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Article: Resistor Color Codes Explained

Posted on April 17, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

“Resistor Color Codes Explained” is an article about the color coded bands on resistors. The chart explains what the colored bands mean and there is a link to an online resistance calculator. Click here to read the article. […]

Interview: Dimitri Sachkov – From Russia With Jazz!

Posted on April 16, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

There is a new interview with Russian Jazz guitarist Dimitri Sachkov. In this interview Sachkov talks about musical education, gear and future career plans. Click here to read the article. […]

Lovepedal Echo baby Now Available!

Posted on April 15, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

The Lovepedal Echo baby is now available. Here is some info on this cool pedal. The ECHO baby features warm, studio quality, delay up to 760ms with a “Dynamic Modulation Mode” If you hold the bypass switch for 2 seconds, this will put the ECHO baby into Modulation Edit Mode. The LED will blink to […]

Neptune Bound: The Ultimate Danelectro Guitar Guide

Posted on April 14, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Here is the definitive book on Danelectro guitars. The book traces the beginnings in 1946 right up to the company’s demise in 1969. It is loaded with details about founder Nathan I. Daniel, studio musician and designer Vincent Bell, patents, innovations, schematics, specs and dating/ID for all products. 8×11 inch format with 440 pages with many color […]

The Boxmasters “Modbilly”

Posted on April 13, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Billy Bob Thornton has been busy touring with his band The Boxmasters in support of their new album calld “Modbilly”. Thornton is the drummer, singer and writer in this project. The album is set for release on 4-21-09. Preorder now! You can preorder the CD here. A great hillbilly meets british invasion album with plenty […]

Article: Chokes: What Are They? What Do They Do?

Posted on April 12, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Did you ever wonder what that little transformer looking object does? You know the one mounted to the chassis near the big boys? In this article you will find out what that little guy called the choke does and how it affects your amp. Click here to read the article. […]

New Mesa/Boogie Electra Dyne Amplifier

Posted on April 11, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Introducing the Electra DyneTM. An easy-to-look-at, simple-to-use new amplifier that has way more TONE than you might expect hidden artfully behind these six knobs and a switch. Deeply rooted in the Best of the Brit lineage, the Electra Dyne takes modified English gain sounds and sorts them into LO and HIGH regions. These two choices […]

Happy Birthday to Brian Setzer!!

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

Let’s all sing a rockabilly style birthday to the Stray Cat himself, Brian Setzer. Setzer turns 50 years old today and is still rockin’ as hard as ever. Check his site here for 2009 tour dates including his annual Holiday Extravaganza this coming season. Credit: Brian Setzer. […]

Ruokangas Guitars: Project Unicorn Video Diary Part 15 Online!

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

Juha Ruokangas of Ruokangas Guitars has posted his last installment, Part 15 of his Video Diary on the building of his new model the Unicorn. The entire design and build process was filmed and posted on YouTube for the entire world to see. You can check out Part 15 here where Juha finishes the very first Unicorn prototype!! You can also […]

Cool YouTube Clip: Chris Hodge – “I’ll See You In My Dreams”

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

Check this guy out. Chris Hodge from LaGrange, GA does Merle Travis some justice with his version of “I’ll See You In My Dreams”. He has the Chet/Merle picking down which is not easy for many players. Oh yeah I forgot to mention….he’s 17 years old!!! Visit his channel for some more clips here. […]