Archive for June, 2007

Krank Krankshaft Overdrive Pedal

In addition to the release of their new micro stack, Krank has also released a new overdrive pedal. From the Krank website Krank says:
Designed for those guitarists who like to add that extra gain to their amps or simply want a classic overdriven tone for their clean channel, the Krankshaft delivers. Featuring a heavy-duty chassis [...]

Krank Rev Jr. 20W Full and Half Stack Guitar Amps

Krank showed off their new micro versions of the Rev 1 heads and amps at this years NAMM. Well they have gone retail this month and you should be able to pick one up at your local or online Krank retailer soon. The Krank Rev Jr. 20W Full Stack Guitar Amp is based on the [...]

Line 6 Pocket POD Released

Line 6 has released an entry level option in their POD line of modeling units. The Pocket POD is about the size of a digital guitar tuner and runs off of either 4 AAA batteries or an optional (sold seperately) AC adapter.
On their official website Line 6 states that “Pocket POD® exhibits all the celebrated [...]

This Commercial Really Grinds My Gears

Has anyone else seen this commercial for the new Dodge Avenger and does anyone else want to smash their tv every time they see it? no? oh…

Why does Matt hate it so much you ask? Well it’s simple. I’m going to forget the fact that it essentially looks like the QA guy is “grinding the [...]

Custom Gears of War ESP LTD AX50 and Xbox360 Won

I just got an email from Justin Baker who let me know that he won the custom Gears of War ESP guitar and Xbox360 from the contest that I posted about on on April 28th. In the contest hopeful winners needed to send ESP a picture of themselves air-fragging on their new Xbox.
Justin was kind [...]

Mini Gibson Les Paul ‘59 Les Paul USB Drive Giveaway

First off – Damn, Cary at EGR is fast. He has already posted an article about Gibson’s Les Paul ‘59 USB Drive giveaway.
Second – How is it possible that I didn’t know that Gibson had a mini Les Paul that was a flash drive and came with it’s own little case? I’m the biggest geek [...]

The Difference is Dean

Dean was one of the first, if not the first guitar company to use gorgeous models holding guitars as advertisements. Many companies have copied this advertising method. Thanks Dean! I can see the difference!