Violins of Italy: The Testore...
In Info - 03/30/12
Italian violins from the 18t Century and earlier are very much sort after, commanding some very high prices for the top names. Some stand out more than others, most notably Stradivarius, Guanarius and Amati. After these and a few other Cremonese...
Kingston MTD Andrew Gouche...
In Guitar - 03/09/12
A renowned bass guitar builder and a great bass player, already longtime friends, joined forces in 2010 to design a special, signature bass that bears both their names. The result is the new MTD Kingston AG 5-string electric bass. Michael Tobias,...
Madonna: Still The World's...
In Info - 03/03/12
Her fans worldwide call her the World's greatest performer or the queen of pop. 53 year old Madonna is still rocking and getting rave reviews of her concerts. Read on to learn more...
5 Facts About The Legendary...
In Info - 02/29/12
Stevie Ray Vaughan was one of the more influential guitar players of our lifetime and tragically he lost his life when in 1990, the helicopter he was in crashed into a ski slope in Wisconsin. His cds and his fantastic blues electric guitar...
How Vinyl Albums Create...
In Info - 12/18/11
It is wonderful to see vinyl albums enjoying a resurgence in popularity. Just by researching the internet and walking the streets, you will discover record albums in areas that might surprise you. You will even find new artists releasing music...
Ripped: How the Wired Generation...
In Books - 11/11/11
I just recently finished reading the book, Ripped: How the Wired Generation Revolutionized Music. I'm kind of mad at myself for waiting so long to read it. It's been in the "to read" pile for a long time and I just got around to reading it.
10 New Heroes of Piano Rock
In Info - 11/01/11
Foxy Shazam are a Cincinatti based experimental/progressive rock band that sound like some unholy mix of the Misfits and Meatloaf. Guitars blast and then are occasionally quiet to make way for Sky White's virtuoso piano playing. They claim to...
Interesting And Important Facts...
In Info - 10/10/11
While today's modern world of music has been turned into a digital soundscape, many parts of this same music are made using equipment from past generations. The turntable has indeed become an intricate and hugely popular part of many kinds of...
Who Are The Best 5 Stratocaster...
In Guitar - 07/25/11
There have been numerous great guitarists over the years that have made the Fender Stratocaster their electric guitar of choice. Some like Eric Clapton actually defected from a hallowed 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard to play the Strat.
Vacuum Tube Amplifiers - Costly But True Value for Your Money
Posted in Guitar - Saturday, December 3, 2011 @ 08:59 AM
Vacuum Tube amplifier consists of vacuum tubes which are used to amplify audio, power and other alternating current signals before transistors were invented. This vacuum technology is still used by guitars. This tube amp basically operates on vacuum tube or valves. Audiophiles usually desire these tubes as tube amplifier is considered ideal for home listening as it produces natural and smooth sound.
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