June 2009

Staying in tune is no longer a problem with the Gibson® Robot Guitar™. Released in late 2007, the Robot Guitar™ is the first guitar to feature robotic technology that automatically tunes the guitar as you play. Invented by Chris Adams, the Gibson® Robot Guitar™ includes an auto-tuning system that tunes the guitar in just seconds […]

Gibson® introduced the Dark Fire™ guitar after the release of the first Gibson® Robot Guitars™. The Dark Fire™ is an improved Robot Guitar™ with faster and smaller tuning machines. The Dark Fire can tune itself fast enough to change tunings in the middle of a song – and still be perfectly intonated. Equipped with a […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 6, 2009 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Jan. 6, 2009) – Some things just get cooler with age.  It’s especially true of electric guitars and basses—they develop an unmistakable mojo over time that makes them look cooler and feel even more comfortable than when they were brand new. Fender Road Worn Series guitars and […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Saturday, November 29, 2008 Gibson Guitar, the world’s premier musical instrument manufacturer and leader in music technology announced today the limited availability of the Gibson Dark Fire guitar. Embracing the spirit of innovation and technical advancement that inspired the original Gibson Digital guitar in 2006 and Robot guitar in 2007, Gibson’s Dark […]

There are a few different ways to tune your guitar to standard tuning (EADGBe). The most accurate way is using an electric tuner that you plug your guitar into. Learning to tune your guitar by ear is important because it helps train your ear and you will notice when your guitar is even slightly out […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 6, 2009 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Jan. 6, 2009) – Fender is proud to announce two new Iron Maiden signature models, the Steve Harris Precision Bass® and Dave Murray Stratocaster® guitars. Since their inception in 1975, Iron Maiden has pioneered heavy metal music through the release of 23 albums, and are considered one […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 16, 2008 Fall Out Boy, Gretsch and Squier® team-up to give away instruments used on the band’s new album Photo By Pamela Littky SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Dec. 16, 2008) – Gretsch, Fall Out Boy lead singer/guitarist Patrick Vaughn Stump, and TV Jones teamed-up to create the latest signature model from Gretsch – […]

Staying in tune is no longer a problem with the Gibson® Robot Guitar™. Released in late 2007, the Robot Guitar™ is the first guitar to feature robotic technology that automatically tunes the guitar as you play. Invented by Chris Adams, the Gibson® Robot Guitar™ includes an auto-tuning system that tunes the guitar in just seconds […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, April 07, 2008 Musical Giant Releases Limited Edition Models to Meet Huge Worldwide Demand Nashville, Tennessee – April 7, 2008 – Gibson Guitar, the world’s premier musical instrument manufacturer and leader in music technology announced a limited edition offering of the new Gibson Robot Les Paul Studio and Robot SG Special […]

Alternate tunings give guitarists a fresh perspective on playing. Different chord voicings become playable where they would be near impossible to play in standard or other tunings. How to Tune Your Guitar to Standard Tuning Open tunings tune the guitar to a chord so when all the strings are played open they play the chord […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 6, 2009 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Jan. 6, 2009) – Jackson is proud to announce the Adrian Smith Dan Dimas Dinky guitar, a true labor of love between two cornerstones of heavy metal – Jackson guitars and Iron Maiden. The Jackson Adrian Smith San Dimas Dinky guitar features an alder body, bolt-on quartersawn […]