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Gibson Delays Dark Fire Production!

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

On Dec. 15, 2008, Gibson introduced the world to Dark Fire. The most high-tech product that any guitar company has ever produced, Dark Fire promised to sell out overnight. Dark Fire events were held at Gibson Showrooms and dealers across the globe, but very few of the 2,000 models predicted to be out the door […]

B.C. Rich Announces New Kerry King Model Guitars

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

The kings of uniquely shaped guitars have once again teamed up with the king of metal to introduce the next legendary guitar design. The B.C. Rich Kerry King Beast V and Beast V NT. Inspired by Kerry King, the Beast V is an unholy alliance between B.C. Rich’s famous Beast body shape and Speed V […]

New DigiTech RP1000

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

The new DigiTech RP1000 integrates into your amp and with your stompboxes, not the other way around. Featuring exclusive Stompbox and Amp loops, the RP1000 doesn’t get in the way of your tone and switches external stompboxes in and out of the signal path like large pro rigs. No longer will you have to do […]

OLP Guitars Brand Retires!

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

The OLP brand of guitars has been retired as of 2009. OLP was the imported licensed version of selected Ernie Ball/Music Man models including Axis, Silhouette and the John Petrucci Signature guitar. The OLP brand was a very good value instrument. No further details have been announced. […]

Two New Fuchs Pedals for 2009!

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

Fuchs Audio Technology announces two new pedals for 2009; The Pure Gain Plus and The Verbrator. The Pure Gain Plus, combines two of the world’s quietest gain boosts with an A/B box. Based on an ingenious suggestion by Dweezil Zappa, the Pure Gain Plus allows you to both balance and boost the levels of two guitars […]

Ruokangas Guitars: Project Unicorn Video Diary Part 10 Online!

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

Juha Ruokangas of Ruokangas Guitars has posted Part 10 of his Video Diary on the building of his new model the Unicorn. The entire design and build process is being filmed and posted on YouTube for the entire world to see. You can check out Part 10 here. […]

Upcoming Guitar Events For January 2009

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

January 2009 Guitar Events. Bay Area World Guitar Show – January 10th & 11th at the Marin Civic Center, Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA. Contact: California World Guitar Shows, Texas Amigos Productions. 800-525-7273, 918-288-2222. larryb@stringswest.com. Winter Ohio Guitar Show – January 11th at the Aladdin Shrine Temple Complex, 3850 Stelzer Rd, Columbus, OH. […]

Macworld Conference & Expo Presents Macworld Music Studio!

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

In collaboration with Berklee College of Music, Macworld Conference & Expo is pleased to present the Macworld Music Studio. This expanded show floor attraction will be filled with instruction, demonstrations, performances and training on how to use the Mac to bring your musical visions to life. Sessions and performances led by Berklee faculty, professional musicians […]

Brazen Guitars Introduces Two New Fantasy Series Models

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

Brazen Guitars is proud to announce two new models to their Fantasy line: the Elite FR and the Carnival P90. The Elite FR features a mahogany body capped with a 5/8″ AAAA maple cap and Brazen’s distinctive styling. It also features a Floyd Rose vibrato system, satin finished maple neck and jumbo frets. The […]

Interview With Henry Heistand of RedPlate Amps

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

There is a new interview on the Articles page with Henry Heistand of RedPlate amps. If you don’t know about Henry and his little red amps just listen to Elvin Bishop, Tommy Castro and Ronnie Baker Brooks to name a few. His amps are compact, all hand-wired and they have a very musical singing quality. In this interview you will […]