Maintenance:
Gigmate Guitar Tool Kit – Beginner and expert guitar players who use the handy Gigmate Guitar Tool Kit will be step ahead from the rest. The Gigmate has all the tools needed only for those players who truly care about setting up and keeping up their acoustic or electric guitars. The product comes with a 2-in-1 screwdriver, a string winder, a 6-pocket string organizer, string cutters, 4 Allen wrenches, and a flashlight. Players can easily change strings and keep a space for spare guitar strings. The Gigmate also contains a Pick Pocket™, an accessory for picks and business cards, and Trem Poker™, a device for picking out ball ends in trem blocks.

This all-in-one guitar maintenance set comes in a sturdy, compact zippered case for those dedicated guitarists who are always on the road.

ToneGear The String Cleaner Cleaning Tool - Cleaning guitar strings extends their life and keeps their tone perfect. Cleaning sometimes can be a core and something we like to put off however there are guitar cleaners on the market to help this chore to be quick and easy.

ToneGear The String Cleaner Cleaning Tool makes it so fast that even the laziest person will no longer have an excuse for not keeping those guitar strings in top condition. The micro fiber pad of the string cleaner cleans the strings of all oil, dust, etc in about three seconds. Having clean guitar strings avoids corrosion thus keeping them sounding perfect and prolonging their life.

Well maintained guitar strings can last up to three times longer. The ToneGear string cleaner cleaning tool will pay for itself in a short time and save precious time. The best sound is important to have and only clean well maintained strings can deliver this sound.

Planet Waves Renew String Cleaning System – If you are a working musician you are sure to go through a lot of strings. Rather than wasting countless hours changing your strings and all the money every year on new strings, you can greatly extend your strings by cleaning them. One popular system to keep your strings clean is the Planet Waves Renew String Cleaning System. This inexpensive package can help your strings sounding bright and full of tone for considerably longer by cleaning both the top and bottoms of the strings. At a price tag of around $10, this package includes everything you need to keep your strings clean, allowing you to only change your strings once every few months rather than once every few weeks.

Big Bends Bench Luber Nut Sauce applicator – The Big Bends Bench Luber Nut Sauce applicator is a must have for any instrument repair shop or guitar tech. This device is meant for the person who goes through a lot of “Big Bends Nut Sauce”, so much so that they need to purchase large quantities as opposed to several of the DIY applicator systems.

Big Bends nut sauce is the perfect way to finish off any re-string or set-up job, by applying a bit at the nut and saddle of the stringed instrument, notes will sustain longer and you will greatly reduce the risk of a string breaking at these points. However the big bends nut sauce gets expensive, it is much cheaper to purchase large quantities of it, however those do not come with an applicator. This is a must have for any guitar tech who simply can not afford to have strings break on stage.

D’Andrea GMK1 Guitar Cleaner Maintenance Kit – Problems with guitar surface many times.They can range from lose nut bolts, rusty strings, dirt accumulated on the fretboard, rise in height of the bridge and many more. Now with the help of D’Andrea GMK1 Guitar Cleaner Maintenance Kit all such problems can be taken care off. The D’Andrea GMK1 Guitar Cleaner Maintenance Kit provides all the essential maintenance tools ranging from fretboard cleaner, polish, String cutters, winders, screwdrivers, and wrenches all within one cool pouch.

If you are facing problems with your guitar, then D’Andrea GMK1 Guitar Cleaner Maintenance Kit is the right choice to go as it offers the best at lowest prices.

Neotech Work Mat – Neotech work mats are designed for musicians who understand the importance of caring for their instruments and gear. These mats come in three convenient sizes. The small mat is 16″ X 24″, the medium mat is 20″ X 32″, and the large mat is 24″ X 42″. When you need to work on your gear, simply remove the Neotech Work Mat from its individual pouch and roll out the handy workspace.

The antistatic, rubbery type material can withstand oils and cleaning materials protecting both your gear and the workspace beneath. Its textured surface keeps your gear where you placed it. The rather dull gray color is a smart design feature. It insures that you can see even small items.

For Playing:
EBow PlusEbow Electronic Bow for Guitar – The newest range of guitar accessories ,the Ebow or the electric bow is the tool for getting those desired high quality sounds, sustain and harmonics that you have always dreamt of while watching your favorite guitar player.

The EBow PlusEbow Electronic Bow for Guitar is a unique guitar accessory in itself, powered by a standard 9-volt battery. Just hold it in the place of your plectrum and the difference is noticeable, with the ability to produce different sound of almost every string instrument.

The applications to the Ebow are many and with the use of the provided booklet, you can master the technique of the Ebow and be a master of several different sounds.

Fender Custom Shop ‘69 Strat Pickup Set – With the holidays around the corner, have you found the perfect gift for the guitar player in your life? Well if you have not, the solution is simple get them Fender Custom Shop ‘69 Strat Pickup Set. This is sure to make all guitar lovers happy. This unique pickup set is tuned to the sounds of the late 60’s. The music that defined an era can now be bought at many retailers worldwide. Each pickup is created and signed by Abigail Ybarra. This great gift is bound to put a smile on your loved ones face. Imagine spending the night hearing the great music of this era being played for you. Go ahead and pick this set up today, you will be glad you did.

Fender Schaller Locking Tuners – Fender Schaller locking tuners are one of the first upgrades a guitarist will make. Every new player starts with an instrument that is limited, and a little embarrassing. It is a fact of life. When the playing gets a bit more serious, though, it makes sense to upgrade now and save money for a professional quality instrument instead of spending a lot of money on an intermediate axe.

One of the cheapest things to upgrade on a guitar is the tuners. They do not improve sound, but they make a huge difference in playability.

Fender Schaller locking tuners are intermediately priced, but offer the quality and performance that real players have come to expect from Fender.

DiMarzio Copper Shielding Tape – Getting rid of the hum in a humbucker is easy and affordable with DiMarzio Copper Shielding Tape. Many single-coil pickup setups will pick up a certain amount of hum but wrapping conductive tape around the pickup coils will eliminate noise, hum and radio interference. Shielding may bring out harmonics that were previous buried but this will not alter the tone of the instrument. This tape can also be used to effectively shield connections and wires and line control cavities for maximum effect. Shielding will optimize tube saturation and provide produce better sustain. This tape is sold strips that are two feet long and three-and-a-half inches wide.

Ernie Ball Super Locks – Ernie Ball Super Locks are some of the most advanced strap locks on the market. Allowing for a 360 degree swivel in case of accidental hits, and a push button locking system that easily allows the user to safely and quickly remove and replace guitar straps in just a matter of seconds. Crafted out of high grade steel, nickle and bronze the solid one piece construction and competitive pricing makes these locks a perfect addition to any guitar collection. Complete with the Ernie Ball logo show that you can show all of your friends just how hard you love to rock.

Peterson StroboClip – SC-1 Clip-On Strobe Tuner – Keeping your guitar properly tuned is one of the cornerstones of playing. There exists a variety of methods to tune your guitar to itself, or to a pitch. However if you plan on playing with other musicians these will just not cut it, you need a tuner to make sure you are in tune with yourself, as well as the standard tuning with everyone else. The solution becomes purchasing a tuner. One of the better tuners on the market is the Peterson StroboClip – SC-1 Clip-On Strobe Tuner.

This turner clips on to your guitar and tells you what pitch the string is at. The beauty of this product is that it works on both electric and acoustic instruments, which means you will only need one tuner for multiple instruments. Never again will you have to worry about whether or not you are in tune.

Tools:
Planet Waves Pro-Winder String Winder/Cutter – Changing guitar strings was never easier, now with the Planet Waves Pro-Winder String Winder/Cutter you have everything you need conveniently packed into one compact tool. This amazing device is a peg winder with a built in wire cutter.

The wire cutters are hardened steel so there is no chance of them breaking of snapping while doing the job. The craftsmanship is fine and the String Winder/Cutter comes with an unconditional guarantee to back it up. The Planet Waves Pro String Winder/Cutter has a unique design which fits comfortably into your hand, even when cutting the hardest wire it is painless and easy to use.

This tool gets raves from those who use it and most guitarists give it a five star rating. They are easily found in online shops and can be delivered to your door.

CruzTOOLS GrooveTech Guitar Player Tech Kit – Setting the action and intonation of your guitar or bass can be a costly and timely endeavor. It can take a few days at a repair shop, and it can cost as much as $50 or more. For the same price, and a little bit of research you can buy the CruzTOOLS GrooveTech Guitar Player Tech Kit which includes everything you need to set your own intonation and/or action of your instrument. This kit is a must have for all working and touring musicians who can not afford to have be without their instrument for several days. As an added bonus, learning how to properly use these tools can become a new form of income for you, both on the road and at home.

Ernie Ball PowerPeg Battery Powered String Winder – When you are on stage in the middle of an important show, a broken string can put a stop to the show and interrupt your flow. While having a second guitar is a great way to overcome this, it is not always possible, especially if you use several different tunings. Another solution is the Ernie Ball PowerPeg Battery Powered String Winder. This device will help you wind your string considerably faster than a manual peg winder, and light years faster than doing it by hand. With a price tag of around $20 this item also makes a great gift for musicians, and band-mates. Especially if you can get a good use out of it yourself. So quit telling bad jokes and get back on stage faster with a Ernie Ball PowerPeg Battery Powered String Winder.

Dunlop Formula 65 Neck Cradle Maintenance Station – There is nothing more frustrating than holding a guitar on your lap or between you knees while doing maintenance work. The Dunlop Formula 65 neck cradle maintenance station will eliminate this awkwardness. You can place your guitar on a table in a comfortable position to work on, with the neck properly supported, thanks to this handy little device.

The Dunlop Formula 65 Neck Cradle Maintenance Station can support the guitar neck at the front or the back. The device has a handy pad to stop the guitar moving around and will help frets not to be damaged.

This cradle maintenance station can be bought online through the internet and delivered to your home. Many professional guitarists have found this to be an indispensable accessory.

Fender Guitar Work Station – If you are like most people, restringing your guitar can be a big pain. It is tricky to hold the guitar in place while winding the strings and its often tough to find a nice clean spot at a bar or venue to change your strings before a show. However, by using the Fender Guitar Work Station you will always have a nice clean space that will hold your guitar in such a way that it will make restringing a guitar a snap. At a price tag of under $50 it also makes a great gift for the touring musician or guitar tech in your life. The Fender Guitar Work Station also folds up into a neat storage tube, ensuring that it will not take up much space when not in use. If you do a lot of your own guitar maintenance, this is definitely a must have.

Farley’s Deluxe Guitar Tool – If you’re looking for something to get that special musician in your life it can be a real tough task. Music equipment comes in two distinct varieties: The expensive, and the obscure. If you are not aware of what your musician has or needs it can be a very difficult task to try and find the perfect gift for them. However you need to look no farther than Farley’s Deluxe Guitar Tool. This nifty device has a set of hex wrenches, both kinds of screw drivers and a carbide steel cutting blade for cutting strings. At a price tag of under $20, this is surely one great gift the musician in your life will find useful for many years to come.

American Recorder (ART) George Lynch Guitar Survival Kit – Instruments need maintenance. And it is essential if it is done timely and with the right tools which can give you many years of good service. It is essential to have a tool kit that can take care of any minor or major hassles. A lot of times musicians have to deal with failures on the road and it becomes necessary to have a tool kit that can take care of the inconveniences. The American Recorder (ART) George Lynch Guitar Survival kit aims to be just that. It comes with a set of Allen keys, pliers, batteries, flashlight, 4 picks, and cable grips. Encased in a plastic with neat compartments this is a must have.

Graph Tech Supercharger Strat and Tele Guitar Kit A – The Graph Tech Supercharger Strat and Tele Guitar Kit A is made for Strat- and Tele-style guitars, including the 1950’s Telecasters, 1951 Nocaster, 1960’s Custom, Thinline and Highway 1. The String Saver Saddles that come with this kit are made from a unique combination of materials so as to enhance their tone while keeping them from easily breaking. They are also infused with Teflon, which is a very slippery substance that eases the grip between the saddle and the strings, thus spreading the stress over more of the string and keeping them from breaking. All of this is done in order to improve your guitar’s performance.

Storage:
String Swing Home and Studio Guitar Keeper (Wall Hanger) – Guitars need extra care and handling especially when they are being stored for long periods of time without use. A lot of times people ignore simple guitar maintenance rules and have to later on deal with warped necks and a damaged instrument. To ensure you get years of service from your guitar make sure you invest in a proper wall hangers. The String Swing Home and Studio Guitar Keeper is an ideal wall hanger which also pivots. It has a deep cradle design which ensures the guitar is not kept improperly and also absolutely no moving parts and comes with a lifelong guarantee from its manufacturer. It retails for $9.99 online.

Hercules Stands GS432B Tri Stand Guitar Stand – If you want a sturdy stand, which can handle the pressure and all your needs when it comes to playing music, then the Hercules Stands GS432B Tri Stand Guitar Stand is what you need to go for. It has a three auto folding grip system yokes, foldable backrests, and foam insulated to take a roughing. It has a minimum height of 35” and is extendable up to 44.44”. It is easy to carry and weighs a little over 6 lbs with a load capacity of 66 lbs. Once folded it neatly fits wherever you wish to keep it and maintains dimensions of 30” by 5.3” making it an ideal companion on tours.

Fender 7 Guitar Case Stand – If you use multiple tunings it can be tricky to play live shows. Retuning your guitar after every song interrupts the flow of the performance, and carrying several guitars can be a giant hassle, until now that is. By using the Fender 7 Guitar Case Stand you can have seven guitars ready to go. Sure seven guitars seems like a lot, but consider this. If you’re playing in a band with two guitarists and a bassist, then everyone having two instruments takes up six slots already, having an acoustic on that fills out the seventh slot. With a price tag of around $300 this is definitely a higher-end investment, but when you’re a working musician that depends on tour to pay your bills you can not afford to break a guitar due to poor storage of your instruments.

Gator GW-GIG BOX JR PWR Guitar Stand and Powered Pedal Board – If you are a traveling musician and require a robust solution which can take care of your pedals and also act as a stand for your guitars during performances then look no further. The Gator GW GIG BOX JR PWR Guitar Stand aims to do just that. It also has a Powered Pedal Board and can handle 3 to 8 pedals of 9 and 18 volts each. It also protects your pedals from rough handling and has carpet lined interior and a tough Tolex exterior. The dimension of this pedal board is 21.25” by 15” and is a well designed must have companion for your gigs.

Hercules Stands istand Electric Guitar Stand – If you play guitar one of the most important investments you can make is in a Hercules Stands istand Electric Guitar Stand. By having a guitar stand, your guitar will be out and ready to play at a moments notice, which will lead you to playing more guitar when you only have a few minutes of free time while waiting. If instead you keep your guitar in its case it is out of sight, and you will definitely not play it as often. Having your guitar out in the stand will often give you something to talk about when you have guests over to visit. With a low price tag, the Hercules Stands istand Electric Guitar Stand also makes for a great gift for any guitarist in your life.

The chambered body is made to be an light, easy playing guitar, but made with the finest, most luxurious materials available. Featuring hand picked swamp Ash with a hand applied finish, it weighs only a little over six pounds but the resonant chambers enhance sustain for tone like a heavier guitar. The rock maple neck is thin for faster positioning and topped with a gorgeous, slightly burnt maple looking, fingerboard made from very smooth and durable Angelim Rajado. The fingerboard has fretless wonder frets and a low profile highlighting the high polish of the Angelim Rajado a FSC certified Precious wood from Brazil. Construction and materials of this guitar are exactly what can be expected from the Gibson guitar company.

What really sets Gibson’s Firebird X apart is the wide array on digital effects packed into the instrument itself. The electronics represent a revolution in the electric guitar industry. The guitar carries an on board audio processor that digitally creates a genuinely analog sound. The mini humbucker pickups combine with the audio controller to create over 2,000 pickup combinations and allow production of any sound from clean acoustic to completely processed and overdriven. For even more input control, the toggle switches have a rotating shaft so almost any sound can be created from the guitar itself without the use of any inline effects. Fourth generation Robo-Tuners keep the guitar perfectly in tune and can automatically change into an alternate tuning.

The package also includes footpedals featuring Bluetooth communication, a solid state SD card based recorder and computer interface, effects and recording software. As revolutionary as the Gibson Firebird X is, demand will be huge especially considering only 1,800 will be produced.

So what is the fuss all about? How about a guitar (with strap and a pick), amp (with mp3 input and cable) and pair of superior quality earphones all in one kit. All for an affordable price of $199.99.

In case you didn’t know, Peavey is a leading audio amp manufacturer. They are known for their superb stage kits as well, so this is not the first time for them to release a ground breaking product. Their guitar amps are used by rockstars all over the world including the guitar legend Joe Satriani.

On the other hand the Wicked Audio earphones that can be relied on to be an appropriate accessory in your noise making activities. The particular set that comes with the Wicked Audio and Peavey Guitars Rockmaster kit is known as Jaw Breakers.

And of course, the amplifier comes with a digital tuner so your neighbours will not hate you that much once you put this gear into action. Or maybe they will.

This is a kit, and comes with plenty of easy to follow directions. There is soldering involved, too, so be prepared for a bit of a challenge. Having said that, this is a good project for the beginner as the results may well be immediately gratifying. Tube amps cerate the penultimate electric guitar tonality that drives most of modern rock music, and are highly desirable as a result.

Doing a quick online search will turn up the appropriate web site, which will then provide all of the necessary information for ordering and such. It is an easy to use format, and the site is navigable with a bare minimum of fuss. The Mod Kits DIY tube amp kit MOD102 can provide the tones that one wants, along with the satisfaction of putting it together with one’s own hands.

The sleek Maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, including a stylishly cut head with the tuners all on one side, was bolted to the Comfort Contour Body, which was made from choice Ash wood. A metal Truss Rod running through the neck facilitated the adjustment of the neck curve and was covered by a distinctive “skunk stripe” made from Black Walnut wood. The Synchronized Tremolo, or ‘whammy bar’ by which it is commonly referred, was a revolutionary original as was its 3, single-coil pickup arrangement.

Numerous celebrity musicians owe much of their great success to the time-honored Fender Stratocaster. By switching the pickup selector to one of the three individual pickups, they can switch between a number of different tones making it fairly easy to dial in their own tone with their guitar and amp combo. The spectacular guitars of the latest Artist Series are designed to specifications that are modeled on the specifications of some of the greatest musical performers that have made their name with the assistance of the Fender Stratocaster. There should be no mystery why so many modern artists covet the association with this iconic guitar.

The following list of musicians is a group of the latest guitar masters to be honored by the Fender Stratocaster Artist Series:

Eric Clapton

The Eric Clapton Stratocaster is available in a choice of five different colors of polyurethane. Although it is equipped with many of the same features as the latest and more expensive, custom models of Fender Stratocaster guitars arranged by him, it draws from designs he used earlier in his career. It has the newer, noiseless pickups, but the block style bridge remains the same. It provides a boost of the mid-range frequencies, or “compression” as Mr. Clapton, by the MDX or Mid Active Boost circuit, describes it. The TBX or Treble Bass Xpander tone control increases the treble output of the guitar, overall.

Jeff Beck

The Jeff Beck Stratocaster comes in two choices of colors of spectacular satin urethane. It delivers flawless tones and can take a beating without losing its tune due to the locking tuners and the LSR roller nut, which are improvements on the designs of his earlier guitars. The neck has been slimmed down from the original Beck designs, but the contoured heel is a wonderful feature for hitting the high notes. The noiseless pickups prohibit common noise problems, and the added tone control makes it very versatile. This guitar sounds great and looks great; Jeff Beck should be very proud.

Eric Johnson

The Eric Johnson Stratocaster has a maple fingerboard, which is offered in a choice of four colors. It features a nitrocellulose lacquer finish, which was specifically selected by Mr. Johnson. This is a fittingly stunning finish for a guitar of this caliber. Deeper contouring in the shape of the guitar enhances the comfort it affords. Due to a modified headstock, it holds a tune better than the standard designs. The jumbo frets allow the action to be set lower without encountering noise issues and make this Fender Stratocaster very versatile. It can be held all night due to the lighter alder wood from which the body is made.

Stevie Ray Vaughan

The Stevie Ray Vaughan Stratocaster is a work of art by Fender and Stevie. The world is lucky to have this amazing guitar. The legendary Stevie Ray Vaughan died shortly after providing his input for the design of this Fender Stratocaster. Its sound output is not only versatile with very little distortion, but also clean and clear. It features a unique left-handed tremolo bar that can be easier to use after being accustomed to it. The finish and the gold hardware make this guitar one of the most beautiful on the market.

John Mayer

It takes a Grammy winning, world-renowned musician to design a guitar of this character. The John Mayer Stratocaster can be found in two colors of urethane finish. The mid-tones are scooped, which make this guitar sound as full and clean as any guitar you will find. This beautiful Fender Stratocaster is a blues players dream. With the body being made from light alder wood, it can be held all night; the fawning crowd will insist upon it after they hear it. If high quality sound is the most important factor, this is the guitar for the job.

Mark Knopfler

The Mark Knopfler Stratocaster is designed with a shocking, hot rod red nitrocellulose lacquer finish. It has a stunning appearance with sound to match. With extra high quality pickups, the Knopfler Stratocaster puts out the characteristic, rich sound of the Artist Series guitars with a vintage vibe. The body and neck has been designed to the specs of Mark Knopfler, and for those that put a high value on comfort, this guitar is a jewel. It is solidly built and durable. It will hold up to very rigorous play. When this one comes home with you, it will become part of the family.

Yngwie Malmsteen

The Yngwie Malmsteen Stratocaster is offered with two color options of a brilliant urethane finish, and the modern neck is finished with nitrocellulose lacquer. One option has a light maple wood fingerboard and the other a darker rosewood fingerboard, as well. Both are gorgeous guitars. For those that like to make a guitar talk, the scalloped fingerboard allows for much greater control when fretting notes at lightning speed. It sustains very well, and produces a rich, full tone. The lightweight alder body makes it very easy to work with, and the three-way switching of the pickups allows for a very versatile sound production.

Dave Murray

The Dave Murray Stratocaster is a black, alluring nitrocellulose lacquer finish over an alder wood. It is fitted with a maple fingerboard and has a V-shaped neck made from maple wood. This classy Fender Stratocaster employs the features that made Iron Maiden and Dave Murray great. It draws from the same design he used in the early days. It has a rare humbucker – single-coil – humbucker pickup pattern and an alder wood body that brings out that well-known sound of Iron Maiden. The vintage Fender tuners help to keep the guitar in tune even through rough and rigorous play.

Billy Corgan

The Billy Corgan Stratocaster is equipped to produce his modern, high-gain sound with two of the three pickups being customized, specially wound designs that create the coarse, characteristic rip of Corgan’s style. The overall design of the guitar draws on the Highway 1 Series of Fender designs. It has a standard body shape with a large headstock with the tuners all on one side. It comes with the stunning nitro satin lacquer finish over alder wood and is available in either the Olympic white or the flat black color scheme. It also features a contrasting black or white pick guard.

Jim Root

The Jim Root Stratocaster features a rare and beautiful mahogany body in two color options and a finish of the flashy satin nitrocellulose lacquer. The ebony fingerboard adds even more to the extravagant beauty of the guitar. The Jim Root Stratocaster was designed to play Slipknot’s brand of heavy metal but is sure to impress a crowd with any genre of music. It is great for producing distortions and other effects. It features locking tuners that help keep it in tune no matter how hard it is played. This Fender Stratocaster includes a protective hard-shell case for added protection.

Robert Cray

The Robert Cray Stratocaster strikes the listener, immediately, as one of the best sounding guitars on the market. It sustains very nicely and has a rich crisp ring. The body is made from lightweight alder with a polyurethane finish. It is designed to put out that Robert Cray sound and accomplishes this task very well. Locking tuners allow it to be played with fervor without losing its tune. For top quality sound all night long, this one is hard to beat. This Fender Stratocaster is a blues machine, but it excels in any genre and looks great too.

Jimmie Vaughan

The Jimmie Vaughan Tex Mex Strat has an alder wood body with a uniquely shaped maple wood neck specifically requested by Jimmy, himself. It delivers that spicy Jimmy Vaughan sound with gusto and has that characteristic Fender durability. The maple neck is graduated perfectly and has a wonderful feel. This is a unique piece of musical artisanship and stands out from the rest. The finish and the various colors are dazzling. It is available in four exciting color schemes and is a beautiful thing upon which to gaze. This guitar is well balanced, beautiful, and is a pleasure to work with.

Kenny Wayne Shepherd

The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Stratocaster has a classic body style, a maple neck, and a rosewood fingerboard, which enhances its sleek and elegant style. It features a special Kenney Wayne Shepherd custom neck shape. The unique sound is just what is needed in a good blues guitar. This Stratocaster is offered with a choice of a black, white, or sunburst color scheme and a gorgeous polyester finish. The lightweight alder wood body facilitates those late night gigs. Any artist that has been nominated for a Grammy knows what is needed in a guitar and it shows in this Fender Stratocaster.

Ritchie Blackmore

The Ritchie Blackmore Stratocaster has the features that it takes to make a great guitar soloist considering that it has been designed to the specifications designated by one. The design of this Stratocaster draws from a favorite of Richie Blackmore that is, by now, long gone but not forgotten. The expertise behind the revolutionary concepts shows in its performance, durability, and sound. The rosewood fingerboard is scalloped to facilitate the creation of those great riffs of his. The deluxe gig bag that is included is just what a soloist might choose because a soloist must carry his own gear occasionally.

Buddy Guy

The Buddy Guy Standard Stratocaster is a uniquely decorated Fender product. It is offered in three color scheme options including one with white polka dots on a black background and in various finish options. It is truly an artist’s ideal guitar. This guitar has an alder wood body and a maple neck that makes it a delight to handle. This Stratocaster stays in tune very well reducing hassle and facilitating continuous play. It is a favorite of many blues musicians. The electronics were chosen to make it a great blues guitar, but it is very versatile and will serve any genre of music.

John Mayer BLACK1 Stratocaster

The John Mayer Special Edition BLACK1 Stratocaster was modeled on a long-time favorite guitar of John Mayer and it shows. His endearing name for it is “Black One.” It takes a very special guitar for a lifelong musician to give it a name. This new Fender Stratocaster incorporates a similar neck and body shape as the original, and it could not be given the special name of “BLACK1” without similar electronics to give it a similar sound. It has a few upgrades, but it is essentially the same guitar. It includes an interesting assortment of accessories to make it the total package.

The Pedalboards are fully customizable so you can match the pedal to your amp or guitar. There are over forty different tolex and wood covers that can be applied to the pedal.

Blackbird Pedalboards have a number of great features that set them apart from others. Blackbird offers locking jacks, which make the pedal truly plug and play. There is also a power inlet that is built in. There is no need for extra extension cords. Simply plug into the power on the stage. When it is time to pack up and move on to the next show, there are custom ATA flightcases that are designed to fit your pedalboard perfectly.

From here, you can choose the accessories that are best for you. Extra jacks can be added as well as handles. Depending on the setup of your guitar and equipment, you can have the perfect pedalboard that will surely help you put on a great show.

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The most impressive part of this guitar is the way it replicates an old classic with an amazing sunburst paint job, custom tuning knobs, and a pick guard that draws the whole guitar together. On the other hand this guitar has many great new innovations that would have made the Beatles gently weep. One of the best additions is P 90 single coil pickups that can be used in a large array of musical styles. These are also a large part of the improvement of the sound over a standard Casino guitar. The Epiphone ‘Inspired By’ John Lennon Casino is a fantastic guitar that shows just how influential the Beatles still are today, and how music continues to new generations.

Basically, this unit has one tone, and that is the fuzz tone. It is reminiscent of the warm 60s tube amplifier sound, and it is well reproduced. There is no clean channel at all, so all you are going to get is an overdriven sound. It can even be used as a preamp for larger stacks, and increase tonal variety by doing so. As a stand-alone item, it stacks up volume-wise, too.

This is a very simply constructed unit, and it is battery powered. This, along with the rugged construction and small size, make it perfect for travel and practicing on the road. The power only goes on when a jack is inserted, and the battery is very easy to replace with a nice wing nut assembly on the side of the pipe. This is a very unique little item, and they are already selling quickly. The Fuzzhugger Pipe Amp is a sound addition to any guitarist’s arsenal.

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Among the amp models available are the ENGL Fireball 100, Fender Twin Reverb, Gibson EH-185, Hiwatt Custom 100, Marshall JTM-45 MkII, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, Supro S6616, and Vox AC-30. Line 6’s HD amp modeling technology has been developed from the largest research project the company has undertaken (building upon 15 years of work with 3 years of new research and re-development), necessitating the development of all-new software and hardware in order to deliver the highest level of sonic detail, articulation, and accuracy possible.

The host of M-Class effects included with the POD HD pedals feature classic stompbox models as well as many effects designed exclusively by Line 6. With everything from fuzz, delay, and chorus, and to EQ, compression, pitch control, and synth effects, no guitarist will be left wanting more options with the POD HD pedals.

All models include 1/4″ guitar input, balanced XLR outputs, unbalanced 1/4″ main outputs, 1/4″ stereo headphone output, CD/MP3 input, a USB connection, and MIDI capabilities. The HD500 also includes 1/4″ auxiliary input, XLR microphone input, Variax digital input, and MIDI input and output.

Designed by and for guitarists in order to provide a powerful and versatile, yet durable and user-friendly sonic arsenal, the Line 6 HD multi effects pedals are sure to become a much sought-after tool of the trade.

The DBZ Cavallo Peacemaker guitar is not just a superior musical instrument but a gorgeous piece of art with rock and roll attitude. Hardware features on this guitar include the DBZ Signature USA humbucker pickups, nickel hardware. The fixed bridge is on a mahogany string thru body with a solid maple top. The mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard has a 12″ radius that is one of Dean Zelinsky’s custom creations for maximum playability. The neck pickup is accompanied by a high output bridge pickup specially made with three magnets for extra punch. Guitar players agree this guitar offers superior tone in a well balanced instrument.