Monthly Archives: December 2011

The Great Tone Treasure Hunt

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Seymour Duncan has teamed up with Godin, Cort, Richmond Guitars, Schecter Guitars, Jarrell Guitars, US Music Corp, and several artists to bring you an adventurous journey full of amazing tone treasures just waiting to be discovered. The Great Tone Treasure … Continue reading

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The Life and Death of Brad and his Candy Green Charvel

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There are many times when we are reminded how a pickup is not just a pickup – or a guitar is not just an instrument. These are in fact things that define our lives, help us express ourselves and things … Continue reading

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Voices of Metal Guy Marchais of Suffocation

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Last week in our continuing search for brutal tone, we talked with Suffocation’s bass player Derek Boyer. In this weeks edition, we turn to Guy Marchais, the brutally fast guitarist for Suffocation. How did you get started playing guitar? “I … Continue reading

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Seymour Duncan welcomes new artists for November

We would like to welcome our new artists for November who have joined the quest for perfect tone. Brandon Ellis (guitar): Arsis Eddie Heedles (guitar), Eric Morgan (bass): A Pale Horse Named Death Rob Espinosa (guitar): It’s a Beautiful Day

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Slash’s Appetite for Destruction guitar visits Seymour Duncan

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Recently the legendary Appetite for Destruction guitar visited Seymour Duncan as Slash was experiencing increasing problems with microphonic feedback. The video below chronicles the process of Seymour personally examining Slash’s guitar and working his magic on the pickups. This guitar was the … Continue reading

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Voices of Metal – Emil Alstermark of October Tide

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On our continuing search for brutal and heavy tone we turn to Emil Alstermark of October Tide to find out how he achieves his expansively dark tone. Tell us about your band October Tide. “Well, the band history is a … Continue reading

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Jarrell Guitars launches MPS with Seymour Duncan Pickups

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Jarrell Guitars has just announced a line of Monte Pittman Signature guitars that are designed for maximum versatility. Monte Pittman is the guitarist for both Madonna and Prong – which speaks volumes to Monte’s need to have a guitar that … Continue reading

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British guitarist Paul Rose to hit the US in 2012

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Paul Rose, born in Newcastle, England in July 1966, is without doubt one of the most unique and talented guitarists in the world today. Fundamentally a rock guitarist, his extraordinary playing style touches on blues, country, jazz and folk, blended … Continue reading

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Win a signed ESP guitar with the new Gus G. FIRE Blackouts System

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CLICK HERE TO ENTER Have you ever dreamed of owning a guitar and pickup system that could give your playing a powerful edge? Seymour Duncan has teamed up with Guitar World to give you a chance to win the guitar setup … Continue reading

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Blues rocking guitarist Alastair Greene has the right tone for the Alan Parsons Live Project

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Guitarist, singer, and songwriter Alastair Greene has been a mainstay of the Southern California music scene for over 2 decades. Alastair was born April 18th, 1971 in Santa Barbara, CA. Best known for his blues-based, soulful, and melodic guitar playing … Continue reading

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