Jim Root Interview
Posted By: Pappy on September 1, 2010 at 4:00
Some guys have all the luck. I Heart Guitar is probably the world's most famous guitar blog. It's been recognized in multiple countries, publications, and among the bloggers in the guitar blogging world.He gets to review some of the coolest stuff and interview some of the... more
Eric Clapton Hates his Voice
September 1, 2010 at 2:49
Give Eric Clapton a guitar, and old slowhand has no fear. But it?s another thing entirely when the rock l...
Review: Sanyo Pedal Juice
Posted By: Brian on August 31, 2010 at 21:51
Sanyo has come up with an idea that in hindsight seems so obvious it’s a wonder why we’re just seeing this innovation now. The Sayno Pedal Juice is a 9V rechargeable lithium-ion battery that can power an entire pedalboard and then some. Plus the Pedal Juice comes... more
Majikbox Fuzz Universe signature Paul Gilbert distortion pedal
Posted By: Jon on August 31, 2010 at 21:22
In a recent interview with Premier Guitar magazine Paul Gilbert spoke about a new pedal he was working on with Majikbox called the same name as his latest album “Fuzz Universe” well here the updated front page of Majikbox’s website. The pedal’s features... more
WT Feaster - Wish You Well
Posted By: Gary on August 31, 2010 at 20:03
From the final gig of the 2010 UK tour, at The Cluny in Newcastle.
Grosh Guitars - Tie Dye
Posted By: Gary on August 31, 2010 at 16:45
I saw WT Feaster at the Cluny, Newcastle on Saturday (I'll be posting some video soon) and was very taken by his guitar sound. I'm going to e-mail Travis some questions about his live set up, but I do know he uses Don Grosh guitars (though I'm not sure which model). I'm very... more
Nightwatcher Has Your Rock News
August 31, 2010 at 14:10
Make Nightwatcher's House of Rock blog a regular part of your routine music info diet.The Nightwatcher is good at keeping us up on what's new with our classic heroes.It's a one-stop-shop for important rock icon information.Recent posts cover upcoming releases from the Rory... more
The Road Show
Posted By: PT on August 31, 2010 at 12:54
Here at Fifth Fret world headquarters, we get a lot of press releases. Some are for new releases by artists I?ve never heard of and artists I haven?t thought about in years. Some are about new products a company is trying to hype. Some are about guitar manufacturers? latest... more
Stratoblogster Popular in Spain!
August 31, 2010 at 12:26
According to web rank info site Alexa.com Spain is ranked 2nd after USA for most visitors to this blog.Interesting, because the guitar in its current basic form comes from Spain. Other stringed instruments go way back to earlier civilizations, but the six string guitar came... more
New Guitar Lesson: Jazz Improvisation in Minor Keys
Posted By: fgv on August 31, 2010 at 11:43
Guy Fenocchi has six new lessons on using the Dorian Mode for soloing over minor jazz progressions. You will learn how to use minor pentatonic scales, arpeggio combinations, and major triads to create your own lead parts. Having a variety of notes to pull from helps you keep... more
