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Electro-Harmonix Introduces The Octavix

Electro-Harmonix Introduces The Octavix

Posted January 29, 2015 at 11:42 am | No comments

Electro-Harmonix introduces the Octavix, a pedal that delivers the definitive late 1960’s fuzzed out, octave up sound together with modern enhancements that update the classic concept.

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Taylor Guitars – The Expression System Baby™ Pickup with Onboard Tuner

Taylor Guitars – The Expression System Baby™ Pickup with Onboard Tuner

Posted January 23, 2015 at 9:43 am | No comments

For the ultimate on-the-go, plug-and-play experience, Taylor 
Guitars is announcing the addition of the Expression System Baby™ pickup to its line of popular travel
guitars, the Baby Taylor Series. The Expression System Baby, or the ES-B, is based on Taylor’s patented behind-the-saddle pickup, the Expression System 2, which features three uniquely positioned and individually calibrated piezo sensors.

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Maple’s Musical Revival: Taylor Guitars Introduces the Inspired New 600 Series

Maple’s Musical Revival: Taylor Guitars Introduces the Inspired New 600 Series

Posted January 23, 2015 at 4:19 am | No comments

Taylor Guitars is known for advancing the design of the acoustic
guitar, setting a modern course for playability, tone and style. In 2014, the company unveiled a
comprehensive redesign of its flagship rosewood/spruce 800 Series to industry and media accolades,
adding to its legacy as one of Taylor’s most popular acoustic guitar offerings.

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New PRS Private Stock 30th Anniversary Dragon

New PRS Private Stock 30th Anniversary Dragon

Posted January 20, 2015 at 12:13 pm | No comments

As a teenager, Paul Reed Smith dreamed of building guitars decorated with European-style dragons. Paul’s dream became reality in 1992 when he unveiled his first limited edition Dragon guitar. Since that time, PRS Guitars has introduced only seven Dragon editions, each in very limited numbers.

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PRS Guitars’ Archon Amp Family

PRS Guitars’ Archon Amp Family

Posted January 14, 2015 at 5:20 pm | No comments

In December of 2013, Paul Reed Smith unveiled a new 100 watt amplifier called the “Archon.” Initially designed and positioned to be a “high-gain” amplifier, the Archon’s aggressive overdriven tones

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Jack Blades – Revolution Saints is a Frickin’ Wicked Band!

Jack Blades – Revolution Saints is a Frickin’ Wicked Band!

Posted January 5, 2015 at 5:29 am | One comment

Three titans of rock, Deen Castronovo [Journey], Jack Blades [Night Ranger], and Doug Aldrich [Whitesnake] have joined forces for the next big super group; Revolution Saints.

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Fleetwood Mac at Tampa’s Amalie Arena 2014

Fleetwood Mac at Tampa’s Amalie Arena 2014

Posted January 5, 2015 at 5:18 am | No comments

For those who think a single original member of a great, even legendary, music ensemble can’t re-energize a group when they rejoin the team, stand aside, because Fleetwood Mac with Christine McVie is back at it and now running with their full force gale of talent to blow you away.

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Trans-Siberian Orchestra Rock the Night in Orlando

Trans-Siberian Orchestra Rock the Night in Orlando

Posted December 23, 2014 at 5:42 pm | No comments

What screams Christmas even more than drinking eggnog half asleep by the fireplace as the family opens their presents at 5 AM? Two words: Trans-Siberian Orchestra.

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Guitarist Ethan Brosh – Living his Dream!

Guitarist Ethan Brosh – Living his Dream!

Posted December 23, 2014 at 2:15 pm | No comments

Ethan Brosh is widely considered one of the most promising instrumental guitarists on the scene, which is evident by his latest album, Live the Dream. Last year he was opening for Yngwie Malmsteen and now he is opening for guitar legend Jake E. Lee’s band, Red Dragon Cartel.

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Album Review: Baby Scream, Greatest Failures

Album Review: Baby Scream, Greatest Failures

Posted December 18, 2014 at 6:50 am | No comments

Proudly displaying a John Lennon-esque musical styling prominently centered around acoustic arrangements and power pop elements, Baby Scream have attracted the attention of some notable names within the rock community: that is, those who were able to look past the band’s humorous name and delve into their more serious musicianship.

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