ToneRite guitar: 3G
Put this little gadget to work on your acoustic’s nylon or steel strings while you’re resting your fingers and you should notice an enhancement in your guitar’s tone and playability. It’s said to give guitars a “vintage tone” by continually producing vibrations into your instrument … even when you’re not playing.
The details:
$149 on sale (from $186.25);
tonerite.com
Capo software for Mac
Your ax grinder could master shredding that tune … if only they could slow down the original song in iTunes without affecting its pitch. Problem solved, thanks to this Mac-friendly software that’s a superuseful learning tool.
The details:
$49 (free to try);
supermegaultragroovy.com
Wittner wood metronome
It’s true, you could download a free metronome to your iPhone, but nothing beats the real thing.
The details:
$119.99 on sale (from $184.50);
musiciansfriend.com
Fender guitar case stand
Stands don’t have to appear industrial and cold. This one looks like a Fender guitar case and features a plush interior to house your prized instruments. The case fits three electric guitars or one acoustic and one electric.
The details:
$249.99 on sale (from $269.99);
musiciansfriend.com
Fretboard Journal gift subscription
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Make your guitar player’s day by signing them up to receive this hefty, high-quality magazine that’s great for electric and acoustic players. A yearly subscription includes four issues, each full of original material like engaging interviews and photography. Recent issues have featured Eddie Vedder and David Crosby.
The details:
$40 (one-year subscription);
fretboardjournal.com