I found this 11 String Bass from Benavente Guitars out of Oregon.

When I say 11 string bass, it's not like a 12 string guitar where each string is doubled. This is actually 11 strings! I'd think you'd have to have some big and powerful fingers to even play this monster. And here, I thought my 5 string had too many strings.  read more »

I have recently stumbled upon Guitarnoise. If you play guitar or want to learn, Guitarnoise is a great place to check out. The lessons are awesome and the forums are friendly, with many knowledgeable people who are always willing to offer help with any questions.

Guitarnoise offers guitar lessons for beginners and intermediate. As well as bass lessons, guitar tab, forums, reviews and interviews.

Just another site to help your playing. I know I need as much help as I can get!

Source Audio LLC, a new technology enterprise founded by former executives of Analog Devices, Inc. have introducted Hot Hand, a new guitar effect that translates body movement into sound. It uses a motion controller which fits onto your finger and gives you more control over your guitar playing.  read more »

I'm always surfing the web to find cool new music sites. I found this one called Chord Book. It is a really nifty site.

Basically, it's a flash site where you can pick different chords and it will show you the fingerings and you can also strum the chords to see how they sound.

You can learn to play scales and improve your lead solos, with the guitar scales generator. Quick tune your guitar using the guitar tuner and try out alternative tunings.  read more »

My Virtual Band is a website that is to music what Lynux is to operating system. My Virtual Band is an Open Source Music and Online Collaboration website. Great idea!

Basically all you need is a high speed connection, an instrument, a way to record it, and talent. You record your part, and others across the planet collaborate with you.

Although, what happens if you have a killer guitar part and some really bad drummer ads his drums? Can you delete them or are you stuck with bad drums?  read more »

I found this site today, it is about Rock Bands and the origins of their names. I spent quite a bit of time there today. Very interesting reading.

If you're curious how Creedence Clearwater Revival or Chumbawamba got their name, you need to check out this site.

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The following is a list of guitar manufacturers. I've also included each manufacturer's website. I'm sure I've missed a few, if you know of any others, please post them in the comments.  read more »