July 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW PHASER DOESN’T SUCK… TONE Bensalem, PA The Ibanez AP7 Analog Phaser will join the Ibanez Tone Lok Series of affordable compact effects at the 2009 NAMM musical instrument convention in Anaheim, CA. While there is no lack of phasers for musicians to choose from in the effects market, Ibanez says there […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE …THEN CAST YOUR VOTE FOR THE NEXT ONE! BENSALEM, PA: At Ibanez, 2009 truly is the Year of Paul Gilbert. Ibanez has now reissued his original 1989 signature model as the PGM100RE 20TH ANNIVERSARY model. Plus Ibanez is urging fans to vote for which of Paul’s radical-appearance signature models-some of which were […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Two-in-one Signature Pedal Features Both Traditional Flange and Gilbert’s Own “Crazy Flange” BENSALEM, PA: 2009 is definitely the Year of Paul Gilbert. At least, where Ibanez is concerned. Not only does the light speed guitar virtuoso debut three different Paul Gilbert Signature Model guitars at the 2009 Anaheim NAMM Show, hell also […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally Only Available In Japan, Versatile AT100 Axe Gets the International Treatment BENSALEM, PA: After years of clamoring by Andy Timmons fans, especially those in the U.S.A (and especially those in Texas where the guitarist calls home), Ibanez is reissuing the original Andy Timmons signature model electric guitar. Commented the acclaimed session […]

Charvel Guitars Website Charvel History Guild News July 17, 2009 Charvel® SUMMER 2009: FEATURED PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS Charvel® Guitars In November 1978, Wayne Charvel sold the small Azusa, Calif., company he founded earlier that decade, Charvel’s Guitar Repair, to one of his employees, Grover Jackson. Charvel left the company soon afterward and ceased having any real […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BENSALEM, PA: Possibly the most famous collector of classic Ibanez guitars has added one more to the lot, this time with another of his own designs. The PGMFRM1 Paul Gilbert “Fireman” is the doppelganger answer to the famous Ibanez Iceman. The Fireman has the signature Iceman horn on the top instead of […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BENSALEM, PA: The hugely popular Artcore semi-hollow AS73B is great for all kinds of music: rock, jazz, pop and, of course, the blues. Now, Ibanez has introduced a new color variation to the mix. The exquisite Ocean Blue Flat finish AS73BOBF is as visually striking as it is sonically versatile. The AS73BOBF […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BENSALEM, PA: Have already extended the range of its best selling X-shaped Xiphos electric guitar down into the nether regions with a seven-string version, Ibanez is now offering metal guitarists some extra notes in the other direction. “The new 6-string XPT700XH is fitted with a 27-fret neck to allow guitarists to hit […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BENSALEM, PA: You’d never know there was a recession if your only marker was the Ibanez Exotic Wood line of acoustic and acoustic-electric guitars. The unbeatable combination of highly figured, expensive looking and sounding instruments at unexpectedly low prices has won Ibanez rave reviews and consecutive sales increases every year since the […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BENSALEM, PA: 2009 will see a new, darker version of one Ibanez’s best known metal monsters, the Destroyer. The new DTT700MGS features the original classic mahogany body and shape, but adds more hard-edged updates such as Gibraltar Custom bridge with thru-body stringing and powerful DiMarzio D Activator X pickups. An especially important […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Exclusive offer gives fans opportunity to purchase an Epiphone Guitar and receive free Guitar Rig Mobile™ May 1, 2009 For over 135 years, Epiphone instruments have provided musicians worldwide with the best in quality, design, performance and value. In today’s challenging economy, that combination is as important as ever before. Epiphone has […]

Guitar Tablature or Tabs are an alternative to reading music for guitar. Guitar Tabs use numbers to indicate which fret to play on a string making it easy to learn. Guitar Tabs usually have six horizontal lines representing each string on the guitar. The lowest line is the Low E string, or 6th string. The […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 3, 2008 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Dec. 3, 2008) – The Fender Standard Series, one of the world’s most popular electric guitar and bass series, recently received upgrades that include new finishes, tinted necks, parchment pickguards/control knobs and ‘70s-style logos. The series, which was first introduced in the 1980s, is made-up of a […]

The Circle of Fifths is a common music theory tool used to show the relationship of all the tones of the chromatic scale. The Circle of Fifths starts at the top with the Key of C. C is the natural scale meaning it has no sharp or flat notes in its scale. Moving clockwise the […]