Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Feb 8, 2012, 3:10 am
The pedal isn’t currently listed on Dunlop’s site or available in shops yet, but we reckon the manufacturer’s holding out for January’s NAMM show, before it officially unveils the product. As you can see the obvious aesthetic difference between the Bonamassa signature Cry Baby and its ‘st...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Feb 4, 2012, 8:59 am
Elvis lives! I used to live right down the street from a Kalamazoo, MI Burger King where Elvis was allegedly spotted years after his death. This has nothing to do with a giveaway, I just wanted to share the info.But, you can fill your home with the spirit of The King if you win this Elvis Presley Ki...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Feb 4, 2012, 7:59 am
Two years ago, TC introduced polyphonic tuning to the world and since then guitarists everywhere have welcomed this next-generation way of tuning with open arms. Now TC reveals the world’s smallest polyphonic tuner: PolyTune® Mini that will fit on any pedal board. Sometimes size actually does mat...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Feb 2, 2012, 2:24 pm
Just over a week ago I had the chance to visit the Orlando International Guitar & Music Expo 2012. That’s fancy-talk for ‘guitar show’.  If you’re not familiar with what a guitar show is then try thinking of it this way – we all get the concept of a convention or conference for business p...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Feb 1, 2012, 9:44 pm
Jim Root’s new Terror Head is modeled on the dirty channel of the Orange Rockerverb 100 – to produce an all-tube 15 watt amp. It’s designed for a range of styles from metal to hard rock, vintage rock, and blues. It comes with 3-band EQ and a tube driven effects loop. Orange will also be
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Feb 1, 2012, 9:22 pm
Only 25 of these have been made, and John Mayer is personally signing and numbering each one at Winter NAMM 2012. This is a very limited edition based on specifications and design elements that John Mayer requested of Martin, using their 12-fret 00 body size. Cocobolo wood, a strikingly beautiful me...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Jan 27, 2012, 7:11 pm
Peavey have teamed up with Antares to bring you the AT-200 — a guitar that simulates tuning — is this a gimmick? Regular readers will recall that we announced nearly a year ago that Antares was working on this technology – and I had a somewhat skeptical view of their approach back then. My vi...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Jan 25, 2012, 4:13 am
The new Peavey AmpKit LiNK HD pocket-size iOS guitar interface features twice the fidelity and convenience of the original AmpKit LiNK. Based on USB digital audio technology, AmpKit LiNK HD eliminates crosstalk and feedback for pristine high fidelity, even with authentic high-gain amp models in Amp...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Jan 24, 2012, 4:25 pm
Carlsbro is among the most famous names in British guitar amplification and has been designing and manufacturing guitar tube amps since 1959, selling its early models to Jim Marshall’s shop in Denmark Street, London’s famous ‘Tin Pan Alley’. The famous 50 Top and TC series revives the Carl...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Jan 23, 2012, 8:41 pm
NAMM 2012: Alongside its usual range of new guitar and amp model announcements Fender has unveiled a first in time for this year’s NAMM show – the company’s first multi-effects pedal. The Mustang Floor shares its name with Fender’s range of Mustang digital modelling amps, and is similarly pa...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Jan 20, 2012, 2:27 pm
NAMM 2012: If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Orange’s Tiny Terror can count itself one of the most admired amplifiers of the last decade. Now NAMM 2012 will see Orange Amplification add to its growing lunchbox amplifier ranks with a new Micro Terror and matching PPC108 cab alongs...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Jan 20, 2012, 2:07 pm
Charvel is proud to announce the return of two classic body shapes, both in sleekly modern Desolation series form. New Desolation DST and DX guitars offer a variety of features and finishes prized by discerning players everywhere, and both deadly models deliver the devastating tone, killer looks and...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Jan 19, 2012, 10:31 am
What’s the best part of a new year? We already know the answer: it’s time for a big batch of new ESP and LTD guitars and basses to be announced! We think you’ll be very happy with our new offerings in 2012, so let’s jump in and see what’s coming this year! New Finishes for
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Jan 18, 2012, 10:38 pm
Fender has unveiled two uniquely designed, retro-styled compact combo amps. The two amps, named Greta and Excelsior, are an extension to the company’s esoteric Pawn Shop range, which it launched with three guitars at Musikmesse last year. Both amps are all-valve, with the tabletop-sized Greta pump...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Jan 16, 2012, 1:42 am
NAMM 2012 PRESS RELEASE: Squier is excited to introduce three new artist signature models, the Avril Lavigne Telecaster, the Jim Root Telecaster, and the Mikey Way Mustang Bass. The three signature models promise star-like vibe and tone at incredible Squier value.Designed in cooperation with Slipkno...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Jan 14, 2012, 7:19 am
Jensen speakers were the original speaker used in guitar amplifiers back in the day, and they are prized and revered for the ultimate vintage tone they produce. Jensen used Alnico magnets in these speakers and players grew to love the way they responded to their personal touch and playing style. The...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Jan 10, 2012, 4:17 pm
Through his trendsetting work with the formative punk-pop band of the 1990s, Blink 182, as well as his playing with Box Car Racer and Angels & Airwaves, Tom Delonge has established a driving guitar style that is instantly recognizable. Equally notable for its energy and compelling simplicity, Delong...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Jan 9, 2012, 5:00 pm
Gibson reintroduces the 335-S, retaining the distinctive shape of the famous 335 guitar but in a smaller, thinner and solidbody package.You are not alone in asking what's the point of a solidbody 335? This same question was asked 32 years ago when the first versions of the 335-S were released. Adver...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Jan 5, 2012, 5:51 pm
Designed by Leo Fender as a testbed for electronic equipment for guitars the Telecaster has become one of the most popular guitars in history.In Leo Fenders workshop the basic Telecaster design was used as the testbed for items such as Pickups and wiring schemes for tone and volume control, But a fe...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Jan 3, 2012, 5:19 pm
Guitar Chords Generator Control Bar Tuning:if you leave the guitar in standard tuning 'standard' will be displayed here. You can edit the tuning to 4 semitones up and down from standard. You can save chords with alternative tunings. The tuning preference will not be saved and will return to standard...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Nov 3, 2011, 2:50 pm
One of the most crucial parts of fixing guitar amps or anything electronic is testing electronic components correctly. I have checked out this guide and have found it extremely good for the beginner, and as a refresher for the professional engineer. I've not found such a practi...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Nov 2, 2011, 2:59 pm
Gretsch celebrates the legacy of George Harrison with the G6128T-GH George Harrison Signature Duo Jet® guitar, modeled on the instrument that the legendary guitarist often referred to as his “first real decent guitar.” Features include distinctive appointments and modifications found...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Nov 1, 2011, 3:10 pm
Since Fender's acquisition of the Charvel brand in 2002, the parent company has remained pretty true to the original tearaway teen's mantra of producing hot-rodded rock guitars. After the Art Series and its association with Edward Van Halen (surely the most famous of the original Charvel ...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Oct 26, 2011, 2:42 pm
The electric guitar is rock 'n' roll's main instrument. Sure, there are rockers who feature other instruments more prominently (Jerry Lee Lewis, Elton John, the Violent Femmes, and Coldplay, for instance), but more than the drum kit, piano, electric bass, saxophone, or even the human voice, amped-up...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Oct 25, 2011, 3:27 pm
Taylor Guitars has unveiled its new 2011 Fall Limited Edition Guitars, featuring premium tonewoods: Cocobolo, Koa and Indian Rosewood with new inspired inlay designs. The stars of the Taylor Fall Limiteds are the Koa and Cocobolo. They are exceptional tonewoods that have unique signature ...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Oct 20, 2011, 7:47 pm
Gibson Guitars -- Gibson applies a new swirly look to the familiar Les Paul guitar, producing the new Les Paul Studio Swirl line. The Les Paul Studio line is dedicated to giving hard working musicians the performance and tone they demand, and Gibson has been working and improving at it si...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Oct 13, 2011, 10:56 am
Reading guitar magazines and hearing all about a new piece of gear from an admired guitarist can be dangerous. In an attempt to satisfy our curiosity and nail that elusive tone we hear in our heads, we run the risk of falling victim to Gear Acquisition Syndrome, or GAS. In the category of distortion...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Oct 12, 2011, 5:40 pm
The band Metallica was formed on October 15 1981 by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich. Starting at the very beginning on February 10 1962 Cliff Burton was born. On November 18 of the same year Kirk Hammett was born. On March 4 1963 Jason Newstead was born. On August 3 James Hetfield was born and on Dec...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Oct 11, 2011, 6:27 pm
Misa Digital has built a unique kind of guitar, a Digital Guitar which has the guitar body with no strings and produces the “perfect sound”. It has 24 frets, a multi-functional touch pad and it ‘emulates’ the sound created from the guitar. That sound can be digitally morphed into any type of...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Oct 9, 2011, 3:31 pm
The 30W Egnater Rebel-30 Tube Amp Head is a descendant of the award-winning Rebel-20 guitar amp head with a refined level of flexibility and tone-shaping power. This all-tube 2-channel head features Egnater's unique Tube Mix knob, giving you access to an incredible variety of tones from A...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Oct 8, 2011, 1:31 pm
I know this is just an Epiphone, but I dig the Wilshire! It’s like a Strat, Tele, and Les Paul had a threesome and their offspring was an affordable rocker. Enter to win an Epiphone Wilshire Phant-O-Matic electric guitar, worth $499, signed by My Chemical Romance, courtesy of Musician�...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Oct 7, 2011, 5:24 pm
One of the most revered prefixes (Jupiter) in the history of synthesis returns. Welcome the arrival of the Roland JUPITER-80— a live-performance powerhouse that pays homage to its legendary namesake with road-proven hardware and massive sound, yet blasts into the future with advanced SuperNATURAL ...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Oct 4, 2011, 3:47 pm
The Grip Studios Grip Reaper Skeleton Custom Guitar Hanger is built from the finest materials and is for electric guitars only. It's strong and durable and will support many times the weight of any guitar or bass. This hanger is machined and balanced so your instrument fits securely. The ...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Oct 1, 2011, 6:08 pm
Enter to win a Gibson Limited Run Flying V Melody Maker electric guitar. The Gibson Flying V Melody Maker is valued at $539. The guitar comes autographed by the band My Morning Jacket
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Sep 30, 2011, 3:59 pm
Washburn recognizes the important role played by the Resonator guitar in the history of bluegrass music and has decided to honor the instrument with a new line of Resonator guitars.
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Sep 29, 2011, 7:28 pm
The PRS SE Angelus strives to provide the finest instrument in its price point. Made with high quality components, including a solid back and solid spruce top, a bone nut and saddle, and PRS designed SE tuners, this model has a rich, resonant, and responsive tone. The SE Angelus shares the same prop...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Sep 29, 2011, 6:09 pm
Magna Carta Records is rocking two guitar gear giveaways right now. First up, enter to win a Dean ML X electric guitar plus some D’Addario strings & accessories (US & Canada only). They are also running a worldwide giveaway, where you can score a whole pack of gear from D’Addario and ...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Sep 27, 2011, 3:01 pm
A Fender Telecaster was brought back from the grave, allegedly stolen from a casket of a 67-year-old Army veteran by a Wisconsin cemetery worker. I chanced upon this interesting guitar related news at thesmokinggun.com. This is a good reminder for us gear heads to keep our “respect” to fine gear...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Sep 27, 2011, 1:19 pm
Shredders. Here’s a chance to win a pedal that will power all of your tonal onslaughts. From Fret12, enter to win a T-Rex Effects Michael Angelo Batio Overdrive pedal, a stompbox that sells for $149.
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Sep 25, 2011, 12:17 pm
The programmable Stereo Talking Machine Vocal Formant Filter produces creative vowel-shaping that is controlled by the player's dynamics. Nine selectable Voices deliver vowel sounds such as AH-OO and OW-EE, as well as Bassballs and wah-type dynamic filters. The Voices can be shaped with individual A...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Sep 23, 2011, 2:26 pm
The J Mascis Jazzmaster is another Fender Squier release, it is a tribute to it's namesake the Dinosaur Jr Leader and Alt-Rock Godfather. Squier did it's best to follow the specifications provided by J Mascis himself, providing build quality and superb sound at a reasonable price. &#...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Sep 20, 2011, 5:04 pm
The three September 11 tribute custom Stratocaster guitars gives reverence to the three major organizations that first came to help the people trapped inside the World Trade Center despite knowing the risks. September 11 Tribute Fender Guitars Fender pays tribute to these three hero...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Sep 18, 2011, 1:35 pm
TouchTunes, the largest interactive out-of-home entertainment network in North America, is giving Bob Seger fans a chance to win a Fender Stratocaster autographed by the legend himself. What a wicked prize, kids! From Sept. 13, which is today, through Sept. 26, music lovers can enter for ...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Sep 18, 2011, 1:35 pm
TouchTunes, the largest interactive out-of-home entertainment network in North America, is giving Bob Seger fans a chance to win a Fender Stratocaster autographed by the legend himself. What a wicked prize, kids! From Sept. 13, which is today, through Sept. 26, music lovers can enter for ...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Sep 16, 2011, 1:03 pm
Bass players, your Ebay/Craigslist vintage search may have a surprise ending here: Announcing a limited run of a re-vamped version of the Ibanez Destroyer bass! The Candy Apple Red DTB100 is definitely the extrovert of the Ibanez bass family. Whether you’re looking to get retro-fit, or it’s time...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Sep 15, 2011, 3:33 am
What is a Potentiometer? Potentiometers, or “pots” for short, consist of used for volume and sound control in electric guitars. They allow american to change the electrical resistance in a circuit at the turn of a knob. It’s helpful to recognize the fundamental ...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Sep 13, 2011, 4:16 pm
We love guitar giveaways. We love amp giveaways. Putting them together is like eating a Reese’s Peanut Butter cup (chocolate & peanut butter…get it?). Another guitar site is serving up a huge peanut butter cup right now! Enter to win a Ribbecke Guitar Co. Halfling (LP style) guitar wo...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Sep 10, 2011, 6:35 pm
There’s always been a lot of stories and rumors about the Black Strat. In Phil Taylor’s book “The Black Strat – A History of David Gilmour’s black Fender Stratocaster”, one of the biggest rumors is finally verified: the Black Strat is the one used on Live at Pompeii. The Black Strat was ...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Sep 10, 2011, 2:16 pm
The Ibanez ARZ400 guitar is built for power and speed with an ultimate smooth access neck joint for shredding along all 24 frets. This rocker has a set mahogany neck and mahogany body that produce plenty of sustain. The EMG H4A neck humbucker is versatile with very well-balanced, with solid bass, pr...
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Chaz Man posted an article on Gear Vault - Sep 8, 2011, 6:10 pm
Ibanez Guitars: The Ibanez ART300 Artist Electric Guitar offers a modern variation on the single cutaway Artist theme at an unprecedented low price. With a set neck joint, mahogany body, a beautiful textured maple top that suggests reptilian hide, and Ibanez original active pickups, this sucker's bu...
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