I received the following press release about new additions to Fender's 2012 Custom Shop Limited Edition Collection: Additions push the “Dream Factory’s” boundaries to superior levels of innovation SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (July 17, 2012) — The Fender Custom Shop is proud to introduce five striking models to its 2012 limited collection; four guitars and one bass. The new additions … [Read more...]
Guitar Noize Podcast
Jon Bloomer of GuitarNoize.com has recently started a guitar-related podcast. He's up to episode 8, which features an interview with Chris Walters from GHS Strings. … [Read more...]
Fender Pulls IPO
This past week, Fender canceled their planned IPO. USA Today is reporting the reason as uncertain market conditions: Fender CEO Larry Thomas said current market conditions and Europe's ongoing economic woes wouldn't support an IPO that values the company appropriately. I'm glad to see them pull this back, for now. I wouldn't be surprised to see them try this again in the … [Read more...]
Guitar Interfaces for IOS Devices
Mark Crump has a nice rundown on GigaOm of several audio interfaces for plugging your guitar into your IOS device. (via Jim Dalrymple) … [Read more...]
National Guitar Workshop Filing for Bankruptcy
National Guitar Workshop is shuttering its operations: Recent economic conditions have made it impossible for National Guitar Workshop to remain in business. During the past several years, the Company has seen a dramatic decrease in student enrollment, and increased costs of operation. Faced with growing operating losses, National Guitar Workshop management has diligently … [Read more...]