Mark Farner etched his name in rock history as the primary lead vocalist/songwriter and guitarist for Grand Funk Railroad, which enjoyed a phenomenal run from 1969 through ’76, when fans flocked to hear their earthy, R&B-drizzled hard rock. In the decades since, Farner has participated in a few reunions, but mostly focused on his solo…
Many guitars are a blend of common styles, but few have gone as far as the Knaggs Chena A, a hollowbody in the shape of a Telecaster… sort of. Sporting a hollow one-piece mahogany body with integrally braced/arched spruce top, ebony fretboard, and gold hardware, the Chena A lends a certain visual impression enhanced by…
NASHVILLE, TN (June 11, 2025) The Les Paul Foundation, whose mission is to honor and share the life, spirit and legacy of Les Paul through generations awarded legendary musician Steve Miller with the annual Les Paul Spirit Award in partnership with Gibson Gives, the philanthropic division of Gibson at a special event on Monday, June 9th, 2025 at the Gibson Garage in…
TAMPA, FL – Gator Frameworks has added the Tripod Studio Boom Mic Stand to its Rok-It Series, delivering a versatile solution for extended reach and broader sound capture at a more accessible price point. The Rok-It Tripod Studio Boom Mic Stand features an adjustable height range of 53 to 82 inches (1346 to 2083 mm)…
Conroe, TX – October 14th, 2023 — Introducing the JZ FRO, the latest expression of Volas commitment to boundary pushing design. With its offset body style, flamed roasted maple Modern C neck, 22 stainless steel frets, luminlay side dots, and reverse headstock, this instrument embodies timeless functionality. Under the hood, it features custom made Vola…
Worms, Germany – September 2024 – Just in time for the upcoming GUITAR SUMMIT, Tube Amp Doctor announces the next tubes for the reintroduced BLACKPLATE™ series. As of 2025 there will be three more tubes with black anode sheets. The new models – all power tubes – are as follows: TAD EL84S-STR BLACKPLATE™ (p/n RT771),…