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While we are traditionally used to seeing guitars made of wood, it is becoming more common to see ‘alternate’ materials being used. A great example is the HPL, (High Pressure Laminate) currently being used in some offerings from C.F. Martin. And while some are unhappy with this material, others maintain that the instruments aren't too bad as well as offering...

The 2014 Emmy nominations will be announced on July 10, with the ceremony then taking place on August 25. I am going to be running through my wish lists in most of the major categories, as well as offering predictions of the likely actual nominees. When making my wish lists, I do not confine myself to the categories that...

From now through July, Howard Stern fans will have free-access to the "Howard Stern's Birthday Bash" video directed by Emmy Award-winning director and producer Joel Gallen at SiriusXM.com and HowardStern.com. Fans can also watch the celebration in its entirety at any time on smartphones, tablets, and online. Viewers will be able to pause, rewind, and jump to favorite...

Pornhub, the premier destination for free online adult entertainment, today announced Nuri Gulver of Istanbul as the winner of its Creative Director Challenge, a contest that solicited “safe-for-work” (SFW) designs for an upcoming multimedia advertising campaign. Gulver, 24, who won for his campaign: “All You Need Is Hand,” has been awarded with a one-year paid employment contract as the...

One thing we love doing here are TMRZoo.com is modding our guitars for different pickup configurations. This endeavor typically involves us busting out the router, drill and various other tools. On our latest project we shelved our bulky vintage router and tackled this project with the Black and Decker Matrix quick connect system. This ultra-powerful tools system is a time...

We now know one of the easiest ways to get punched in the face is farting on gang bangers. This new trend of venturing into the hood to pull pranks is eventually going to get some prankster shot. The prankster in this video is repeated told that he is playing a game of life and death as he walks...

Wrapping up my E3 Predictions (which will undoubtedly be 100% accurate) is my take on Sony and their PS4 and PSVita. PS4 Whereas I thought that both Nintendo and Microsoft had to make a difference, I think that Sony really just needs to keep doing what they’re doing. They have a comfortable lead in the console race, and, outside of Japan,...

I had a unique experience with the new D'Addario NYXL strings. I have quite a collection of guitars and in doing maintenance I will restring multiple guitars at one time. I was working on a lick in my head and picked up my Les Paul to noodle through the progression. To my surprise the Les Paul was incredibly loud...

Every once in a while a product hits our desks here at TMRZoo.com at the perfect time. This is definitely the case with the limited edition Captain Morgan 1671 Commemorative Blend Spiced Rum. Nothing says summer like a refreshing rum and coke or even a quality rum splashed over ice. Captain Morgan 1671 Commemorative Blend Spiced Rum reminds me of...

The Four Seasons story is an amazing chunk of pop music culture, Top 40 success overshadowing such greats and chart runs as experienced by Chubby Checker, Connie Francis and others who ruled the Top 40 back at the time of its rock & roll inception. “Vacation” by Connie Francis, though an immense pop moment, and the immortal “The...