Kyle Smitchens, Author at Guitar-Muse.com

What Cannibal Corpse Has Taught Us About Album Reviews

Posted by Kyle Smitchens - October 15, 2018

My opinion has long concluded music reviews are nearly useless and more to the point Cannibal Corpse (and similar bands) have already made their points clear.

The Line 6 AMPLIFi FX100

Posted by Kyle Smitchens - March 17, 2014

Line 6's new AMPLIFi FX100 multi-effect pedal gives guitarists boundless tonal possibilities with cloud storage to share and save all of those sweet tones.

Ibanez NAMM 2014: Guitars, Pedals, Amps. You Name It

Posted by Kyle Smitchens - January 26, 2014

With Winter NAMM 2014 firing on all cylinders, Ibanez jumps in with an ocean of new gear. Here we feature the RG9, the TS808DX, amps, and more.

NAMM 2014: BC Rich Mockingbird Plus FR

Posted by Kyle Smitchens - January 20, 2014

In the closing days before Winter NAMM 2014 BC Rich has announced one of the new guitars that can be found at their booth. The Mockingbird Plus FR.

Jamstar Acoustics App Review

Posted by Kyle Smitchens - January 16, 2014

Here we take a look at the app Jamstar Acoustics. A free cell phone and tablet app for Droids and iPhones that offers a more accessible method of learning.

Keith Merrow and the Schecter KM-7 Guitar

Posted by Kyle Smitchens - January 13, 2014

Keith Merrow, the extreme metal guitarist, has teamed with Schecter to design a seven-string guitar that can rip through faces like it rips through the mix.

Paul Gilbert Interview on Oscar’s Guitar Shop

Posted by Kyle Smitchens - December 29, 2013

Oscar Jordan is joined live in studio with Paul Gilbert in this episode of Oscar's Guitar Shop where the two talk guitar, then play everything on the spot.

Yamaha Corporation Acquires Line 6

Posted by Kyle Smitchens - December 23, 2013

The Yamaha Corporation has officially acquired Line 6. From now on both companies will mutually move forward to speed up the realization of their goals.

The Electro-Harmonix Soul Food Overdrive

Posted by Kyle Smitchens - December 21, 2013

With the release of EHX's new Soul Food, they offer an overdrive pedal that gives guitarists plenty of headroom to flex their tonal muscles as they see fit.

Five Acoustics under $200 to Get Budding Guitarists Started

Posted by Kyle Smitchens - December 7, 2013

We've got the low down on five acoustic guitars whether you're looking for one to offer a beginner or if you're adding to your already healthy collection.

Make Room For Slash’s Gibson Double Neck Guitar

Fender Takes a Swing with MLB Stratocaster

Composite Acoustics GXi Carbon Fiber Acoustic Guitar Is an All-Around Winner

Bring Back the Acoustic Archtop

NAMM 2014 – Is the Faded Tennessee Orange Telecaster Really a Telecaster?

Author: Kyle Smitchens

Kyle Smitchens

What Cannibal Corpse Has Taught Us About Album Reviews

The Line 6 AMPLIFi FX100

Ibanez NAMM 2014: Guitars, Pedals, Amps. You Name It

NAMM 2014: BC Rich Mockingbird Plus FR

Jamstar Acoustics App Review

Keith Merrow and the Schecter KM-7 Guitar

Paul Gilbert Interview on Oscar’s Guitar Shop

Yamaha Corporation Acquires Line 6

The Electro-Harmonix Soul Food Overdrive

Five Acoustics under $200 to Get Budding Guitarists Started