Dude’s Dispatch – August 2009
IT’S AUGUST ALREADY? Holy Fuzzface? How did that happen? Well time flies when you’re having fun and although the weather in the Northeast has been a little less than cooperative, it’s still been a great summer. We took in some good music at Grey Fox, saw Springsteen, Crooked Still, The Steeldrivers along with some good local music. Never seems to be enough time to get to do the many... [Read more]
Dealer of the Month – Rivington Guitars
New York, NY – December in Manhattan – there ain’t nothing like it. Rockfeller Plaza, Times Square – the lights, the electric bill – it’s truly an amazing site. Down in the heart of the East Village, you’ll find NYC’s best little Guitar Store, Rivington Guitars. And behind the counter, you’re likely to find the owner, Howie Statland. Gbase drops... [Read more]
Tips and Tone – Maximizing Your Tone
Sonic Bliss Maximizing Your Tone By John LeVan In these modern times, we have many choices when it comes to great electronics. Before you decide to drop $300 bucks into new pickups, there are few things you need to know about maximizing your tone. [Read more] Share| Read More →
A Guitar Tribute to Woodstock – 40 Years Ago
That’s right – 40 years ago this month, 500,000+ people drove, hitchhiked, walked, crawled or did whatever they had to, to get to Max Yazgur’s farm in upstate New York. It was more than a concert and it’s legend has grown in truly epic fashion over these past 40 years. The infamous concert movie, Woodstock, firmly ingrained images of Hendrix, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Country... [Read more]
Gbase Contest – “Get Your Woodstock On”
In honor of the 40th anniversary of the Woodstock, 3 days of peace and music, Planet Waves, D’Addario, Woodstock.com and Gbase have put together a prize package in which 3 Lucky Gbase Gearheads will walk away with a commemorative piece of that iconic weekend in upstate, New York. [Read more] Share| Read More →
In Memoriam – Frankie Moates (1954-2009)
We were very sorry to learn of the passing of Frankie Moates on July 20, 2009, Atlanta Vintage Guitar owner and a long-time friend of Gbase and many Gbase dealers. Below you will find his obituary as it was listed in the local news in Acworth, GA. To Sign the guest book - click above Frank “Frankie” Moates Jr. of Acworth, GA died, Monday, July 20, 2009. Mr. Moates was a graduate of... [Read more]
Check out the new Woodstock.com
Woodstock.com is The Woodstock Festivals, All Live Music, Sustainable Living & You Rooted in the live music, community and sustainable living aspects of the original Woodstock Festival, Woodstock.com is an all inclusive online community of fans and artists that celebrates the Woodstock Festivals and all Live Music Events [Read more] Share| Read More →
