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Jac Holzman Shifts to Electric Guitar

Posted in News with tags , , , , , on September 8, 2010 by joelitoyana

Here is a news about folk musician Holzman shifting his intrument use from piano to electric guitar. Find out what happened during the show.

read more: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2010/09/jac-holzman-bob-dylan-switch-to-electric-guitar-at-newport-music-festival-in-1965-causes-ruckus.html

Yamaha James Toseland Signature Guitar Released

Posted in News with tags , , , , , , , , , on September 8, 2010 by joelitoyana

Read this news and be informed about the latest electric guitar creation of Yamaha.

With highly futuristic styling, it is the first Yamaha guitar to feature Alternative Internal Resonance (AIR) which deploys a series of air-tubes inside the instrument which ensure the guitar body acts as a highly efficient resonator, is extremely lightweight and delivers a brilliant sound perfectly suited to Rock Music’.

source: http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2010/September/sep0810-yamaha-presents-toseland-signature-guitar/

Chuck Berry and His Electric Guitar

Posted in News with tags , , , , , , , , , on June 13, 2010 by joelitoyana

Do you know Berry? He is popular music legend who became popular due to his unique style of playing the guitar. At the age of 83, Berry is still rocking and rolling with his red electric guitar. This news explains that electric guitar is addictive to those who have the passion to continue their love for electric guitar.

He remains a beloved rock and roll icon who, at the age of 83, still straps on his guitar and plays at Blueberry Hill, a restaurant and bar located in St. Louis, Mo., one Wednesday each month.

read more: http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/Features/chuck-berry-0612/

Gibson’s Repair and Restoration Services

Posted in News with tags , , , , , on June 13, 2010 by joelitoyana

As a response to its loyal customers’ request, Gibson has opened a new facility that will cater all repair and restoration needs of customers. Gibson customers can now refer and ask advice on how to repair their defective electric guitars.

Gibson has opened the doors of its in-house repair facility and is accepting stringed instruments of all types and all brands for repair or restoration.

source: http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/Features/repair-and-restoration-0611/

Richard Meyrick: A Successful Electric Guitar Maker

Posted in News with tags , , , , , , , , , on May 10, 2010 by joelitoyana

This young man’s inspiration in creating electric guitars is his desire to play his favorite songs particularly of Led Zeppelin. Meyrick created his own guitar because when he was 14, he could not afford to buy one.

But, it was the urge to play the songs of his favourite bands, such as Led Zeppelin, that paved the way for a career as one of Wales’ only luthiers- a maker of guitars.

Meyrick’s success is a manifestation that inspiration is a good factor which motivates one to achieve his every goal in life.

read more: http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/8153624.Making_guitars_is_ter_riff_ic/

Vintage Electric Guitars as Wonderful Investments

Posted in News with tags , , , on May 10, 2010 by joelitoyana

Here is a news which talks on buying vintage guitars as a wonderful form of investment in the future. If you buy an electric guitar now for $500, there is a possibility that in 2 to3 years, people will buy that guitar for $700.

Go to a music store and pay $500 for a new, factory-made guitar turned out by the thousands and you can probably sell it for $250 in a few years. Pay $3,000 for a used, vintage guitar and you can probably sell it for $4,000 in a few years–unless it’s a fake, in which case you’ll just have to keep on playing.

Buying a vintage guitar is a perfect investment. If you are planning yo buy electric guitar, don’t hesitate to do that.

read more: http://www.financialpost.com/story.html?id=3003048

Tips on How to Mazimize Your Electric Guitar Playing

Posted in News with tags , , , , , on May 10, 2010 by joelitoyana

One of the most important companions of electric guitar is an amplifier. It is a device which produces sound after a guitarist strummed his instrument. Choosing the best but affordable amplifier is a tough job.

People playing a guitar also need an amplifier to “amplify’ the instrument. If you don’t have an amplifier, other people won’t hear you play. For this reason, buying an electric guitar with amp is essential.

Finding the right amplifier for your electric guitar is the most important step for a successful guitar playing.

read more: http://www.bignews.biz/?id=869637&keys=electric-guitar-with-amp

Jeff Beck Signed Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar for Charity Purpose

Posted in News with tags , , , , , , , , , on May 4, 2010 by joelitoyana

The guitar is being auctioned at eBay in which the proceeds will be given to the Midnight Mission charity, which provides housing and services to homeless people.

Beck’s Fender Stratocaster is now listed on eBay, with the bidding process open until May 10th 2010.

This charitable work of Beck is a good sign that he is concerned and supporting people despite his busy schedules.

source: http://www.gear4music.com/news/article/Fender-Stratocaster-signed-by-Jeff-Beck-up-for-auction/1LJ/2010-05-04

How Guitarist Jimi Hendrix Changes the Life of Joe Satriani

Posted in News with tags , , , , , , , on May 4, 2010 by joelitoyana

This news explains how Hendrix inspired Satriani to learn the guitar and continue his career in guitar playing. This fact is sometimes true to some people whose lives have been changed by influential people.

Santriani added that as a guitar  player himself, he feels a responsibility to acknowledge the influence of musical greats like Hendrix, while also making sure his own style is unique.

It is good to have good people who inspire others to pursue thei goals in life. Being an inspiration to people is as good as teaching them how to glorify God.

read more: http://www.gear4music.com/news/article/Joe-Satriani-Jimi-Hendrix-inspired-me-to-pick-up-the-guitar/1LE/2010-05-02

Need an Electric Guitar Tutor?

Posted in News with tags , , , , , , , , on May 4, 2010 by joelitoyana

If you plan to have a personal tutor for learning the electric guitar, Scot maybe the answer for your plan. He is offering guitar lessons for beginners and intermediates in Stockholm, Sweden.

Lessons are 45 minutes, in English, and cost 250sek + travel (usually no more than 30sek).

If you are interested to hire Scot, email him at scottysguitars@yahoo.com.

source: http://www.thelocal.se/noticeboard/33236/