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Gretsch To Slim Down Duo Jet For 2007
Fans of the classic Duo Jet will be interested to know that Gretsch has re-worked the guitar for 2007, including new hardware and the use of “aged” parts to bring the instrument an even heaver vintage feel. The new Duo Jet, dubbed the G6128TDS Duo Jet DynaSonic, breaks away from its predecessors with a heavily [...]
Continue reading...Schecter Unveils Updated Ultra For 2007
23. February 2007
According to an e-mail announcement Schecter’s uniquely contoured (and might I add just plain good looking) Ultra guitar has received a thorough overhaul for 2007. In its latest incarnation the Ultra will feature a pair of Seymour Duncan Designed HB-102 humbuckers, a coil-tapping tone control (for emulating single-coil pickups,) 3-way pickup switching, TonePros bridge unit, [...]
Continue reading...It’s Official: Gibson Announces The Gibson Wiki
21. February 2007
“The Gibson Wiki is a collaborative site designed to amass the definitive body of knowledge on the products in the Gibson Family of Brands. This encyclopedia is written and edited by you. It is a living document that you can nurture and expand. We welcome your participation.” What more can I say? Check it out.
Continue reading...Gibson Re-Releases Classic Melody Maker
16. February 2007
In a move that’s bound to make starving artists the world over smile, Gibson has announced the re-release of their classic, low-cost Melody Maker guitar––for a street pricing hovering around just $350. The guitar, which is a recreation of the late ’50s Melody Maker (originally intended as a student model instrument,) will feature a special-design [...]
Continue reading...Gretsch Announces Updated Anniversary Model: G6118T-LTV
15. February 2007
If you were already drooling over Gretsch’s standard G6118 Anniversary model hollowbody (like me) you may need resuscitation after you read this. Gretsch has recently announced their 2007 models, and among four new electric six-strings (not to mention an acoustic/electric, and the insane Jupiter Thunderbird bass) is the updated & upgraded G6118T-LTV––basically a suped-up version [...]
Continue reading...44 Years Later: Danelectro Re-Releases Dano Pro
14. February 2007
Wow… 44 years after it first went out of production, Danelectro has re-released the Dano Pro six-string in all its kitschy, campy, retro ’50s glory. According to their sadly lacking website (Danelectro, when are you guys going to come out of the stone age?) the new Dano Pro is an upgraded version of the original, [...]
Continue reading...New From Gretsch: Limited Edition Americana Collection Guitars
14. February 2007
OK, not exactly electric, but these just look way too cool not to mention here. According to their website, Gretsch will be releasing four different limited edition Americana Collection acoustic guitars this year––each with a “Wild West” themed graphic on the front, and seriously retro-chic collector’s box. The guitars will be made available throughout the [...]
Continue reading...Gibson Announces Guitar Of The Week #4 :: Explorer Pro Vintage Sunburst
13. February 2007
Yep, its Tuesday again, and Gibson has announced this week’s Guitar Of The Week––the updated Explorer Pro Vintage Sunburst. Like the other offerings in the series, this version of the Explorer Pro appears to be unique mostly for its finish, and will be produced in a run of just 400 instruments. The guitar will feature [...]
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26. February 2007
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