Alexi Laiho Of COB Shows You His Pre-Concert Warm-up Routine w/ Tab

Rock House instructor Alexi Laiho from Children of Bodom teaches his pre-concert warm-up routine. In this lesson Alexi goes through string skipping, syncopated rhythm playing, harmonics and right hand shredding.

Learn the hardcore metal guitar style of Alexi by going to Rock House On Demand and grabbing a copy of his Rock House Instructional DVD "Melodic Speed, Shred and Heavy Riffs"

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PRS Guitars Releases New SE Santana

PRS Guitars’ is happy to announce the official launch of the SE Santana. Carlos Santana’s new signature model is the very first SE offered with a 24.5” scale length and is also the first SE created using the same silhouette as Carlos’s revered American-made model. Look for the model on retail shelves this fall and on tour with Carlos as he tours the US in support of his new album “Guitar Heaven: The Greatest Guitar Classics of All Time.”

Carlos’s influence as a PRS guitar player led to the development of the SE electric guitar series ten years ago, and he continues to play an integral role as an advisor, player, and endorser for one of the world’s most well-respected guitar brands. In honor this legacy, PRS welcomes players of all backgrounds and skill levels to visit a dealer this fall to try this guitar in person. The SE is an extremely versatile product line, and the value and quality continue to receive the industry’s praises year after year.

“It is very important for PRS and Carlos to offer this high quality Santana model in a financially accessible price point. This SE Santana offers musicians an instrument well in excess of its price tag,” commented Paul Reed Smith. 

SE Santana features include a carved maple top, flamed maple top veneer, mahogany back, 22-fret one-piece “wide-fat” mahogany neck, rosewood fretboard with white perloid, old style PRS bird inlays. Electonics include treble and bass humbucking pickups, master volume and tone, three-way toggle switch, PRS tuners, and PRS tremolo.

Click here to visit the SE Santana model page

PRS’s New Contoured Body 3-Pickup Models

PRS Guitars’ newest three-pickup electric guitars, the DC3 and the NF3, feature proprietary PRS pickups and PRS's all new flat body shape for a classic look and sound. Both models also come standard with PRS’s new retro “V12” finish, “Pattern Regular” neck shape, and a PRS Tremolo bridge system with steel components that give a clear and expansive tone. 

The DC3 is a modernized, vintage inspired three single-coil pickup guitar with an alder body. Its three proprietary PRS DC3 single-coil pickups are based on PRS’s award wining 513 platform and give the DC3 a warm, clear tone. The NF3 introduces a korina body and three proprietary Narrowfield™ pickups. Narrowfields™ use the same wire as 57/08s™, but are narrower pole to pole and deeper front to back, providing exceptional clarity. Both models combine a three-pickup configuration with a five-way blade switch to provide a multitude of sounds, and both feature bolt-on necks, 3-ply pickguards, and mounted electronics.

Other appointments shared by the DC3 and NF3 models include 22 frets, 25.25” scale length, maple neck and fretboard with rosewood option, “Pattern Regular” neck shape, ring dot inlays, PRS low mass locking tuners, nickel hardware with gold option, and volume and tone controls. 

DC3 Finish: Antique White, Black, Charcoal Smokeburst, Frost Blue Metallic, McCarty Tobacco Sunburst, Powder Blue, Seafoam Green, Sapphire Smokeburst, Scarlet Smokeburst, Smoked Amber, Tri-Color Sunburst, Vintage Burst, Vintage Cherry

NF3 Finish: Antique White, Black, Charcoal, Frost Blue Metallic, McCarty Tobacco Sunburst, Natural, Powder Blue, Seafoam Green, Smoked Amber, Tri-Color Sunburst, Vintage Burst, Vintage Cherry, White Wash

For more info check it out at http://www.prsguitars.com

Fervor's New Hand Wound J-bass Pickup

"Own your tone" is the motto of Fervor Pickups and they make it easier to get that tone with the introduction of their newest vintage hand wound J-bass pickups.

Made w/ Alnico 5 magnets, vintage grey bobbins, and 42 gauge wire for superior tone. The neck pickups is wound to 8k and the bridge is to 8.5k. Available in vintage grey or traditional black which includes covers, the Fervor J-bass pickups are Priced at $180 a set. Installation is simple and you will be jamming in no time.

You can find more info by visiting www.fervorpickups.com

Gibson Guitar Releases The Chad Kroeger "Blackwater" Les Paul

It's a mean-looking, hot-sounding contemporary Les Paul, the Chad Kroeger "Blackwater" Les Paul comes disguised as a traditional single-cutaway Standard with all the appointments that have made this guitar legendary for more than 50 years, but hides some simple yet clever surprises that expand its sonic capabilities exponentially. In addition to its traditional magnetic humbucking pickups, a GraphTech™ Ghost® piezo bridge and related electronics provide an authentic acoustic guitar sound that can be used entirely on its own, patched parallel to the magnetic pickups through two amps, or blended with the traditional tone. Roll from atmospheric ballad to rock anthem at the twist of a knob, or craft your own new tones that blend elements of both.

With its killer hand-stained Trans Black AAA-flame maple top and unique trim package – featuring a truss-rod cover engraved with "Blackwater" in silver – the Chad Kroeger "Blackwater" Les Paul looks as unique as it sounds, too. Plus, it features Kroeger’s own idea of adding white star decals along the upper back fretboard, aligned with the standard fret markers, which allow you to see where your hand is positioned when playing on a darkened stage.

Check it out today at http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-USA/Chad-Kroeger-Blackwater-Les-Paul.aspx

A Look At Taylor Guitars Fall Limited Additions

News Release from Taylor Guitars

EL CAJON, Calif. - September 23, 2010 - On par with many of fall's familiar traditions, Taylor Guitars is readying one of its own - the release of its anticipated Fall Limited Edition models. This year's Limiteds embody the extraordinary on several fronts: premium tonewoods led by figured mahogany and koa; new designs that include a deep-body Dreadnought and 12-fret Grand Auditorium; and fresh inlay concepts such as the "Twist," "Pipeline," and a laser-engraved Victorian motif. Taylor's electric line also yields a seasonal ode with an all-mahogany SolidBody Classic and T3/B that celebrate a vintage era.

The GS Mahogany-LTD showcases a limited reserve (75 sets) of beautifully flamed mahogany that was harvested from hurricane blowdown. The guitar incorporates striking ebony accents in the form of a back mini-wedge, binding, backstrap and an ultra-premium beveled armrest. The armrest's elegant contouring softens the edge where the top meets the sides on the bass side of the lower bout, and blends comfort, functionality and aesthetic appeal. Unique appointments include an abstract "Twist" inlay design from Taylor's Larry Breedlove, which spirals and wraps between the 7th and 12th frets. Another premium touch on the Sitka spruce top is Adirondack spruce bracing, whose extra elasticity pairs with Taylor's proprietary CV bracing pattern to add sweetness and warmth to the guitar's tones.

The 800 Series Limiteds are distinguished by modified body designs such as the 810e-LTD, a non-cutaway, deep-body Dreadnought that yields a deeper, more robust tone, and the 814ce-LTD, a 12-fret Grand Auditorium that offers an extra-rich voice. Also exclusive to this year's Limiteds, the 816ce-LTD sports a Florentine cutaway, while the 812ce-LTD incorporates a slotted peghead (normally offered on Taylor's GC8 model). All 800 Series LTDs feature the classic pairing of Indian rosewood back and sides with a Sitka spruce top, along with Taylor's CV bracing. Appointments include white binding, a design touch from years past, and the new Engraved Victorian inlay, which is laser-cut and etched from mother-of-pearl.

Fans of Hawaiian koa will appreciate the 500 Series Limiteds (510ce-LTD, 512ce-LTD, 514ce-LTD, 516ce-LTD), which boast exotic koa backs and sides and a new Pipeline fretboard inlay. Inspired by the shores of Hawaii, the Pipeline depicts a circular wave fret marker design. The models also include a 3-ring koa fishbone rosette and Indian rosewood binding. Each of the 500 Series Limiteds is topped with Sitka spruce.

Two all-mahogany electric models also join the Fall LTDs: the SolidBody Classic SB-X-LTD and the T3/B-LTD. On the SolidBody Classic, the neck and body were milled from the same mahogany boards to create a perfect visual match. Both models include a traditional mahogany stain and vintage alnico humbuckers. For the Classic, the humbuckers are set against a parchment pickguard, while parchment binding outlines the T3/B-LTD. A Bigsby vibrato tailpiece and brilliant chrome hardware adorn the T3 for a ready-to-rock look that screams electric, vintage and cool.

Each of the Fall Limiteds comes with Taylor's popular Expression System® pickup and in a hardshell case. The Limiteds are now available at domestic Taylor dealers.   For additional details about the Fall Limiteds, please visit: http://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/limiteds/Fall2010/

Doug Wimbish lands spot On Music Radar's The 25 Greatest Bassist of All Time

Contributed by Laure Mura

As a member of the Sugar Hill Records house rhythm section Doug Wimbish backed the likes of Grandmaster Flash, one quarter of Living Colour and is a session bassist who has graced studio recordings by Madonna, Mick Jagger and Mos Def... there are many, many reasons to dig Doug.

Read more: http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/the-25-greatest-bassists-of-all-time-279007/2#content

Live Chat With David Ellefson September 29 On The MEGADETH Fan Club Site

September 29th at 5PM PDT MEGADETH fans will have the opportunity to chat live with the bands power house bass man David Ellefson in the bands MegaFanClub chat room.

The Rock House Instructor will also be giving away an autographed "Rust In Peace Live" DVD signed by the whole band.

Info about the fan club and how you can get in on the chat can be found at http://megafanclub.megadeth.com

Children Of Bodom Announce Opening Set List For U.S. Tour

CHILDREN OF BODOM, the Finnish Heavy Metal band that features front man, modern day guitar hero and Rock House Instructor Alexi Laiho launched a full North American tour last night in Vancouver, BC. The band is touring through November alongside Zakk Wylde’s Black Label Society. Alexi and Zakk appear side-by-side on the cover of Guitar World’s October, 2010 issue.

CHILDREN OF BODOM’s opening night set list was as follows:

1.) “Silent Night, Bodom Night”

2.) “Hate Me!”

3.) “Bodom Beach Terror”

4.) “In Your Face”

5.) “Angels Don't Kill”

6.) “Blooddrunk”

7.) “Downfall”

8.) “Hate Crew Deathroll”

Check out http://www.cobhc.com/ for more details on their new up coming untitled album.

ATR's New Album FOR WE ARE MANY Is Ready For Pre-Order

All That Remains, which features Rock House Instructor Oli Herbert, announced today the their new album FOR WE ARE MANY is available to pre-order through iTunes.

When you pre-order the new album you will also receive an instant download of the first single to be released "Hold On" along with a pre-order bonus track "of The Deep". The pre-order bonus track will be available after the street release date, but you will get it.

Pre-order according to your country:

United States: USA iTunes

Canada: CA iTunes

Germany: DE iTunes

UK: GB iTunes

Japan: JP iTunes

Pre-order the CD & Vinyl from the Prosthetic Records Online Store at

http://store.prostheticrecords.com/

More info is at http://www.allthatremainsonline.com/index

Alex Skolnick Trio/Rodrigp y Gabriela Tour Cancelled Due To Gabriela's Joint Pain

It's never an easy decision to cancel or postpone a tour. Such a decision has recently come to light for the dynamic guitarist Gabriela Quintero, half of the Rodrigo y Gabriela Duo set to start their U.S. Tour with support from The Alex Skolnick Trio.

In a press release the guitar team stated, "After a year of relentless touring, the wear and tear finally caught up with Gabriela. Her incredibly physical style of play involves banging out complex rhythms on the neck and body of her guitar night after night, putting great stress upon her right hand and arm as well as joints like the wrist and elbow. It is under doctors recommendation that she rest her joints and muscles to avoid further harm and permanent damage."

It's a frustrating situation and the duo is anxious to reschedule dates and get back on tour as soon as possible. We at Rock House wish Gabriela a speedy recovery.

The press release can be read at http://rodgabfan.com/

The Weekend Read For Sept. 25th 2010 - Guitar Lessons, Articles and More

For those of you not familiar with "The Weekend Read" it's a good list of guitar related articles, guitar lessons, gear reviews, news and sometimes plain old good reading that I've found from our blog roll over the past week.

Dolphinstreet Guitar Gear Blog - "Turn It Up!" is a feature-length celebration of the electric guitar. Hosted by Kevin Bacon, the film explores mankind’s passion for the electric guitar, and its effect on artists, everyday players, pop culture, history, and even politics...Turn It Up! Guitar Documentary

Fretbase - Doug Duncan said the 1957 Gibson Les Paul Special was one of eight instruments stolen from his Cannon Falls home in 2002...Man’s Stolen Guitar Shows Up on eBay 8 Years Later

Guitar Noize - Not quite as exciting-sounding as Alien Vs Predator, I’ll agree, but as anyone who has had the misfortune to be trapped in a lift (elevator) with an acoustic guitarist will be able to tell you, altered tunings are absolutely where it’s at for the unplugged crew...Guest Post: David Mead - Altered Tunings Vs Partial Capos

Marks Guitar Blog - This is the first of a series of lessons where we explore the more commonly used sections of the fretboard for blues and rock guitar playing. Nothing revolutionary but I hope it will give you some vocabulary and a fresh view of the fretboard...Fretboard "Sweet Spots" for Blues Guitar #1

Not Playing Guitar - Jam tracks, or backing tracks as they're also known, are a great way to practice guitar. Not only do they make practice more fun they also train you to play in time, hear how your solos sound over a song's chords, and get into the habit of listening to the band you're playing with...3 Tips To Get The Most Out Of Guitar Jam Track Practice

Strat-O-Blogster - What's the minimum nutritional standard for a guitar Solo?...Guitar Solo Nutritional Content Standards

The Classical Guitar Blog - There’s only a limited number of things we can include in our technical routine. So here’s some things to think about; make sure you’re not missing out on any crucial elements...The Building Blocks of Guitar Technique

True Fire - Whenever I talk to a band who are about to sign with a major label, I always end up thinking of them in a particular context...The Problem With Music

D'Addario Strings Blog - I've been trying to get inspired lately, now that I'm 48 years old (at least for a few more months) fully immersed in the business and actually home on weekends these days...and I found a new way to do it...Refresh Your Music 

Have a rockin' weekend

Sarge

Video - Rock House Member Jim Shlep Performs "Crescent"

Children Of Bodom - COBTV Part 1, 2 and 3

Rock House Instructor Alexi Laiho and Children of Bodom released COBTV part 3 a couple days ago. I added part 1 and 2 to complete the series here.

LINKS FOR ALEXI LAIHO AND COB

• Children of Bodom - My Space
• Children of Bodom - Official Site
• Children of Bodom - Twitter
• Children of Bodon - Facebook
• Children of Bodom - You Tube
• Alexi Laiho - Rock House Instructor Profile

PART 1 -A special report from Sonic Pump Studios, where the band recorded an early version of "Tie My Rope" in May 2007. It appeared on the Viva La Bands Volume Two compilation CD. The song was re-recorded later for the album "Blooddrunk".



PART 2 - The second part of COBTV takes you to Petrax Studios in Hollola, Finland for the first part of a special coverage from the recording session of "Blooddrunk".



PART 3 - COB TV is back! Serving latest news from Lake Bodom, the third part of COB TV takes you to Petrax Studios in Hollola, Finland, to the recording session of Children Of Bodom's upcoming, yet untitled seventh studio album, scheduled for an early 2011 release.

Rob Balducci's Lick Of The Week - Showing Off His New Ibanez RGA

I was glad to see this posted at You Tube this morning, I had been going into "Lick Of The Week" withdrawals from Rock House Instructor/Artist Rob Balducci. 

In this weeks edition Rob Demo's the newest member of his guitar collection, an Ibanez RGA Prestige. Balducci says, "This is an RGA Prestige but it has some custom modifications to it. It is very similar to what you can buy in the stores" and describes the color as "Bal-Cranburst"!

"This guitar has a swamp ash body, the neck is maple with a bubinga strip running through it all the way into the head stock. The Fretboard is maple and has a Libra symbol at the 11-13 frets, treble side dot markers.

The Bridge is an Ibanez Edge Zero which is my favorite bridge. The pick-ups are Dimarzio ofcourse. The neck is a Dimarzio Pro Track and and bridge is a Dimarzio Steve Special (named after Steve Blucher from Dimarzio). I have a 3 position toggle switch and a volume and tone knob, all of which have been moved down so my picking hand does not hit into them".

The tone speaks for itself on this one. I hope you guys dig it!

I suggest you go check out the Ibanez RGA Prestige guitars.

Link For ROB BALDUCCI

• Rob Balducci - My Space
• Rob Balducci - Official Site
• Rob Balducci - Facebook 
• Rob Balducci - You Tube
  
• Rob Balducci - Twitter
• Rob Balducci - Merch
  
• Favored Nations - Official Site
• Rob Balducci - Rock House Instructor Profile

DR Strings Presents World’s First Black Light/UV Light Activated Electric Guitar and Bass String Sets

DR Strings is proud to announce NEON™, the first ever ‘Day Glow’ color coated guitar and bass strings that are UV and Black Light active. DR NEON™  are super bright color coated strings that will sound clear, bright and musical as well as provide unparalleled string performance and longevity.

Super bright in daylight and under stage lighting, DR’s NEON™ strings are so bright in appearance they look like they are on fire.

DR’s NEON strings are 100% black light active so they glow strongly under UV lighting.

Featuring DR’s new K3™ Technology coating, NEON™ strings are the second in DR’s SuperStrings™ series.

DR’s new K3™ coating has been proven to last at least 9 times longer (by documented factory tests) than previous DR coatings. The new, durable K3™ coating will NOT strip away, peel or come off under any playing condition we have put it thorough in numerous, stressful factory tests.

NEON™ Strings are available in HiDef Orange, HiDef Pink, HiDef Yellow and HiDef Green in standard electric guitar 9-42, 10-46 and 11-50 sets. Bass strings in same colors in medium 4 string gauge (45-105) and 5 string gauge (45-125) will also be available.

 

NEON™ coated string sets are now shipping for both domestic and international clients. More info at www.drstrings.com

The Best Of Rock House - Guitar Lesson, Rusty Cooley 6 Tone Extened Mode Minus 7th Lesson w/ Tab

Rock House (www.RockHouseMethod.com) instructor Rusty Cooley shows the 6 Tone Extened Minus 7th Lesson from his DVD Fretboard Autopsy Level 1. You Can get this entire DVD through Rock House on Demand 




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Universal Music To Release "The Big Four: Live From Sofia, Bulgaria"

Universal Music will release "The Big Four: Live From Sofia, Bulgaria" DVD and Blu-ray containing footage of the June 22, 2010 Sonisphere cinecast from the Sofia, Bulgaria leg of the touring rock festival featuring the "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal — Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth (featuring Rock House Metal Bass Guitar  Instructor David Ellefson) and Anthrax. 

The DVD hits the streets on October 29 in Northern Europe, November 1 in most of the rest of the world, November 2 in North America and the full shows from all four bands will be included in the two-disc set along with behind-the-scenes and interview footage. Here's a 36-second look at the limited-edition "super deluxe" "The Big Four: Live From Sofia, Bulgaria" promo.

DBZ Guitars - Bolero AB Plus Black Cherry Electric Guitar

The DBZ Bolero AB Plus Black Cherry electric guitar is 
In-Stock and NOW SHIPPING!


Specs:

Set Neck/24.75"
Mahogany Body/Flame Maple
Black Binding
Abalone Purfling
Flame Maple Head Stock
Mahogany Neck
Ebonized Rosewood Fingerboard
Premier Series Inlays
DBZB/DBZ5 Pickups
Grover Tuners
Nickel Hardware
DZB Stop Tail Finish: Black Cherry

More info at http://www.dbzguitars.com/experience/

DR Strings Feature New Proprietary K3™ Technology for coated Guitar and Bass String Sets.

K3™

Clearer, Stronger, Musical

DR Strings is proud to announce a new step forward in guitar string coating technology…K3™. The patent pending K3™ Technology coating is now available on all DR coated guitar and bass strings. A new K3™ guitar pick logo has been added to the packaging.

K3™ is the first coating to make NO apologies, and NO excuses. Clarity, musicality and strength are all hallmarks of the new K3™ coating.

DR’s new K3™ coating has been proven to last at least 9 times longer (by documented factory tests) than previous DR coatings. The new, durable K3™ coating will NOT strip away, peel or come off under any playing condition we have put it thorough in numerous, stressful factory tests.

DR’s K3™ coating was designed to complement the musicality of a guitar string. In blind tests, players said DR’s new K3™ coated strings sound as good, or better than, uncoated strings.

K3™ coated string sets are now shipping for both domestic and international clients.More info can be found at http://www.drstrings.com/

New Product w/Gus G., Ozzy & Firewind Guitarist

©2009 Curt Moye & Fred Russell Publishing, All Rights Reserved. This article can not be used without permission from the Author. To Contact the Author email curt@RockHouseMethod.com

Tascam Introduces The DR-03 Portable Recorder

Affordable, Compact Model Ideal for Traveling Musicians and Songwriters

The new DR-03 makes TASCAM-quality handheld recording available for the first time for under $100. The recorder packs 24-bit recording with built-in stereo mics into a package smaller than an energy bar. The DR-03 records to microSD media and a 2GB card is included to start capturing audio right away.

Like the rest of TASCAM's best-selling portable recorders, the DR-03 features playback functions like looping and Variable Speed Audition to slow down music without changing the pitch. It's designed for low handling noise when recording handheld during concerts or interviews. TASCAM's DR-03 is available now from select retailers for a street price under $100.

Features:

* Stereo condenser microphone design
* Up to 48kHz/24-bit WAV recording or MP3 recording modes
* Records to microSD media
* Auto-recording function starts when input exceeds a reference level
* Limiter, low cut filter and auto gain control for input
* Variable Speed Audition changes the playback speed without changing the pitch
* Loop playback mode
* USB 2.0 connection for file transfer
* 1/8" stereo microphone/line input
* 1/8" stereo headphone output
* 96x96 backlit LCD display
* Powered by two AAA batteries or USB bus power
* Built-in speaker
* Built-in desktop stand
* Includes 2GB microSD card and AAA batteries

More info at http://www.tascam.com/product/dr-03/overview/

Native Instruments Releases KOMPLETE 7 and KOMPLETE 7 ELEMENTS

New software bundle setup offers studio-quality instruments and effects collections for professional and entry-level musicians and producers

Native Instruments has just released KOMPLETE 7 and KOMPLETE 7 ELEMENTS, two new software bundles that offer comprehensive assortments of professional instruments and effects for studio production and live performance. The latest version of the professional KOMPLETE bundle combines an even wider range of products from the NI range into a truly universal sound arsenal, while the KOMPLETE 7 ELEMENTS collection sets a new price point that makes it ideal for music production enthusiasts on a budget.

The seventh generation of KOMPLETE now comprises 24 individual products, including the latest REAKTOR 5.5 version as well as the new REAKTOR PRISM, RAMMFIRE, REFLEKTOR, TRAKTOR'S 12 and VINTAGE ORGANS. Other products now contained in KOMPLETE include the ABBEY ROAD 60s DRUMS vintage drum library, the radical performance effect THE FINGER, the acclaimed electric pianos and an electric bass by sampling mastermind Thomas Scarbee, all four acoustic pianos from the CLASSIC PIANO COLLECTION, the cinematic ACOUSTIC REFRACTIONS instrument and the distinctive REAKTOR SPARK synthesizer, amounting to over 10,000 sounds and 90 GB of studio-grade

sample material overall.

The new KOMPLETE 7 ELEMENTS collection combines the vast synthesis, sampling and effects processing capabilities of the KONTAKT, KORE, REAKTOR and GUITAR RIG player versions with over 2,000 production-ready sounds and 12 GB of sample material to cover a wide range of musical styles. This includes a full assortment of acoustic sounds with VSL orchestral material, Abbey Road drum kits, and various other classical, ethnic and band instruments, further complemented by sampled classic analog synthesizers and other vintage keyboards.

For electronic sound aesthetics, KOMPLETE 7 ELEMENTS contains various distinctive REAKTOR instruments with over 1,200 presets, complemented by atmospheric ABSYNTH soundscapes and energetic sounds from the MASSIVE synthesizer, all enabled through the integrated engines in KORE PLAYER. KOMPLETE 7 ELEMENTS also includes eight authentic amp emulations and a vast range of effects based on GUITAR RIG, providing a versatile basis for guitar recording and general creative sound processing. Every copy of KOMPLETE 7 and KOMPLETE 7 ELEMENTS also includes an NI Online Shop voucher worth $60 / 50 EUR, valid towards any product from the KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects range.

More info at www.native-instruments.com/komplete7

Gibson Acoustic Releases A Series Of 3 Limited Edition John Lennon Guitar Models

Seventy years after his birth and three decades after his untimely passing, John Lennon's message of peace continues to touch the masses, and his songs still resonate in the hearts and minds of fans around the world. At the request of Yoko Ono, Gibson Acoustic is very proud to offer three 70th Anniversary John Lennon J-160E acoustic guitars to celebrate the legacy of this extraordinary artist. Accordingly, only a very limited number of these handmade acoustics will ever be available. Born on October 9th 1940, John Lennon still remains one of the most significant voices in the music of our times. In 1962, John Lennon was still an up-and-coming artist, and though one of two main singer/songwriters at the heart of The Beatles, was scraping by on the little money the band was bringing in at that time. For his first quality American acoustic/electric guitar, Lennon had his sights set on a new Gibson J-160E — the problem was, he didn't have the money to buy it. With the aid of a co-signed purchase from Beatles manager Brian Epstein (who also co-signed for band mate George Harrison's J-160E), Lennon made the guitar his own, and put it straight to the business of making rock and roll history.

Vintage Sunburst

Recreated by the luthiers at Gibson's Montana acoustic guitar facility in period-perfect detail, the 70th Anniversary John Lennon models are available in three distinct versions to represent the instrument at three periods in Lennon's life and career. The first, finished in Vintage Sunburst and limited to 500 guitars, represents the guitar as it was when Lennon first acquired it and used it on several famous Beatles recordings from 1963 to '64, including Please Please Me, With The Beatles and A Hard Day's Night. Additional specs of the 70th Anniversary John Lennon J-160VS include a 70th Anniversary John Lennon MOP signature on the headstock, 1960's laminated Sitka Spruce Top, mahogany back and sides, the classic vintage Sunburst lacquer finish, Jumbo 1960's Frets, Gibson authentic P-90 pickups, a historic adjustable bridge and a 70th Anniversary MOP engraved 12th Fret birthdate of John Lennon. MSRP is $4,728 USD.

"Imagine" Soft White

The second is a stunning Custom Shop "Imagine" model in a Soft White finish personally requested by Yoko Ono to reflect the sentiment of John's life and music during the recording of Imagine. And the third is the model as it is today, on display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, with a thin, natural finish and Lennon's famous "John and Yoko" caricature sketches, representing the appearance of the guitar during the famous Lennon-Ono "Bed-In" peace protests of 1969.

The custom shop's second and third renditions are limited to 70 guitars each, one for every year since John's birth in 1940, and both include a special 70th Anniversary Certificate personally signed by Yoko Ono and sent to the final purchaser by Certified Mail. The white Gibson Acoustic "Imagine" model includes an anniversary John Lennon Abalone headstock signature, 70th Anniversary MOP engraved 12th fret birthdate of Lennon, 1960s laminated Sitka Spruce tpo, historic Gibson Ladder bracing pattern, Mahogany back and sides, Jumbo 1960's Frets, historic adjustable bridge, Gibson authentic P-90 pickups and a custom hardshell case. As for construction, each version is an accurate rendition of the J-160E of 1962, a guitar originally released in 1954 as one of the world's first successful "electro-acoustic" guitars, with built-in pickup and electronics and ready to hit the stage for the professional performing musician. Beloved by Lennon, and kept close throughout his too-short life, the 70th Anniversary John Lennon J-160E is a guitar every Beatles fan will want to make their own. MSRP on the Imagine model is $10.748 USD.

Lennon Museum J-160E

The guitar specs of the Gibson Acoustic Lennon Museum J-160E model includes a Gibson Custom Shop Label Personally Signed by Yoko Ono, Authentic Recreation of John Lennon's Bed‐In Caricature Sketch, 70th Anniversary John Lennon MOP Headstock Signature, 70th Anniversary MOP Engraved 12th Fret Birth Date of John Lennon, Label Personally Signed by Yoko Ono, 1960's Laminated Sitka Spruce Top, Historic Gibson Ladder bracing Pattern, Mahogany Back & Sides, Custom Thin Lacquer Finish, Jumbo 1960's Frets, Historic Adjustable Bridge, Gibson Authentic P‐90 Pickup and a Gibson Custom Shop Hardshell case. MSRP on the Museum model is $15,048.00.

Yoko One herself has been quoted as saying , "Remember, each one of us has the power to change the world. Just start thinking peace and the message will spread quicker than you think." The Gibson Lennon acoustic models celebrate the peace that has lived on for years through John Lennon's music and Yoko Ono's staunch devotion to his memory and legacy.

"To say how proud I am of these new John Lennon Anniversary guitars is a huge understatement. The legacy that John Lennon has given music fans around the world is unprecedented and the friendship Gibson continues with Yoko Ono is demonstrated in these remarkable instruments that are in tribute to arguably one of the world's greatest musicians," said Henry Juszkiewicz Chairman and CEO of Gibson Guitar.

For more information on the three very special Gibson 70th Anniversary John Lennon acoustic guitars, please visit www.gibson.com

Fender® Releases New Blacktop™ Guitar Series

Four distinctive new guitars drive your sound with raw humbucking power

Blacktop Stratocaster HH

Fender introduces the new and innovative Blacktop guitar series, which expands the sonic horizon of classic Fender Stratocaster®, Telecaster®, Jazzmaster® and Jaguar® guitars by powering them with high-gain humbucking pickups. The Blacktop series delivers on modern player demands for a thick and heavy sound, with guitars that drive a wide array of deep, rich and aggressive tones to match the intensity of any playing style.

Sleek and supercharged, the new series includes the Blacktop Stratocaster HH, Blacktop Telecaster HH, Blacktop Jazzmaster HS and Blacktop Jaguar HH guitars. All feature dual over-wound alnico humbucking pickups that deliver high-gain power and heavy tones (Blacktop Jazzmaster HS has a single humbucking bridge pickup and traditional Jazzmaster single-coil neck pickup), skirted black amp knobs that impart a distinctive Fender look, modern 9.5”-radius fretboard and medium jumbo frets for easy playability, and a gloss polyester finish that looks sharp and withstands aggressive playing.

In addition to the features above, Blacktop Stratocaster HH features a synchronized tremolo bridge that allows smooth bends with stable intonation, alder body, maple neck, choice of maple or rosewood fretboard, and chrome hardware.

Blacktop Telecaster HH also features a reversed chrome control plate putting both control knobs even closer at hand, a hard-tail bridge for solid tuning stability, an alder body, maple neck, choice of maple or rosewood fretboard, and chrome hardware.

Blacktop Jazzmaster HS

Blacktop Jazzmaster HS has a Duncan Designed™ single-coil Jazzmaster neck pickup for classic Jazzmaster round tone; a Duncan Designed™ humbucking bridge pickup that delivers high-gain power and thickness; a Jazzmaster tremolo tailpiece for smooth, subtle bending with solid tuning stability; a lean control layout featuring a single three-way toggle switch; alder body; maple neck; rosewood fretboard; and chrome hardware.

Blacktop Jaguar HH has the shorter 24” scale the model has always been known for, an Adjusto-Matic™ bridge with stop tailpiece that takes a lot of punishment while keeping tuning stable, a lean control layout featuring a tonally-convenient single three-way toggle switch, alder body, maple neck, rosewood fretboard and chrome hardware.

Fender Blacktop guitars are available at Fender dealers worldwide with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $699.99. For more information, go to www.fender.com.

Win A Mick Thompson Signature Guitar From Ibanez

Ibanez is having a contest in conjunction with D&E Entertainment to give away one of their Mick Thompson Signature Guitars. The contest is about as simple as it comes.

HOW TO ENTER:
1. Must be a D&E Subscriber. (Subscribe Now)  and hear about new upcoming D&E films and contests.
2. Must be 18 years old.
3. Must be a US citizen.
4. Answer the question below correctly in ONE email, others will be discounted, with subject line SLIPKNOT GUITAR CONTEST.

WHAT U.S. CITY IS SLIPKNOT FROM??

5.  Please include your name, zip code, and correct answer in the body of your email and send to

SLIPKNOT@DandEentertainment.com

For more info go to http://www.slipknotliveatdownload.com/ 

Gus G, Ozzy & Firewind Guitarist Releases Guitar Instruction Program w/R...

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David Ellefson of Megadeth - Upcoming Hartke Bass Clinics in October

Rock House Instructor/Artist David Ellefson has scheduled his famous and world renown bass clinics at Sam Ash music stores during Megadeths upcoming "Jagermeister Music Tour featuring Slayer and Megadeth with Anthrax". Be sure to catch one if it's near you, you'll be glad you went.

Sept. 25
25 NE Loop 410 at McCullough
San Antonio, TX
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Oct. 2
912 Lee Road Shopping Center
Orlando, FL
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Oct. 3
5360 NW 167 Street
Miami Lakes, FL
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Oct. 7
385 Old Country Road
Carle Place, NY
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Oct. 10
1690 Morse Road
Columbus, OH
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Gus G. and Firewind Release "World On Fire" Video

Rock House Instructor Gus G. and his band FIREWIND have just released their new video "World On Fire".

Gus G., currently on tour in Europe with Ozzy Osbourne, comments on the video as follows: “The video for ‘World on Fire’ was shot entirely on green screen and I think this time Patric Ullaeus has outdone himself! The concept is based on the album cover artwork and it's something we're doing for the first time on a video of ours. There's a barbaric vibe to it, lots of fire, metal warriors and even a Valkyrie. We're very pleased with the final result and we believe this is our best video yet. Check it out and let the FIREWIND rage on!”

More info on the video and tour dates can be found at http://www.firewind.gr and http://www.myspace.com/firewind

Children of Bodom Meet & Greet On 9/24/10 In Edmonton

Children of Bodom Meet & Greet
Featuring Alexi Laiho, Roope Latvala & Henkka Blacksmith

Friday September 24

4:00PM **Time Subject to Change, check mothersmusic.com for confirmation***
MOTHER'S MUSIC
10251 109 STREET
Edmonton, AB T5J1N2
mothersmusic.com
Email: events@mothersmusic.com
Phone: 780-425-1400

Free Admission!!

Rusty Cooley News and Updates

Rock House Instructor/Artist Rusty Cooley had been busy in the studio with his new band Day of Reckoning (http://www.myspace.com/dayofreckoningmetal). They are about to finish 9 songs that they have been working on since forming the band. According to Rusty, "the only thing left is a couple of guitar solos and then it's time to mix and send them out and see who's interested".

The hardcore metal band After The Burial asked for and received a guest solo from Cooley on their up coming CD. There is no release date as of yet or the CD but you can check their My Space for news @ http://www.myspace.com/aftertheburial

Rusty has also been busy working on a TV show called Guitar Asylum TV you can check that out at on twitter http://twitter.com/guitarasylumtv and www.guitarasylumtv.com and also check out http://twitter.com/rustycooley1

Freekbass with Headtronics Slated To Play MoogFest 2010

Headtronics, the intensive high energy band comprised of Rock House Instructor Freekbass along with Molitz and DJ Logic, will be playing at MoogFest 2010. Performimg with Headtronics will be the "Wizard of Woo"  Bernie Worrell on keyboards and Adam Deitch on drums. The event is October 29 -31, 2010 in Asheville, NC.

About MoogFest

The annual event honoring the remarkable vision of Robert Moog and his amazing musical inventions that changed the course of music – is reinventing itself. This year, moogfest 2010 will move from New York City to Asheville, NC – the place Bob Moog called home for the last 30 years of his life – and will expand to a 3-day, multi-venue event during the weekend of October 29 -31, 2010. During the festival, moogfest 2010 will host artists and audiences from throughout the world in different venues throughout Asheville’s beautiful, historic downtown.

Moogfest 2010 will celebrate Bob Moog’s legacy as a sonic pioneer, which will be the thread that unites the festival’s rich array of musical offerings. While the wide range of Moog instruments – the Minimoog Voyager, the Little Phatty, the Etherwave Theremin, Moogerfoogers, and the new Moog Guitar – will play prominent roles throughout the festival’s events, the artists performing will certainly not be limited to those who create their work on Moog instruments. Instead, artists will be chosen for their role in creating unique and groundbreaking musical experiences that embody the essence of Bob Moog’s visionary and creative spirit.

Check it at http://moogfest.com/