SMG Weekly Round Up: News from Pantera, Jeff Loomis, Gibson Guitars and More!

SMG Weekly Round Up: News from Pantera, Jeff Loomis, Gibson Guitars and More!

It’s been a pretty eventful week in the world of guitars, the headlines haven’t been dominated by new guitar releases, but rather new releases from guitarists.

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SMG Review: The Taylor GS Mini Acoustic Guitar

SMG Review: The Taylor GS Mini Acoustic Guitar

If you’re looking for BIG sound in a slightly smaller package, look no further. The Taylor GS Mini has evolved from the ‘Baby’ line of Taylor guitars with improved tone, playability, style and quality at an affordable price.

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THE VALUE OF A GUITAR

THE VALUE OF A GUITAR

What is the true value of a guitar? Is it the cost? The sentimental value? Something indescribable?

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SMG Legends Series: Looking Back at Dimebag Darrell

SMG Legends Series: Looking Back at Dimebag Darrell

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

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SMG Guitar Lesson #31: Major Chord Inversions

SMG Guitar Lesson #31: Major Chord Inversions

Test your ability by seeing if you can take the riff from ‘Wild Thing’ (which is pretty much the same as “Louie Louie) and invert it up the fret board!

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SMG Review: Ibanez RGD7421 – A Metalhead’s Dream Axe!

SMG Review: Ibanez RGD7421 – A Metalhead’s Dream Axe!

In my quest to create a life of Zen by way of shredding, I have almost primarily leaned on Ibanez guitars to provide such tools…

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SMG Poll: What’s the Most Influential Rock Guitar Album of all Time?

SMG Poll: What’s the Most Influential Rock Guitar Album of all Time?

There have been a collection of artists who have recorded albums that will stand the test of time. Classic Rock music has a broad appeal and each generation has influenced and shaped the next… but who is the best of the best?

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Guitar Zen: Finding Inspiration and Motivation to Play!

Guitar Zen: Finding Inspiration and Motivation to Play!

It’s easy to get yourself amped up and rockin’ when you are learning your craft as a guitarist. When you strap on your favorite axe, plug in to your amp, and hit that first note….

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