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Guitars & Fretted August 8, 2013

Cort Guitars ‘Sunset NY’

The Sunset series was initially introduced in 2012 with the Sunset I and Sunset II models, which featured chambered bodies, woods, components, and features.  The Sunset NY expands on the…

MMR Staff
Aug 8, 2013
Guitars & Fretted August 8, 2013

Fingerstyle Jazz Guitar Essentials from Stringletter

This 84-page book and audio package by Sean McGowan is a comprehensive course in learning the art of fingerstyle jazz guitar, taught by a world class jazz guitarist and instructor.…

MMR Staff
Aug 8, 2013
Guitars & Fretted August 8, 2013

Orange Amps Present Progressive Music Awards

Orange Amplification is the headline sponsor of the second annual “Orange presents Progressive Music Awards.” Prog Magazine hosts the event at Kew Gardens on September 3, 2013. Newsnight presenter, Gavin…

MMR Staff
Aug 8, 2013
Guitars & Fretted August 8, 2013

Bassist Shane Hendrickson Tours with the Radial Firefly

Canadian native and bassist Shane Hendrickson currently juggles a roster of shows touring with fellow Canadians Natalie MacMaster and Aaron Pritchett and now also Nick and Sophie Tweed-Simmons.  Hendrickson has long…

MMR Staff
Aug 8, 2013
Guitars & Fretted August 6, 2013

Yamaha Names Larpenteur Guitar Product Specialist

Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) has appointed Chris Larpenteur to the position of guitar product specialist for Yamaha Guitars, effective immediately. Larpenteur will be responsible for educating dealers about new…

MMR Staff
Aug 6, 2013
Guitars & Fretted August 5, 2013

Bohemian Guitars

A Bohemian guitar's body is a one-gallon rectangular oil can, giving it a vintage feel with a modern design. This instrument is a fully-funtional electric guitar which can be plugged…

MMR Staff
Aug 5, 2013
Guitars & Fretted August 5, 2013

D’Addario ProSteel Medium Electric Guitar Strings

D’Addario epands its ProSteel Electric Guitar line with the new EPS515 ProSteels Medium, in gauges .11 – .50.  D'Addario XL ProSteels utilize an exclusive corrosion-resistant steel alloy that delivers super-bright…

MMR Staff
Aug 5, 2013
Guitars & Fretted August 2, 2013

Gibson 1934 Original Jumbo

This year’s new 1934 Original Jumbo is a replica inspired by one found in vintage Gibson expert Gary Burnett’s collection. From the red spruce top (sanded to a thinner dimension…

MMR Staff
Aug 2, 2013
Guitars & Fretted August 2, 2013

Perfecting the Sustainable Guitar

The guitar market is notoriously old school in its preferences. Generations of musicians have strummed their way through songbooks and garage rehearsals using a relatively tiny variety of instruments from…

MMR Staff
Aug 2, 2013
Guitars & Fretted July 30, 2013

Guitar Center Names Bennett VP

Guitar Center has appointed Christopher Ian Bennett to the newly created position of vice president, communications and corporate Affairs. This announcement comes as part of a new set of initiatives…

MMR Staff
Jul 30, 2013
Guitars & Fretted July 30, 2013

Accent CS-14CE Cutaway Electric Student Folk Guitar

The compact OO-style body shape is designed to be easy to hold, with a traditional look. Each guitar is constructed with a select spruce top and is X-braced in the…

MMR Staff
Jul 30, 2013