Archive | Guitars
Fender Introduces Vintage Pro 1963 Telecaster Custom NOS
At this point I’m not entirely sure when Fender “officially” introduced these new Custom Shop Telecasters, but I’ve just become aware of them myself and thought I’d better point them out here for all of you rabid Tele fanatics. Dubbed the Vintage Pro 1963 Telecaster Custom NOS, these guitars are apparently part of Fender’s Custom [...]
Continue reading...‘Premier Guitar’ Reviews Fender’s New Super-Sonic 22 Combo
24. June 2010
In my constant search for a small, light, versatile, all-tube combo amp I have continually found myself drawn to Fender’s Super-Sonic line of amplifiers. While the earlier incarnations of these surprisingly high-gain amps carried a bit more wattage than I really needed, this latest version, the Super-Sonic 22, may be just what the doctor ordered [...]
Continue reading...Gibson Debuts Gorgeous New Les Paul Studio 50s Tribute… And It’s Affordable!
9. June 2010
Wow… we may all have our own tastes when it comes to guitars and finishes, but to my mind this latest model from Gibson America is easily one of the most gorgeous LPs currently selling, and it’s surprisingly affordable. Announced just this morning, Gibson’s new Les Paul Studio 50s Tribute will apparently be selling for [...]
Continue reading...Gibson Adds Two More Slash Les Paul Models To The Mix: VOS & Aged
2. June 2010
No, you’re not reading that wrong… Gibson this morning has announced yet two more Slash Les Paul models –– the Custom Shop Slash Appetite for Destruction VOS, and Slash Appetite for Destruction Aged –– both in Butterscotch Nitro finishes, and both in strictly limited editions. According to Gibson, the new Custom Shop Slash LPs have [...]
Continue reading...Your Chance To Win A Road Worn ’50s Telecaster… From Fender & BigBang
26. May 2010
I’m not sure how I missed this before, but I wanted to point out that Fender, along with Norwegian band BigBang, is giving away a Road Worn ’50s Telecaster, and there are just a few more days before the deadline is up (May 31st.) Fender’s foray into producing budget “Relics” –– via their Road Worn [...]
Continue reading...Chop Shop: Upgrading My SG To Lindy Fralin Hum-Cancelling P90s
25. May 2010
As some of you will remember, in 2007 I was lucky enough to purchase one of Gibson’s “Guitar of The Week” models, the gorgeous Limited Edition ‘67 SG Special Reissue w/P-90’s. I have since fallen in love with this guitar over and over again, and it only sounds better with time… with one caveat –– [...]
Continue reading...Dunlop Giving Away A Ton Of Zakk Wylde Gear… Deadline June 1st
20. May 2010
Just a quick note for you Zakk Fanatics… You’ve got something like twelve more days to get in on Dunlop’s big Zakk Wylde Gear Pack Giveaway. The company is giving away a ton of stuff here, including an Epiphone “Graveyard Disciple” electric guitar, Crybaby Zakk Wylde Signature Wah, MXR Zakk Wylde Overdrive and MXR Black [...]
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25. June 2010
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