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Riffs: Petrucci Rig Videos, Guitar Coolness/Age Discussion, Axes from Game Systems

John Petrucci''s 2007-2008 Guitar Rig Videos from YouTube Here are two videos of John Petrucci''s rig from his 2007 summer tour with Dream Theater. The videos are originally from

John Petrucci''s 2007-2008 Guitar Rig Videos

from YouTube


Here are two videos of John Petrucci''s rig from his 2007 summer tour with Dream Theater. The videos are originally from Mesa Boogie -- check out their website to see tons of other artist videos.

Game System Guitars

from Tech E Blog


These guys must be a tad more motivated than your average gamer. Presenting the NES Paul, along with a Dreamcast guitar, Sega Genesis guitar, and -- reaching way back -- a Nintendo Famicom guitar. Perfect for all of those guys on YouTube playing game themes on guitar.

Best Age to Play Guitar

from IG Blog


Going off of a cartoon that proposes that a guitarist''s peak coolness is at age 21, this middle-aged blogger debates how true (or false) that is. Keep an eye out for some great insight in the comments from guys far past that "coolest" age.

The Austin-based guitarist sticks with a tried-and-true combo of American guitars and British amps.

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This is perhaps the most rare Iwase guitar: one volume, one tone, and a quality adjustable bridge, plus a raised pickguard and some beautiful shading on the burst.

A 6-string found in the workshop of the late luthier Yukichi Iwase may be the only one of these small, nearly full-scale guitars. Our columnist tells the story.

I’ve been thinking a lot about snowflakes lately. We are getting some snowy weather up my way, but there’s a few other items rattling around in my mind. Like, I just got a car for my daughter (thanks to those who bought guitars from me recently), and it’s so freakin’ cool. I bought her a Mini Cooper, and this thing is so rad! I was doing research on these models, and each one is sorta different as far as colors, racing stripes, wheels, etc. Her friends say she has a ā€œmain characterā€ car, but you’ll probably have to ask a teenager whatthat means.

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ā€œThe Archon Classic is not a reissue of the original Archon, but a newly voiced circuit with the lead channel excelling in ’70s and ’80s rock tones and a hotter clean channel able to go into breakup. This is the answer for those wanting an Archon with a hotrod vintage lead channel gain structure without changing preamp tube types and a juiced up clean channel without having to use a boost pedal, all wrapped up in a retro-inspired cabinet design." - Doug Sewell, PRS Amp Designer

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Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today announces the launch of the Player II Modified — a bold expansion of its Player II series. Featuring select electric guitar and bass models enhanced with performance-driven upgrades, Player II Modified offers modern players refined tone, performance, and style straight out of the box. As an extension of the best-selling guitar series in Fender’s nearly 80-year history, Player II Modified builds on this legacy with expanded tonal versatility, elevated playability, and modern enhancements that meet the needs of a new generation of players.

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