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Let the Good Times Grohl: Dave Grohl Talks ‘Sound City: Real to Reel’
Dave Grohl discusses his star-studded multimedia celebration of rock’s former glory with Guitar World. Check out the article here and watch the trailer for Sound City below.
10 Things To Keep Your Guitar In Top Condition
Gibson correspondent, Ted Drozdowski, offers suggestions on how to keep your guitar looking sharp and sounding great. Here are 10 suggestions you can follow without the help of a luthier to keep your guitar performing and looking its best: • Maintain the nut: Dirt and gummy smoke residue can build up in the notches of your [...]
Fender Introduces New Models for Spring
Fender introduced several new and updated series and models featuring popular designs, and upgraded tops and period-correct finishes on many of its most popular instruments. The Cabronita Series added two new instruments to it, including the Cabronita Telecaster Thinline and Cabronita Precision Bass guitar. The Cabronita Telecaster Thinline combines Fender’s striking Cabronita styling with traditional [...]
Slayer Guitarist Jeff Hanneman Dead at 49
Just over two years after contracting a rare skin tissue disease, Slayer guitarist and songwriter Jeff Hanneman died on Thursday from liver failure at Hemet Valley Medical Center, near his home in Southern California’s Inland Empire area. Slayer made the news public on Thursday afternoon, announcing that the band “is devastated” and calling Hanneman, who [...]
The Ultimate Eric Clapton Fan Prize Package
In honor of Eric Clapton’s 21st studio album, Old Sock, Fender® is giving away the ultimate Clapton fan prize package. One fortunate grand-prize winner will take home an Eric Clapton Stratocaster in Pewter, an EC Tremolux amp and his latest album. [...]
The Rockbeare Guitar Collection
The Rockbeare Guitar Collection is a UK-based collection of vintage, classic, and modern guitars and associated kit accumulated over 30 years. On April 28, guitar player, Stefanos Tsoureils visited the arsenal and played a number of the instruments. Check out the video here: And check out the Rockbeare website here.
Rare and Vintage Big Name Guitars Gross $1.13+ Million at Auction
Heritage Auction’s Musical Instruments Signature® Auction was held in conjunction with the Dallas International Guitar Festival on April 20 in Texas. Among numerous lots of acoustic and electric guitars was a rare 1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard Sunburst Solid Body Electric Guitar that sold for $134,500. “We work hard to offer exemplary instruments to passionate [...]