Monthly Archives: March, 2016

Dean Markley USA announced today an expansion of their operation in the state of Arizona.  Effective April 1, all of the company’s operations will now be centrally located and utilizing new state of the art facilities.

Michael Kelly Guitars announced today the release of the new Hybrid 55 guitar. The Hybrid 55 is an electric guitar that has an unexpected acoustic guitar sound built in allowing players who need both electric and acoustic tones on the same gig a simpler alternative while also opening up creative sonic options by easily blending the two tones together. With the flick of a switch the player can go from screaming electric guitar tones to a warm acoustic guitar sound or any desired blend of the two. 

660 Guitars announced today the introduction of their new Aviator model guitar, dubbed the AV27. The AV27 has been engineered as a modern approach to the classic ‘V’ guitar design. The AV27 extends 660 Guitars’ already robust line of American-made instruments, featuring all-aluminum bodies. Customers can place orders directly from the factory

Just when you think you’ve seen them all, you find out there’s more.  If you’re a lover of guitars and the musicians that play them, there are plenty of books on the market to learn more about them.  However, famed author and guitar historian, Tony Bacon has done it again in his book titled The Guitar Collection released earlier last year.

Cort Guitars today announced the introduction of their new guitar model, the Sunset Nylectric. The new nylon-string electric guitar is their latest acoustic-inspired guitar in Cort’s Sunset line. The Sunset Nylectric was engineered to bridge the gap between electric and classical players by merging classical guitar features with a low-profile, more traditional electric instrument body style. These instruments are now available through distributors and dealers worldwide.

Antigone Rising (AR) has announced the release of the brand new music video for their song “Everywhere is Home” from the popular lesbian mob comedy feature film “Alto”.

For the third consecutive year, PRS Guitars is the official sponsor of the SXSW “Shred Shed” at the 2016 SXSW Music Gear Expo. PRS will have the latest guitars, basses and amplifiers available and invites SXSW visitors to grab a guitar or bass and crank up the volume. Located in the Austin Convention Center Exhibit Hall 5, booth #401, the PRS Shred Shed is also a great place to chat with PRS staff and PRS SXSW showcasing artists while seeing and playing the latest PRS gear.

At first glance, one wouldn’t guess that Anna Rose, the adorably petite blonde with the sugary name, is a fearless, unabashed, mind-blowingly talented Rock and Roll powerhouse.  But, Rose, in fact, is walking, singing proof that big things most definitely come in small packages. It’s no wonder that Pancakes and Whiskey declares her a “complete badass.” 

Martin Guitar sets itself apart by providing its consumers with the best instruments focusing on innovation, responsible guitar building practices and best in class craftsmanship. A distinguishing characteristic of a Martin Guitar is playability and tone.  Through the use of a Plek ® machine, which is used in guitar production to perform precise fret dressing and optimal string action, Martin Guitar believes they are producing the best acoustic instruments.

C.F. Martin & Co.® is continuing to add to their official Martin Guitar Ambassador program with today’s hottest artists including Grammy nominee Elle King, Sam Hunt, Anderson East, Father John Misty, Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes, Flo Morrissey, Brett Dennen, and Megan Rapinoe. These musicians join the family of Martin Ambassadors who comprise a venerable group of career artists that love and proudly represent the Martin Guitar brand known worldwide for 183 years of premiere craftsmanship and guitar innovation.