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Marty Friedman’s New Album – Inferno

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Win an Autographed BR-80 Digital Recorder

Marty Friedman’s music career reads like a boxing champ’s intro. It includes playing with hit bands like Megadeth and Cacophony, multiple Grammy nominations, film, television, and more. To celebrate his latest accomplishment, the release of his new studio album – Inferno, we’re giving away an autographed MICRO BR-80 Digital Recorder. According to his interview in Guitar World, Inferno is the most intense writing and playing that he has done so far.

CONTEST: BR-80 Autographed by Marty Friedman

Ends June 31, 2014 More

5 Steps to Become a Keytar Shredder

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5 Ways to Become a Keytar Shredder

Win a Lucina AX-09 Keytar in White or Sparkling Black

Keyboard players from another era had a great idea: let’s get out from behind our boards and shine. Thus, the keytar was born. While some remember this instrument as a relic of the eighties, make no mistake, the keytar back, and it’s racking up cool points all over the place! And that’s not just marketing speak. The proof is in the pudding, on stages all over the world. So, let’s discuss how some of the features on Roland’s most versatile keytar, the Lucina AX-09, can help you become a keytar shredder. And then you, too, can join your front man and guitar player on stage.

CONTEST: Win a Lucina AX-09

Ends May 31, 2014 More

Video: MDP for the Modern Guitarist

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Pete Thorn’s Demo of the OD-1X OverDrive & DS-1X Distortion Effects Pedals

MDP for the Modern Guitarist

BOSS OD-1X OverDrive and DS-1X Distortion

Guitar nerd Pete Thorn, delivers a detailed demo of the BOSS OD-1X Overdrive and DS-1X Distortion effects pedals. He gives a play-by-play explanation of the pedals with low-gain, single-coil sounds, high-gain sounds and humbucker. He also demonstrates how the technology in these pedals responds to his playing and what it means to the modern guitarist. More

New RP-401R and F-130R Digital Pianos

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Stylish, Compact, and Affordable Instruments for the Home

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Roland F-130R Digital Piano in White finish.

Have you been thinking about bringing a quality piano into your life, but haven’t made the move yet because of concerns about the size and cost? Well, now you can—the RP-401R and F-130R are made just for you! Equally suited for young kids starting out and adults that want to learn and enjoy the piano, these stylish instruments provide top Roland features at attractive prices that fit nicely into tight budgets. And with their efficient, space-saving designs, the RP-401R and F-130R are perfect for contemporary living spaces such as condos, apartments, and smaller houses. More