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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...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...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...Tasty Combo: Fender’s ’57 Champ w/Custom Shop La Cabronita
9. March 2010
Yummy… ever in search of smaller and more delectable tube amps for my guitar-playing pleasure, I came across this video over on Fender’s website this morning and just wanted to share it here. It’s a short but tantalizing demonstration of Fender’s newly reissued 5-watt tweed ’57 Champ, paired with the company’s sexy Custom Shop La [...]
Continue reading...Gretsch Introduces Tim Armstrong Electromatic Hollowbody
26. February 2010
Looking for a totally murdered-out Hollowbody? Look no further –– Gretsch this month announced the availability of their latest signature model and it’s a black beauty –– the G5191BK Tim Armstrong Electromatic, in honor of talented Rancid/Operation Ivy guitarist and songwriter Tim Armstrong. All done up in black and gold –– yep, that includes all [...]
Continue reading...Recreating Pink Floyd’s ‘Welcome To The Machine’ Using Electro Harmonix Effects
25. February 2010
Well, the insatiably curious Bill Rupert has done it again folks, with the latest edition of Effectology. This time out he manages to very accurately recreate Pink Floyd’s gorgeously creepy ‘Welcome To The Machine’ using nothing but an electric guitar, an electric razor, an old telephone, and a handful of Electro-Harmonix effects pedals. Seriously, I [...]
Continue reading...Gibson Unveils 50th Anniversary 1960 ES-335TD
16. February 2010
Well, I was thoroughly entrenched at San Francisco International Airport, anxiously awaiting lift-off for New Orleans (and Mardi Gras, baby!) when Gibson announced their latest Custom Shop extravaganza –– the new 50th Anniversary 1960 ES-335TD. That was nearly a week ago, but today I finally got a few minutes to do some research on it. [...]
Continue reading...Gibson Announces Custom Shop 50th Anniversary 1960 Les Paul Standard
1. February 2010
Well, it looks like Gibson is releasing yet another Custom Shop reproduction of a much-coveted classic Les Paul –– this time in three different versions to capture three distinct personalities of the transitional 1960 Les Paul Standard. Dubbed the 50th Anniversary 1960 Les Paul Standard, the guitars will feature period-accurate accoutrements including the now classic [...]
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25. June 2010
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