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What’s Happening on the Forums?

Posted on April 24, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Here are a few hot topics from the 300guitars Forums. Fender Roadworn – Opinions? Does anyone own or ever try one of these and can share opinions on what you think of them? Fender Champion 600 Mod Thread DIYer’s talking and asking questions about John Frondelli’s mods to this little screamer. Sexy Female Guitar Player Thread Pics of hot […]

The Revolutionary Swivel Slide

Posted on April 24, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

The Swivel Slide is a revolutionary guitar slide that allows you to use all your fingers and never sacrifice transition time. Its one-of-a-kind dual ring design allows the slide to swivel 360 degrees absolutely effortlessly. The essential guitar slide for every guitar player. For more information click here. Credit: Swivel Slide. […]

Photographers Against Hunger

Posted on April 23, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Together with “Photographers Against Hunger,” we’re encouraging fans of Bruce Springsteen to donate $25 to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. This is an opportunity to, in the words of one of the photographers, “become a part of the spirit of what Bruce and the band have always been about,” and in return, you’ll not […]

Interview: Lester Peabody – Rockabilly From Finland!

Posted on April 23, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

There is a new interview with Finnish rockabilly guitarist Lester Peabody on the Articles page. In this interview we catch up with Lester after returning from some performances in Germany and he talks about his choice of guitars and amps as well as the many projects he is involved with at the moment. Click here […]

300 Tip: Turn Your Reverb Tank Upside Down!

Posted on April 22, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

After many years the springs in a Reverb tank can sag, particularly the long 14″ tanks. This sagging actually changes the tone of the tank making the reverb tone a little dark and muddy. The sagging also adds to the “sproingy” sound and the reverb effect loses some of its “lushness”. There is an easy fix for this. […]

Small Bear Electronics Pedal Parts

Posted on April 22, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Small Bear Electronics is your one stop shopping for all DIY guitar effect pedal parts. There are Projects, How To’s and Kits available on their website. Small Bear specializes in stocking parts for building custom pedals and also modifying existing pedals. Everything from enclosures and tools to the smallest transistors are on the stock list […]

300 Tip: Preventing Hand Fatigue

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

If you have ever experienced your hands getting tired from extended periods of playing guitar then the 300 Tip: “Preventing Hand Fatigue” can help you with this. You can read the entire article here. […]

Visitor Poll Spring 2009

Posted on April 20, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by penn_admin

Hello to all www.300guitars.com visitors. First of all we would like to thank you for visiting us every day for the latest guitar news, helpful articles, DIY projects and all the information that 300guitars provides. We are wondering what you’d like to see more of in the coming months. Is it more DIY articles? More […]

Economy Bad? Stocks Tanking? What about investing in Guitars?

Posted on April 19, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by penn_admin

From the Sydney Morning Herald comes this interesting article discussing Vintage guitars as collectibles and investments. From the article: The magazine’s 42-Guitar Index is based on the average estimated value of 42 of the most desirable collectable electric guitars in the mid-range category, 14 models each by the big three makers, Fender, Gibson and Martin. […]

The Best Selling Gibson of All Time!

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

Known today and forever after as the SG Standard, the guitar that replaced Gibson’s biggest endorsement model in 1961 was a complete redrawing of the blueprint. The original Les Paul Standard of 1958 – ’60 – with two humbucking pickups, a single cutaway and a sunburst finish on its carved maple top – is recognized as one […]