44 years today. Unbelievable. That’s how long it’s been since the great Randy Rhoads was taken from this world so abruptly. His influence from just a few albums and a handful of live recordings is immeasurable. And, his influence on the gear we still buy is astounding. Jackson guitars only exist because of Randy Rhoads. Truth. Grover Jackson was running Charvel by … [Read more...]
What Song Are You Gonna Hear At MGR STL?
Wayne’s World started a trend – a forbidden song trend – led by the all-time forbidden #1: Stairway to Heaven. Our opinion is if you can play that beauty – have at it. Masterpiece; always and forever! And, of course there are more on the ‘traditional’ ‘forbidden’ list: Sweet Child O’Mine, Smoke on the Water, Smells Like Teen Spirit, Wonderwall, Enter Sandman, HOTRS, Crazy … [Read more...]
When Phil X Came to Town
Phil X. Theofilos Xenidis.BEAST. YouTube legend.Triumph, Bon Jovi, Hired Gun The dude seemed to be a well-kept secret for a couple of decades. Kicking around the California camps the Canadian born rocker did stints with Triumph and Randy Coven (Aldo Nova) before settling in to session work. Then came YouTube and Fretted Americana – a guitar shop in Calabasas, CA. During off the … [Read more...]
Boutique Amps – Oh Yes!
There are tried and true traditional amps: Marshall, Fender, Mesa Boogie, Peavey, Vox, Orange – etc. And we carry lots of those. We love them! You love them! But – there are smaller manufacturers out there that make very special amps for various applications. Usually, they are a cut above in construction, tone, reliability, etc. – because they are often made one at a time to … [Read more...]
Eleven and One
What does that mean? We are ELEVEN years as a store. And, we are ONE year at our newest location. How in the world has that much time FLOWN by? In the words of the not so immortal Vizzini: “INCONCEIVABLE!” Our One Year Anniversary (New Store) event was a hoot. Lots of regulars and a ton of new faces. Lots of discounts taken. Lots of Gus’ pretzels eaten. Lots of sign-ups for … [Read more...]
