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Peavey VYPYR PRO 100 Modeling Amp will take the gigging musician to new levels!

May 5, 2016

We are excited to share with your our recent review of the Peavey VYPYR 100 Modeling Amp and Sanpera Pro foot controller. Peavey has created and evolved the amp, complete in it’s own 1×12 combo that delivers a mighty sound along with amazing features that will take the gigging musician to new levels. With it’s attractive price point of around $600 for the VYPYR Pro 100, it is perfect for the entry gigging musician but with all the power and features, it will satisfy even the most seasoned musician! The VYPYR Pro 100 is easy to use for the guitarist and even more versatile for editing. What is very exciting and something that I don’t think I have found in any other modeling amp out, is the feature of four stages of TransTube analog gain. If you are looking for that rich feel and pure tone, this one will definitely have you hooked. One of the biggest highlighted features of this model is the versatility that this amp brings; giving you 500 presets, 100 different [Read More]

Dean Zelinsky Guitars announces Johnny Winter Signature Model

May 5, 2016

Earlier this week, Dean Zelinsky Guitars’ President, Dean Zelinsky, announced the release of the Johnny Winter Signature Guitar. This is the same guitar made by Zelinsky that Winter had been playing and touring with in his most recent years, until his untimely passing in July, 2014. Guitars are sold exclusively through the company’s website www.deanzelinsky.com. Check out a video on the signature model: The First 25 Signature Guitars will be hand signed and numbered by Dean Zelinsky and come with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Zelinsky and Johnny Winter’s wife, Susan Winter, for the Johnny Winter Estate. Zelinsky comments, “I am excited to be building Johnny’s Signature Guitars. Johnny had been my guitar-playing idol since I was a kid, and was clearly one of the greatest players of all time. While I had met Johnny briefly many years ago, I first started building guitars for him after a chance meeting in a club parking lot in 2011. I had been designing thin guitars for a few years and knew this ultra-thin single cut was going to [Read More]

Ernie Ball Music Man Introduces John Petrucci, St. Vincent and James Valentine Artist Series Guitars at NAMM 2016

January 28, 2016

At NAMM 2016, Ernie Ball Music Man introduced several amazing guitars such as John Petrucci, St. Vincent and James Valentine Artist Series Guitars. The new guitars were designed with extensive input from the artists and manufactured to their exact specifications. Sterling Ball, CEO of Ernie Ball comments, “We are honored to be working with such talented guitar players and instrument designers like John Petrucci (Dream Theater), Annie Clark (St. Vincent), and James Valentine (Maroon 5). Unlike with other signature instruments, Ernie Ball Music Man Artist Series guitars are ground-up designs created hand-in-hand with the players’ input to enable them to develop guitars that push the limits of design and performance.” The Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci “JP16” offers an ideal combination of the best features of all John Petrucci signature instruments, one of the world’s best-selling artist signature models. The JP16 retains the styling of the current JP15 and features a basswood body with original JP6 arm scoop, black Floyd Rose Pro Series Tremolo with matching black hardware, two DiMarzio Illuminator humbucking pickups [Read More]

Reliable Hardware DIY Road Case – GEAR Highlight of NAMM 2016

January 28, 2016

As we continue to bring you all of the incredible gear highlights of NAMM 2016, we can’t wait to share with you our quick chat with Chuy Gonzalez of Reliable Hardware. What a great company to check out. Your single source for Road Case, Photobooth and DJ Case Hardware along with Custom Speaker Grills. Reliable Hardware Company has been in the business of manufacturing a full line of Road Case Hardware and accessories that exceed ATA Case Hardware Standards (American Transportation Association) for more than 20 years. Check out our chat with Chuy as he shares with us details on their custom imprint logos for latches, corners and handles. If you want to keep your brand in the eye of the public at all times, make sure to check out how you can get your own custom imprint for your road cases. These are great for artists, band, photographers, and so much more. The opportunities are endless. We are going to have get a Music Junkie Press one soon! Make sure to visit their website [Read More]

2. Stadium Electric Bass DI is featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

January 18, 2016

Check Out the Stadium DI at NAMM 2016 Hall B – Booth 5250 – Next to Martin Guitars NOTE: NAMM is an industry only event, see if you qualify for NAMM membership at https://www.namm.org/membership For more details on NAMM 2016, visit their website at https://www.namm.org/thenammshow/2016 About The NAMM Foundation The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit organization funded in part by the National Association of Music Merchants and its 9,900 members. The Foundations mission is to advance active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving and public service programs. For more information about the NAMM Foundation, please visit www.nammfoundation.org. Stay tuned as we countdown to NAMM 2016! Location & Hours Anaheim Convention Center 800 West Katella Avenue Anaheim, CA 92802 Thursday, January 21 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Friday, January 22 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday, January 23 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday, January 24 10 a.m.–5 p.m. *Hall E and Levels 2 & 3 open at 9:30 a.m. Stay tuned as we countdown to NAMM 2016!

8. Manuel Rodríguez Guitars is featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

January 13, 2016

Number 8 features Manuel Rodríguez Guitars as they introduce its new guitar model “MR Natural Finish” at Namm show. The experience of over 110 years have carried to Manuel Rodriguez Guitars to create a new guitar model – MR Natural Finish – more sustainable and environmentally-friendly, achieving a unique sound. A guitar 100% made in Spain, cradle of classical and flamenco guitars. Know-how and fineness shape every single instrument, turning them into one of a kind pieces. The Manuel Rodríguez deep knowledge and passion for the Spanish guitar have led to the creation of this lighter and natural guitar. Beauty, sound, history, sustainability and environmentally-friendly converge within this guitar “MR Natural Finish”. The first Manuel Rodríguez guitar started playing in 1905. Since then, thousands of hands and ears have enjoyed the sound of its classical, flamenco and acoustic guitars. Generation after generation have preserved the essence of hand-crafted guitars, paying close attention to every detail. Thus, they have managed to spread the Spanish guitar to over 120 countries and to hundreds [Read More]

13. Zakk Wylde’s Wylde Audio partners with Schecter Guitar Research, featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

January 7, 2016

Continuing on our Countdown to NAMM. Let’s get excited for a wonderful distribution partnership between Schecter Guitar Research and Zakk Wylde’s Wylde Audio. Check out the news below: Schecter to Handle Distribution in 70 Countries as well as Fulfillment in U.S. (December 8, 2015, Sun Valley/Hollywood, CA) – Schecter Guitar Research and Wylde Audio announce signing a world-wide distribution deal. Schecter will distribute Wylde Guitars, the creation of legendary guitarist Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society, Ozzy Osbourne), via their distributor network covering over 70 countries, which also includes handling fulfillment of the guitars in the USA. “We are extremely proud to be working with Zakk and Wylde Audio on this endeavor,” states Schecter Guitar Research Executive Vice-president Marc LaCorte. Zakk has been incredible in recognizing what he wanted in his own brand and bringing the best possible product to the market. The first offering from Wylde Audio, including the Odin, War Hammer and Viking models, are set to debut at the 2016 Winter NAMM. Zakk has already been putting the prototypes through their paces at recent [Read More]