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For many (including myself), it seems like some people are just able to play an instrument and sing at the same time like it was nothing.

Fender unveiled new top of the line versions of their classic bass guitars, the Fender Select Jazz Bass and Fender Select Precision Bass.

Fender Select is the new premium electric guitar series from Fender, five carefully selected guitars for select individuals.

The idea was to produce a regular sounding PRS electric, but with the addition of sounding like an acoustic when you switch from the regular pickups to the piezo system.

It seems KISS had a bit of a resurgence at Winter NAMM 2012 - not only did Paul Stanley have some Signature guitars released, but Ace Frehley also scored a signature Les Paul from Epiphone.

It has been 25 years since Ibanez first launched their originally designed RG series - Now the RG1XXV borrows some color from the past with some modern touches.

Parker debuted the Maxx Fly 7 String electric guitar at Winter NAMM 2012.

NAMM is always a time for weird and wonderful things, however I'm not quite sure which category this KISS inspired Paul Stanley signature acoustic fits into, because most people associate the Flying V design with electric guitars.

Peavey have teamed up with Antares to bring you the AT-200, a guitar that simulates tuning, but GuitarSite.com is not yet convinced.

Only 25 of these have been made, and John Mayer is personally signing and numbering each one at Winter NAMM 2012.

The idea of being able to tune all your strings at once is a good one - and now it takes up less room on your pedalboard.

This is Catalinbread's first year exhibiting at NAMM, you'll find them in booth #1366.

This is a comparison of the different types of electric guitar cases along with actual products to help you decide how to keep your axe safe and portable.

Aguilar Amplification will give you a sneak peak of the new Tone Hammer 350 amp at booth 5956 at the coming NAMM 2012.

To help you buy the most suitable guitar for your child, we have rounded up some of the best electric and acoustic guitars for children.

T-Rex will be showcasing their latest effects via musical presentations at the coming NAMM 2012, featuring the Hobo Drive, Gull Wah and ToneBug Effects.

Fender will roll out a lot of new amps at NAMM 2012, this will include the versatile hybrid tube amp Fender Super Champ X2.

Here are the best travel guitars to keep you company wherever you go, these are acoustic and electric travel guitars that are known for portability and reliability.

Eastwood Guitars starts the year right by releasing the new full hollow body Wandre Tri-Lam, based on the rare '60s original.

Fret-King is all set to unveil the Black Label series of electric guitars and basses on January 19th, at the coming NAMM 2012.

With NAMM 2012 around the corner, Orange Amplification brings back the limited edition OR50H amp and launches an alternative 15watt version, the OR15H.

IK Multimedia has unveiled the iRig Stomp for NAMM 2012 - a stompbox interface that allows for easy integration of iOS signal processing into your live pedalboard setup.

Guild has unveiled the AD-3, AD-3CE and AO-3CE Arcos guitars, the newest acoustic guitar series that feature Guild's signature arched-back design.

Fender will take NAMM 2012 participants back to 1962 with the 50th Anniversary Jaguar guitar, paying homage to Jaguar's history by combining the features of both the old and new.

This Nylon String Guitar Roundup aims to give you a peak at the best nylon string guitars, preferred by guitar players of different skill levels and styles.

Purchasing a Guitar is one of the things I enjoy doing the most. I have 7 Guitars: A Fender Tele, Fender Strat, Fender P-Bass, A Danelectro Hodad Baritone Guitar, a Gibson Nylon String Guitar, a Regal Square Neck Dobro and an Ovation Acoustic Steel String with a neck that is exactly like a Classical Neck, joining the body at the 12th fret, and wide like a Classical Guitar Neck. I Played A classical Guitar Exclusively for quite a few years and wanted a Steel String Guitar with exactly the same kind of neck.

In preparation for NAMM 2012, Guild has unveiled the B-54CE Standard Acoustic Bass, an acoustic/electric bass housed in a beautiful jumbo acoustic body.

Studio Devil is once again exhibiting at the NAMM show in Anaheim Califiornia, and to mark their 5th year of joining, they are bringing along Guitarist Rob Balducci.

The Creamery unveils its newest handwound pickup for 2012, the Creamery "Classic '71" Wide Range Humbucker.

Godin Guitars will be introducing the Session Custom, Session Plus, the Multiac Steel Duet Ambiance and other new guitars at the upcoming NAMM 2012.

Jim Root's new Terror Head is modelled on the dirty channel of the Orange Rockerverb 100 - to produce an all-tube 15 watt amp.

We explain which distortion pedals are the most prominent and sought after, and help you in finding the best distortion pedal for your style.

Here are some of the best Headphone Guitar Amps, that will let you silently practice with great tones and portability.

Fender unveils the new Johnny Marr Signature Jaguar Guitar, bearing unique design modifications as approved by the master of melody, guitar layering and texture.

Tired of being tied to an amp? Get ready to free yourself from the hassles of cables with our Wireless Guitar System Roundup.

Overtōn is showcasing three new pieces of bass gear at the coming NAMM 2012 in their display booth: Hall D #3394.

This guide will show you some insights on the most popular and highly rated stands, to help you decide which is the best guitar stand to buy.

To help you eliminate guesswork and reduce expenses on trial and error, we have gathered a comprehensive list of the Best Acoustic Guitar Strings.

Here is a mixture of popular picks and obscure but interesting ones that will help you decide on which plectrum to pick.

We present some of the best acoustic guitar cases available to help you choose an acoustic guitar case for your instrument.

We have looked at the most popular, top rated, and top selling cables, to help you find the best guitar cable for your situation.

Add flavor and color to your bass tones with some of the best bass guitar pedals and multi-effects.

Gibson reintroduces the 335-S, retaining the distinctive shape of the famous 335 guitar but in a smaller, thinner and solidbody package.

If you're looking for the best electric guitar - look no further - we have the ultimate guitars here for you to drool over & updated for 2012!

It's time to clear up your guitar clutter, we have rustled up some of the best guitar rack stands for your storage and display needs.

This will help you in your quest for the best Silent Guitar by showing you a wide range of silent guitars from both big name and boutique manufacturers.

The Gibson L6S was originally released in 1973, and whilst it's fair to say it didn't take the world by storm, it did pick up some notable fans including Carlos Santana.

Here are some of the best metal guitars across a range of shapes, specs and price brackets.

Have you ever played a Resonator Guitar? Also known as at resophonic guitar, it was invented in the early 20s before The Electric Guitar came into being. Many of the Guitarists in the 20s and 30s used this Guitar so they could be heard better when playing in a band.

Here are some great 12 string electric guitars that we've looked at for you - this is a good starting point if you're looking to buy a 12-string.

We will help you pick the best acoustic guitar strap to match your guitar set up. Listed below are some of the best straps available that we categorized based on their form and functionality.

If 6 strings are not enough and 7 strings barely satisfy then check out these eight cool 8 string guitars.

Hi fellow Gearheads

One thing I have yet to mention in my articles is the use of capos. I use them all the time.

When using metal strings for guitar, bass, violin etc. playing there are some things to keep in mind and to watch for when changing strings and for doing a little maintenance.

These are the best electric guitars starting from just $120. Not only will you sound good playing these - you'll look good too!

Chip's guitar maintenance tip this time is regarding the care of your fretboard - yes cleaning your guitar fretboard is unavoidable...

With Christmas just around the corner, you will no doubt have some spare time on your hands.

There are several ways to increase sustain and/or obtain controlled feedback.

GMP Guitars unveils the new Roxstar guitar, featuring an edgy explorer style body shape with matching rockstar specs.

I got myself a new guitar, a Strat, Purple, like Eric Clapton's Strat. However, my Strat is not an Eric Clapton Model, but it's still a great guitar.

This is your guide to the best tuners for acoustic guitars - it includes information on the major types of tuners and we give recommendations to help you decide which is the best acoustic guitar tuner for you to buy.

Influential blues man and well known as Howlin' Wolf's guitar player, Hubert Sumlin, dies of heart failure at the age of 80 in Wayne, N.J.

Rotosound have launched their new spring loaded, magnesium alloy AC01 Guitar Capo, designed for one hand easy operation.

Starr Labs' iTar Project is alive and kicking. This guitar shaped iPad dock is soon to be commercially released.

The 2011 MIA Music Awards was recently concluded with Cliff Cooper of Orange Amps bagging the Living Legend Award.

Fargen have marshaled all their efforts and tapped the spine of classic amplification to expand their boutique line of tube amplifiers with the new 3-in-1, 25 watt amplifier, the Retro Classic - which goes all the way up to 68!

Epiphone melds technology and tradition with the new Epiphone Ultra-339, sporting a classic semi-hollow look packed with modern features.

Epiphone unveils a smaller ES series guitar, the Epiphone ES-339, a double cutaway, semi-hollowbody thinline guitar.

The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance in London is giving £30,000 worth of one-year Higher Diploma course scholarships for deserving applicants to both UK and international students.

ATC10 Guitar Tuner and Chord Finder is Rotosound's latest guitar accessory, it bears the functionality of both a clip-on tuner and a guitar chord finder.

Taylor's Find Your Fit 2011 will bring Taylor factory experts to local Taylor dealers to help you find the right Guitar to fit your needs.

Martin will unveil the new Performing Artist series with FSC Certified Spruce tops recycled from Canadian bridge timbers.

In appreciation of his support for US Military veterans, Cort gave Gary Sinise, a.k.a. "Lt. Dan", a Cort Artisan A4 bass.

Here is a handy guitar capo guide for anyone who is looking to buy one.

The British Music Experience is showcasing Gibson Guitars in "Gibson Through The Lens" - and will run the exhibit until January 31, 2012.

Grammy award winning and legendary bassist Bootsy Collins is Fishman's Fission Bass Powerchord FX newest endorser.

Avid announced the release of Pro Tools + Eleven Rack, a recording software and audio interface bundle designed specifically for Guitarists.

In celebration of Jimi Hendrix's coming birthday, Experience Hendrix released the fully interactive Jimi Hendrix: The Complete Experience App.

Love them or hate them, RollingStone has published their list of 100 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time, with Jimi Hendrix leading the way.

Dunlop Manufacturing Inc. has teamed up with Grateful Dead Productions and Rhino Entertainment to create pick tins that feature Grateful Dead artwork.

The 5th Avenue Uptown GT is Godin's good looking and genre crossing archtop guitar with a Bigsby tremolo.

MXR unveils the Custom Badass Modified overdrive pedal, having a classic overdrive circuit with modern modifications for improved versatility and performance.

Epic Ink has released The Guitar Collection, a book that features 150 of the most significant guitars of all time.

Gibson Custom recently unveiled "Goldie", the second Collector’s Choice series guitar, based on a 1959 Les Paul burst with serial number 9-0629.

Former Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page is being nominated for Knighthood by British MP Louise Mensch.

Song Surgeon is a full featured high quality song studying tool, and we have 5 copies to give away.

Martin Guitar is meeting the increasing demand for their guitars by opening a new distribution center in Easton, PA.

Featuring the Gibson Les Paul Classic Plus, based on Les Paul guitars crafted in the early ’50s and '60s with some modern twists.

Line 6 has released the 1.4 firmware update for Pod HD, Pod HD Pro and Pod HD500, it introduces additional features and input flexibility.

Orange Amps' Music Aid for Joplin Auction raised $10,000 to help Glory Days Music Store owner Dave Peterson after a devastating tornado hit Joplin last May.

PRS has unveiled the Tree of Life Custom 24 Limited Edition with a specially redesigned Tree of Life inlay and is set for a limited run of only 100 guitars.

The Guitar Idol Live Final is all set with the list of finalists revealed and the clock ticking closer and closer to the Lick Library Live event on December 4.

The newest Gretsch Bass Guitar has been unveiled, the G2220 Junior Jet Bass II, fronted by the same Gretsch Jet looks and backed up by Gretsch subsonic tones.

Featuring the Gretsch G5191BK Electromatic, a loud and ferocious hollow body guitar that carries the name of Rancid founder Tim Armstrong.

Michael J. Fox played Johnny B. Goode at his annual Parkinson's disease benefit, recreating the iconic Marty McFly Back to the Future scene.

Vox Amplification has announced a series of Vox Tone Test events at a number of Vox dealers in the US.

Learn to play guitar to save the world in WildChords, as scientists discover that rampaging animals are easily stopped by playing specific guitar chords.

Studio Devil has updated Guitar Amp to version 1.2, their iPhone and iPad tube amp modeler, now with a new Delay Box.

TC Electronics comes up with more TonePrints, this time its called Sunny Day coming from Michael "Padge" Paget of Bullet for My Valentine.