Two New Bass Heads from Carvin: featuring 6 bands of EQ, direct out, and footswitchable effects loop, Carvin's B500 and B1500 pump 500 and 1900 Watts of power into 2 Ohm loads respectively .

Qingdao Factory Tour: Take a tour of the new Epiphone factory in China.

Schecter Updates Tempest Special for 2004: Wow! These look quite tasty.

Last July I mentioned that I had seen Eliah Levy busking on a Chapman Stick in Oxford City Centre. My comment at the time was "Quite impressive. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for his website!"

Well, I'm glad to report that his website has had a makeover and is now much improved!

Ernie Ball Debuts Limited Edition Music Man Instruments

Exhibits honor guitar innovator Les Paul: "The New Sound: Les Paul and the Electric Guitar" is scheduled to open Friday at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland.

California Guitar Trio concert to air on Echoes

Today is the anniversary of the birth of the late, great and legendary Irish blues guitarist Rory Gallagher, who was born in 1949.

...and if you want a battered Strat just like his, Fender now offer a faithful replica.

The Who's late bass player JOHN ENTWISTLE may make an appearance on the band's next album

If you've got any spare wads of cash lying about the place doing nothing, then you may want to head on over to Maverick Music and check out the vintage guitars on offer, including some drool-worthy Zemaitis and Patrick James Eggle custom instruments. (My thanks to Mark Hansen for the link).