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Tampa, Florida-based Christian rockers 39 Stripes announced the release of their first full-length project, Beyond Broken, October 26, 2010. The album’s debut singles “My Desire” and “Mustard Seed” are currently vying for adds at Christian AC and Rock radio. Produced by 39 Stripes lead guitarist Steve Henderlong, Beyond Broken has been two years in the…

Seymour Duncan Artist and Their Pickups After The Burial – In Dreams After the Burial, the band known for their technical eight string guitar proficiency, is releasing a new album. This much anticipated work of brutal art entitled In Dreams will be available on Nov. 23. Guitar masters Justin and Trent some how managed to out do them selves…

Seymour Duncan Artist and Their Pickups John Butler   Photo: Paul Smith American-born and Aussie-raised John Butler has become a fixture on the alternative-jam-roots scene. The multi-instrumentalist front man of the John Butler Trio is adept at banjo, didgeridoo, drums and harmonica. But it’s his unique fingerstyle work with an amplifed acoustic guitar that draws…

After the Burial, the band known for their technical eight string guitar proficiency, is releasing a new album. This much anticipated work of brutal art entitled In Dreams will be available on Nov. 23. Guitar masters Justin and Trent some how managed to out do themselves again in creating a masterpiece that will wake the…

Check out Hedras Ramos Jr. who took second place in the Ziua Chitarelor 3 guitar competition. For those of you who don’t know, the Ziua Chitarelor competition in Romania is one of the greatest guitar competitions in Europe. This 18 year old guitar prodigy hails from Guatemala and has caught the attention of guitar greats…

Seymour Duncan Artist and Their Pickups   Hedras Ramos Jr. Hedras Ramos Jr. is an 18 year old guitar prodigy from Guatemala. His playing style and technique has caught the attention of many great players including Michael Lee Firkins and Jennifer Batten. Recently Hedras took second place in the guitar competition Ziua Chitarelor 3 held Bucharest.  He plays 7 string Halo guitars out…

Seymour Duncan Artist and Their Pickups Kenny Lewis Superstar Brad Paisley has delivered one of the year’s hottest country events with his H2O World Tour. Now Paisley’s live chops are on display as performances from the tour are featured on the new double-disc Hits Alive which hits the streets November 2, 2010. The album includes…

Seymour Duncan Artist and Their Pickups Vernon Neilly Multi award winning guitarist/producer/actor and long time Seymour Duncan endorser Vernon Neilly recently returned from a successful South America tour where he performed concerts, did TV performances, and taught master classes. He is pictured above performing and giving a master class on recording and production techniques to…

Seymour Duncan Artist and Their Pickups Patrick – Weezer From the seminal hits “Buddy Holly” and “Beverly Hills” to their latest album Hurley, Weezer has been been making great music to rock out for more than 15 years. With a worldwide following of dedicated fans, their sound has, to many, become the definition of what…

Seymour Duncan Artist and Their Pickups Paul Popov – Defect Designer   A conversation with Paul Popov from across the globe. Do you prefer passive or active pickups? PP: “Actually I am rather a fan of active pickups. My playing style and style of music I play is prioritized using active pickups… but this time…