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Monday, November 30, 2009

Pardon our mess...
Monday, November 30, 2009

Trying to get things back up & running. Bear with me!

Acoustic Guitar Win a Bedell Sweepstakes

Grand Prize: Bedell TBCE-28-G Acoustic Guitar
Deadline: Jan 31, 2010
Retail Value: $1,695

Win a Bedell Guitar!
Three lucky winners will receive one of these beautiful guitars.

1st Prize: TBCE-28-G $1,695
Since offering his first guitars in 1964, Tom Bedell has lived a passion for music. Today that passion has resulted in handcrafted, all-solid-wood Bedell Guitars. The Bedell TBCE-28-G is a beautiful, traditionally designed cutaway dreadnought. The Indian rosewood back and sides accentuate the warm bass tones while the Alaskan Sitka spruce top adds clarity and balance. African ebony fingerboard and bridge enhance the definition of notes. Solid maple binding and ebony headstock veneer add beauty and the B-Band electronics deliver stage-ready versatility in this Performance Series Bedell Guitar. Includes case.

2nd Prize: MB-17-G $1,195
The Bedell MB-17-G delivers exceptional tone and surprising volume—a lightweight favorite. This grand auditorium guitar features a Canadian red cedar top for brilliant response joined to African sapele back and sides, providing a surprising kick to the individual notes. African ebony fingerboard and bridge add clarity, and solid maple binding and ebony veneer round out this Performance Series Bedell Guitar. Includes case.

3rd Prize: OH-12-G $1,095
A diminutive beauty in the Bedell Guitar Performance series, the Bedell OH-12-G is a favorite for fingerpickers and flat pickers. Solid African Sapele top, back, and sides, ebony fingerboard and bridge, and solid mahogany neck deliver tone and punch beyond expectations. The 12-fret neck really let’s you “get all over it.” Includes case.

Each Bedell Performance Guitar comes in our shaped deluxe case ($245 value) featuring molded top, stylish textured vinyl covering, antiqued brass hardware, deluxe plush lining, and interior humidity gauge to monitor the condition of your all-solid-wood Bedell Guitar.



Test Post

Grand Prize: Test Guitar
Deadline: Dec 01, 2009
Retail Value: $5

Test Post Please Ignore



Sunday, October 4, 2009

Ugh Blogger!
Sunday, October 4, 2009

Apparently Blogger thinks this is possibly a spam blog. (It isn't) Posts may be sporadic until its reviewed. Sorry for the inconvenience!

Thursday, October 1, 2009

El Capitan Bass Giveaway
Thursday, October 1, 2009

Grand Prize: Epiphone El Capitan Acoustic Bass
Deadline: Nov 17, 2009

The great thing about the acoustic-electric bass is that you can practice without an amp. Work on your tone acoustically then plug you bass into an amp. You will experience the fat, punchy tone that every player desires. The best of both the electrical and acoustical world come together in these basses from Epiphone.

The El Capitan has a bound Maple body, 34 in. scale set Maple neck with a bound Rosewood fingerboard and dot inlays, and Chrome hardware. The versatile Epiphonic-6 pickup provides tone every bit as good, if not better than the bass on its own! This instrument will cover Rock, Bluegrass, Jazz, Polka, you name it!

Epiphone El Capitan IV Acoustic Electric Bass Guitar



Summer of Rock Guitar Giveaway

Grand Prize: Custom Epiphone Guitar
Deadline: Oct 10, 2009

Enter now to win a custom Alternative Press guitar and a four-pack of the Summer Of Rock Music Guides signed by all of cover bands! Fifteen runners-up will be chosen to win the four-pack collection of autographed Summer Of Rock Music Guides.



Tuesday, September 29, 2009

FYW Wanna Win Jason Aldean Sweepstakes
Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Grand Prize: Jason Aldean Acoustic Guitar
Deadline: Oct 10, 2009
Retail Value: $149

Enter to win an autographed Jason Aldean Guitar!



Ernie Ball Earthwood Strings Giveaway

Grand Prize: Two Sets of Earthwood Strings
Deadline: Sep 30, 2009
Retail Value: $18

Ernie Ball Earthwood Acoustic Strings are widely revered as some of the greatest strings on the market today. Perfect for bluegrass, blues, fingerstyle, and rock 'n' roll, Earthwood Strings provide a crisp ringing sound with pleasing overtones.

Many musicians, including John Mayer, the Eagles, John Fogerty, Jimmy Page, and more, swear by these world famous strings. String gauges available include light, medium, medium-light (not pictured here), and rock and blues.

Ernie Ball 2008 Earthwood 80/20 Bronze Rock and Blues Acoustic Guitar Strings - 6-Pack



Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Online Rock Line 6 Giveaway
Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Grand Prize: Line 6 DM-4 Distortion Modeler Pedal
Deadline: Sep 30, 2009

The Line 6 DM-4 Distortion Modeler Pedal gives you programmable overdrives and distortions in a floor stompbox. It holds 16 models of vintage overdrive, distortion, and fuzz effects; including the TS808 Tube Screamer, Fuzz Face, Big Muff, Rat, Octavia, Tone Bender, Tube Driver, and more! With 4 programmable presets and an expression pedal input for realtime control of all effect settings. Bass, middle, and treble controls and true bypass switching.

Line 6 DM-4 Distortion Modeler Pedal



Epiphone Roy Orbison Guitar Contest

Grand Prize: Epiphone Signature Roy Orbison
Deadline: Sep 30, 2009

Enter to win a Roy Orbison Signature model Acoustic Guitar from Epiphone



Friday, September 4, 2009

Archer Guitars Monthly Giveaway
Friday, September 4, 2009

Grand Prize: Archer AF10CE Acoustic Guitar
Deadline: Sep 30, 2009

Enter to win an Archer AF10CE (Black) Acoustic Guitar.



Ernie Ball Earthwood Strings Giveaway

Grand Prize: Two Sets of Earthwood Strings
Deadline: Sep 30, 2009
Retail Value: $18

Ernie Ball Earthwood Acoustic Strings are widely revered as some of the greatest strings on the market today. Perfect for bluegrass, blues, fingerstyle, and rock 'n' roll, Earthwood Strings provide a crisp ringing sound with pleasing overtones.

Many musicians, including John Mayer, the Eagles, John Fogerty, Jimmy Page, and more, swear by these world famous strings. String gauges available include light, medium, medium-light (not pictured here), and rock and blues. Indicate your two string choices when you enter to win today!

Don’t hesitate to enter. Thirty lucky winners will get two sets each. That's thirty chances to win! Enter today.



Monday, August 24, 2009

Mike Stern Yamaha Signature Guitar Giveaway
Monday, August 24, 2009

Grand Prize: Mike Stern Signature Pacifica Single Cutaway Guitar
Deadline: Sep 18, 2009
Retail Value: $999

To celebrate the release of Mike Stern's new album Big Neighborhood, Heads Up International and Yamaha are giving away a Mike Stern Yamaha Signature Guitar and iPod Touch!

Yamaha PAC012DLX Pacifica Series HSS Deluxe Electric Guitar Vintage Sunburst




Jack Ingram Guitar Sweepstakes

Grand Prize: Autographed Acoustic Guitar
Deadline: Sep 18, 2009
Retail Value: $200

Enter to win an acoustic guitar autographed by Jack Ingram!




Friday, August 21, 2009

Acoustic Guitar Magazine Ultrasound/Dean Markley Sweepstakes
Friday, August 21, 2009

Grand Prize: Dean Markley DMJ360SE Guitar
Deadline: Nov 30, 2009
Retail Value: $5,532

Win an ULTRASOUND Amplifier and Dean Markley Guitar Set Up

Modeled after the Gibson J-160 that John Lennon played in 1964, the DM-J360SE has a slope-shoulder dreadnought shape. It features book-matched mahogany back and sides as well as a book-matched spruce top with a beautiful, dark, tobacco sunburst finish. It includes an ebony fretboard and bridge, nickel silver frets, 24 kt gold tuners with tortoise-type buttons, and a one-piece mahogany neck. Expect superb tones from this gorgeous guitar.

And for full range-tone for your Dean Markley guitar, plug in the ULTRASOUND PRO250, a 250 W triamped acoustic guitar amp. The PRO250 delivers 150 W RMS through a heavy-duty 10-inch Eminence speaker, 50 W RMS through a special 4-inch midrange driver, and 50 W through its high-efficiency “supert weeter” driver. The super tweeter is controlled by its own independent volume control and uses active crossover technology for precise control of highs and harmonics.

The PRO250 features two independent channels, each with volume and active EQ along with independent 24-bit digital effects processors for producing studio-quality reverbs, delays, and chorus effects. Channel 2 provides an XLR input for your mic, making the PRO250 the perfect solution for the acoustic singer-songwriter.

To complete your collection, you’ll also receive a pedal tuner, strings, and an acoustic guitar stand.

Summary of Prizes Included in Giveaway
• DMJ360SE Dean Markley Guitar ($3,500)
• PRO250 Dean Markley ULTRASOUND Amplifier ($1,400)
• Dean Markley Vintage Reissue Acoustic Strings ($165)
• Dean Markley PT13 Chromatic Pedal Tuner ($140)
• Dean Markley Axe Rack Acoustic Guitar Stand ($29.95)
• ULTRASOUND DI MAX Acoustic Guitar Preamp ($169)
• ULTRASOUND DI PLUS Preamp DI ($129)



Thursday, August 20, 2009

Band of Skulls Bass Giveaway
Thursday, August 20, 2009

Grand Prize: Fender Jazz Bass Painted by Emma Richardson
Deadline: Sep 11, 2009
Retail Value: $500

Enter to win a one of a kind Fender Jazz Bass painted by Emma Richardson from Band of Skulls! Other prizes include a signed limited edition vinyl with art poster signed by the band.




Premier Guitar Woodstock 40th Anniversary Sweepstakes

Grand Prize: Fender Woodstock 1/10 MIM P-Bass
Deadline: Sep 20, 2009

* Must be subscribed to Premier Guitar's Backstage Pass Newsletter for entry code

This Fender P-Bass is a 1/10 limited edition bass with a Woodstock decal commemorating the 40th anniversary of the music festival. The giveaway includes a two-disc Woodstock DVD.



liveDaily Amazing Baby Sweepstakes

Grand Prize: Autographed Fender Stratocaster
Deadline: Sep 30, 2009
Retail Value: $499

Win Amazing Baby’s Rewild on CD & an Autographed Fender Stratocaster!

Amazing Baby has earned a large and enthusiastic following thanks to a must-see live show and an incredible EP. Now the Brooklyn-based band makes its full-length debut with Rewild, sure to win the group even greater renown.

The songs on Rewild cross many genres, from metal to glam rock to infectious pop. They’re also unified by a common theme. Frontman Will Roan explains, “It's an evolution through regression, a step forward in being more primal.” The result is an album full of raw energy, impressive musicianship and emotionally resonant songwriting.

Enter today for a chance to win Amazing Baby’s Rewild on CD. One lucky grand prize winner will take home the album along with an autographed Fender Stratocaster! Don’t miss your chance to score new tunes from Amazing Baby and a very cool piece of rock memorabilia.




Gibson Bass Guitar Scale DVD Giveaway

Grand Prize: MJS Easy Bass Guitar Sclaes DVD
Deadline: Oct 18, 2009

One lucky person will win a copy of the new MJS Easy Bass Guitar Sclaes DVD, which helps you to Play, Write and Understand Music Theory For Bass.

"It will change the way you play your instrument. It will change how you craft songs and write music ... making an incredible difference!" - Review By Chris A., rock writer & photographer

After decades of dedicated music study... 17 years of teaching music... over a dozen best selling music books and DVDs, expert musician and educator Mark John Sternal has created a guitar theory method that simplifies the foundations and structure for playing, writing and understanding music for the guitarist.

Easy Guitar Theory DVD contains all you need to know about music theory on the guitar. It is presented in a progressive, easy to follow format that will be cherished by complete beginners to dedicated professionals.




liveDaily Alice in Chains Sweepstakes

Grand Prize: Gamp;L Rampage Jerry Cantrell Signature Model Guitar
Deadline: Sep 30, 2009
Retail Value: $499

Win Alice in Chains' New CD & a G&L Rampage Jerry Cantrell Guitar!

Grammy-nominated, fan-favorite rockers Alice in Chains make their highly anticipated return with Black Gives Way to Blue. The band’s first new studio release in 10 years, Black Gives Way to Blue is an incredible new set of tunes from the grunge-era quartet. Among the album’s many highlights is a collaboration with the legendary Elton John on the title track--a heart-stirring tribute to group’s late lead singer Layne Staley. From hard rock to acoustic, tragic to hopeful, Black Gives Way to Blue is the work of a masterful band and sure to be one of the musical highlights of the year.

Enter today for a chance to win Alice in Chains’ Black Gives Way to Blue on CD. If you’re the lucky grand prize winner, you’ll also receive a G&L Rampage Jerry Cantrell Signature Model Guitar!
Part of the G&L Tribute Series, the Rampage Jerry Cantrell Signature Model features plenty of style and all of the quality fans have come to expect from G&L instruments. Don’t miss your chance to score the latest album from Alice in Chains and rock out with your very own guitar.




Guitar World Shred the Web II Contest

Grand Prize: Autographed Hamer Vector Guitar
Deadline: Sep 16, 2009

Record a video of yourself shredding away. Submissions should be no more than 3 minutes in length.

10 Finalist videos will be viewed by K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton of JudasPriest, who will select one Grand Prize Winner!

Grand Prize Package incudes:
Autographed Hamer Vector Guitar
Randall V2 Ninja Guitar Head and 4x12 Cabinet
Randall V2XNM 35 Watt Practice Amp
$500 Guitar Center Gift Certificate
One year supply of Dunlop Strings
Autographed copies of Judas Priest Metalogy Box Set.




David Nail CountryStars Sweepstakes

Grand Prize: Autographed Guitar
Deadline: Sep 11, 2009
Retail Value: $200

Enter to win a guitar signed by David Nail!



fye Third Eye Blind Guitar Sweepstakes

Grand Prize: Autographed Epiphone Guitar
Deadline: Sep 18, 2009
Retail Value: $169

Enter to win an autographed Third Eye Blind guitar!




Wednesday, August 19, 2009

liveDaily The Duke Spirit Sweepstakes
Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Grand Prize: Autographed Epiphone Sheraton II Hollowbody
Deadline: Aug 30, 2009
Retail Value: $415

Enter to win Neptune & a signed Epiphone electric guitar from The Duke Spirit!

If you loved their debut Cuts Across the Land, then you’re sure to love The Duke Spirit’s critically acclaimed follow-up Neptune. Since 2005, the English group have mesmerized UK audiences with their classic blues-rock inspired sound accompanied by lead singer (and fashion icon) Leila Moss’s soulful vocals. Now, they’re gaining much-deserved attention stateside.

Enter now for a chance to win Neptune by the Duke Spirit. And if you’re our grand prize winner, you too can keep the "spirit" of classic rock alive with your very own Epiphone Sheraton II Hollowbody electric guitar—autographed by the band!

Epiphone Sheraton II Electric Guitar Natural




Ultimate Guitar Line 6 Steve Stevens Amp Giveaway

Grand Prize: Line 6 Spider IV Amp
Deadline: Sep 19, 2009

Lucky winner will receive a new shiny Line 6 Spider IV electric guitar amplifier, signed by legendary Steve Stevens himself!

The new Spider IV amplifier line is well-rounded with five flexible combos and a powerful head. Each of the four flagship amplifiers, including the 75-, 120-, and 150-watt combos and the 150-watt head, feature over 500 presets, over 300 of which were hand-crafted by 50 world-renowned guitarists, and almost 200 more that were inspired by famous guitar songs. The immense preset collection lets guitarists of all styles find their sound within the jangly cleans, scorching distortions and swirly, effect-laden tones of their heroes.

The flagship Spider IV amplifiers also come complete with 16 of the latest and most advanced Line 6 amp models to date, as well as with 20 brilliant on-board Smart FX, a built-in 14-second Looper, and many more effects. The amp models, which were inspired by celebrated modern and vintage American, British and European guitar amplifiers, give guitarists one-touch access to the next generation of Line 6 amp tone. The on-board effects provide players with a complete palette of colors and textures. New pitch effects, including Smart Harmony and Pitch Glide, plus beautiful Delays, Echoes, Mods, Reverbs, Auto-Wah and more, can blend to create the perfect sonic landscapes. Up to four effects can be used simultaneously and all effects can be edited completely.

The 15-watt Spider IV combo features a distilled collection of four crucial amp models that all guitarists require in their collections, and six Smart FX (up to two effects simultaneously); the 30-watt Spider IV combo features a collection of 12 essential amp models and seven Smart FX (up to three effects simultaneously).

Each Spider IV amplifier can dramatically expand its sonic capabilities with the addition of a Line 6 foot controller, including FBV Shortboard™ MkII, FBV Express™ MkII and FBV2™. These powerful and durable foot controllers deliver everything from wah-wah, pitch-shift and volume control to tap tempo, a chromatic tuner display and simple channel switching.

Line 6 Spider IV 15 15W 1x8 Guitar Combo Amp Black



Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Wrangler George Strait "Twang" Sweepstakes
Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Grand Prize: George Strait Autographed Guitar
Deadline: Sep 21, 2009
Retail Value: $544

Enter to win the George Strait "TWANG" Sweepstakes Presented by Wrangler Jeans and Justin Boots!

One George Strait autographed guitar; one pair of Justin boots (George Strait Collection, non-exotic only) awarded as a gift certificate; a $250 Wrangler Jeans & Shirts gift certificate; one George Strait "TWANG" CD.




TGI Fridays Give Me More Stripes Sweepstakes

Grand Prize: Custom Kid Rock Autographed Guitar
Deadline: Aug 31, 2009
Retail Value: $165

You Rock. Our Sweepstakes Rock. Let's make loud music together.

TGI Friday's Double Stripes members can win one of three Kid Rock Autographed guitars. How awesome is that?



Parable Autographed Guitar Giveaway

Grand Prize: Epiphoone AJ-100
Deadline: Aug 30, 2009
Retail Value: $215

This Epiphone AJ-100 guitar could be yours! Hand crafted by master guitar makers, it's natural wood finish makes this a great acoustic guitar. The electric pickup makes it even more versatile.

This guitar is autographed by two top worship leaders: Brian Doerkson and Glenn Packiam.

Epiphone AJ-100CE Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural Chrome Hardware



Monday, August 17, 2009

Flying By Movie Sweepstakes
Monday, August 17, 2009

Grand Prize: Gibson Guitar or Las Vegas Trip
Deadline: Dec 31, 2009

Win a Trip to the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas!!

The Winner of the trip and a guest will stay at the famous Bellagio Hotel in beautiful Las Vegas. Contentment and opulence are the hallmarks of your Bellagio luxury hotel experience.

Win a Gibson Guitar!!!

We'll also be picking one lucky winner of a brand new Gibson Guitar, just like the guys played in the movie "Flying By".The winner will know why the Gibson brand is considered one of the finest guitars in the world.



New Jersey Life D'Angelico Giveaway

Grand Prize: D'Angelico Guitar
Deadline: Sep 30, 2009
Retail Value: $1,295

* Only residents of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania are eligible.

Take center stage with the likes of Susan Tedeschi and groove with your own D’Angelico guitar!

Produced with legendary craftsmanship under the direction of master luthier Bill Comins, the D’Angelico Excel is the culmination of years of development, bringing you a top-flight, finely crafted, archtop jazz guitar.

With fancy wood finishes, a polished brass “"Stairstep" tailpiece, genuine mother-of-pearl and abalone inlays, and an ebony fingerboard, this is a superb player’s instrument ready for either stage or studio.

John D’Angelico (1905–1964) is revered as the finest archtop guitar builder of the 20th century. Artisans at the D’Angelico workshop continue his legacy today, handcrafting each instrument with top-quality woods and components. Don’t play? This is an exceptional opportunity to own an example in the tradition of this master whose instruments are represented in institutions such as the National Music Museum.



Don't Ever Leave House Party of the Year Contest

Grand Prize: Signed Schecter Guitar
Deadline: Sep 30, 2009

.O.F. Label Group, Smile Empty Soul, Monster Energy Drink, and Schecter Guitars want you to have the house party of the year! Enter the Don't Ever Leave House Party of the Year contest and win a chance to have Smile Empty Soul play in your living room. Plus you get a signed Schecter Guitar and a signed Smile Empty Soul Consciousness CD.
It gets better! We are also giving away four signed Schecter guitars and four signed Smile Emtpy Soul Consciousness CD's to the four runners up! Wait we're still not done!

25 fans will win a signed CD of Smile Empty Souls Consciousness.

Did we forget something? We sure did, all winners will get signed Smile Empty Soul and Monster Energy Drink merchandise.



School of Rock Giveaway

Grand Prize: PR-150 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar
Deadline: Sep 04, 2009
Retail Value: $300

Homework: Weekdays - Listen for the School of Rock clue and sound clip for the Song of the Day. When you know the name of the song – enter to win!

You’ll be in ALL daily drawings for CD’s AND six drawings for Epiphone Guitar Packs that include PR-150 acoustic guitars, gig bags, pitch pipes, straps, picks and CD-ROM instructional guides with tips to help YOU learn to play the guitar!”

Epiphone PR-150 Acoustic Player Pack Natural



Altpress Mudvayne/Black Label Society Sweepstakes

Grand Prize: Epiphone and Washburn Guitar
Deadline: Sep 17, 2009

Enter to win guitars from Greg Tribbett and Zakk Wylde! Catch Mudvayne and Black Label Society on the Pedal to the Metal tour now.



Altpress Fender Stratocaster Sweepstakes

Grand Prize: Fender Stratocaster
Deadline: Sep 11, 2009

Enter to win a Fender Stratocaster from Full Sail University School of Entertainment and Media.



96 Hours Nickelback Guitar and Ticket Giveaway

Grand Prize: Autographed Nickelback Guitar
Deadline: Aug 25, 2009

Win This! An autographed guitar and a pair of tickets to Nickelback, with special guests Hinder, Papa Roach and Saving Abel. One big night of music.

One lucky winner will receive an autographed guitar from the band and a pair of tickets to the show at Shoreline Amphitheater on September 1. Ten additional winners will also receive a pair of tickets.




Saturday, August 15, 2009

CMT Keep on Lovin Reba Sweepstakes
Saturday, August 15, 2009

Grand Prize: Autographed Reba McEntire Guitar
Deadline: Sep 13, 2009
Retail Value: $1,000

Can't get enough Reba? Would an autographed guitar, her entire album collection and an autographed copy of her latest project, Keep On Loving You, help? Enter now for your chance to win.