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Knaggs Guitars makes some pretty remarkable instruments. While many of their creations use standard woods that you see with many other companies, they have an eye for the artistic as well. Continue reading “Friends of SD: Knaggs Guitars”

The most exciting thing about working for a company that makes pickups and pedals is the opportunity to participate in new product development. There are many different elements to this process: the brainstorming, the prototyping, the look, the written materials, the media clips to let folks know what it sounds like. The Catalina Dynamic Chorus (see it here) was unveiled on January 17 (coinciding with the closest approach to earth by Comet Catalina, as a matter of fact) but it was a process that began more than a year ago.  Continue reading “The Development Of The Catalina Dynamic Chorus”

Continue reading “Voices Of Metal: Nikki Stringfield”

The next Guitar Gods Festival takes place in Miami, Florida on February 19th, 2016. The brainchild of April Malmsteen, it’s a wall-to-wall showcase of virtuosity featuring performances by Steve Vai, Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain, Gus G, Rudy Sarzo and of course Yngwie Malmsteen. And the centerpiece of the Guitar Gods Festival is the online competition where budding artists have been duking it out to determine the next Guitar God, with the winners voted on by fans and an all-star panel of judges. Continue reading “Yngwie Malmsteen: Guitar God”

In the tradition of our definitive best guitar pedal round-ups for Winter NAMM 2015 and Summer NAMM 2015, Best Guitar Effects is bringing you the decisive review of the best guitar pedals that really stood out at this year’s NAMM Show.

Last week we packed up and headed down to Anaheim, California for the 2016 Winter NAMM Show. We had a great time meeting with artists, dealers and media, and letting folks try out brand-new gear like the Catalina Dynamic Chorus and Palladium Gain Stage pedals at our pedal testing stations. Continue reading “Seymour Duncan at NAMM 2016”

Why does everything have to be so hard? Why can’t I have those pickups and wiring already finished? All of those wires and switches frighten and confuse me! Well, whether you don’t like to wire up your own guitar, or just want a great sounding already-wired-up pickguard that is tested and ready to go, Seymour Duncan has got you covered. Continue reading “The Seymour Duncan Loaded Pickguards”

Seymour Duncan CEO, Cathy Duncan, will be honored at the 2016 She Rocks Awards. The annual awards event is the creation of the Women’s International Music Network, and numerous trailblazing females in the music industry have been indicted over the years.

“I am fortunate to be given such an esteemed award, next to such pioneering women as Jennifer Batten and Chaka Khan,” said Cathy Duncan, CEO at Seymour Duncan.

“The Women’s International Music Network is such a powerful force in encouraging women to take to the music industry with talent and passion.”

The She Rocks Awards ceremony is to be held today in Anaheim, California. It will be co-hosted by Laura Whitmore and Nita Strauss. For more information please visit: http://www.thewimn.com/events/she-rocks-awards/

About The Women’s International Music Network (The WiMN)

Founded in 2012, the Women’s International Music Network unites women who work within all facets of the music and audio industries. With theWiMN.com as its hub, the WiMN provides a community for women within the industry while enriching their careers and musical experiences through networking, education and sharing. The Women’s International Music Network produces events such as the Women’s Music Summit, the WiMN She Rocks Showcases, and the She Rocks Awards. The organization hosts panels, workshops and education sessions and is founded by music industry veteran Laura B. Whitmore. For more information, visit www.thewimn.com. Media contact: Elysse Miller Seymour Duncan [email protected]

Cathy Duncan to be Honored at 2016 She Rocks Awards

CEO of Seymour Duncan to be celebrated for her 40 years in the industry

SANTA BARBARA, January 22, 2016 – Seymour Duncan, a leading manufacturer of pickups and pedals, announces that CEO, Cathy Duncan, will be honored at the 2016 She Rocks Awards. The annual awards event is the creation of the Women’s International Music Network, and numerous trailblazing females in the music industry have been indicted over the years.

“I am fortunate to be given such an esteemed award, next to such pioneering women as Jennifer Batten and Chaka Khan,” said Cathy Duncan, CEO at Seymour Duncan. “The Women’s International Music Network is such a powerful force in encouraging women to take to the music industry with talent and passion.”

The She Rocks Awards ceremony is to be held today in Anaheim, California. It will be co-hosted by Laura Whitmore and Nita Strauss. For more information please visit: http://www.thewimn.com/events/she-rocks-awards/

About Seymour Duncan

Seymour Duncan celebrates a rich history as the world’s leading pickup and pedal manufacturer. Since 1976, Seymour Duncan has helped the world’s artists develop their own unique, signature sounds. This is accomplished through a dedicated team of craftsman at their Santa Barbara, California office. For more information, please visit seymourduncan.com.

About The Women’s International Music Network (The WiMN)

Founded in 2012, the Women’s International Music Network unites women who work within all facets of the music and audio industries. With theWiMN.com as its hub, the WiMN provides a community for women within the industry while enriching their careers and musical experiences through networking, education and sharing. The Women’s International Music Network produces events such as the Women’s Music Summit, the WiMN She Rocks Showcases, and the She Rocks Awards. The organization hosts panels, workshops and education sessions and is founded by music industry veteran Laura B. Whitmore. For more information, visit www.thewimn.com.

Media contact:

Elysse Miller

Seymour Duncan

[email protected]