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Guitar Ninja Blake Noble Rocks the KATS Studio [VIDEO]

Todd Lyons — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 00:11:54 +0000

Friday morning, I had the pleasure of getting to have the musical talent of Aussie Blake Noble in the studio in preparation of the release of his first U.S. album “Underdog.” I haven’t been as mesmerized and flat-out blown away by a guitarist since the first times I ever witnessed the brilliance of the late [...]

Zakk Wylde Guitar Signed, How Should We Give This Away?

Kelly West — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:20:18 +0000

My third favorite guitar player is Zakk Wylde. Hell, I even got Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhodes and Zakk Wylde guitars tattooed on me! So you can imagine my surprise when Todd came walking in the studio with this guitar! I about freaked out. But then he told me the story of Timmy from The [...]

Coin Guitar Picks Are Awesome

Joe Student — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 22:30:48 +0000

Loose change is always a terrible conundrum. Nickels, dimes and quarters pile up in your car, on your dresser and in your couch cushions until you decide you want to cash them in and buy yourself something nice. Use that extra money to get yourself one of these handmade Coin Guitar Picks. Shaped by an [...]

Zakk Wylde Weighs In on New Signature Guitar

Mary Ouellette — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:55:12 +0000

If you want to shred like Zakk Wylde, well, keep practicing! However, if you want to look like Zakk Wylde while you play guitar, now you can. Gibson recently revealed their Zakk Wylde Les Paul Custom Vertigo. In anticipation of the new guitar, Wylde talked to Guitar World about the origin of the design. “When [...]

Winner Of The Synyster Gates Guitar [PHOTOS]

John Riggs — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 21:38:00 +0000

A few months ago during the Avenged Sevenfold concert we gave away a Synyster Gates autographed guitar. The winner, John Fullerton, decided to make a rockin’ case for it to display proudly. Here are the pics. Be jealous! From John Fullerton: “Hello all, as promised I built a case for the Synyster Gates autographed guitar [...]

Guitar Swing Becomes Guitar Toss [VIDEO]

John Riggs — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:20:55 +0000

This poor band. They’re just trying to rock out on stage. Getting into the tune he’s going to attempt to swing the guitar around his head. Instead of making his guitar go 360, he gets a good 40-45 degree angle launch behind the stage.

Win A Synyster Gates Schecter Guitar Autographed By All The Buried Alive Bands [CONTEST]

John Riggs — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:13:16 +0000

Ted Brown Music provided the guitar, Avenged Sevenfold, Hollywood Undead, Black Veil Brides and Asking Alexandria provided the signatures and 94.5 KATS wants to provide this to you to put in your hands. You can see this guitar on display at Off the Record from now until December 19th. Then will be on display at [...]

Megadeth Frontman Dave Mustaine Releases App for Guitarists

Jon Wiederhorn — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:13:26 +0000

Even with decent guitar tablature, it’s sometimes hard to nail a complex Megadeth riff because some knowledge can only be gained from the source. That’s why Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has joined forces with the makers of Rock Prodigy to help teach fans how to play Megadeth songs.

Celebrate Les Paul's Birthday With Playable Google Doodle

John Riggs — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 21:22:54 +0000

Today, Google is paying tribute to the late guitar pioneer Les Paul with a guitar-themed doodle that allows users to play it and record songs of their own.

The doodle, which was designed by engineers Kristopher Hom and Joey Hurst and doodle team lead Ryan Germick, will be up for 24 hours, and was released to celebrate what would have been Paul's 96th birthday. (Paul, a leader in the development of the solid-body electric guitar, died of complications from pneumonia in 2009.)

John Moyer of Disturbed at Ted Brown Music

John Riggs — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 23:20:07 +0000

John Moyer, bassist for Disturbed, stopped by Ted Brown Music to sign some autographs including this sweet B.C. Rich Bass guitar that we’re giving away. Check out the pics and a big “Thank You” to Ted Brown Music in the Nob Hill Plaza, B.C. Rich guitars and John Moyer for stopping by.

Steve Vai Worlds Largest Guitar Lesson

Kelly West — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:23:53 +0000

I am on line right now waiting for Guitar God Steve Vai to start the Worlds Largest Guitar lesson! Log on and join me. Check it out in the video!

Eddie Van Halen's guitar enters The Smithsonian

Kelly West — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 18:27:51 +0000

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has recently acquired the Van Halen “Frank 2″ guitar, played and made famous by Eddie Van Halen, through a partnership donation with Fender Musical Instruments. The guitar was made in 2006 as part of a joint venture between the artist and Fender to produce a limited edition number [...]

Slash's New Signature on display at NAMM

Kelly West — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:23:15 +0000

Robbie Merrill Will be at the 2011 NAMM Show – January 15!

Kelly West — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 01:37:07 +0000

Don’t miss Robbie as he rocks on Saturday, January 15 at the 2011 NAMM Show. Check out his schedule below:

EMG Pickups Booth
Noon - 1:30 pm PST
(w/ Rex Brown from Pantera and Mike Inez from AIC)

Gallien-Krueger Booth
Stopping by sometime between 2:00 - 2:30 pm PST

Strings by Aurora Booth
3:00 - 4:00 pm PST

Spector Bass Booth
4:30 - 6:00 pm PS

Metallica Signature Guitars Announced

Kelly West — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 22:35:52 +0000

ESP guitars will be introducing two new Metallica signature guitars at NAMM 2011, from James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett. NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) is one of the largest music product trade shows in the world; not open to the general public, it is designed for members of the music trade business and invited [...]