Rain hit hard today at Sweetwater’s GearFest 2015 and umbrellas became the gear of the moment, until the bad weather passed and the crowds found their way back to the big white tents filled with musical instruments; audio equipment and a spot set-aside for vintage and “open box” stuff.
Morning broke early at Sweetwater where the gear company’s GearFest 2015 kicked off with a long line at the main door. Hundreds of visitors will enjoy new and innovative music equipment for about 400 vendors.
As the sun began to set, we walked through the back lot of Sweetwater to get a glimpse of what’s on-hand for tomorrow’s GearFest 2015, where thousands of musicians and music enthusiasts will converge to indulge themselves with a look at some of the world’s finest guitars, amplifiers, recording gear, drums, audio electronics, keyboards, special effects pedals, educational seminars, as they tour the Sweetwater campus.
Not many bands can leave a lasting impression and legacy like Judas Priest have done over the last 40 years. They have been waving the flag for heavy metal through-out their career to legions of fans around the world, influencing countless musicians and bands along the way.
Continuing their 30th Anniversary celebration, PRS Guitars is offering a small batch of guitars with a new inlay pattern: the 30th Anniversary Vine. Inspired in part by the PRS Tree of Life inlay designs, the 30th Anniversary Vine is an elegant inlay made from Mother of Pearl, Paua, and Paua Heart.
Sweetwater’s GearFest 2015 launches this week [June 12-13, 2015] in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where music enthusiasts from around the globe will gather for the largest music gear event open to the general public.
Julien’s Auctions, the world’s premier entertainment and music memorabilia auction house announced the upcoming sale of the most historically important guitar associated with The Beatles ever to be offered – John Lennon’s original 1962 J-160E Gibson Acoustic guitar. The guitar has been lost for over 50 years and represents a rare and significant guitar to John Lennon’s history.
The PRS Guitars P245 Semi-Hollow is a vintage-inspired single-cutaway guitar designed for players who prefer shorter scale necks. The 24.5” scale length combined with 22 frets offers classic PRS style in an easy to handle format.
Whitesnake have just released their 12th studio album, The Purple Album, which is a re-imagination of classic songs during David Coverdale’s time as lead singer for Deep Purple’s Mark 3 and Mark 4 studio albums. Turns out it was David’s wife, Cindy, who suggested he create this CD celebrating his legacy with Deep Purple.
In 1994, PRS Guitars released the first McCarty, an instrument that incorporated the full spectrum of techniques and knowledge Paul had gained from Ted as well as his own experiences as a guitar builder.
