New from Danelectro is the Cool Cat V2 Transparent Overdrive. Some features include: 12dB of Clean Boost (with Gain control at minimum), “Under the Hood” DIP switches to select soft, medium or hard clipping, metal cas, metal jacks and true bypass switching. Suggested price is $49.00. Click here for more information. […]

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 This tip is about how to repair small tears in speaker cones. You may have a really great sounding speaker with its original cone that has a small tear or puncture. This is an easy repair that you can do yourself. Click here to read the article. […]

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 With great sound, great looks and packed full of cool features the new Orange Crush PiX range of amps are being upgraded to pack more punch and offer more great value for money.The improved range of Crush amplifiers now extend from the Crush PiX CR12L through to the new 100 watt CR100 BXT, offering a […]

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 We started this project in February of 2009 to solve the problem of a completely inferior bridge material used by Gibson since 1954 and copied by every aftermarket bridge maker since. All ABR-1 bridges and their aftermarket copies have been made of ZINC (pot metal). Zinc is a tremendous dampener and never should come in […]

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    Gretsch has just release two new models for Summer 2009. The first model is the Country Club G6196TSP-BY. This model features Bamboo Yellow urethane finish, vintage-style parallel bracing and sound post, twin DynaSonic single-coil pickups, Synchro-Sonic bridge and Bigsby B6C tailpiece. The second model is the Country Club G6196TSP-2G. This model features smokey gray […]

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 Hanson Musical Instruments has announced a full line of electric guitars available in August 2009. Branded as ‘Hanson Guitars’ the initial offerings include 4 solid-body models: The Cigno and Cigno ST based on a set-neck triple-P90 design, and the Firenze and Firenze ST which are triple mini-humbucker equipped, bolt-on neck models.Aesthetically, the Hanson designs recall […]

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 Mack Amps is now taking orders for August delivery of their newest product line: the Gem.  The Gem features a new power switching circuit that changes its single EL84’s power output from 4 watts to 0.4 watt, making it a favorable choice for rehearsals and gigs in small venues. The Gem also features the new […]

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 The Parts Drawer has launched a new website dedicated to the free dissemination of information related to vintage guitar parts and their authenticity. The new website allows vintage guitar enthusiasts to submit specific questions about vintage guitars and parts. A detailed answer to their question may also be posted to the new website. The Parts […]

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 What is the real difference between these two pickups? Check out the article “Gibson Mini-Humbucker and Firebird Pickup: Aren’t They The Same?” on the articles page. A brief but detailed explanation of these two toneful pickups. Click here to read the article. […]

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