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Yamaha Unveil Trembucker Spaced P-Rail Guitars at Musik Messe

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Another partnership between two great companies is under-way. Yamaha has introduced 4 new Pacifica models at Musik Messe this year, which come stock with Seymour Duncan Trembucker Spaced P-Rails. For detailed specs on Yamaha’s new line of Pacifica guitars, click … Continue reading

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Shred King Yngwie Malmsteen on VH1 Classic

The undisputed king of shred, Yngwie Malmsteen will be appearing on VH1 Classic’s That Metal Show, Saturday April 9th at 11pm/10 C.

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New Jackson Signature Soloist Model for Anthrax’s Ian

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (March 29, 2011) – Jackson is proud to honor a longtime friend and one of the most dexterous shredders in metal with a new signature Soloist guitar model. Debuting in spring 2011 is the Scott Ian T-1000 Soloist.

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‘Blunt Force Trauma’ from Cavalera Conspiracy

On March 29, Cavalera Conspiracy is set to release Blunt Force Trauma, the follow-up to their critically acclaimed debut, Inflikted, one of the most spun platters on Sirus’ Liquid Metal/Hard Attack channel of 2008. The debut album was a momentous occasion in the heavy … Continue reading

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Bobby Schneck & His Arsenal of Seymour Duncans

Upon moving to LA in the late 80′s Bobby Schneck found himself in The Buddaheads, a full bore blues-rock band that released one album in the US on RCA and five records in Japan. A sold out Roxy show in … Continue reading

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Ed Skero: More Moore

When most guitar players are asked to describe their sound, it can be a terrifying question. Not for veteran guitarist Ed Skero. His Seymour Duncan pickup selection has made him more sure of himself than ever. “I have Seymour Duncan … Continue reading

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A Trip To Daniel Lanois’ House

Not even doctors make house calls anymore. Fortunately for producer legend Daniel Lanois, Seymour, custom shop manager Maricela “MJ” Juarez and tech guru Scott Miller paid a visit to the guitar guru’s Silverlake, CA home to deliver a set of … Continue reading

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Seymour Duncan in Germany for Musik Messe 2011

Seymour Duncan will be at Europe’s largest musical instrument trade show, Musik Messe.  Similar to the winter NAMM show in Anaheim, CA, Musik Messe in Frankfurt Germany is where the world’s manufacturers announce and show their new products. Cavalera Conspiracy … Continue reading

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Want a Scholarship to Musicians Institute?

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Seymour Duncan is here to help. The Musicians Foundation has announced the Seymour Duncan Guitar Scholarship, created through the generous support of Seymour Duncan Pickups and Pedals to honor its namesake and founder, inventor Seymour Duncan. The scholarship will be awarded to a … Continue reading

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Custom Cocobuckers by MJ

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Last week, our very own MJ made it down to Burbank to give Conan O’Brien a custom set of Seymour Duncan pickups. These aren’t just any pickups, as you can see from the picture, Conan had his name custom engraved … Continue reading

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