Acoustic Addicts Episode #2
Seems like the AA guys caught a lot of flack from episode 1 by trying to compare tonewoods in guitars of wildly varying designs. This time they try to be more scientific comparing a bunch of Martins that are much more similar. They also throw in a cheap laminated Yahmaha to show the difference between […]
Robot Tuning to Become Available as Aftermarket Product
When this technology first became available on an expensive Gibson, it had no appeal for me. But the idea of putting this on a cheap Squire, Epiphone or a custom built guitar seems suddenly very interesting. This system is made by Tronical, the same company that makes this technology for Gibson. No word on price […]
Win a Guitar with the new Synyster Gates Pickups
Seymour Duncan just released the new signature Synyster Gates pickups, and are giving away a Schecter guitar loaded with them. The contest is worldwide. The Seymour Duncan Invader has a well-earned reputation as the most aggressive passive pickup ever. It’s the weapon of choice for metal, punk and rock players who seek maximum power and […]
Acoustic Addicts
Here’s one for all the tone nerds. These guys are attempting to show the difference between woods in acoustic guitars. However, each guitar is built so differently, that it’s not a good comparison. Still, if your into the finer points of what makes your guitars sound the way they do, it’s an interesting video. Supposedly […]
Fender Voyager Prototype Guitar
Apparently the Music Zoo was given permission at NAMM to take a peak into “Larry’s Lab”. Larry Thomas, the CEO of Fender has commissioned the prototype Fenders in this room to push the boundries. New designs, and new manufacturing techniques. The one shown here was built by Charvels Josh Hurst. The guitar shown here […]