Back in April 2011, I was on the hunt for an affordable powered FRFR and after auditioning everything I could get my hands on under $300 the clear winner was the Mackie Thump TH-12A. However, due to an issue with it I had to pick up an Alto TS112A to get me though some gigs. Did the Alto unseat the ... [More]

Last week a thread was quickly deleted at The Gear Page which stated Ed Roman had passed away leading to speculation on many guitar forums whether it was a hoax. Today on the Ed Roman site, the rumor was confirmed. A more formal announcement from daughter Lindsey Star Roman will be forthcoming. Perh... [More]

In a world where social networking has taken over, its not uncommon for rumors to spread quickly around the net. Looks like the latest victim was Jon Bon Jovi. Earlier today, a rumor was started that the singer had died as a result of a cardiac arrest. Rest assured the New Jersey Rocker is alive and... [More]

Ok, so its been a while since our first installment and a bunch has changed in the HD500 since my initial review. Firmware version 1.3 added a handful of new amp models and version 1.4 fixed some bugs as well as added a input impedance control. I originally wanted to feature some genre specific tone... [More]

A/DA has released the new APP-1 preamp pedal (MSRP $399) designed by David Tarnowski (of MP-1 fame) per the A/DA web site: "The new A/DA APP-1 Pedal PreampTM is...a no-compromise 2 channel low noise all analog preamp, and the first product to use his new patent-pending “D-TORSION” Core T... [More]

Blues guitar legend Hubert Sumlin passed away Sunday December 4th, 2011 at the age of 80. Sumlin received his first guitar when he was only six. Most well known as Howlin' Wolf's sideman from 1954 until Wolf's passing in 1976, Sumlin also had a brief stint in 1956 playing with Muddy Waters. Sumlin w... [More]

Well, its that time of year again. Here are 5 fantastic relatively affordable gift ideas for the guitarist you love (in order of price): The Guitar Player Repair Guide by Dan Erlewine - I’ve recommended this before, and I’m recommending it again, and will continue to do so until I&rsquo...; [More]