Fender have recently released two new additions to their Blacktop line of guitars and basses: the Blacktop Jazz Bass and the Blacktop Precision Bass. I've played several of the Blacktop guitars before and, generally, think they are a very good value. The features of the Blacktop Jazz Bass include an Alder body, a rosewood fretboard with 9.5" radius and 20 medium jumbo frets, … [Read more...]
Wampler SLOstortion
This past week, Wampler Pedals released a new pedal called the SLOstortion. This pedal is based on the Soldano SLO-100: But somewhere between the classic distortion tones and the ultra-modern high gain sound, there was an American amplifier that redefined gain. Soldano® amplifiers have been heard on some of the best guitar-god albums, and Brian couldn't resist the challenge … [Read more...]
Stacking Overdrive Pedals
Editor’s note: This article is written by my friend Jim, a self-professed guitar- and pedal-junkie based out of Nashville, TN. Check out Jim’s blog for more articles like this one. Stacking various overdrive, distortion and fuzz pedals together is a great way to achieve different layers of sound. While there are not any specific rules to follow, here are a few general … [Read more...]
Black Country Communion – Live Over Europe DVD Trailer
During their recent European tour, Black Country Communion recorded footage for a DVD titled Live Over Europe that will be released later this year. They have released a trailer for the DVD today, which you can view below: I've heard a lot of good reports from the tour, so I'm looking forward to checking out the DVD. UPDATE: Some new details about the release have … [Read more...]
PRS SE Amplifiers
PRS Guitars have announced a new line of SE-series amplifiers that will be shipping later this year. The new line includes three amps: the PRS SE 20, the PRS SE 30, and the PRS SE 50: Modeled after the acclaimed PRS SE line of guitars, this new amp line continues the concept of providing affordable musical instruments and equipment without sacrificing tone, usability, or … [Read more...]