The uncompromising, earthy rock sound of the legendary humbucking pickups became the holy grail of generations of electric guitar players, but they faced a problem: What did they do when the next s...
Shadow releases the SH NMG LPU 2 Pickup System for Electric Guitar 
2 New Colors for the Pure90 Humbucker Sized P90 Pickup 
BG Pups Handwound Pickups and Bryan Gunsher has announced the addition of Cream and White to the color choices for the ground breaking Pure90 pickup.
V-Picks releases the Tradition 4.0 Guitar Pick 
Since the V-Pick Tradition line was introduced, their popularity has been growing rapidly among V-Pick players of the world.
Seymour Duncan presents Mick Thomson's Signature Blackouts EMTY 
Seymour Duncan has announced the release of the latest addition to our popular Blackouts Humbucker series the Blackouts AHB-3 Thomson EMTY.
eMedia Music to distribute 'Solidbodies, The 50 Year Guitar War' DVD 
Solidbodies, The 50 Year Guitar War" focuses on the five decade competition of sounds between the two guitars featured on more popular recordings than any other instrument during the rock era, the ...
Lick Library release Zakk Wylde and Randy Rhoads "The Solos" Series DVDs 
Lick Library's unique Learn to Play - The Solos format now includes Zakk Wylde and Randy Rhoads.
Got My Web TV: Jim Dunlop TV 
Review of the content of the Dunlop Manufacturing Dunlop TV.
Are You a Gear Addict? 
Read Steve's list of 15 signs of gear addiction, and share your own.
T-Mobile unveils the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Fender Edition and T-Mobile Tap 
Fender woodgrain finish + 3.5mm headset jack. Unfortunately it doesn't actually work as guitar.
VOX releases JamVOX version 1.5 with free enhancements 
VOX Amplification has announced version 1.5 of its JamVOX hardware/software product. The new version includes several user-requested enhancements, extended capabilities, and new features.
Rotosound announces Free Strings promotion at this years Manson's Guitar Show 
They are offering a free set of strings to the first 60 guitarists and the first 20 bass players who present the special show voucher available to download from their website.
TC Electronic releases the Staccato’51 Bass Head 
TC Electronic and Rocco Prestia made their new product called Staccato’51 bass head – a custom-tuned version of the RH450 that’s been made to Rocco’s exact specification and ear.
Review of EMG-ACS 
EMG are rightfully known for their revolutionary active pickups for electric guitar, which are used by players as diverse as David Gilmour, Steve Lukather, Reb Beach, Zakk Wylde and James Hetfield,...
Enter To Win The "SG Gal" Title And An SG From Gibson USA! 
Gibson is looking to fill the title of "SG Gal" with a girl guitarist who's got the chops and the charm to represent one of the most iconic guitars in our lineup, the Gibson SG.
Lick Library release Jimi Hendrix Guitar Tuition DVDs 
This new series of DVDs provides expert guitar tuition on some of Jimi Hendrix’s most often requested tracks such as Purple Haze, All Along the Watchtower, and Little Wing.
Lollar releases the Supro-style Steel Guitar Pickup 
Lollar Pickups has announced the release of a Supro-style string through steel guitar pickup. The pickup features Alnico 5 magnets, dual split coil humbucking construction with adjustable poles.
Vox adds Acoustic Simulator to popular Amplug Series 
VOX Amplification has announced a new acoustic simulator as the sixth member of its popular amPlug Series of portable headphone guitar amplifiers.
Introducing the new V-Pick Traditon Guitar Pick 
Many artists have contacted us asking "Can you make a guitar pick with the traditional shape and size, and still have that V-Pick sound and gripping action?" Well, here it is! The V-Pick Tradition!...
More Schecter 8-strings 
Wow, Schecter's really getting on board the 8-string thing. Check these out! They'll be available in early October at authorized Schecter dealers, and only 50 of each will be produced!
Introducing The GripClip 
The GripClip prevents the inadvertent unplugging of guitars, basses, and other strap-worn instruments.
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