on plays at a perfect octave at the 12th fret. There are a number of contributing factors that affect intonation. I try to bring some of these points up in this video because I have been getting a ton of email from […]

Brookdale Guitar Show 2010

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

So I headed out on Valentine’s Day to the Brookdale Guitar Show. This is my second year in a row attending. There was lots to look at and some decent traffic. I do think however that there were more dealers and more traffic last year. Could this be due to the economy (which I think […]

Master Guitar Builder Taku Sakastha Found Dead!!!

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

Master guitar builder Taku Sakastha was reportedly found dead near his workshop. Police are describing his death as a homicide and are not discussing details at this time. A reason for his death is not yet known. Sakastha was in his late 30’s and he built some fabulous guitars that could sell for $30,000.00 each. […]

Brookdale Guitar Show 2/14/10 – Who’s In?

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

Ok everybody…..who is going to the Brookdale Guitar Show on Sunday? I for one will be in attendance and will be shooting a bit of video and twitting some tweets. Sunday, February 14th from 10am-5pm. $10.00 admission if you have a guitar to sell or trade and $15.00 if you’re coming empty handed. Come on […]