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BOSS Loop Station World Championship 3: International Finals

See How the World’s Best Loopers Perform with BOSS Loop Stations Enter for a chance to win an RC-3 Loop Station pedal autographed by John-5, Steve Stevens, Billy Duffy, Herman Li, and Darryl Jones. Contest ends April 5, 2013. On Friday evening, January 25, 2013, loop artists from 12 different countries gathered at the House [...]

How To Chain Your Guitar Effects Pedals – Part 1

Rule Number 1 — There are No Rules Free BOSS mobile phone wallpaper—choose from 10. So you decided to play electric guitar. Once you get a guitar and an amp, the next step is to explore effects. Effects pedals can be separated into groups based on their functions. Understanding the different pedal groups is the key [...]

G-5 VG Stratocaster Winner Announced

Congratulations, George Vodden! George Vodden of Illinois is the winner of the Steve Stevens autographed G-5 VG Stratocaster. In this video, Gary Lenaire of BOSS and Roland guitar products, congratulates George and sends off the prized guitar. The Roland & BOSS team is currently working on the next giveaway, and YOU could be the next [...]

Choosing a Roland V-Drums Kit is Easier Than You Think!

We’ve Got a Kit Just for You With the ever increasing popularity of electronic drums, and the seemingly endless variety of choices in the market, choosing the correct kit for not only your budget but for your needs can be daunting. Roland offers a complete family of V-Drums kits from beginning sets to full professional [...]

Bass Guitarist Rudy Sarzo in Our Studio!

From Randy Rhoads to Rudy Sarzo, This CUBE-40 Amp Has a History Most guitarists know that Randy Rhoads used stack amps on stage. However, he also used a very special combo amp. What was it? Bassist Rudy Sarzo revealed that amp on the set during an in-depth interview with Gary Lenaire at the Roland Studio [...]

Jude Gold

Full-Contact Guitar Published by Jude Gold Jude Gold is a true Renaissance man in the world of guitar. He splits his time between Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area, working as a session player and sideman for many artists, including Jefferson Starship, Brendon Small, Miguel Migs, JGB, Eddie Money, and more. He’s also a [...]