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A-Z Of African Guitar (4/30/2012) Tuareg man and camel in Algerian Sahara. © Philippe Roy/Hemis/Corbis During the course of the past 50 years, guitar music from Africa has gifted the world a vast array of incredible records, musicians, songs and musical styles. TG gives you a de... |
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Interview: Abbey Road Engineer Ken Scott Discusses Recording The Beatles' White Album, George Harrison's 'All Things Must Pass' (4/30/2012) Ken Scott -- one of only a handful of recording engineers to have worked side by side with The Beatles -- has stories to tell. And lucky for us, he loves telling them. To emphasize the point, Scott will be publishing a 500-page memoir, Abbey Roa... |
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Win A Bose L1 Model II Loudspeaker System (4/30/2012) Bose has always been known and appreciated for taking audio to higher levels with unique, forward-thinking designs, and the Bose |
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Plugging In, Episode 3: The One Where I Get a Killer Tube Amp (4/27/2012) I got a taste of what playing through a really amazing tube amp felt like when I visited my friend Rich and plugged into his vintage Fender Super Reverb. Wowza! My eyes and ears just popped open. Now that’s what rock and roll feels like! So her... |
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Interview: Pink Floyd's Nick Mason, Engineer John Leckie Discuss the Making of 'Meddle' (4/27/2012) In 1971, Pink Floyd were only five years into their professional career, but they had already been through several phases and permutations. Their nascent period with founder Syd Barrett showed they were capable of experimenting with sound and l... |
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Huge Phil Lynott exhibit opens in London (4/27/2012) The British Music Experience (based in London's O2) has announced that it will be hosting the acclaimed show Still In Love With You: The Philip Lynott Exhibition from now until 24 June. The show features all manner of Thin Lizzy and Phil Lynott-... |
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Mark Tremonti solo album, All I Was, for July (4/27/2012) We brought you a three-track preview of Mark Tremonti's debut solo album on Monday, but now the Creed/Alter Bridge guitarist has revealed the collection, titled All I Was, is set for release on 10 July (likely to 9 July in the UK/Europe). For t... |
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Native Instruments Skanner XT (4/27/2012) Here's an update to NI's Skanner synth. Once again, Skanner XT is built around the Reaktor engine and co-developed by the father of Reaktor, Stephan Schmitt. The new version keeps all the features of the original, but adds double the preset soun... |
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Tenacious D premiere hilarious Tinnitus promo clip (4/26/2012) Ahead of the 15 May release of their new album Rize Of The Fenix, that irrepressible duo of Jack Black and Kyle Gass - better known as Tenacious D - have issued a hilarious promo clip in which Doctor Bill Teetz (Bob Odenkirk) of the Tinnitus Ins... |
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Red Hot Chili Peppers' Josh Klinghoffer on his band Dot Hacker (4/26/2012) Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer hits the mark with Inhibition, the first release from Dot Hacker. © Sayre Berman/Corbis October of 2009 was a momentous month for guitarist Josh Klinghoffer. He turned 30, moved into a house and ... |
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Producer Ed Stasium on Joey Ramone's new album, ...Ya Know? (4/25/2012) The upcoming album ...Ya Know? is a posthumous triumph for singer Joey Ramone. © Janet Macoska "He was a sweet, lovable guy," says producer Ed Stasium about Joey Ramone. "He was down-to-earth, hard-working and always treated everybody great. He ... |
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Cigar Box: How to Build a Cigar Box Guitar for Around $25, Part 2 (4/25/2012) The air is crisp, saw dust and sparks are flying -- it's time to build a guitar! Hopefully you have been successful in your recon mission from last time. This week, we are going to plan out and shape our headstock, shoulders and neck. I am go... |
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Meat Katie's favourite music software (4/25/2012) "I've always been a fan of distortion, even back when I was a bass player in a skate punk band. I loved using fuzzboxes, but since I've become an electronic producer, I've found it difficult to find a decent plug-in. The Decapitator does the job... |
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Interview: Rufus Wainwright on his new album, Out Of The Game (4/24/2012) Rufus Wainwright lightens up - but is no lightweight - on his winning new album, Out Of The Game. © Barry J. Holmes Singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright is the first to admit that he's made eclecticism work for him. During the course of his still-... |
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The history of the Fender Bass VI (4/24/2012) Having already produced the fantastic Precision and Jazz basses, Fender's third bass model was actually something of a shock. In 1961, hot on the tails of the Jazz Bass, the Bass VI was released but it certainly wasn't aimed at the bass market; ... |
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Preview three tracks from Mark Tremonti's solo album, All I Was (4/23/2012) Most big-league guitarists vacation in the Caribbean during their time off. Not Mark Tremonti. The Alter Bridge/Creed shredder used his short break from both bands to record a solo album, All I Was, with bassist/guitarist Eric Friedman and drumm... |
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Interview: On Its 40th Anniversary, 'Ziggy Stardust' Co-Producer Ken Scott Discusses Working with David Bowie (4/23/2012) On June 5, EMI will release an expanded 40th anniversary edition of David Bowie’s landmark 1972 album, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars. The album, which originally was released through RCA Victor on June 6, 1972, wa... |
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Asia Announce New Album, 30th Anniversary World Tour (4/23/2012) Prog-rock supergroup Asia have announced that they will embark on a world tour this year in celebration of their 30th anniversary. Not only that, but the band's original lineup — which features Geoff Downes, Steve Howe, Carl Palmer and John Wett... |
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Interview: School Of Seven Bells' Benjamin Curtis on new album, Ghostory (4/23/2012) And then there were two... School Of Seven Bells' Benjamin Curtis and Alejandra Deheza. Band lineup changes are seldom easy, but when you consider the 2010 scenario of School Of Seven Bells, when their co-lead vocalist, Claudia Deheza, who happ... |
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Win A Sonor Bop 4-Piece Drum Set (4/23/2012) This drum set giveaway is for the jazz drummer who is looking for simplicity in both his kit and set up time. The Sonor Bop drum set is a 4-piece kit (bass drum, snare drum, and two tom toms) in jazz sizes. And now, from Sonor, you have a chanc... |
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Höfner Adds The Club Bass Model To Their Ignition Series (4/22/2012) Hagenau, Germany (April 23, 2012) – Höfner have added the Club Bass model to their very successful Ignition series. The Club Bass, first produced in 1965, offers a real alternative to the Ignition Violin Bass for those players who want the uniq... |
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Win An Alex Webster Spector Bass Guitar (4/20/2012) It’s been a while since I posted a bass guitar giveaway, and for that I am sorry. I hope to make it up to you now. For over 20 years Alex Webster, the bassist for Cannibal Corpse and Blotted Science, has been at the forefront of the Death Metal... |
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Hole's Patty Schemel and Eric Erlandson Discuss Addiction and New Documentary, 'Hit So Hard' (4/20/2012) Nothing affects the raw power of a legendary guitarist like a strong percussionist. Kurt Cobain knew this well and sought out a young woman he felt would be the perfect addition to his band, Nirvana. In the new documentary Hit So Hard, Patty Sc... |
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Record Store Day 2012: 9 tips on running an indie label (4/20/2012) Record Store Day 2012, the biggest yet, is so close we can smell the vinyl. With that in mind, we thought we'd cash-in by talking to Kev Jones, founder of the Mumford And Sons-affiliated label Communion, stealing his ideas and making millions of... |
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SampleRadar: 500 free IDM samples (4/20/2012) In case you didn't know, IDM stands for Intelligent Dance Music and, if you're really smart, you'll soon have access to a whole swathe of samples that will help you to create it. The download link below is your gateway to a wide selection of sou... |
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Multi-Instrumentalist Levon Helm of The Band Dead at 71 After Long Struggle With Cancer (4/19/2012) Levon Helm, the Arkansas-born multi-instrumentalist and vocalist whose voice graces several of The Band's signature songs, died 1:30 p.m. today in New York City after a 14-year battle with cancer. Helm, who was 71, had been hospitalized at New ... |
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Song Facts: The Beatles — "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" (4/19/2012) ''While My Guitar Gently Weeps" is not only one of the best songs George Harrison wrote with The Beatles -- it's also one of the greatest songs on the White Album. Whether it was jealousy, ego or apathy, the other members of the band didn't see... |
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Guide to the Recording Equipment, Songs and Instruments Featured on The Beatles' 'Revolver' Album (4/19/2012) Revolver is the album that made the Beatles recording artists in the absolute sense of the term. Their previous six albums had demonstrated John Lennon and Paul McCartney's increasingly ambitious songwriting skills and the group's competence wi... |
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Dubstep 2012: High Rankin (4/19/2012) In the first of a series of producer interviews that evaluate the state of dubstep in 2012, we speak to Brit Will Rankin, who upped sticks for Berlin. As Suicide Dub his work is known all over the world. We spoke to him about his gear, the produ... |
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Native Instruments announces Mostly Robot, hi-tech supergroup (4/19/2012) The term 'supergroup' usually conjures up images of a collection of egocentric guitarists, bass players and drummers, but Mostly Robot is a high-calibre collective with a difference. Brought together by Native Instruments, it features acclaimed ... |
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Rush release the fiery new song, Headlong Flight (4/18/2012) Rush return with Headlong Flight, a dynamic preview of Clockwork Angels. © Tim Mosenfelder/Corbis Ahead of the release of their much-anticipated 20th studio album, Clockwork Angels, Rush have just unleashed the first official single from the ne... |
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Caparison Guitars Announces New Models And Upgrades (4/17/2012) United Kingdom (April 18, 2012) -- Caparison guitars have introduced new models and superior upgrades, highlighting the company’s ability to produce some of the worlds finest Japanese made, high end, solid bodied electric guitars and basses. D... |
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Peavey Nano Vypyr (4/14/2012) A Battery-Powered Portable Modeling Combo that Shows Some Teeth$299.99 List; $169.99 MSRPpeavey.com By Jon Chappell |
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Hosa Technology Introduces Second Generation Elite Series Cables (4/8/2012) Buena Park, CA (April 9, 2012) -- Hosa Technology, the leading innovator of analog and digital connectivity solutions for the modern musician, is pleased to introduce a significant upgrade of the company’s popular Elite Series guitar cables. Now... |
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Warwick Releases Jimmy Earl Signature Series And Streamer LTD 2012 30th Anniversary Basses (4/8/2012) Germany (April 9, 2012) -- Warwick has announced two additions to its family of basses: the Jimmy Earl Signature Series Bass and the Streamer LTD 2012 Warwick 30th Anniversary Bass. Warwick Jimmy Earl Signature Series BassWarwick is proud to an... |
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The Father Of Loud—Jim Marshall: 1923-2012 (4/4/2012) Marshall signs autographs for fans at Summer NAMM 2007. Photo: Penmachine. London (April 5, 2012) — Like so many guitarists around the world, we are deeply saddened to hear that Jim Marshall |
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Alairex HALO (3/25/2012) Dual channel overdrive / boost pedal with amp-like even-order harmonic overtones $449 list, $399 "street" http://www.alairex.com/ |
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Win A Yamaha Guitar, Bass Guitar, Or Amplifier (3/22/2012) Yamaha is aiming to please with this guitar giveaway. Whether you play acoustic guitar, electric guitar, or bass guitar, you’ll be happy if you come out the winner. The lucky victor will have their choice of an AC3R acoustic guitar, a BB414 bass... |
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Fender Introduces Upgraded American Standard Series Models For 2012 (3/20/2012) Scottsdale, AZ (March 21, 2012) -- Fender’s acclaimed American Standard series guitars and basses have been upgraded for 2012, resulting in the latest iterations of the company’s four archetypal instruments—the Telecaster, Stratocaster, Precisio... |
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Premier Guitar At Musikmesse 2012! (3/20/2012) Frankfurt, Germany (March 21, 2012) -- PG editors are on-hand at Europe's biggest gear show bringing you both the biggest releases as well as a look at some lesser known brands from overseas. You can keep up with our coverage many different ways... |
