The Best and Worst of Summer NAMM
Ah, yes… the giant, beautiful candy store for musicians also known as NAMM. While not many outside the music industry get the chance to physically attend this biannual gathering of…
Read more »Eerie Arpeggios, Part 2: Demented String Skipping
Building upon the eerie-sounding Aaddb2 arpeggio sequence we explored in the previous lesson, I’d now like to offer a variation on this four-note entity that has a similarly haunting vibe…
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Composite Acoustics Unveils Improved High-End Guitars
Composite Acoustics has introduced its revamped acoustic guitars at the 2017 Summer NAMM Show in Nashville. These one-piece neck/body construction guitars made of carbon fiber are known for their durability,…
Read more »Joe Satriani Hopes to ‘Pick Something Up’ From Paul Gilbert
Joe Satriani heaped praise on fellow six-string virtuoso Paul Gilbert in a recent interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, saying, among other things, “Paul’s one of those guys that can really…
Read more » D’Addario Launches a Series of New Products, Including the Chromatic Pedal Tuner
D’Addario has launched a series of new products at the Summer NAMM Show in Nashville, including a new Chromatic Pedal Tuner. Nickel Bronze for Mandolin – Premium Uncoated Strings Nickel…
Read more » Ibanez Introduces New Prestige 7-String RGD3127 Model
Ibanez has unveiled the Prestige 7-String RGD3127 at the Summer NAMM show in Nashville. Designed to be the ultimate Ibanez metal machine for down-tuning, the RGD is based on the…
Read more »Review: Mitchell Guitars MD400 and MS400
GOLD AWARD Whether you’re a first-time guitar buyer or a professional with G.A.S. and a limited budget, there’s never been a better time to be in the market for an…
Read more » Jackson Unveils New Models, Including Pro Series Soloist SL7Q
Jackson has unveiled several new products at the Summer NAMM Show in Nashville, including additions to Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian’s and Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith’s signature collections. Check them…
Read more » EVH Announces New Left-Handed Models
EVH has announced a new pair of left-handed EVH Wolfgang WG Standard models at the Summer NAMM Show in Nashville. The EVH Wolfgang WG Standard LH (Left Hand) boasts the…
Read more » Jonny Lang Premieres New Song, "Bitter End"
As we announced back in May, Jonny Lang will release a new studio album, Signs, September 8 via Concord Records. The album—Lang’s sixth major-label release—is his first in four years. Today, GuitarWorld.com…
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