A good portable guitar stand balances portability (weight and size), stability, and durability. Two other factors on the list are flexibility (for use with different instruments) and aesthetics. Chinese brand Xvive has released a stand that excels in all these factors, the G1 Butterfly Guitar Stand. Let’s take a closer look at it.
I’m already tired of seeing the #NAMMSHOW sculpture photo, so I chose a different photo here (I hope you like it too). Despite the absences, NAMM 2024 was awesome. The numbers show 62,000 attendees, 33% more than in 2023, but still far from the record 115,000 attendees in 2020. The number of 2024 exhibitors also increased: 33% more than in 2023.
Legendary multi-gold and platinum album, Grammy winning and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee guitarist Jeff “Skunk” Baxter expands his acclaimed first-ever solo album, Speed of Heat, with a brand new Storytellers Edition exclusively available on all DSPs today via BMG/Renew Records.
On October 4th, Bear Family Records proudly releases a stunning compilation album, He Took Us By Storm: 25 Lost Classics From The Bob Dylan Folk-Rock Revolution Era. This new compilation celebrates the iconic musician and songwriter who transformed folk and rock music in the ’60s, becoming a global symbol of cultural revolution in youth movements: Bob Dylan.
In the words of his friends, Guitar International presents remembrances and tributes to the life of the legendary Les Paul. But, before we let others speak…let’s check out this video where we can hear it from the man himself.
The Kirk Pasich Project is thrilled to announce the release of their third single, “Nights Are Forever Without You,” featuring the powerful and evocative vocals of Ginny Luke. This track is the latest offering from their forthcoming release, the 21-song concept album/rock opera, Radio (Alone in the Night), due October 25th via Blue Élan Records.
The Quarantined Quartet, a family guitar ensemble with over one million Instagram followers, captivated millions during the pandemic. They are now proud to announce the release of their highly anticipated debut album, Strumming the Earth.
Steve Vai and 4DR Studios have updated the App listening closely to the global audience and their individual user experiences. Their aiming being to make the interface as easy as it possibly could be to navigate. They have also broadened the time the user can record for addressing the limitations of ten seconds.
All of Steve Vai’s best-known guitars from studio, stage and screen, spanning his four decade-long career are featured beautifully in this work of art. The guitars seen in grainy 1980s music videos are explored in high resolution detail highlighting their peculiarities, blemishes, configurations and modifications.
Global superstar Ed Sheeran has unveiled plans to release the “+-=÷× (TOUR COLLECTION)” on September 27th via Atlantic Records. Sheeran made the announcement last night after enthralling fans on the closing leg of his 2024 Mathematics World Tour in Cyprus.
