Beatles Guitar Expected to Sell at £400,000 at Auction

A Beatles-owned guitar has been up for auction last September 12. The Australian-made Maton Mastersound MS500, designed by Bill May, is prized by many for its profound design and extreme playability. George Harrison’s MS500 was used in the Beatles last appearance in the Cavern Club in 1963. It is also the same guitar used by […]

Bee Gees Guitar Is Up For Auction

The Gibson J45 acoustic guitar that Maurice Gibb used to compose the Bee Gees’ breakthrough hit “Jive Talkin’” will be going under the hammer on September 12 at the Gardiner Houlgate auction house. This guitar is one of over 400 other instruments up for grabs at what may be the largest ever auction of guitars […]

5 Most Important Guitars Ever Sold at Auctions

Every collector would agree that there aren’t much instruments in the world that are as valuable as guitars. They are timeless and historical and denote a signature status that many are willing to pay the high price so they can add them to their collection. But, exactly how much someone is willing to pay for […]

HEADS UP: Linkin Park Band Equipment Up for Charity Auction

Fans have another way to support Linkin Park now that a lot of the band equipment the group used has been put for auction to raise funds for a charity. Linkin Park Band Equipment on Sale On April 2, online marketplace Reverb announced that it has teamed up with Techno Empire to auction more than […]

6 Most Memorable Technical Glitches In Today’s Concerts

No matter how well-organized an event is, technical glitches can still make things go wrong. These snags happen every so often that international concerts are no exception. These glitches can derail music events, but nevertheless, make them unforgettable. Here are six of the most memorable technical glitches in today’s concerts: 1. Technical Difficulties at Kanye […]

5 Best Guitar Brands in the World

Guitar is one of the many ancient instruments whose history can be traced back to over 4000 years. Over time, guitars have continued evolving to cater to every genre and musicians of every skill. For sure, you are familiar with legendary musicians who have revolutionized the music world through their guitar expertise. Through them, the […]

How to Take Care of your Band Equipment while on Tour

Performing in far-off places is a welcome treat for most musicians. The experience comes with excitement and it’s really cool to perform in front of a new crowd and in a new environment. However, there is an important question that you should not disregard especially when preparing to travel to another place for a musical […]

How to Create a Stage Plot for Band and PA System

When you play for a music festival that is watched by some thousands of fans; when you play music along with other bands in one large-scale event, you will need extra preparation to make an impactful and unforgettable performance. But preparation goes beyond practicing your song. It also includes preparing a stage plot and input […]

Tips on Renting Band Equipment

The time comes when you need band equipment rental service to support your gig venture. Either you’re starting out and needs a performance-worthy instrument or you have logistics problem and needs to rent, whatever the case all performers may come across the need to rent band equipment.   If you’re about to rent or when […]

Fender Replaces American Standard Series with the New American Professional

Fender is launching its newest line of instruments while keeping the unique signature that customers loved from their original American Standard series. Fender announced in January that they are introducing its newest series American Professional series of instruments replacing the American Standard. Fender has introduced its newest line of instruments, the New American Professional. This […]