After talking about vintage amp schematics it made me think of the days where you could get a Music Man Vintage Amplifier and how they’re somewhat unusual and yet common at the same time to find today.

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Do you like to play around with making your own amps? Then there’s a good chance that you’re one of those people we might occasionally catch drooling over vintage amp schematics, dreaming of how you can recreate and improve your very own gear and equipment. Learning about how an amplifier works is also a huge bonus if you are ever in the unfortunate situation of needing to repair equipment, as it can save you quite a bit on cost, expense, and frustration.
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There’s something about vintage guitar straps that seem just as equally nostalgic as the guitars themselves. Whether its the old worn out leather or straps with your favorite bands of the era imprinted on them or even a custom one that you’ve had made especially for your tastes and likings, there’s something special about it. We often think of the specs of a guitar or if we’re concerned about design focus on the guitar graphics themselves. But you can tell a lot about a person and a guitar by the type of strap they use and how they wear it. (Just spend some time at any guitar forum – you’re likely to see a “so how do you wear your strap” type of post.)

Any guitar strap that has made it and lasted 40+ years is worth mentioning. Anyone who has played guitar regularly for an extended period of time would know that even the highest quality of materials are still prone to wear and tear. It only takes the guitar to fall to the ground once for one to realize the importance of quality and design and making sure it is the right fit for you.
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When I first started playing the guitar, I had no idea how to read guitar tabs. They looked like just a bunch of lines and numbers. My Dad, who taught me how to play, never had a need for guitar tabs – all he needed to do was listen to a song once or twice and he could instantly replicate the song. Unfortunately, I was not blessed with his musical genius, and so learning how to read guitar tabs became a necessity if I wanted to play all the same songs my friends were playing.

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The Fender telecaster, known for its bright cutting tone, has been the preferred guitar for several guitarists, including Elvis Presley, Merle Haggard, Eric Clapton, and Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin. Read the rest of this entry »

Vintage Gretsch Guitars are best known for their rockabilly country music appeal. Gretsch is celebrating its 125th anniversary, which makes it even more appropriate to highlight some of their vintage guitars.
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The Marshall JTM45 was the first amplifier ever produced by Marshall as Jim Marshall looked for a cheaper alternative to the Fender Bassman.  While the circuit is basically the same as the Bassman, the most noticeable difference is that the speakers are housed in a closed back cabinet, while the Bassman speakers were housed in an open back cabinet. Read the rest of this entry »

We review the best in audio recording software to help make your recording project as easy and professional as possible. Below we list some of the most popular recording programs and write our thoughts on the pros and cons of each.
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This post on vintage martin guitars is inspired by our new Martin guitar, which technically isn’t vintage, but its still beautiful.

Collecting Martin guitars can be somewhat of a pricey habit, but if you enjoy acoustic guitars, then Martin is one of THE names when it comes to acoustic guitars. Martin, which was established in 1833 and is a company based in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, has been making guitars for a long time.

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Interested in learning more about Kramer Vintage Guitars? Well, they’re definitely a unique sound and still a favorite among many. They were launched in the 1970’s before being bought and owned by Gibson guitars in the 1980’s. The models from the 70’s feature aluminum necks and later models produced in the 80’s featured wood necks.
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