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One of the best things about being a guitarist besides getting all the attention, getting all of the endorsements, getting all of the killer solos, getting all of the babes and getting to use pretty much any type of effects pedal out there – among several more benefits – is the guitar’s ability to dramatically change its natural sound with...

It's not just a pickup, it's a weapon of tonal Armageddon. The Nazgûl was designed with a single purpose; for intense high output chug heavy punch you in the chest ruthless distortion. The tone is heavy and aggressive but also retains articulation and provides a precise pick attack that is necessary for high-output metal. The Nazgûl gives chords heavy saturation...

BBE Windowpane Fuzz @ $119.99 Like a lizard on a window pane… Earlier this year, the guys over at BBE released a slew of brand new and redesigned pedals. We’ve already taken a look at two of these new pedals in the last couple of weeks – the Blacksmith Distortion and G Screamer – and now we’re ready to take...

Live DVD hits stores later this month. Although Judas Priest had a bit of a snag which slightly delayed  the release of their new live DVD, “Epitaph” – due out later this month by the way – the band has done a great job of keeping fans in the loop, and not just regarding their DVD either. In a recent...

Abigail Ybarra with Los Lobos during her private retirementparty.  The Fender Custom Shop is both pleased and wistful to announce that one of its most revered employees, “pickup artist” Abigail Ybarra, is retiring after more than 50 years in the Fender family. In celebration, Fender arranged for multiple Grammy Award-winning band Los Lobos to play at her private retirement party...