6 Strange Facts about Guitarists

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July 19, 2017 in Features, Gear, General, Guitars, Humor, Musicians

Guitarists are a bit of a different breed of human being compared to others….

The company began as Fender's Radio Service in late 1938 in Fullerton, California and produced the Telecaster (originally named the 'Broadcaster) as well as the first mass-produced electric bass, the Precision Bass and the popular Stratocaster (Strat) guitar.

SMG Poll: Which is Your Favorite Fender Electric Guitar?

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December 29, 2012 in Features, Polls

The company began as Fender’s Radio Service in late 1938 in Fullerton, California and produced the Telecaster (originally named the ‘Broadcaster) as well as the first mass-produced electric bass, the Precision Bass and the popular Stratocaster (Strat) guitar.

An advert of the period shows this handsome guitar that boasted a powerful, penetrating tone....

The Beatles: Guitar Heroes 34 – John Lennon’s Hofner Senator

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December 18, 2012 in Beatles, Guitar History, Legends

An advert of the period shows this handsome guitar that boasted a powerful, penetrating tone….

As a kid he messed around on drums, saxophone, and guitar. When Jaco was thirteen he was really into sports and while playing football Jaco suffered a serious wrist accident that required surgery and he could no longer continue playing drums, so he took up bass guitar.

SMG Profile: Jaco Pastorius – One of the All Time Greatest Bassists!

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December 1, 2012 in Features, Jazz, Legends, Musicians

As a kid he messed around on drums, saxophone, and guitar. When Jaco was thirteen he was really into sports and while playing football Jaco suffered a serious wrist accident that required surgery and he could no longer continue playing drums, so he took up bass guitar.

Dimebag Darrell Abbott’s most famous musical venture Pantera was formed in 1981, with his brother Vinnie Paul on drums....

SMG Legends Series: Looking Back at Dimebag Darrell

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November 19, 2012 in Guitars, Legends, Metal, Musicians

Dimebag Darrell Abbott’s most famous musical venture Pantera was formed in 1981, with his brother Vinnie Paul on drums….

Often it has been implied that Led Zeppelin were nothing more then a cover band, but that wouldn’t be fair. Jimmy Page played his guitar in a fashion that took his music to a new place. It was harder and the sound was unique and fresh.

SMG Legends: Led Zeppelin and Jimmy Page

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October 26, 2012 in Blues, Genres, Legends, Musicians, Rock

Often it has been implied that Led Zeppelin were nothing more then a cover band, but that wouldn’t be fair. Jimmy Page played his guitar in a fashion that took his music to a new place. It was harder and the sound was unique and fresh.