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Review: 3rd Power Amplification British Dream 112 27 Jul 2012 | 05:41 am
Guitarists can be fiercely reactionary where their amplifiers are concerned. To their brains, buzzwords like innovative and groundbreaking, when used to describe an amp, suggest misguided attempts to ...
Branden Daniel & The Chics Frontman Talks New Album, ‘Keep Em Flying’ 27 Jul 2012 | 05:19 am
By Alison Richter An interesting and unique blend of rock, punk and a hint of Brit pop, Seattle band Branden Daniel & The Chics is singer/guitarist/songwriter Branden Daniel, baritone guitarist Aaron...
Brand of Gypsies: Django Reinhardt’s Lifelong Affair with Selmer Guitars 27 Jul 2012 | 02:18 am
By Michael Dregni In the early ’30s, the quest for volume was a primary concern for guitar builders whose clients, such as Django Reinhardt, sought instruments that could cut through the sound and fu...
1957 Gretsch White Falcon/1962 D’Angelico ‘Ed Pet’ Model 27 Jul 2012 | 01:59 am
By Chris Gill Considering that the D’Angelico New Yorker and ’50s Gretsch White Falcon are two of the world’s most desirable vintage guitars, this one-of-a-kind hybrid of the duo is a Holy Grail inst...
Scientists: Pop Music Getting Louder, More Bland 27 Jul 2012 | 12:49 am
According to Reuters, a team of scientists has apparently confirmed the long-held suspicions of parents everywhere that pop music is getting louder and blander. The research team, which is based out ...
Modern Effect Pedals that Conjure Far-Out, 1960s-Style Tones 27 Jul 2012 | 12:43 am
By Damian Fanelli and Josh Hart Many guitar players — at some point — can’t help but fall under the spell of the sounds found on classic rock albums of the mid- to late ’60s. Players like Jimi Hendr...
The Yardbirds Announce September North American Tour 27 Jul 2012 | 12:23 am
The Yardbirds have announced a North American tour that kicks off August 26 in Ontario, Canada, and winds up September 15 in Virginia. The current version of the band features guitarist Ben King and ...
Former Black Flag Bassist Chuck Dukowski Talks Gear and New CD6 Album, ‘Haunted’ 26 Jul 2012 | 11:42 pm
By John Grimley The Chuck Dukowski Sextet (CD6) — the creation of former Black Flag bassist Chuck Dukowski — is three quarters Dukowski. Chuck handles bass duties; his wife, Lora, sings and creates t...
The Most Useful Effect Pedals for the Session Guitarist 26 Jul 2012 | 11:06 pm
By Ron Zabrocki I’d like to say a few words about the most commonly used effects in the studio for guitarists. I’d also like to preface this blog post with a word of advice: When the idea comes to m...
Aerosmith, Run-D.M.C.’s Darryl “D.M.C.” McDaniels Reunite for “Walk This Way” 26 Jul 2012 | 10:42 pm
ABOVE: From left, Steven Tyler, Darryl “D.M.C.” McDaniels and Joe Perry. Tuesday night, July 24, at their sold-out arena show at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Aerosmith were joined ...
