Yearly Archives: 2014

The Fender Custom Shop is proud to introduce the limited edition Nile Rodgers Hitmaker Stratocaster guitar. It’s a very special recreation of the “Hitmaker”—the well-worn 1960 Stratocaster played by Chic co-founder and revered session ace Rodgers on countless chart-topping songs.

To celebrate the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, the GRAMMY Foundation announced today that it has partnered with Kompolt for the Grammy Charity Online Auction which will be conducted through eBay to offer approximately 100 exclusive items, from autographed guitars and music memorabilia from Katy Perry, Taylor Swift and many others to once-in-a-lifetime VIP experiences with world-renowned celebrities. All proceeds from this auction with benefit the GRAMMY Foundation and MusiCares.

Gretsch announced in a recent press release, that their Rancher acoustics are back and better than ever for 2014 with five new-and-improved models suitable for acoustic players of all tastes. Read the full press release below:

Ernie Ball’s most popular and affordable acoustic string, the 2004 Earthwood 80/20 bronze acoustic guitar strings are crafted from 80% copper, 20% zinc wire wrapped around a hex-shaped tin plated steel core wire. The light strings are perfect for beginner fingers, but are also great for advanced players that may prefer to bend them while playing. The sound is crisp to the ears, yet carries a mellow, almost bass-like tone. But like most guitar strings, they will need to be changed out in several weeks of playing otherwise they will start to sound dull and will lose their sharpness. Also, be aware that because they are on the lighter side, they may have a tendency to snap easier than heavier strings.

Fender released the following press release about the 60th anniversary of one of the most beloved guitars in history, the Fender Stratocaster.

The legendary Jake E. Lee, virtuosic Guthrie Govan and Gojira’s Joe Duplantier receive signature models 

Press Release:  Iconic singer, songwriter, musician, actress, philanthropist, and 2014 Grammy nominee, DOLLY PARTON, is set to kick off her “Blue Smoke World Tour” this Friday, January 24, in Rancho Mirage, California.  In addition this past Friday, Parton announced shows in Tamworth and Cairns being added to the Australian leg of the tour, both shows are already sold out!

By Matt Merta

As a predominantly rock guitarist, when I was asked to review the Luna Henna Oasis Spruce guitar, I thought I was going to review an electric guitar - cool. The box looked the right size and its weight was comfortable. When I got to my studio, I put it with my other guitars. Personally, I like to get to know a guitar before I write about it, so I spend time with it and really get to know its personality (and its secrets).

Axe slinger, singer-songwriter, vocalist Lisa LIm joined Guitar Girl Magazine in December 2012 as a Contributing Editor writing on topics about gear and GAS (Gutiar Acquisition Syndrome), tips on how to be a good rhythm guitar player, learning the lingo at a blues jam, product news from NAMM, and so much more. Picking up the guitar before she was a teenager, Lisa knew that music was in her soul.