News - Guitar - March 2008

National Guitar Workshop Announces 2008 Season
Courses will be offered in rock, blues, jazz, country, classical, music technology, songwriting, and guitar exploration. (2008-03-31)

Orange Launches 40Th Anniversary OR50 Amp & Limited Edition Cab
Based on the legendary early 70's Graphic amp often referred to as the "Pics Only", the OR50 will have a Plexi-Glass front panel, single channel and feature our unique Patent applied eight section output transformers (2008-03-31)

Benfox Launches Effects Pedals And Sound Generators
The "Love Buzz" pedal is a distortion which simulates the sound of a tube amplifier. (2008-03-31)

Dean Guitars Announces New Trivium Signature Models
Dean Guitars has introduced a new series of Trivium signature models for artists Matt Heafy and Corey Beaulieu. (2008-03-28)

Daisy Rock's Entire New Debutante Line Now Shipping
The Debutante line is designed to meet the needs of the budget conscious girl seeking the trademark lightweight, thin neck design for which Daisy Rock has earned so much acclaim. (2008-03-28)

Gibson Guitar's Limited Edition Slash Signature Series Guitars in Stores Tuesday, April 1st
Three very unique models of the Slash signature Les Paul guitar from Gibson Custom, Gibson USA and Epiphone will be released simultaneously around the world at 5 PM US EST at select dealers and will not be reproduced once they're sold out. (2008-03-28)

Case Sensitive Corporation Introduces The Guitar Collector Showcase
The Guitar Collector Showcase features hand-crafted, solid wood cabinetry, that safely and elegantly displays your priceless instruments while keeping them accessible. (2008-03-27)

B.C. Rich Releases The Chuck Schuldiner Tribute Stealth Guitars
Both the Handcrafted and standard Tribute models feature neck through construction, alder bodies, ebony fretboards and a single Dimarzio® X2N pickup to reproduce the same tones that was easily identifiable as "Chuck's" tone. (2008-03-27)

Swineshead Pickups Introduces Two New Eight String Humbuckers
The Swineshead Eclipse 8-string pickup has been designed to provide a clean, expressive and even tone, while the Apex 8-string provides a powerful tone that is perfect for rock and metal players. (2008-03-27)

TC Electronic Nova System with Analog Programmable Distortion and Overdrive is Now Shipping
Loaded with top quality effects from TC's renowned G-System, Nova System is the ideal all-in-one solution for any guitarist who wants setup simplicity without sacrificing tonal fidelity. (2008-03-27)

Yamaha Introduces Virtuoso Series Gig Bags
These high-quality bags, designed for entry level players to professionals, are loaded with features for any musician's traveling needs. (2008-03-26)

Godin Guitars Unveils Richmond Electric Guitars
The Richmond Belmont and Dorchester models exemplify serious tone for players looking for a vintage vibe backed by meticulous craftsmanship, innovation and modern playability. (2008-03-26)

Retro-Sonic Inc.® Now Shipping Vintage Vibes Boost Pedal
The Boost's features separate Bass, Treble, volume controls and Flat/Low cut switch that reduces the bass response by about -6db when engaged. (2008-03-26)

Swineshead Releases The SH90 Single-Coil Pickup
The SH90 is a single coil pickup in a humbucker housing which opens up a range of unique and previously unavailable tones. (2008-03-21)

Rylee Announces Guitar Fretboard Addict v1.5 and Bass Fretboard Addict v1.3
These latest versions add a new Key Select Option for practicing fretboard positions of notes that belong in a particular key. (2008-03-21)

Vox Amplification Unveils Joe Satriani Satchurator™ Analog Distortion Pedal At Musikmesse
Drawing on Satriani's knowledge accumulated from decades of groundbreaking performances, both live and in the studio, VOX presented a breakthrough in guitar tone — the Satchurator™ analog distortion pedal. (2008-03-19)

Basone Guitars Introduces The Basone Fenix model
This stunning solid-body electric features a Honduran Mahogany body with quilted Maple top and matching pickguard, flamed Maple neck and Lacewood headstock. (2008-03-17)

KRM Rhythm Guitar Poster Released
The KRM Rhythm Guitar Poster is a beautiful 24" x 36" glossy poster featuring artwork, chord charts and tablature examples to develop rhythm guitar techniques in a variety of styles. (2008-03-17)

Line 6 Spider III Amplifiers Awarded "Amp Line Of The Year"
Spider III amplifiers have been awarded "Amp Line of the Year" based on votes from over 8,500 dealers and retailers. (2008-03-14)

Gadow Guitars Introduces Setneck HB Electric Guitar
The Setneck HB will come standard with Seymour Duncan pickups in humbucker or P90 configurations, mahogany body with figured maple top, Tone Pros bridge, Kluson Keystone tuners, and there specially designed hollow cavity to improve on the resonance and sustain. (2008-03-14)

Bogner Amplification Announces Alchemist Guitar Amplifiers
Alchemist is a forthcoming line of guitar amplifiers designed to deliver the signature flexibility, pure valve signal path and rich tonal characteristics indicative of historic Bogner amplifiers, all at an excellent value. (2008-03-13)

Blackheart Releases The BH100H "Hothead" Guitar Amp
The new BH100H "Hothead" from Blackheart Engineering takes the basic plug-and-play attitude of a world-class, 100-watt workhorse head, then shoves in enough jaw-dropping features to make it the most flexible amp in its class. (2008-03-13)

World-Famous Single Malt Whisky Adds Tone To New Manne Guitars
n oak cask from Lagavulin distillery on Islay, one of Scotland's famous whisky islands, has been given a second life in the form of three hand-crafted guitars built by Manne Guitars, Italy. (2008-03-12)

Gadotti Guitars To Release Steel String King Model At Newport Guitar Show
The Steel String King is made from the choice of a Western Red Cedar Top, Spruce or Curly Maple with multi-laminate exotic wood neck through body with the center totally removed. (2008-03-11)

Randall Amplifiers Announces Kirk Hammett Limited Edition Half Stack
The exclusive Kirk Hammett stack includes a 4 x 12" cabinet, 100W power-tube head and signature MTS modules to enable musicians everywhere to attain Kirk's legendary tones. (2008-03-11)

TattooJohnny.com Offers Guitar Tattoos™
Guitar Tattoos™ are made in the United States from an adhesive-free, high-quality cling vinyl, and are easy to apply, remove and reuse. (2008-03-10)

Hosa Announces Expansion Of Lizard Spit Offerings
Hosa is now stocking Lizard Spit Cymbal Polish as well as Slick Nutz, an advanced graphite lubricant designed for all string instruments. (2008-03-10)

Alfred Distributes New Edition of Blue Book of Guitars and Gibson Flying V
The new Blue Book of Guitars on CD-ROM, 11th Edition, combines both acoustic and electric books into one convenient disc. (2008-03-10)

Blackstar Amplification Launches New Artisan Amplifiers At Frankfurt 2008
Driven by demand from players around the world, these head versions of the popular combos offer the same exceptional standards of tone and construction in a head format. (2008-03-07)

Liquid Metal Guitar Company Shipping The 18 K Glistening Gold Metal Bodied Guitar
The 18 K Gold Metal Bodied Guitar is a celebration of noise, cars, and rock and roll. (2008-03-07)

Alfred Introduces Hits from Seether: Finding Beauty In Negative Spaces
The album-matching folio to Seether's Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces is now available in authentic guitar TAB. (2008-03-07)

Behringer Ships Bugera Valve Amps Shipping
Nine Bugera products are now available, including four 120-Watt heads, four 120-Watt combos and an amazing 4 x 12" cabinet. (2008-03-06)

MJS Music Announces Beginner Basics and Beyond Guitar DVD
For electric or acoustic, this video gives you all you need to survive in the world of guitar! (2008-03-05)

Lace® Releases Emerald and Purple Lace Sensors® Electric Guitar Pickups
the Emerald Sensor is designed specifically for that "Texas tone" and the Purple Sensor is designed to fill in gap between the Lace Sensor® Blue and the Burgundy Sensor. (2008-03-04)

TheAirtightGarage Introduces The Redpepper Amplifier
The Redpepper is a single ended class A amplifier that can use a variety of output tubes and is self biasing. (2008-03-03)

Line 6 Spider Jam™ Now Available Worldwide
Boasting the revolutionary Endless Jam&Trade; engine, Spider Jam features over 100 loops and drum grooves expertly recorded and impeccably performed by the A-list of Nashville and L.A. session aces. (2008-03-03)