Brands Names Ampeg Amplifiers These folks make what a lot of people consider to be the motherlode of bass amplifiers, the SVT. Nothing else sounds like one. 300 or so watts of bone rattling bass power. Take two roadies with you just to carry the thing. They also make some pretty good guitar amps, too, like the V-4. Think early Bad Company's or early '70's Rolling Stones guitar sound and you've got it. Fender Musical Instruments Builders of the world's finest bass guitars, the Jazz and the Precision. Oh, yeah, they make a little guitar called the Stratocaster, too. You might have heard one or two of those: Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Ritchie Blackmore, David Gilmour and Robin Trower all play Strats. They make pretty cool amps, too. Gibson Guitars and Marshall Amplifiers. The TRUE sound of rock and roll. Gibson guitars and Marshall amps have fueled many of rock's greatest recordings, including ours. Not that our recordings are great or anything, but we used both of them. There's nothing else in the world that sounds like an old Gibson cranked through an old Marshall and it's a glorious sound indeed. Thanks go out to Orville Gibson, Les Paul and Jim Marshall for their ultimate contribution to rock and roll. Hamer Fan Club All about Hamer Guitars—builders of some of the best guitars on the planet! Ludwig Drums Ringo plays them, so do Bun E. Carlos and Carmine Appice and a lot of other drummers. Kelly's got some, too. Sabian Cymbals They make pretty good cymbals, too. Tama Drums Builders of some of the world's best drums. Truly thunderous. Zildjian Cymbals Makers of the drum world's finest cymbals. Magazines Guitar Player Magazine online. Pretty much says it all, doesn't it? Modern Drummer Magazine The only magazine you need to read about drumming. Bass Player Magazine Bassically, (yuk, yuk…get it?) it's Guitar Player magazine for bass players. Dealers American Music American Music has been the choice of musicians Since 1973. Their staff is made up of musicians and technical experts in all departments. They are here to help both the beginner and pro alike. Bennett Drum Studio Used & Vintage Drums - buy, sell and trade. Lot's of Ringo stuff. Gruhn Guitars of Nashville. If you're into vintage guitars, this is heaven on earth. Vintage Bass Very cool site about bass guitars. Be sure to check out the custom bass they made for Tom Petersson of Cheap Trick. |