Guitar.com Live: What are PRS, Ernie Ball, Taylor, Mono and Fender bringing to the show? – Guitar.com

Guitar.com Live is right around the corner, and were excited to share new details on what our partners PRS, Ernie Ball Music Man, Taylor, Mono and Fender will bring to the show. Its going to be one to remember.

When it comes to guitar-making, few are as celebrated as Paul Reed Smith, founder of PRS Guitars and a true luthiery legend. And who better to learn the ins and outs of guitar-making than Smith himself.

In his masterclass, Smith will go through both electric and acoustic guitar designs with a nose to tail approach to explain why and how everything on a guitar matters. Hell reveal the secrets of builders and techs, arming you with the knowledge needed to diagnose, repair, upgrade and modify your cherished instrument.

The second season of PRS Guitars popular YouTube series Long Distance will only launch in October, but Guitar.com Live attendees will get a teaser of the modern-day guitar heroes they can expect to see.

In season one, we got to listen in as Paul Reed Smith phoned up famous friends the likes of Steve Vai, Warren Haynes, Alex Lifeson and Orianthi. Season two continues with even more candid conversations on music, unusual hobbies and, yes, coping in quarantine. Tune in to the Showcase stage for this very special preview!

With an acclaimed sixth album, a number one hit and a massive world tour planned, 2020 was shaping up to be a massive year for Mark Tremonti and his Alter Bridge bandmates. Then, COVID-19 threw a wrench in the works. Rather than keeling over, the band rose to the occasion and recorded their new track, Last Rites, completely in quarantine.

Join us for a one-on-one interview with Tremonti, where hell discuss Alter Bridges forthcoming EP Walk The Sky 2.0 and Creeds six-times platinum record Weathered, which celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2021.

Ernie Ball Music Man has been especially hush-hush about what it plans to unveil at Guitar.com Live but weve just heard that the brand will be hosting a panel with some of its signature artists. Theyll discuss their playing styles, gear quirks and what its like to design an instrument they can call their own, in collaboration with an iconic brand.

Image: Ernie Ball

In addition to the panel, Ernie Ball Music Man is taking the opportunity at Guitar.com Live to unveil something its never done before: a replica of a famous vintage instrument.

Exactly what it is and who owns it is a mystery, but the brand did leave us with a clue: We have replicated a 41-year-old instrument with all its wear and battle scars down to the last screw! Its got four strings on it and played by a world-renowned musician in one of the most revered rock bands around the globe!

Whats the game-changing new guitar that Taylor has been so tantalisingly teasing these few weeks? Well, find out at Guitar.com Live! Details are scant, but what we do know is that it was designed from the ground up and it promises to inspire players in a whole new way.

Alongside the mystery guitar, Taylor will also be demoing some of its latest guitars introduced this year, from the ultra-premium Builders Edition instruments to the exceptional American Dream series.

Back in 2011, Taylor Guitars became the co-owner of a local sawmill in Cameroon and The Ebony Project was born. The objective: create a more socially responsible and environmentally sustainable way of sourcing ebony for guitar-making purposes.

At Guitar.com Live, follow Taylor all the way to Africa virtually, at least to discover more about The Ebony Project and how its helped not just the environment but the local community in Cameroon.

We hope you come away with a deeper appreciation for the important steps that begin the process of bringing those guitars to life, said Taylor. Youll also learn more about the lives and families you are supporting when you buy a Taylor guitar, along with Taylors efforts to cultivate a more sustainable future in Cameroon through a scalable replanting program.

Used and abused by musicians around the entire world, Mono cases and bags are among some of the industrys hardest working, yet unsung, heroes. At Guitar.com Live, the Mono family is about to get even bigger the brand will show off two very exciting, brand new products at the show!

Grant Klassen (left) and Mikey Woodward of Goodwood Audio

Mono will also convene a panel of pedalboard experts to help you perfect your set up. Join the likes of Grant Klassen from Australias Goodwood Audio and Eirik from the one-and-only Living Room Demos as they delve deep into the feng shui of board design, and share some pro tips and tricks along the way.

Image: Fender

If you love vintage Strats, youre going to love playing this guitar, said Kenny Wayne Shepherd when he lifted the lid on his new collaboration with Fender. At Guitar.com Live, hear from the blues-rocker as he runs through his signature Strat and illustrates how it stands out from the pack.

Youve marvelled at the instruments and heard the stunning sounds but whats a day in the life of a Fender Custom Shop Master Builder like? Join Carlos Lopez, a 13-year veteran of the Dream Factory as he tells Mike Adams (better known on Instagram as @puisheen) what it means to be able to build six-string wonders every day inside the legendary Custom Shop.

Guitar.com Live is a new, one-of-a-kind virtual event where artists, brands and six-string fans alike come together from 2-4 October and its completely free! Register now at guitar.com/live for early access and advance updates.

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