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US First Lady Presents French First Lady a Gibson Hummingbird

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

American First Lady Michelle Obama presented France’s First Lady, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, with a Gibson Hummingbird acoustic guitar “as a sign of friendship”. The two first ladies met for the first time when President Barack Obama and his wife visited French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife at French Palace Rohan in Strasbourg, France. Mrs. Obama […]

300 Tip: Buff Your Frets With a Beauty Supply Product

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

There is a new tip on the 300’s Tip page “Buff Your Frets With a Beauty Supply Product”. A simple tip for buffung your guitar’s frets. Click here to check it out. […]

New Review: Shamrock & Roll 18

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

There is a review on the Reviews page of the Shamrock Amplification- Shamrock & Roll 18 amp including a video demo clip. A hand-wired boutique amp built by Frank O’Hearn. Click here to read the review. […]

Fender Loses “Guitar Body Shape” Court Case

Posted on April 5, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

The good folks over at Fender Musical Instruments lost in court at their 5 year long attempt to trademark the body shapes of their Stratocaster, Telecaster and Precision Bass models. The United States Patent and Trademark Office stated: “The applicant (Fender) has not established acquired distinctiveness such that these two-dimensional outlines of guitar bodies, standing alone, serve […]

Hot YouTube Guitar Clip: Tommy Emmanuel

Posted on April 4, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

I don’t know how many of you 300guitars readers and subscribers know about Tommy Emmanuel but let me tell you- you should! Tommy is an amazing guitar player and there aren’t many words to describe his chops. Check out this clip and go to his channel for more mind numbing pickin’! Seriously go there now…! Tommy […]

New Blackstar Series One Amps

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

From the incredible power of the 200W KT88 equipped head to the beautifully crafted 45W combo, each Series One design sets new standards for valve tone and flexibility. The Series One dual patent design is the result of hundreds of hours of research by one of the most experienced design teams in the business. The […]

Upcoming Guitar Events For April 2009

Posted on April 2, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Guitar Events for April 2009 32nd Annual Dallas Guitar Show & Musicfest– April 17th, 18th & 19th at the Dallas Market Hall, 2200 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas TX. Contact: 972-240-2206. dallas@guitarshow.com. 1st Annual Les paul’s House of Sound Guitar Show– April 18th & 19th at Discovery World in Milwaukee, WI. Contact: 414-241-7225. guitarroadshow.com. The Dayton Guitar […]

Kustom Amplification Announces New High Voltage Amp Line

Posted on April 1, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Kustom Amplification has expanded its line of High Voltage (HV) hybrid tube guitar amplifiers and in the process, given them a refined new look. A 100-watt half-stack and 20-watt combo now join the line, which also consists of 30-watt, 65-watt and 100-watt combos. All HV models provide tube preamps, Celestion speakers and designs by noted […]

DIY Video: How To Adjust a Truss Rod on a Fender Type Guitar

Posted on March 31, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

If you have a vintage Fender type guitar and want to adjust the truss rod then this video will explain in detail how to get the job done. There are more “how to” videos on the Video page. […]

New Spotlight: Cindy Cashdollar – Always on the Money!

Posted on March 30, 2009 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

This month we shine the Spotlight on Cindy Cashdollar. She is a master of the Dobro and steel guitar. In this interview Cindy shares with us some tips and favorite tunings as well as details about her instruments and what she has been up to lately. Click here to read the interview. […]