The 12-string guitar is an amazing variation of the instrument.  Whether acoustic or electric, the doubled strings add a unique, rich voice that you just can’t fake with a chorus box or harmonizer. Over the years it has been used in so many favorite and… more »

“You go with what life gives you, and for me that was music,” says Orianthi. “I love to create, and just play.” Gibson has a great interview with Orianthi; Russell Hall talks to her about her guitars, her memories and her future. We caught her stage… more »

Gibson Guitar Corp. is a defendant in at least five lawsuits filed in California and Washington D.C.,  dating back to last year that targets industry groups. Gibson and the other groups are accused of price fixing, the plaintiffs’ attorneys say that… more »

Saturday would have been Django Reinhardt’s 100th birthday, The LA Times has a pretty good article about him. Stay tuned for an interview with Mary Faith of  John Pearse Strings, they have a new pick crafted to be the same size and shape as a… more »

Featured Post Everywhere you turned at NAMM 2010 there was somebody ripping it up on something. Walking from booth to booth it was amazing to me how well they all went together. That made me look at the video I have in a different light and here we go;… more »