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The never ending quest of finding great tone, YOUR sound.

Discerning musicians, specifically electric guitarist and bass players spend a great deal of time refining their individual amp tone. Some might plug straight into an amp or PA system, set the controls to 11 and their good to go. Others (myself included) regard our tone as a very important part of conveying our music to the masses. Tone is your individual voice. If your tone or guitar sound is unclear, too much lows, too much highs, too much of this or that, no matter what you play you will soun… Continue

Added by Halemanu on October 29, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

The innocent triad

It seemed to me that triads are looked upon by many musicians as something we learn in basic theory. We forget about triads when we seek larger chords or exotic alterations. But let's give little triad a break. If we remember way back when, just about every possible chord voicing can be broken down into a combination of triads, or even smaller diads. I don't know if that is even a term "diad", but my former guitar mentor Sid Jacobs would refer to the essential tones as that. I think even the gr… Continue

Added by Halemanu on October 8, 2009 at 1:45am — No Comments

Now is the time

These are very trying times for everyone here in the states with the economy in flux. Now days I find myself not been performing as much as I normally do because of the recession. So for the last 8 months or so, I have been occupying my time with practicing and learning. Studying not only music, but all kinds of other subjects not related to music. I find myself going to the library more often and getting lost on all that it has to offer......On the music side, I've learned at least 5 new tunes… Continue

Added by Halemanu on August 26, 2009 at 3:08am — 2 Comments

The theory of music 101

The theory of music 101 I used to have the belief that, I didn't have to learn to read music or music theory to be a great musician, but I have changed my thinking since those days. It is true that you can go through life playing the music that you love without even giving music theory a second thought. Many successful musicians have made a fine living in the music biz this way. I can tell you from experience that music theory , even just a little bit, can go a long way. It can take your music… Continue

Added by Halemanu on August 14, 2009 at 10:48pm — No Comments

Article Covering McKenna's Upcoming Race Night Performance Aug. 20th in Bristol, VA

Published monthly by Home Articles A! Extra Topics Calendar Archive About A! Advertise Contact AAME Advanced Search | Search A!: Volume 16, Number 8 — August 2009 Arts Calendar http://artsmagazine.info/calendar.php?view=detail&id=20090811220221205 McKenna Andrews will perform during the Food City Family Race Night in Bristol.Local 'Rock Angel' to Perform at Family Race Night Date(s): August 20, 2009 Location: Bristol, VA 24201 BRISTOL, VA — McKenna Andrews (aka 'Rock Angel') will perform… Continue

Added by McKenna Andrews (aka Rock Angel) on August 12, 2009 at 3:27pm — 1 Comment

Holy crap! Let us all recycle

Just got through recycling our monthly (or two or three months) load. Feels good to know that we're doing our part to keep these items out of the land fill and in some cases out of the ocean. Did you know that virtually all indigenous cultures around the world at one point, recycled everything. Take my ka papa (ancestors) in pre-European contact Hawaii, they recycled all the things around them. We can all take lessons from different cultures if we stop, look, and listen Continue

Added by Halemanu on August 6, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Keep going no matter what

I pride myself on being a true professional whether playing on stage, in the studio, or producing music. Thru hard work, goal setting and by having balls. I have become what people call “lucky”. I’ve earned it and still earning my musical space. To me there’s no such thing as luck. When the opportunities arose, I was prepared. I learned music, composed my own, studied my scales and arpeggios, studied with world class musicians, because I made the choice early on that I wanted to be in the busin… Continue

Added by Halemanu on August 4, 2009 at 4:38pm — No Comments

Custom built guitars are great!!!!

Howzit Gang, This is my first post on this blog. Just stopping in and saying hi and to give some updates....First , I'm excited about a custom guitar being built for me by builder Craig Fujii. He worked for Valley Arts for a few years then moved to Ibanez Guitars in Japan. This guitar is being fitted to me like a glove. From playing position standing or seated to my actual physical body. Very cool. Custom in every sense. And of course fitted with some of the great parts from Graph Tech. I will… Continue

Added by Halemanu on July 30, 2009 at 2:31pm — No Comments

Graph Tech Guitar Labs is now supplying Schecter guitars with the innovative ghost® ResoMax™ bridge …

Graph Tech Guitar Labs is now supplying Schecter guitars with the innovative ghost® ResoMax™ bridge for the C-1E/A guitar. The ghost ResoMax bridge is a Tune-O-Matic bridge that delivers rich, authentic acoustic tone from your electric guitar with rapid, accurate tracking and perfect string to string balance. Graph Tech's String Saver™ technology dramatically reduces string breakage and increases harmonic content. The bridge base is made from a high strength, light weight alloy designed to maxi… Continue

Added by June De La Paz on July 30, 2009 at 10:17am — 1 Comment

Ibanez is using Black TUSQ XL Nuts on Various Guitars and Basses

We are pleased to announce that we have established a partnership with Ibanez Guitars. Ibanez is now using Black TUSQ® XL nuts on various basses and electric guitar models. “The reason why we selected BLACK TUSQ XL is to improve tuning performance on our high grade models” says Ozawa Yuki, Product Manager Bass Division. Black TUSQ XL is designed to boost guitar tone and performance. This precision engineered nut is made with a specially formulated material which couples the strings' vibrations… Continue

Added by June De La Paz on July 30, 2009 at 10:14am — No Comments

Graph Tech is now working exclusively with Warwick Music in Germany, Poland, Austria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic.

Graph Tech is now working exclusively with Warwick Music in Germany, Poland, Austria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. “We are excited to enter this distribution agreement with Warwick to better serve our European customers” says Dave Dunwoodie, president of Graph Tech. “We feel Warwick is the ideal partner for distribution for all Graph Tech Products including the new product lines introduced at the Winter NAMM show, including Supercharger Kits, ghost® LB63 pickup loaded locking bridge, Nubone… Continue

Added by June De La Paz on July 30, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

CITADEL® CD pre-PRE-SALE Is On Now!

You can get your copy of our upcoming CD BEFORE it is released AND at a special 'Double Fan' d… Continue

Added by Citadel on May 25, 2009 at 3:37am — No Comments

Citadel ® CD Pre-Release Secrets...

New CD Pre-Release Secrets...Facebook and Graph Tech Artists: In spite of setbacks and de… Continue

Added by Citadel on May 12, 2009 at 12:34pm — No Comments

Black TUSQ XL

DELTA, B.C. –Guitarists can now easily upgrade their guitar for better tone and playability thanks to new Black TUSQ® XL nuts made by Graph Tech Guitar Labs, the world’s largest guitar nut and saddle manufacturer. Each precision engineered self lubricating nut is specifically designed to constantly provide lubrication between the nut and the strings to dramatically improve tuning performance and provide great tone. One of the key causes of tuning frustration is string binding at the nut. Black… Continue

Added by June De La Paz on March 9, 2009 at 11:35am — No Comments

Daddo Won First Runner UP in Guitar Superstar Competition

Graph Tech Guitar Labs is proud to announce the esteemed accomplishment of one of their endorsers, Daddo Oreskovich. Daddo received the first runner-up prize package worth $6,051 in Guitar Player Magazine’s Guitar Superstar Competition. Hosted by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Andy Summers and judged by revered guitar legends: Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, George Lynch, Elliot Easton, and Brendon Small the Guitar Superstar competition graced the pages of the Wall Street Journal and garnered internation… Continue

Added by June De La Paz on March 9, 2009 at 11:34am — No Comments

Simple Plan News

DELTA, B.C. – Graph Tech Guitar Labs, the world’s largest guitar nut and saddle manufacturer is proud to announce that Jeff Stinco and Sebastian Lefebvre of Simple Plan fame are using the ghost® modular pickup system. “When I first saw someone use the system, I thought it sounded better then the DI (direct in) off an acoustic. And it sure looks better than a guitar on a stand in front of you.” remarked Sebastian, “ It is exactly what we needed to reproduce live everything we do on record.” By… Continue

Added by June De La Paz on March 9, 2009 at 11:32am — No Comments

Kenny Wayne Shepherd's Signature Series Guitar

DELTA, B.C. – Graph Tech Guitar Labs, the world’s largest guitar nut and saddle manufacturer would like to officially announce the release of the new Kenny Wayne Shepherd Signature Series Fender® Stratocaster with String Saver™ Saddles. The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Stratocaster is equipped with a synchronized tremolo bridge loaded with Graph Tech’s String Saver Classic Steel Saddles. It combines vintage style with contemporary features and is based on Shepherd's own '61 instrument. Other features i… Continue

Added by June De La Paz on March 9, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

Graph Tech Supercharger Kits

SUPERCHARGE YOUR GUITAR WITH SIMPLE HIGH PERFORMANCE UPGRADES FROM GRAPH TECH Simple install and incredible new sound equals a world of difference for both acoustic and electric players DELTA, B.C.; March, 2009 – Acoustic and electric guitarists can now get high-end performance and sound from any guitar thanks to new Supercharger Kits made by Graph Tech Guitar Labs, the world’s largest guitar nut and saddle manufacturer. Each easy-to-use upgrade kit contains the right mix of Graph Tech’s prove… Continue

Added by June De La Paz on March 9, 2009 at 11:28am — No Comments

Another rocking preview from the next Citadel CD...

Check out our profile page and you'll snatch a sneak preview at some of our tinkering with the GraphTech Godin Freeway midi-controller handling all the rough parts... Hear "Winter's Dying" and "We Are Alone" ruff mixes right now ONLY on GraphTech.me and ONLY for a short time until they come out finished on the newest Citadel CD, D'ANthologie 2, which is planned to hit the street in a few sh… Continue

Added by Citadel on March 4, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

First Citadel Song on Graph Tech!

Okay folks, this one is not yet released, so keep it here on Graph Tech for now until D'ANthologie 2 comes out (Spring 09). The band has finished recording the song with everything but drums, bass and lead vox done on the Godin/Graph Tech Ghost. The "We Are Alone" prelim mix is here now - listen carefully, there are no actual keyboards on this song (and no real string quartet or gong either) - Sure, this is a rough mix needing some tweaking and polish....and don't be think… Continue

Added by Citadel on January 20, 2009 at 11:24pm — No Comments