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" Chelsea Light Moving isn't just a band – it's an inventor of games. I mean just wood, and coloured plastics. But we're not selling it. It won't be available in any digital formats. It's most decidedly not a war game." War has, however, been publicly waged by onetime wife Kim Gordon: the very nucleus of Sonic Youth apparently irreparably split, in a recent and rightly lionised interview with Elle , she told of Moore's conversely inseparable intimacy with one of his literary collaborators and it was this which eventually forced the wheels from [...]

Whether you're a world renowned rocker or an eager amateur playing out of a garage, you'll need a guitar that matches your unique style and sound. But with the dozens, if not hundreds, of guitar manufacturers on the market, choosing an ax that fits your needs can be a daunting task. The best guitar brands are ones that have stood the test of time. Year in and year out they are revered by industry professionals and endorsed by rock legends. But they never forget the little guy, and are sure to offer affordable options. Here's a [...]

My very first guitar was a Japanese model Fender Jaguar.

Fender sent out an e-mail blast this week which, among other things, listed some new guitars in their Pawn Shop Line . Most interesting to me was the re-appearance of a Bass VI! I wrote a fairly comprehensive article about the Bass VI back in 2006 ( CLICK HERE ). At the time I was really interested in the Bass VI as a way to bridge my bass playing skills to 6-string. The Bass VI was a premium guitar from Fender which didn't fit in my budget, but I tried out a couple of the Baritone Jaguars that [...]

Franco and the Dreadnought (OK,OK his real name's John Blaylock) announces himself on the scene with his powerhouse voice and agile fingers. This young lad has the goods and the capability of packing arenas full of people waving their lighters in the air and singing along with every fibre of their being. He and his trusty guitar, the Dreadnought , are bound to move the masses into musical bliss. It is awe inspiring to hear [...]

Every wonder what the process is like when Fender creates an electric guitar? Well, now you don't, thanks to this short film. "A Strat is Born" takes you on a high-speed ride through the creation of a Fender Stratocaster guitar at Fender's U.S. manufacturing facility in Corona, Calif., showing you every step from bare wood to onstage. [via loopinsight ]

Exactly 11 years ago, Miles Zuniga was jetting off to Amsterdam with his Austin-based alt-rock outfit Fastball to try to put some touring muscle behind its latest release, The Harsh Light Of Day. Expectations were high, given the surprising mainstream success of 19982s All The Pain Money Can Buy, which the band milked for almost [...]

Fender Hot Rod Deluxe III guitar amplifier demo Fender 24 Custom Shop Barstool $58.06 With a padded vinyl seat that swivels 360 degrees and heavy-gauge 13 tubular steel frame with a chrome-plated finish, the 243 high Fender Custom Shop stool is comfortable, sturdy, and stylish. It's thick foam-padded seat top consists of commercial grade vinyl and displays Fender's [...]

La semaine dernière, les cinq collégiens s’étaient enfin mis d’accord sur le nom de leur groupe. Mais pour l’instant, tout n’était qu’irréel, et ils étaient pressés de se mettre au travail! Les Azimutants avaient besoin de nouveaux instruments de musique , puisque ceux avec lesquels ils jouaient normalement appartenaient au collège. Il n’y avait qu’Arthur qui possédait son violon... Heureusement, son papa, qui était très riche, leur avait fait un immense cadeau ! Il allait offrir à chacun un nouvel instrument. Mais une fois arrivés dans le magasin de [...]

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This weekend, the Dave Matthews Band will return to New York City with their traveling multi-day festival - Caravan - after Hurricane Irene forced the postponement of its final two days several weeks back. Moving just a bit north up the East River from Governor's Island to Randall's Island, the fest will retain its three-day format, where the DMB will be joined by the likes of Dispatch, who will play on Friday and Saturday nights, Warren Haynes, who will perform a special solo set, and vintage jam act From Good Homes. Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds [...]

Just wrapped up yet another Silver Series video (can you believe we're still on that?) this one was one of my favorites of the week- Kevin Devine performing a new track "Between the Concrete & Clouds" which is also the name of his new record out on the 13th. You can pre-order that record here . Kevin was kind enough to play a handful of songs for a crowd that congregated in the middle of the park (the biggest crowd for any Silver Series artist) to be honest, [...]

Se acerca la fecha de aniversario de Nevermind y la racha de homenajes continúa tomando color. Aparte de la versión Deluxe del álbum que cumple 20 años el 24 de septiembre, y el programa de radio de dos horas “Townhall with Nirvana“ que conducirá Jon Stewart, junto a Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic y el productor de Nevermind, Butch Vig - la marca universal de guitarras Fender no quiso quedarse atrás y presentó, en honor a Nirvana , el modelo Kurt Cobain Jaguar , una guitarra de seis cuerdas inspirada meticulosamente en la Jaguar 1965 [...]

Kurt Cobain had a long history with Fender guitars, famously designing the Jag-Stang , a hybrid of the company's Jaguar and Mustang models that was originally produced in 1995. Now, the company is celebrating (or, you know, cashing in on) their relationship with Cobain and the 20th anniversary of Nevermind with a special edition Kurt Cobain Jaguar , a replica of his left-handed 1965 model that reproduces "its worn finish, dual humbucking pickups and unique electronics and controls." The $1850 price tag (a standard new Jag will run you $700-1100) includes a hard case and a [...]

With the pending 20th anniversary of Nirvana's Nevermind, Fender has decided to cash in on the festivities by releasing an exact replica of Kurt Cobain's 1965 Fender Jaguar. The replica comes complete with Cobain's scuff marks and wear and tear. Besides the creepy factor, what surprises me most is that this hasn't happened already. If you want to pony up for this piece of manufactured nostalgia, it will cost you $1849.99.

As the Nevermind 20th-anniversary nostalgia-fest marches on, Fender has introduced its latest guitar to the market: A version of the 1965 Fender Jaguar that Kurt Cobain played back in the day. This thing comes pre-scuffed to look exactly like Cobain's version, and it comes with all the minute alterations that Cobain's left-handed instrument had. The Kurt Cobain Jaguar also comes with a book that includes, of all things, an interview with Nirvana's guitar tech. You've probably already decided if this is a pointless and borderline morbid artifact, if it's completely awesome, or if (most [...]

Eve to Adam will be releasing their new album Banquet for a Starving Dog on September 13th and to celebrate they are giving you the chance to win a Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster guitar! It is the same guitar that is wielded by guitarist Gaurav Bali in the band's new video for the song "Run [...]

Photo Credit: Richard Ballard Catherine draws musical inspiration from James Jamerson, Ray Brown, The Clash, early Studio One reggae and the moment where Neil Young kicks the mic stand in “Heart of Gold via the Cat Popper Fender Artists page

What is the cheapest case that could fit my Dean Z-X electric guitar? I was considering buying a coffin case, BC Rich universal case, or a Gibson Explorer case. Are there any cheaper cases that would fit my Z-X? A lightleer dean case. They run about $60 new. http://www.deanguitars.com/hom e08.php Gator Universal Tweed Electric Guitar Case Fender, Electric, Gibson Les Paul [...]

My boyfriend and mine's three anniversary is approaching. Is a pair of cufflinks adequate as a gift? They are in the shape of his favorite guitar. I paid about $30 for them... I don't know... is that too cheap for a three year anniversary? (of dating, we're not married) Should I get him something else [...]

Electric Guitars For Beginners Buying Your First Guitar Buying guitars for beginners can be daunting but it is easy. First thing to do is to decide if you are going to play the electric guitar or the Acoustic Guitar. Depending on whether you want to play rock or more strumming stuff you will get an electric [...]