Ludwig Breakbeats by Questlove Drum kit Review

This kit has a really nice wrap on the shells. Looks like some one spent time to make it look like a thousand dollar wrap.

Comes with 7x10 and 13x13 toms, 14x16 kick, and 5x14 snare.

Also comes with nice velvet bags which can be used for storage or when your in need of a damping system. The velvet storage bags act as a muffling system that cuts the sound down just enough to hear and feel the dynamics of the the kit. 

Has 7 ply hardwood, and 45 degree angle bearing edge.

The Kick has a really huge sound right out of the box to be a 14x16... wow. Even with factory stock heads, it sounds huge. Most pro drummers can tell how well a kit is made if it sounds pretty decent with cheap heads. Toms have a really nice overtone, very jazzy sounding.  The snare is very light in physical feel, but cracks if you give it the tender love it needs, with a new head and a little tuning. For the price of $399, you can't beat the sound. A little kit packed with explosive sound!

Available in Black Sparkle and White Sparkle. Kits starting at $399.

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Written By Mike

BC Rich Gunslinger Review

Enter the BC Rich Gunslinger.  With a light basswood body, sturdy maple neck, locking nut, and an overwhelming sense of nostalgia, this guitar is perfect for letting your hair down and rocking out.

 A single Duncan Design humbucker in the bridge position provides just enough output to drive your amp without muddling up the notes in your chords.  When playing with distortion, clarity is always important and this guitar offers you just that.  

            Rocking can really take its toll on a guitar.  When you’re strumming hard and struttin’ your stuff, a Floyd Rose Special bridge paired with a locking nut gives you the tuning stability you need, with the dive bombs that you deserve.  The Jumbo frets allow for smooth playability, and they’re level enough to slam the action and still get those big step and a half bends.

So if you’re looking for a screaming guitar with good playability, and more importantly, affordability, then this is the guitar to pick up.

Available in Yellow and Burn Orange. Kits Starting at $349.99.

Fan's Choice Top Bands with Dual Guitarists

We asked our fans, "who is the top dual guitarist band?"  They voted, now here is the list with a video performance from each band:

1. Iron Maiden

Click here to watch Iron Maiden's "The Trooper"

2. Eagles    
                       

Click here to watch the Eagles' "Hotel California"

3.  Thin Lizzy

    

Click here to watch Thin Lizzy's "The Boys Are Back in Town"

4. Judas Preist

Click here to watch Judas Preist's "Bloodstone"

5. Lynrd Skynrd

Click here to watch Lynrd Skynrd's "That Smell"

6. Allman Brothers

Click here to watch the Allman Brothers' "Jessica"

7. Guns N' Roses

Click here to watch Guns N' Roses' "Night Train"

8. The Rolling Stones

Click here to watch The Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter"

9. Aerosmith 

Click here to watch Aerosmith's "Adam's Apple"

10. Ratt

Click here to watch Ratt's "Round and Round"

Fan's Choice Top 10 Guitar Solos

We asked our fans  to vote for the greatest guitar solo.  You voted, now see which solos made the list!

1. "Eruption" By  Eddie Van Halen
       



2. "Stairway To Heaven" By Jimmy Page



3. "Little Wing" Stevie Ray Vaughan



4. "Still Got The Blues" Gary Moore



5.  "Comfortably Numb"  By David Gilmour



6.  "Crazy Train" By Randy Rhoads



7. "Machine Gun" By Jimi Hendrix



8. "No More Tears" By Zakk Wylde



9. "Sultans of Swing" By Mark Knopfler



10. "Cliffs of Dover" By Eric Johnson

15 Moments That Nearly Destroyed Rock

By Chad Childers- Loudwire.com , Sterling Whitaker- UltimateClassicRock.com, and Kenneth Partridge- Diffuser FM.com  Article from Loudwire.com

1. SLASH AUDITIONS FOR POISON

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Hollywood was the place to be if you were a rocker looking to make it in the mid ’80s. But not long before we were all welcomed to the jungle, Slash auditioned for the Bret Michaels-led Poison. In a 2010 interview with Classic Rock Revisited, Slash revealed that he had decided to quit the pre-Guns N’ Roses band Hollywood Rose and was referred to Poison by their exiting guitarist at the time.

Slash says he made it to the final two, but knew it wasn’t going to work when he was asked about wearing makeup. Poison ended up offering the job to C.C. Deville. Had Slash been chosen for Poison, would Guns N’ Roses have ever reached the pinnacle without him? And while successful in their own right, would Poison have become the iconic act that GN’R went on to be?

  CLICK HERE TO SEE #2 - 15 Moments That Nearly Destroyed Rock

Fan's Choice Greatest Female Rock Vocalists

List and a video from each vocalist below!

 

1. Ann Wilson

2. Lzzy Hale

3. Janis Joplin

4. Pat Benatar

5. Lita Ford

6. Stevie Nicks

 

7. Amy Lee

8. Joan Jett

9. Chrissie Hynde

 

 10. Patty Smyth

Fan's Choice Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Reunion Tours

We asked our fans "What is the Greatest Rock 'n' Roll reunion tour?"  You voted, see who made the list! Connect with us on MySpace and checkout the cool new mix feature. Our mix includes songs and photos from each band.

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