Guitar Fresh

Humor: Video “80s Metal Band Dokken VS. Chicken”

Michael Jae — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:00:14 +0000

I couldn’t resist posting this, even if it is a little off topic. I saw Dokken on tour in a little night club years ago in South Flordia when George Lynch was still playing guitar in the band. That was their heyday. Nice to see they still have work. Watch 80′s metal band Dokken take [...]

Weekly Video: Jonas Brothers – Paranoid (Death Metal Version) Hillarious!

Michael Jae — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:23:25 +0000

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This Week in Guitar: Satriani Amp, 7 Guitar Habits, Hulk Hogan in Metallica…

Michael Jae — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:00:17 +0000

Here’s the best handpicked guitar news from across the Internet for the week prior to Jan 28, 2011. To get daily guitar news updates, tips, humor and a bunch more daily guitar stuff to help keep you inspired, click here to follow me on Twitter at @MichaelJae. Video: Chris Taylor Legato Lesson Can You [...]

Top iPhone/iPad Guitar Amp Simulators Compared & Reviewed

Michael Jae — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:10:02 +0000

After tinkering here and there with many of the iOS app guitar amp simulators for months, I finally decided I would really review them in detail and decide which was the best, and which gave the best value for the money. So this is my review of all of the iPhone amp simulators you’ll find [...]

This Week in Guitar: 8 yr Old Girl Releases Hardcore Track, Leadbelly Guitar Covers, Alternatives to Spotify…

Michael Jae — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:12:33 +0000

Here’s the best handpicked guitar news from across the Internet for the week prior to Jan 23, 2011. To get daily guitar news updates, tips, humor and a bunch more daily guitar stuff to help keep you inspired, click here to follow me on Twitter at @MichaelJae. The Top Five – What Designers Can [...]

Video of the Week: Amazing One-Man Dueling Guitarist Jimmy Patton

Michael Jae — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:08:32 +0000

Wow, Jimmy Patton has a ton of talent and skill. This is an unusual technique to play two guitars at once, and executed with a great melodic and interesting composition. In 2001, Patton claimed the title of “Best Unsigned Guitarist in the Nation,” defeating over 3,000 guitarists across the entire United States. In this Guitar [...]

This Week in Guitar: New ESP models, Onstage Blows to the Head, Van Halen’s Pedalboard…

Michael Jae — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:31:26 +0000

Here’s the best handpicked guitar news from across the Internet for the week prior to Jan 7, 2011. To get daily guitar news updates, tips, humor and a bunch more daily guitar stuff to help keep you inspired, click here to follow me on Twitter at @MichaelJae. Crazy Tunings You Play In MEGADETH: New [...]

Are You a Guitar Owner, Guitar Player, or Guitarist?

Michael Jae — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:08:20 +0000

Let me start with a quick story about an ill fated guitar student of mine. A few years ago I had a friend approached me to take guitar lessons. He wanted to play chords and pop songs, acoustic guitar type love songs and he gave me a CD with examples. So I agreed and we [...]

This Week in Guitar: Top Selling Album in Last 20 Yrs, New Doors Song, Guitar Pet Peeves

Michael Jae — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 05:44:23 +0000

This Week in Guitar: Pics of 2011, Corgan Tea House, Guitar Products of 2011

Michael Jae — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:45:12 +0000

Here’s the best handpicked guitar news from across the Internet for the week prior to Jan 2, 2012. To get daily guitar news updates, tips, humor and a bunch more daily guitar stuff to help keep you inspired, click here to follow me on Twitter at @MichaelJae. Guitar recording programs! D&H Stainless Steel Guitar – [...]

This Week in Guitar: Free eBook, Gilbert Interview, Mustaine on Performing with Tallica

Michael Jae — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:02:42 +0000

Here’s the best handpicked guitar news from across the Internet for the week prior to Dec 19, 2011. To get daily guitar news updates, tips, humor and a bunch more daily guitar stuff to help keep you inspired, click here to follow me on Twitter at @MichaelJae. Watch Zakk Wylde Reincarnated As a Puppet Image [...]

Photo of the Week: Guitar King of the World

Michael Jae — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 03:31:05 +0000

Guitar Fresh’s Big List of Best Gifts for Guitarists – 2011 Edition

Michael Jae — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:27:58 +0000

Hi all, here’s a BIG list of great guitar gifts. Some are affordable, and some are dream gifts. There’s sections for Apple Lovers, Metallica Lovers, Beginners, Gadgets, Recording, Do It Yourselfers, and a few more. Almost all the links below are to Amazon for more details, why, because Amazon is usually cheapest, and has the [...]

This Week in Guitar: Sandman Christmas Lights, Fretboard Care, New Rodrigo y Gabriela Album…

Michael Jae — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:25:43 +0000

Here’s the best handpicked guitar news from across the Internet for the week prior to Dec 9, 2011. To get daily guitar news updates, tips, humor and a bunch more daily guitar stuff to help keep you inspired, click here to follow me on Twitter at @MichaelJae. What’s your favorite lick to play? What’s the [...]

This Week in Guitar: New Metallica Song, Finishing What You Started, Rhoads Videos…

Michael Jae — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 07:57:39 +0000

Here’s the best handpicked guitar news from across the Internet for the week prior to Dec 7, 2011. To get daily guitar news updates, tips, humor and a bunch more daily guitar stuff to help keep you inspired, click here to follow me on Twitter at @MichaelJae. 10 Randy Rhoads Videos That Rock Exclusive Download: [...]

Ever Wonder What a Guitarist Graveyard Would Look Like? Wonder No More…

Michael Jae — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 12:36:03 +0000

If you’re like me graveyards are a fascinating place to spend time wandering around. Some may find standing in front of a tombstone unnerving but you get used to the slight awkwardness. Looking at tombstones is like looking into the past and it gives us an appreciation for how short and fragile life is. If [...]

This Week in Guitar: The “Lick”, Jimi Hendrix App, Pie Songs, Epic Guitar Amp!

Michael Jae — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 06:41:05 +0000

Here’s the best handpicked guitar news from across the Internet for the week prior to Nov 26, 2011. To get daily guitar news updates, tips, humor and a bunch more daily guitar stuff to help keep you inspired, click here to follow me on Twitter at @MichaelJae. Tips for tone from a Boss MT-2 Metal [...]

Video of the Week: Iron Maiden Singer Bruce Dickenson is a Pilot!

Michael Jae — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:45:08 +0000

Who knew that Bruce was a professional airline pilot and flies the band around on tour in their custom 757?!

Photo of the Week: Guess the Guitarists

Michael Jae — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 01:54:45 +0000

This Week in Guitar: Dave Murray’s Rig, Rock/Metal Songs of 2011, Corgan Interviews Van Halen…

Michael Jae — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 01:52:01 +0000

Here’s the best handpicked guitar news from across the Internet for the week prior to Nov 20, 2011. To get daily guitar news updates, tips, humor and a bunch more daily guitar stuff to help keep you inspired, click here to follow me on Twitter at @MichaelJae. How to Mic an Amp Part 1: The [...]