Issue 6 of Interactive Guitar Magazine is out. This free online magazine is fantastic. Besides the great interviews with Michael Angelo Batio and Steve Howe, gear reviews, lessons, tech sessions, and lessons, there is also a competition to win a year’s supply of D’Addario strings – page 86. Just answer a few questions and send them to the email address provided.

I just got off the phone with Lew Marklin, who is the host of a new interesting Television show that is coming out this Fall on prime time TV, called Icon News. Lew is the former, Emmy nominated host of ADHDtv and was once a musician and rap artist. Here’s how it went …

GN – Hey Lew, how are you today?

Lew Marklin – I’m great Todd, thanks for featuring our interview on Guitarist Nation, it’s a true pleasure.

GN – Tell me a little bit about your new show, what’s it about and how’s it different than everything else out there?

Lew Marklin – Sure. Well, Icon News is a celebrity talk show, very much like Larry King or Charlie Rose, that talks with the celebs about their unique experiences and obstacles that they faced on their road to success. It comes packaged with a specific intend to empower the viewer with real life stories of overcoming to inspire anyone who is trying to find the motivation to achieve their dreams. We also talk a lot about the causes that a lot of the celebrities are involved in and how they are giving back. You know, we hear a lot about the same stuff in the news, but what we never get enough about is how these celebs and Icons are making this world a better place, utilizing their star power and influence to make change and lead people to the front lines of issues that need our attention.

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I recently caught up with Paul Brinker, founder of Inkdt Guitar Skins. Paul says “Inkdt is a new, innovative way to add custom graphics to your guitar. Inkdt has taken the technology of skins, commonly used on laptops and cellphones, and has adapted it as an easy way to give your guitar a custom painted look. Inkdt skins are easy for anyone to apply and can be removed at anytime without harming the original finish of your guitar.”

The skins are printed on a transparent material and are designed a number of guitar brands including Gibson, Fender, ESP, Squier, and most acoustic bodies. The average price of the skins is between $35 and $40. Custom designs are also available.

He’s is currently pushing to grow the business with a new website design being developed as well as some big announcement coming soon. Paul is also asking for your vote for Inkdt in the Cincinnati Innovates Contest which will reward the most innovative business with $25,000.

To view the gallery of current designs and for more information on Inkdt Guitar Skins, visit Inkdt.com