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Friday, July 20, 2007

Fair to Midland Epiphone SG
Friday, July 20, 2007

Grand Prize: Epiphone SG Special signed by Fair to Midland
Retail Value: $250
Expires: September 16, 2007

Enter to win an Epiphone SG Special signed by Fair to Midland




Epiphone SG-Special Electric Guitar Ebony


Epiphone SG-Special Electric Guitar Ebony

Pedulla and Aguilar Present: The Rolling Thunder Giveaway

Grand Prize: Pedulla Thunderbolt and Aguilar Head & Cabinet
Retail Value: $7,133
Expires: September 30, 2007
Sponsor: Bass Player

Aguilar Amplification and Pedulla Guitars are giving one lucky bass player the chance to really rattle some windowpanes with a Pedulla Thunderbolt AAA 5-string and an Aguilar AG 500SC bass head with a powerful DB 410 cab

Pedulla Thunderbolt AAA 5-String Bass ($4,390)
Aguilar AG 500SC Head ($1,444)
Aguilar DB 410 Cabinet/Classic Black ($1,299)


Wednesday, July 18, 2007

The Zappa Plays Zappa Fender Giveaway
Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Grand Prize: Fender Standard Strat
Retail Value: $621
Expires: September 17, 2007
Sponsor: Guitar Player

Enter to win a Fender Standard Stratocaster guitar with rosewood fretboard and sunburst finish. The Standard Series Stratocaster guitar features a high-mass bridge block for improved sustain and tone, shielded body cavities for quieter operation, medium jumbo frets for a more modern feel and a gig bag. Other features include a fast-action maple neck, comfort contoured alder body, three single-coil pickups and standard synchronized tremolo.

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Onsesidezero ESP LTD H-50
Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Grand Prize: ESP LTD H-50 guitar signed by Onesidezero
Expires: August 15, 2007
Sponsor: Ultimate-Guitar.com

Winner will also receive a Onesidezero t*shirt, an autographed copy of their new self-titled CD and an autographed Onesidezero poster. Each of ten runners-up will get an autographed copy of the new self-titled CD, Onesidezero t*shirt and an autographed Onesidezero poster.

Guitar World Joe Satriani Signature Guitar Giveaway

Grand Prize: Ibanez JS100 signed by Joe Satriani
Expires: August 15, 2007
Sponsor: Guitar World

To celebrate the re-release of Surfing with the Alien. Legacy is giving away an Ibanez JS100 signed by Joe Satriani.

Guitar World ESP Eclipse Giveaway

Grand Prize: ESP Eclipse II FM
Retail Value: $2,049
Expires: august 7, 2007
Sponsor: Guitar World

Guitar World and ESP are teaming up to offer you the chance to win a killer ESP Eclipse II FM Guitar.

ESP Standard Series Eclipse II Black Cherry


ESP Standard Series Eclipse II


This high-quality rocker has an uptown vibe with solid credentials as a hard hitter. Mahogany body with a carved top of quilted maple, set mahogany neck, 24-3/4" scale, 22 jumbo frets on a rosewood fingerboard with flag inlays, and a pair of hot EMG-81 humbuckers. Gotoh tune-o-matic bridge with stop tailpiece anchors the strings, while Sperzel locking tuners keep them cinched down and in-tune through heavy crunches and string-stretching leads.


Sunday, July 15, 2007

Squier guitar signed by the UK band Editors
Sunday, July 15, 2007

Grand Prize: Squier guitar signed by Editors
Retail Value:
Expires: July 20, 2007
Sponsor: f.y.e.

Enter now for your chance to win a Squier guitar signed by the U.K. band, Editors!

Kate Voegele Autographed Squier Guitar

Grand Prize: Autographed Squier Vintage Modified Telecaster Thinline
Expires: August 16, 2007
Sponsor: Starpulse

MySpace Records has a new upcoming star on their hands. Kate Voegele, a 20 year old singer/songwriter recently released her debut album, "Don't Look Away". To celebrate her debut CD, Squier® has joined forces with Kate Voegele to give away an autographed Squier® Vintage Modified Telecaster® Thinline guitar.

f.y.e. Sounds of the Underground Contest

Grand Prize: Custom Ibanez SOTU Guitar and Nintendo Wii
Retail Value: $400
Expires: July, 30, 2007
Sponsor: f.y.e.

Enter to win a Nintendo Wii and a Ibanez Sounds of the Underground custom guitar.

Win a 1970s Fender Strat Reissue


Expires: August 15, 2007
Sponsor: The Rockit
* Must subscribe to newsletter and winner is responsible for shipping costs ($30)

Fender John Mayer Summer Tour Giveaway

Grand Prize: John Mayer's Master Built Continuum Stratocaster
Retail Value: $2,142
Expires: Augst 24, 2007

The grand prize winner will get the actual master-built CONTINUUM Stratocaster John Mayer is playing throughout his 2007 US tour.




Gibson USA FUNimation Sweepstakes

Grand Prize: Specially designed Gibson USA Les Paul Standard
Retail Value: $3,000
Expires: August 31, 2007

Enter to win an authentic Series Inspired Gibson Les Paul.

The Super Satriani Giveaway

Grand Prize: Ibanez JS100TR and $2,000 gift certificate
Retail Value: $4,543
Expires: August 31, 2007
Sponsor: Guitar Player Magazine

This month, Ibanez, D'Addario, and Epic/Legacy Recordings are teaming up to give SIX lucky winners a whole slew of Satriani! Enter for your chance to win today.

Grand Prize includes:
Ibanez JS100TR
$2,000 gift certificate from D’Addario and Planet Waves
Planet Waves Joe Satriani Leather Strap
Autographed "Surfing With The Alien" CD



Monday, July 9, 2007

Danny's Gibson Guitar Giveaway
Monday, July 9, 2007

Grand Prize: Gibson Les Paul Studio
Retail Value: $2,169
Expires: July 23, 2007
Sponsor: Danny Wright

Must correctly guess three autographs.

A brand new wine red Gibson Les Paul Studio autographed by Terri Clark, Phil Vassar, Danielle Peck, Jamey Johnson, Billy Currington, Miranda Lambert, Jack Ingram, Billy Dean, Shannon Brown, Mark Wills, and Hot Apple Pie


Win an AMP from Bedlight and VOX Amps

Grand Prize: VOX AD30VT-XL Amplifier
Expires: August 15, 2007

Win a high gain VOX AD30VT-XL amplifier, an autographed copy of Bedlight forBlue Eyes' "Life On Life's Terms", and an autographed "Life On Life's Terms" poster.



Get more info on the VOX AD30VT at Musician's Friend:
Vox Valvetronix AD30VT 30w 1x10 Guitar Combo Amp


Vox Valvetronix AD30VT 30w 1x10 Guitar Combo Amp

Squier Guitar Signed by Crowded House

Grand Prize: Squier Bullet signed by Crowded House
Retail Value: $100
Expires: July 13, 2007
Sponsor: f.y.e.

After a break of a decade Crowded House returns this week with their fifth studio album, Time on Earth. The record began its life as the third Neil Finn solo album before the singer/songwriter decided to reteam with bassist Nick Seymour and guitarist Mark Hart and the album is a curious yet rewarding blend of solo introspection and band interplay that also serves as a moving tribute to their late bandmate Paul Hester.

Sunday, July 8, 2007

CMT Country Made Fresh
Sunday, July 8, 2007

Grand Prize: Martin DR Guitar autographed by Kris Kristofferson
Retail Value: $399
Expires: august 8, 2007

Grand Prize Winner will receive a Martin DR Guitar, with case, autographed by Kris Kristofferson.



Gibson Guitar of the Week SG-3

Grand Prize: Gibson USA SG-3 Fireburst Electric Guitar
Retail Value: $2,519
Expires: September 30, 2007

The Grand Prize is a Gibson USA SG-3 Fireburst electric guitar and a Gibson Gear prize pack which include a Gibson Strap, 20 sets of Gibson Bright Wire strings, and a Luthier's Choice Triple Pack. Five Second Place prizes are Gibson USA t-shirts.

See details about the Gibson SG-3 at Musician's Friend:
Gibson SG-3 Electric Guitar Heritage Cherry


Gibson SG-3 Electric Guitar

Saturday, July 7, 2007

Sick Puppies Epiphone Guitar Contest
Saturday, July 7, 2007

Grand Prize: Epiphone Dot Electric Guitar
Expires: August 6, 2007
Sponsor: Ultimate-Guitar.com

The Sick Puppies' North American debut, "Dressed Up As Life," validates the praise with a heartfelt collection of exultant rhythms, propulsive beats and choruses that span miles. It's the kind of record that captures the beauty, pain and endless possibilities of life.

Contest winner will receive an Epiphone Dot electric guitar.

Get your Epiphone Dot from Musician's Friend:
Epiphone Dot Deluxe Archtop Electric Guitar with Gold Hardware Wine Red


Epiphone Dot Deluxe Archtop Electric Guitar with Gold Hardware Wine Red





Friday, July 6, 2007

Win a CA X-Performer Guitar
Friday, July 6, 2007

Grand Prize: CA X-Performer Guitar
Retail Value: $3,300
Expires: August 24, 2007
Sponsor: Harpmagazine.com/

Bridging the distance between an acoustic and electric, the versatile X-Performer is lightweight and has a body that is contoured to hug the player. And power and sustain that won’t quit. Winner also receives a L.R. Baggs I-Mix preamp and a hard shell case.

Interpunk Against Me! Contest

Grand Prize: Gibson Guitar
Expires: July 24, 2007
Sponsor: Interpunk.com/

Indie heroes Against Me! make their major-label debut with the band's fourth incendiary studio album, New Wave, on Sire Records. Produced by Butch Vig (Nirvana's Nevermind, The Smashing Pumpkins' Gish, and Siamese Dream, Garbage), New Wave raises the aggressive folk-punk, anarchist protest music of Against Me! up from the underground.

Help celebrate this amazing release by entering to win a Gibson Guitar! Enter at the bottom of this page!

Tuesday, July 3, 2007

Guitar Autographed by The Almost
Tuesday, July 3, 2007

Grand Prize: Guitar autographed by The Almost
Expires: July 30, 2007
Sponsor: goHastings.com



Sounds of the Underground Contest

Grand Prize: Ibanez SA120 signeed by Shadows Fall
Retail Value:
Expires: August 21, 2007
Sponsor: Ultimate-Guitar.com

Grand Prize contest winner will get an Ibanez SA120 electric guitar signed by Shadows Fall!

Live Nation Teen Tour Artists Guitar

Grand Prize: Guitar signed by Live Nation Teen Tour Artists
Retail Value: $450
Expires: August 6, 2007
Sponsor: COSMOgirl

* Only open to girls ages 13 through 25 who are residents of the US or Canada.

Win a guitar signed by Live Nation Teen Tour artists Aly & AJ, Corbin Bleu, Drake Bell and Bianca Ryan!

Win an Epiphone Les Paul Ultra

Grand Prize: Epiphone Les Paul Ultra
Expires: July 31, 2007
Sponsor: Epiphone

Sunday, July 1, 2007

Steve Soest Relic'ed Guitar
Sunday, July 1, 2007

Grand Prize: Electric Guitar "relic'ed" by Steve Soest
Expires: September 17, 2007
Sponsor: HowAudio.com

Two Grand Prize Winners will be chosen. Each winner will recieve: One electric guitar relic'ed by Steve Soest and; a Pro Tec guitar gig-bag and; a guitar strap provided by Rebel Strap Company.

Washburn Guitar signed by Darkest Hour

Grand Prize: Custom Darkest Hour Washburn WI-64
Retail Value: $249
Expires: July 6, 2007
Sponsor: FYE

The new album from Darkest Hour includes an f.y.e. Exclusive track, "Closing on the Day," only available online or at your local f.y.e. store once the album comes out. Pre-order your copy today and enter to win this one of a kind guitar!

Order your Washburn WI-64 from Musician's Friend:

Washburn WI64 Electric Guitar


Washburn WI64 Electric Guitar


Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Enter to win Hagstrom Guitars
Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Grand Prize: Hagstrom White Swede Electric Guitar
First Prize: Hagstrom Black Viking Semi-Hollowbody Guitar
Retail Value: $1,700
Expires: July 31, 2007
Sponsor: Guitar World Magazine

Hagstrom and Guitar World have teamed up to offer the chance to win a Hagstrom guitar

Order these guitars from Musician's Friend:

Hagstrom Swede Electric Guitar White


Hagstrom Viking Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar Black Gloss

Win a Deering Goodtime 2 Classic Banjo

Grand Prize: Deering Goodtime 2 Classic Banjo
Retail Value: $878
Expires: July 1, 2007
Sponsor: Banjo Hangout

Win a beautiful Goodtime 2 Classic banjo! The Goodtime 2 Classic is very similar to the Goodtime 2 banjo, the only differences being the rich brown stain, Deering peghead shape, and spikes pre-installed.

Standard Goodtime 2 features include a rock maple neck, satin finish, all geared tuners, black dot inlays, Vega-style armrest, multi-ply birth/maple rim, single coordinator rod, adjustable tailpiece, and a maple resonator with black binding.

Epiphone Instant Karma Sweepstakes

Grand Prize: Epiphone John Lennon Revolution Casino Guitar
Retail Value: $3,149
Expires: September 19, 2007

Epiphone and the Amnesty International campaign to save Darfur are offering a chance to show your support and enter to win an Epiphone John Lennon Revolution Casino hollow-body guitar.

Get your Epiphone Revolution Casino at Musician's Friend:

Epiphone Revolution Casino Electric Guitar Natural


Epiphone Revolution Casino Electric Guitar Natural


Onesidezero ESP Guitar Giveaway

Grand Prize: ESP H-50 Electric Guitar signed by Onesidezero
Retail Value: $199
Expires: August 20, 2007
Sponsor: Loudside

* To stop the LOUD music that blasts you when you open this page click the stop button in the middleof the page (just to the right of the guitar).

To celebrate the release of ONESIDEZERO's self-titled album, ONESIDEZERO and Loudside have teamed up to give you the chance to win a SIGNED ESP H-50 GUITAR!!!

The ESP H-50 Electric Guitar has a speedy maple neck, rosewood fretboard combination inlaid with dots and the model name at the 12th XJ fret and wedded to an agathis body. LH-100 pickups deliver the goods for the H-50 and are controlled with volume, tone, and 3-way toggle controls. The ESP H-50's tune-o-matic bridge and sleek black hardware serve up tuning stability and slick looks.

Order your ESP H-50 from Musician's Friend:

ESP H-50 Electric Guitar Black Cherry Black Hardware


ESP H-50 Electric Guitar Black Cherry Black Hardware



Tuesday, June 26, 2007

The AXON Giveaway
Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Grand Prize: AXON guitar-to-midi controllers and a Komplexer VST synthesizer
Retail Value: $1,497
Expires: September 26, 2007

TerraTec is offering one lucky winner the chance to take home two AXON guitar-to-midi controllers and a Komplexer VST synthesizer.

Package includes:
AXON AX 100 MKII ($699)
AXON AX 50 USB ($549)
KOMPLEXER VST ($249)


MusicYo.com Kramer Focus

Grand Prize: Kramer Focus
Retail Value: $120
Expires: July 15, 2007




Kramer has taken the BEST selling Focus and added a powerful, humbucking pickup in the bridge position for better tone and added GROWL! Other enhancements include a Metallic Finish, 3-ply (white/black/white) pickguard with matching white pickups and a 21-fret hard maple fingerboard. If you want all the features and quality found in the classic double cutaway guitar but without the classic price, the Kramer Focus series is perfect for you.

Guitar Signed by Bad Brains

Grand Prize: Ibanez GRG170DX guitar signed by Bad Brains Retail Value: $239
Expires: June 29, 2007
Sponsor: FYE

Bad Brains are a highly respected American punk group. The Bad Brains brought a new dimension to punk music by with reggae and an innovative style that has yet-to-be copied. With a new studio album, Bad Brains returns to their core produced by MCA (aka Adam Yauch) of the Beastie Boys.




Guitar Autographed by Metallica

Grand Prize: Guitar Autographed by Metallica
Retail Value: $5,000
Expires: August 25, 2007
Sponsor: Spencer's




Autographed Mushroomhead Guitar

Grand Prize: Autographed Ibanez GRG170DX-BKN Mushroomhead Guitar!
Retail Value: $400
Expires: August 6, 2007




Police Reunion/Fender VG Strat Guitar Giveaway

Grand Prize: Fender VG Strat plus a trip to see The Police at Giants Stadium
Retail Value: $1,700
Expires: July 19, 2007
Sponsor: Sam Ash

Win a Fender VG Strat, a signed limited edition Andy Summers book, and a VIP Trip for two to see the Police on their reunion tour at Giants Stadium (8/10/07).

Xiphos 2007 Guitar Giveaway

Grand Prize: Ibanez XPT700BCM Electric Guitar with Hardshell Case
Retail Value: $1,036
Expires: July 8, 2007

Ibanez is giving away a Xiphos to celebrate the Summer Slaughter tour, including German guitar hero, Muhammed Suicmez and his band Necrophagist.

Win A 000C-28 Andy Summers Signature Edition Martin Guitar

Grand Prize: Martin 000C-28 Andy Summers Signature Edition Guitar
Retail Value: $6,000
Expires: October 31, 2007

Acoustic Guitar magazine and the Martin Guitar Company have teamed up to give you a chance to win a 000C-28 Andy Summers Signature Edition Martin Guitar

Amp Your Acoustic Sweeps

Grand Prize: Fishman Loudbox Amp and Prize Pack
Retail Value: $1,009
Expires: July 1, 2007

Package includes:
A Fishman Loudbox 100 Acoustic Guitar Amp ($766)
One-year supply of EXP Strings ($131),
Planet Waves Multi-Function Tuner ($66)
Humidipak Automatic Humidity Control System ($28)
Planet Waves Leather Strap ($18)

Fernandes Ravelle Elite Signed by Ozzy Osbourne

Grand Prize: Fernandes Ravelle Elite signed by Ozzy
Expires: July 31, 2007
Sponsor: Guitar World Magazine

Fernandes Guitars is giving you the chanve to win a a Sustainer-equipped Ravelle Elite signed by Ozzy Osbourne, as heard on his new Black Rain album.

Finger Eleven Strata Sweepstakes

Grand Prize: Custom Finger Eleven Guitar
Retail Value: $450
Expires: July 2, 2007

Grand Prize Winner will receive a Sony Walkman Digital Music Player NW 3703F, a custom Finger Eleven guitar, a drumhead signed by Strata, Finger Eleven and Strata t-shirts.

Win A World-Class Parkwood Guitar

Grand Prize: One of Two Acoustic-Electric Guitars by Parkwood
Retail Value: $1,250
Expires: August 30, 2007

Parkwood Guitars and Acoustic Guitar magazine have teamed up to give you the opportunity to win one of two great Parkwood guitars. The PW360M Dreadnought Cutaway Acoustic-Electric or the PW370M Grand Concert Cutaway Acoustic-Electric.

Win a Nekromantix Customized Sparrow Guitar

Grand Prize: Nekromantix Customized Sparrow Guitar
Retail Value: $430
Expires: July 18, 2007
Sponsor: Hot Topic

Here's your chance to win a Nekromantix Customized Sparrow Guitar so you can learn to play along to "NekroHigh!"



Win With Steve Vai & Guitar World

Grand Prize: Signed Ibanex RG350EX and Steve Vai CD Collection
Retail Value: $450
Expires: July 15, 2007
Sponsor: Epic Records

Enter to win a copy of Steve's new album, Sound Theories Vol. 1 & 2, Steve's Epic catalog, and an autographed Ibanez RG350EX Guitar!

Larry Hartke Makes You an Offer You Can't Refuse

Grand Prize: A Total Hartke Player's Solution
Retail Value: $1,650
Expires: August 15, 2007

Package includes:
HA5500 500 Watts Amp
VX810 Cabinet
VXL Bass Attack Pedal
HT12 Chromatic Tuner
3-Pack of Medium Strings

Fall Out Boy Contest

Grand Prize: Squier Pete Wentz Signature Model Precision Bass Guitar
Expires: July 9, 2007
Sponsor: Interpunk

Enter to win your very own bass guitar along with tons of Fall Out Boy merch and goodies.


  • A Squier® Pete Wentz Signature Model Precision Bass® Guitar
  • Four Fall Out Boy T-Shirts
  • Signed Fall Out Boy CD
  • Prize Box of Fall Out Boy Treats!

Bon Jovi Lost Highway Giveaway

Grand Prize: Acoustic Guitar Autographed by Bon Jovi
Expires: July 10, 2007
Sponsor: DISH Magazine

The Grand Prize is one acoustic guitar autographed by Bon Jovi, Plus one "Lost Highway" CD. The album features a 12 new and original songs, due for release June 19th.

Blacktop Mourning Epiphone Les Paul Jr

Grand Prize: Epiphone Les Paul Jr (Vintage Sunburst)
Expires: July 15, 2007
Sponsor: Alternative Press Magazine

One winner will receive a New EPIPHONE LES PAUL JR, Vintage Sunburst, with cord and strap. Blacktop Mourning's Debut Release No Regret is available now!

Monday, June 25, 2007

Third Day Guitar Giveaway
Monday, June 25, 2007

Grand Prize: Guitar Designed to Match Third Day’s Chronology Volume 1
Retail Value: $250
Expires: July 10, 2007
Sponsor: hearitfirst.com

One lucky winner will receive a guitar designed to match Third Day’s Chronology Volume 1 album. Here’s your chance to own a piece of Third Day history!



Dr. Pepper Band in a Bubble

Grand Prize: Epiphone Les Paul Special II Player Pack
Expires: July 10, 2007
Sponsor: Ultimate-guitar.com

Dr. Pepper, MTV, and Epic recording artist Cartel are giving music fans a real-time look into the making of the band’s newest album during Dr. Pepper's Band In A Bubble. Cartel will be sealed inside a huge transparent bubble on Hudson River Park’s Pier 54 in New York City from May 24 through June 12, as they record the follow-up to their breakthrough debut album, "Chroma."



Win The Willowz Goodie Bag

Grand Prize: Autographed Squire Guitar and Goodie Bag
Retail Value: $389
Expires: July 13, 2007
Sponsor: Fuse TV

Fender Squire with double Humbucker signed by the Willowz
See in Squares DVD signed by the Willowz
Chautauqua CD signed by the band
Two Willowz t-shirts designed by Robert Jones
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind DVD signed by Michel Gondry
Science of Sleep DVD signed by Michel Gondry




Redline with Rockit Guitars

Grand Prize: Special Edition Rockit Guitar
Retail Value: $10,000
Expires: August 31, 2007
Sponsor: Guitar Player Magazine

Grand Prize includes:
Special Edition Rockit Guitar
Ultimate Support GS-100 Guitar Stand
Core One Bullet Cable
Custom-built padded gig bag
Care kit

The winner will get to choose a paint color from an existing palette or submit a design of their own. Choose pearl inlays or metallic ones, including 23ct gold, silver, gold composite, or platinum.


Yamaha Guitar Autographed by Black Light Burns

Grand Prize: Yamaha Electric Guitar Autographed by Black Light Burns
Retail Value: $250
Expires: June 30, 2007
Sponsor: FYE

Enter now for your chance to win a Yamaha electric guitar autographed by Black Light Burns that also includes a special drawing by Wes Borland.

Daisy Rock Guitar

Grand Prize: Daisy Rock Guitar
Retail Value: $200
Expires: July 31, 2007
Sponsor: Guideposts Sweet 16

Win this glittery, girly guitar with soft-sided gig bag.