The Deal: Yes…this is a totally random post, but it caught my eye, so I thought I’d share it. Amazon is selling The 99 Most Essential Mozart Masterpieces as an mp3 download for $2.99. Now, you may not be a classical music junkie, but for three bucks, these are some pretty solid pieces of music [...]
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More Than Drumsticks! Check out Vic Firth Rolling Pins and Peppermills
The Deal: If you grew up a drummer, you certainly know the name Vic Firth. Of course, he’s the legendary timpanist for the Boston Symphony Orchestra. He also started is own drum stick company over 40 years ago and manufactures some of the highest quality drum sticks on earth. A few years back, he also [...]
Score a Rogue Herringbone 12-String Acoustic Guitar in Black for $99
The Deal: Amazon.com is selling Rogue Herringbone 12-String Acoustic Guitars for $99 – 77% off MSRP. MSRP: $429.99 Regular Price: $129.99 Current Price: $99.99 Get It: Click Here For More About This Deal
Book Club: Stairway to Heaven: Led Zeppelin Uncensored by Richard Cole
Disclaimer: Many people think this book sucks. It was written by Led Zeppelin’s long-time tour manager, who does self-promote throughout this book. Stairway to Heaven is not really about the music, but more about the band’s off-stage antics while on tour (including the infamous “Mud Shark” incident). All I can say is that I first [...]
Book Club: Guitar Heaven by Neville Marten
The Book: Guitar Heaven: The Most Famous Guitars to Electrify Our World The Author: Neville Marten The Run-Down: Guitar Heaven is the first book of its kind. Unlike most guitar titles, which serve more as two-dimensional resource guides, this book evokes the musical atmosphere and tells the stories of 50 legendary electric guitars. Guitar Heaven [...]
Book Club: Slash by Slash with Anthony Bozza
The Book: Slash The Author: Slash with Anthony Bozza The Run-Down: From one of the greatest rock guitarists of our era comes a memoir that redefines sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll He was born in England but reared in L.A., surrounded by the leading artists of the day amidst the vibrant hotbed of music [...]
Book Club: Zildjian: A History of the Legendary Cymbal Makers by Jon Cohan
Although books written about guitars outnumber drum and percussion books by about 10 to 1, there are still some gems if you’re a drummer. This book, Zildjian: A History of the Legendary Cymbal Makers, does a great job of telling the story of the the oldest family-owned business in the United States, now in its [...]
Book Club: Fender: The Inside Story by Forrest White
I’m going to do my best to recommend books I’ve actually read for the Book Club. This is one of them. In fact, I’ve probably read every book every written about Fender (I used to work in their marketing department, so I had to be an expert). I can honestly say that this is my [...]
Book Club: Clapton: The Autobiography by Eric Clapton
You’ll be noticing a few new features around GearPipe in the coming weeks. Hopefully you checked out the recent Best-Selling Electric Guitars post. This is just a quick way to show you what’s hot right now and give you a head-start on your research. The Book Club is another new category that I think you’ll [...]
There’s Still Time To Get Last Minute Gifts for the Musicians On Your List
Christmas is right around the corner and you’re staring at all of the gifts under the tree. You’re pretty much done, except for that little something extra for the musician on your list. Lucky for you, there are a few thoughtful gifts that you can get delivered right to your inbox. Gift Cards The following [...]