Over the weekend, I got a chance to see Living Colour who I hadn’t seen since ’93 when they were supporting their Stain album. I’ve seen so many shows over the years that I can’t even remember them all, but I must admit that these days I don’t get out as much as I used ... [More]

Guitar legend Steve Vai will release his concert film and live CD Where The Wild Things Are September 29th, 2009 on Favored Nations Records. The show was recorded and filmed at the State Theatre in Minneapolis, MN before a sold-out audience as part of Vai's successful Sound Theories world tour.

Riley B. "B.B." King was born September 16th, 1925.  Long live the King!

After a nearly a week of punching myself in the face and countless cups of coffee, the Frugal Guitarist.com Forum is back up and running! Wouldn't you know it, the answer was so simple but I had to take the long road to figure it out... Anyway, stop by and say hello!

Good Morning Frugal Guitarists! We've got the biggest update we've had in some time with reviews of the Highland Royal HEG-500 and Softube's Amp Room Bundle and two new articles Wiring a Push/Push Pot and Zune Pass vs Rhapsody all online. I'm still having issues with the forum but hope to have it ... [More]

Push/pull pots have been a long time standard for guitarists looking to split a humbucker without drilling a new whole into their guitar. Now, there’s a new and arguably better pot in town, the push/push pot. The push/push pot’s anatomy is basically the same as a push/pull with a pot mou... [More]

What do users expect from amp modeling software? Some are “going virtual,” seeking a one-stop-shop with a warehouse full of amps and effects. Others need a quick fix, a way to get ideas down fast before they're lost sparing the hassle of recording equipment. Then there are those who are ... [More]