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Joe Barden Engineering – Danny Gatton T-style Pickups

Posted on November 21, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

The video post I put up of Danny Gatton ripping it up got such a great response I thought I’d link you over to the review I did on the Joe Barden pickups Danny used. These pickups are excellent and while not sounding exactly like vintage Tele pickups they have many positive attributes especially for […]

Guitar Tone Capacitors

Posted on November 21, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

One of the simplest, effective mods you can do to your guitar “on the cheap” is to experiment with tone capacitors. In this article you will find out what a tone cap is and how it works. Also how will different values affect the sound of my guitar? What do the pots have to do […]

Danny Gatton Live!

Posted on November 20, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Here is a great clip of my all-time favorite guitar player Dany Gatton. The video quality is not the best but the playing is and that’s what counts. He jumps from style to style and even throws on some light, humorous riffing with the band about 2/3 of the way through. I saw him live […]

The Parts Drawer Gibson T-top Humbucker Info

Posted on November 20, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Jim Pasch has a great post at his site about vintage Gibson T-top humbucker pickups. His information and insight comes from 30+ years in the business and I think he’s seen it all. I remember working with him as the repair tech at Outlaw Guitars back in the 90’s and the guitars this guy would […]

2007 Rolling Stones Forty Licks Merlot

Posted on November 20, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Winemaker Mark Beaman has produced a Merlot “wine that rocks” to capture the essence of “Forty Licks” the 40 tracks that cover the Rolling Stones’ career. Beaman says that Merlot captures the comfort in turning into a classic that stands the test of time much like the band. The 2007 Merlot is produced in Mendocino […]

Archtop Guitar String Change Tip

Posted on November 19, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Here is a video tip that will help you change the strings on an archtop guitar or a guitar with a floating bridge. It is a simple tip that could save you a lot of aggravation. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. […]

Gibson Raided by Federal Agents for Illegal Rosewood!!

Posted on November 19, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

According to the Nasville Post the Gibson Guitars production facility on Massman Road in Nashville, TN was raided by federal agents on Tuesday November, 17. The facility was raided and is under investigation for violating the Lacey Act which is an environmental law to protect against importing endangered species of rosewood from Madagascar. Gibson has […]

Potvin Guitars Ranchero

Posted on November 19, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

I saw a tweet on Twitter from Mike Potvin saying he added some pic to his photo Gallery so I thought I’d check them out. Now I have to admit I do not recall ever hearing about his guitars and I am a bit embarrassed because I am such a guitar maniac and all…… Anyway, […]

J. Douglas Vokes ArtGuitars at the 2009 Fall Philly Show

Posted on November 18, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Here is a short video clip of J. Douglas Vokes’ display at the 2009 Fall Philly Guitar Show. His booth drew a lot of attention especially from the ladies. Doug is a fabulous artist and a very personable guy. Check out J. Douglas Vokes ArtGuitars here. […]

Rodrigo y Gabriela – Staying Focused on a Dream!

Posted on November 18, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

I don’t know if any of you know about Rodrigo y Gabriela but their story is very inspiring to me. Rodrigo and Gabriela started out in a heavy metal band in Mexico. Their goal in life was to be full time musicians but they did not get accepted to the conservatory in Mexico City and […]