Surf the Vortex
The Vortex Keytar Vortex USB/MIDI Keytar Controller with Accelerometer The Vortex includes even more features never before found on any keytar: both traditional MIDI and USB MIDI are onboard, empowering you to use the Vortex with all of your software instruments and synths on Mac, PC, and iPad*. You’ll have a virtually unlimited palette of sounds, ready to command with one of the most exciting keytar controllers ever. Read More.. Only to be surpassed by the e-hooter (with commercial rights to “The Hooters” well in hand).. Via BoingBoing/Rob Beschizza via Alesis Share| Read More →
Frampton’s Dream Guitar Recovered (NPR)
Courtesy Gregg Roth (via NPR) Peter Frampton sold millions of records with the help of a customized Gibson guitar. Three decades ago, that guitar was destroyed in a plane crash … or so he thought. The story begins in 1970, when Frampton and his old band Humble Pie scored a gig playing two sets a night at the Fillmore West in San Francisco. Frampton says the first night was a rough go: The guitar he was using fed back at loud volumes and made soloing a chore. After the show, an audience member approached him and offered to help. Read on at NPR… Share| Read More →
Forbes mentions Gbase.com!
How To Buy A Vintage Guitar – Expert Shares Secrets Guitars are hot, guitars are sexy – and guitars can be worth big bucks. “People have paid up to a million dollars for guitars owned by the likes of Eric Clapton and Jerry Garcia,” says Tom Beaujour, editor-in-chief of Guitar Aficionado magazine. “The most valuable production electric guitar is the 1958/59 Gibson Explorer, of which there are only nineteen. I would value those at around 600-900K, depending on condition and provenance.” [Read more] Share| Read More →
Notes from the Director
Notes from the Director November 2011 Nothing like the smell of woodsmoke in the air to get your Autumnal emotions rolling. Halloween was a mere blink of the eye (geez I do miss the former regularity of the Frank Zappa Halloween Concerts – RIP Frank) and you know what that means. CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens and more, all across the country, have broken out Christmas decorations whilst we’re dreaming of turkey, football relatives whilst nicking a few Butterfingers and Baby Ruth bars from the leftover Halloween jar. But I digress – there a few guitar shows remaining so keep an eye out for those. MORE IMPORTANTLY – it’s time to break out your humidification for those acoustic instruments. Don’t Forget!!! Share| Read More →
Tips and Tone – NAMM & the Amp Expo
Tips and Tone NAMM & the Amp Expo 2011 By John LeVan One of the most exciting parts of my job is attending conventions where I can check out the latest gear. Two of the best are held in Nashville each year; the NAMM convention and The Nashville Amp Expo. Each is radically different, but together they provide the best of both worlds for all musicians. This Summer I attended both, here’s an overview of the events… [Read more] Share| Read More →
Gbase Contest – Win 2 Jodi Head Straps
Is your baby hanging on a worthy strap? Well, enter your name and email below and she could be! Your Name (required) Your Email (required) Subscribe to the Gbase newsletter Share| Read More →
Notes from the Director
SPRING 2011 Summer is just around the corner! After what has been a very turbulent and stormy spring, many of us are looking forward to a warming trend with less rain, less erratic weather and maybe a little beach time or possibly a little down time from the 9-to-5. [Read more] Share| Read More →
Tips and Tone – Tuning War
Tuning War How to win the battle! by John M. LeVan I have received some great questions lately that fall into the category of “Tuning Problems”. Getting your guitar to play in tune can be a daunting task. This has been a fierce battle that has been raging since the invention of the guitar. There are several issues that, overlooked, can & will cause your guitar to play out of tune. After many years of fighting this battle, I’ve discovered some ideas to help, so here we go… [Read more] Share| Read More →
Gbase Contest – 60′s Comet Giveaway
Courtesy of our good friends at Rumble Seat Music, located in beautiful downtown Ithaca, NY, comes this striking 60′s era vintage guitar. The Gold Sparkle Classic will make the perfect addition to anyone’s collection. The Italian-made COMET has the ultra-retro vibe and it’s anxious to find a new home with a GearHead. Enter now! [Read more] Share| Read More →
Gbase Contest – Win Europe ’72
Some lucky Gbase GearHead will win the recently re-released Europe ’72 by the Grateful Dead. This pivotal Dead release has long been an anchor point for many Dead fans. From ‘One More Saturday Night” to the more ethereal ‘China Cat Sunflower’ – they’re all here and a must for any fan. [Read more] Share| Read More →
