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Fender Releases Nile Rogers Hitmaker Stratocaster

Fender Releases Nile Rogers Hitmaker Stratocaster

Posted April 5, 2022 at 10:44 am | No comments

When played in Nile Roger’s signature “chucking” style, the sound of this guitar became an essential component of Nile’s world-famous songwriting. Fender worked closely with Rodgers to study the original Hitmaker and design a meticulous recreation of the original guitar. “The Hitmaker Stratocaster® guitar is the epitome of what Fender’s Artist Signature Series is capable of,” said Justin Norvell, Executive Vice President of Product, FMIC. “These projects celebrate both guitar and artist, but in this instance, Nile and his Hitmaker are inseparable from each other.

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Steve Vai Favored Nations/Mascot Label New Video – “Teeth of the Hydra”

Steve Vai Favored Nations/Mascot Label New Video – “Teeth of the Hydra”

Posted April 1, 2022 at 10:59 am | No comments

 Steve Vai and Favored Nations / Mascot Label Group present the official music video for “Teeth Of The Hydra.”  Vai shares, “The idea for this guitar and track came to me roughly seven years ago.  I envisioned composing and performing a piece of music on a multi-neck instrument where all of the sound emanated from that one creation with the exception of some keyboards and drums.

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polyheDren Project Album Psychic Now Out on Digital, CD/LP and Atmos/Spatial Formats

polyheDren Project Album Psychic Now Out on Digital, CD/LP and Atmos/Spatial Formats

Posted March 31, 2022 at 3:14 pm | No comments

The Residents, Nels Cline (Wilco), Josh Freese(Sting, NIN) and Iva Bittová are just a few of the artists performing on the first collaborative music project polyheDren from composer and producer Dren McDonald’s Psychic album released on Friday April 29, 2022 on digital, CD/LP and Atmos/Spatial formats.

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Gruene Guitars offers GI Readers a 5% Discount on Their Excellent Line of Acoustic Guitars

Gruene Guitars offers GI Readers a 5% Discount on Their Excellent Line of Acoustic Guitars

Posted March 23, 2022 at 4:00 am | No comments

Guitar International magazine is pleased to announce that Gruene (pronounced “green”) Guitars crafted in Texas is offering Guitar International magazine readers a 5% discount on their splendid line up of high end acoustic guitars to Guitar International friends.

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PRS Guitars Opens New Artist Showroom at Soundcheck Nashville

PRS Guitars Opens New Artist Showroom at Soundcheck Nashville

Posted March 22, 2022 at 6:23 pm | No comments

PRS Guitars is proud to announce the opening of its new artist showroom at Soundcheck Nashville on March 14, 2022. Nashville has long been a city that attracts incredible musicians of all styles, and PRS guitars have become a staple for those professional recording and touring musicians, providing inspiring tools that consistently provide the highest level of performance.

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Artist Jeff Bartels Talks About His Ukraine Flag Guitar Art

Artist Jeff Bartels Talks About His Ukraine Flag Guitar Art

Posted March 2, 2022 at 11:57 pm | No comments

by: Rick Landers Guitar International magazine is honored to present one artist’s support of the people of Ukraine, in their defense of their homeland, democracy and hard-won freedoms. When asked about his flag art and, in particular, its timely emphasis on Ukraine and the indefensible Russian invasion, Jeff Bartels quickly agreed to offer us some […]

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Les Paul Foundation Establishes a New Advisory Council of Music Industry Leaders

Les Paul Foundation Establishes a New Advisory Council of Music Industry Leaders

Posted February 28, 2022 at 10:57 am | No comments

The Les Paul Foundation, whose mission is to honor the legacy of Les Paul, has announced the appointment of a new Advisory Council. The Les Paul Advisory Council is made up of a prestigious group of influential music industry friends, colleagues and educators. They will be helping to further the mission of the Foundation.

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Rock Author to Release Tonechaser: Understanding Edward Van Halen in April

Rock Author to Release Tonechaser: Understanding Edward Van Halen in April

Posted February 10, 2022 at 12:44 pm | No comments

Steve Rosen recently finished writing his book on his longtime friendshipwith Edward Van Halen. Titled, Tonechaser – Understanding Edward: My 26-Year Journey with Edward Van Halen, the hardback book traces Rosen’s friendship with the late, great guitar player, beginning in 1977 – prior to Van Halen’s debut release – and running through 2003.

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Music Rising and OHYAY Announce The Ultimate Fan Giveaway Promotion

Music Rising and OHYAY Announce The Ultimate Fan Giveaway Promotion

Posted February 9, 2022 at 8:46 pm | No comments

Music Rising, the charitable organization co-founded by U2’s The Edge and producer Bob Ezrin, along with ohyay, an immersive virtual event platform, have announced an exclusive promotion for Music Rising fans. The giveaway will offer fans a chance to win a rare, limited edition Music Rising Epiphone electric guitar signed by U2’s The Edge.

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Three Award Winning DC Area Songwriters on Diversionary Tactics Facebook Podcast Feb 5th!

Three Award Winning DC Area Songwriters on Diversionary Tactics Facebook Podcast Feb 5th!

Posted February 4, 2022 at 8:41 pm | No comments

Guitar International’s publisher and award winning songwriter, Rick Landers, will perform with Jeff Smith and Dave “Kawika” Fiely on Saturday, February 5, 2002, on Facebook Live’s Diversionary Tactics Show. The three award winning songwriters decided to join forcers for an evening of original songs, with each of them offering up their unique styles.

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