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New Interview With Anthony Lucas of Eminence Speakers

Posted on November 10, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

There is an interview with Anthony Lucas of Eminence Speakers on the Articles page. Who doesn’t know about Eminence speakers and wants to know more about this excellent brand for guitar tone-junkies? Well then this interview will shed some light on any of your questions you may have. Anthony Lucas is the head of Technical […]

Question of the Day: How Can I Fix My Crumbled Tuning Key Buttons?

Posted on November 10, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

The Question of the Day comes from Gus in Akron, Ohio. He asked me what he could do to fix the crumbled plastic tuning key buttons on his 1950’s Fender Lap Steel guitar. These are the same type of tuning keys used on Gibson Les Paul Jr’s and similar models. If the tuning keys just […]

Brian Setzer 7th Annual Christmas Extravaganza Tour

Posted on November 9, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

The coolest rockabilly cat, Brian Setzer, is taking his annual Christmas Extravaganza on the road again this year. I saw his show two years ago in Red Bank, NJ and he ROCKED!!! It was one of the best shows I have seen and will try to catch him again this year. It’s just not Christmas […]

Lap Steel Tunings With Cindy Cashdollar

Posted on November 9, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

A few months ago I did an interview with Cindy Cashdollar. She is an amazing player and super nice lady. I asked her about some tunings that shee uses for her Dobro and steel guitars plus a good tuning for someone getting started playing 6-string lap steel. Here is what she had to say: 300guitars: […]

Ryan Murdock’s 12 Minute Stage Crazy Workout

Posted on November 9, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Many of you guys that know me are aware of the fact that I like to stay in shape. I just feel better in my life and have more energy and all the benefits that come with exercise. But some of you may not have alot of time to workout but would like to be […]

Electronic Guitar Shirt by Think Geek

Posted on November 8, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Here is a cool post I saw over ont he Guitarnoize blog. It is a shirt that you can play like a guitar! I kid you not friends, this is fer realz. This is the Electronic Rock Guitar Shirt from Think Geek. The shirt retails for $29.99 and is available on their site. I uses […]

Great American Guitar Show Experience!

Posted on November 7, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Wow, what a show. Waaaaaay too many guitars to even remember. Lots of vintage beauties and nice amps too. There was a sea of dealers, a few custom builders, one artist and a bunch of people I haven’t seen in a while. I will be posting some great pics and links to some really cool […]

I’m Out the Door to the Great American Guitar Show!

Posted on November 7, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

“On the road again…..” Last nights gig was off the hook and the crowd was crazy! Got in really late and now I’m up early to go see some GUITARS!!! I will be at the Great American Guitar Show all day today getting my guitar mania on. My partner Todd Hamilton (big, giant dude with […]

Guitar Toolkit – App For Your iPhone

Posted on November 7, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Can you say geek? Say it with me…GEEEEEEEEK! I am a big fan of technology and this is a really cool app for your iPhone or second generation iPod Touch. This app is also on the cheap @ $9.99. With this app you get a chromatic tuner, scales, chord library, chord finder, metronome, custom tunings […]

How To Relic Guitar Pickup Polepieces

Posted on November 6, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Here is a video demonstration of the method I use to age or “relic” guitar pickup polepieces. It’s easy and takes just a few minutes to make your current production pickup with nice, shiny polepieces look 40 years old! This works the best on alnico magnets. Another trick I like to make the pickup look […]