Fender is celebrating their 60th anniversary this year. To commemorate the event, Fender is holding a festival in Tempe, Arizona on March 31 and April 1. The festival will feature Jeff Beck's first US concert in years, Eric Johnson, Willy Porter, the John Mayer Trio, Train, and more. Additionally, attendees will be able to watch Custom Shop craftsman build guitars in the 60th … [Read more...]
Fender G-DEC Amp Voted Amplifier of the Year
Fender's G-DEC (Guitar Digital Entertainment Center) amplifier was voted amplifier of the year at this year's NAMM Show. The G-DEC is a 15 watt amp that consists of many different effects, can simulate several different amplifier tones, and contains both drum and bass digital loops to play along with. With a street price of less than $300, it seems like a good deal on a very … [Read more...]
Bloom Nominated for a Grammy Award
Eric Johnson's latest album Bloom has been nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Pop Instrumental Category. … [Read more...]
Photos from NAMM 2006
Paul Reed Smith Guitars have posted some photos from their booth at the NAMM Show, which you can view here. You can also view non-vendor-specific photos at the NAMM Show Web site. … [Read more...]
Peavey – New Products for 2006
Peavey has introduced several new guitar and bass products for 2006. They have introduced the Vortex Metal Guitar, the David Ellefson model bass guitar, the Windsor guitar amplifier, as well as several other new products. … [Read more...]