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Music Industry Steps Up to the Plate - Chapter 4

During one of my classes at the Miami Guitar Festival, I was pleasantly surprised by the insight of some of the questions from the players on the subject of amplifying an instrument. One student observantly asked about the difference in recording in the studio versus amplification of the guitar during a live performance.

Fender's New Acoustics Feature Fishman

Summer NAMM: Fender moves to Fishman® preamps with built-in tuners for all acoustic guitars with onboard electronics, and releases of two new acoustic guitars, the “Dirty Donny Franken-Bucket” and T-Bucket 400CE acoustic guitar.

L2P@ 20X NAMM

New Decade Brings Hope for Manufacturers and Retailers of Music Products as NAMM Show Attendance Increases Following the Worst Economic Year in Recent Memory

L2P Network Interviews Guitar Builder Allen Tomkins

The L2PNetwork's Jake Kelly catches up with Australian guitar builder Allan Tomkins and get's the scoop on how the indigenous woods this down-under luthier incorporates into his instruments gives...

Video Makes A Case For RB Continental

VIDEO FEATURE—For over three years, the design team at Reunion Blues has been tucked away in tiny corner of their offices in Petaluma, CA working on the guitar case to beat all others. Have they succeeded?

Taylor's Spring Limiteds

Taylor Guitars is set to release a limited series of guitars featuring Madagascar rosewood, Tasmanian blackwood and ovangkol tonewoods. The 700 Series LTDs, features chocolate hues of Madagascar rosewood for articulate highs, deep lows and ample dynamic range to please the ears.

Marshall Renovates Popular MG Guitar Amps

Combining analog tone, digital control, digital effects, and exclusive STOMPWARE® technology, the MG4 Series from Marshall provides maximum versatility. Seven new combo amps, plus a 100-Watt head, provide players at every level with access to the classic Marshall sound.

Like Woodstock, But Without the Annoying Naked Women

The Anaheim Plaza Hotel Ballroom served as mecca for guitar enthusiasts during the 2009 NAMM SHOW, as Deke Dickerson hosted the sixth annual Guitar Geek Festival. A yearly destination for some of the world's most extraordinary players, little-known legends, and a hardcore lot of other pick-grinders in possession of some of the weirdest instruments ever made,

Economy Has Only Slight Effect On NAMM Show

NAMM, the trade association of the international music products industry, reports that there were 85,799 registrants for the 2009 NAMM show held in Anaheim, CA (1/15-18), That number represents three percent decrease from 2008.

History Of Martin Guitar 2-Book Set Coming

C.F. Martin & Co has announced the completion of two new books dedicated to the beloved instrument of millions of fans and famous players worldwide – the Martin guitar.