Paul Reed Smith Sunburst 245 Guitar
July 1, 2009 by NAMM · Leave a Comment
Paul Reed Smith has spent more than two decades building the kind of guitars many of us dream of owning. From concept and design to fit and finish, PRS has a reputation as one of the best in the business and has attracted legions of fans who love their instruments. Their Sunburst 245 is no exception. Read more
Thomas Corbishley Guitars Introduces the Takoba Handmade Electric Guitar
June 27, 2009 by NAMM · Leave a Comment
Thomas Corbishley Guitars Introduces the Takoba Handmade Electric Guitar
Press release–Thomas Corbishley Guitars is proud to announce the availability of the Takoba handmade electric guitar. The Takoba combines gorgeous looks, stunning tones and exceptional playing performance in a uniquely designed instrument. Read more
Kyle Busch Smashes Guitar Trophy After NASCAR Win
June 23, 2009 by NAMM · 2 Comments
Busch Lied About Sam Bass Conversation
Sam Bass, the longtime NASCAR artist who painted the Gibson guitar smashed by Kyle Busch after the Nashville Nationwide Series race on Saturday night, said he was stunned and heartbroken to see his work destroyed in victory lane.
Though Busch immediately told Bass he meant no disrespect to anyone the artist, Gibson or the track Bass said Monday hes struggled to accept the incident. Read more
Lick Library releases Guns N Roses DVD
June 23, 2009 by NAMM · Leave a Comment
Press Release–Lick Library, one of the world leading suppliers of guitar tuition DVD’s, have just released the ultimate guide to playing Guns N’ Roses with a series of professional works shops and tutorials totaling more than eleven hours of lessons. Read more
Eastwood EEB-1 Bass Guitar Review
June 20, 2009 by Mike O'Cull · Leave a Comment
Leo Fender invented the fretted electric bass when he released the Precision Bass in 1951 and the Fender bass has been the dominant force in the market ever since. There have, however, been a number of bass designs from the Golden Era that have maintained an identity and a place in bassists’ hearts. Read more
Line 6 Pocket POD with Epiphone Les Paul Blues Jam
June 18, 2009 by NAMM · Leave a Comment
Surfing Youtube, I came across a really cool blues jam using simple and affordable gear that gets the job done. It is a reminder to us guitarists and musicians that it’s not always essential to have $2000-plus wrapped up in gear to have fun while making good music. Scroll down to watch the video.
So… how much will you have invested into this package?
Line 6 Pocket POD…………………………………..$129.99
Epiphone Les Paul Standard………………………$429.99
Total cost…………………………………………….$559.98
Now all you need to do is add in some basic drum tracks and a bass line, you’ll be jammin’ like a star. Oh, and don’t forget to add your new hit on Youtube, that is a perfect place to start drumming up your new loyal fan base. =)
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Video performed by: mattchurchill
Fender Sonic Youth Signature Jazzmaster Guitars
June 18, 2009 by NAMM · Leave a Comment
Harmony-Central–Hot on the heels of their latest critically acclaimed album, The Eternal, Sonic Youth has teamed-up with Fender to create two of the most highly anticipated guitars in recent memory — the Thurston Moore and Lee Ranaldo signature Jazzmaster guitars, which will be available beginning July 1. Read more
Top Ten Must – Know Rock Guitar Riffs
June 16, 2009 by Mike O'Cull · Leave a Comment
The guitar riff is central to rock and roll as we know it. A great intro riff identifies and emboldens a song and kicks the band (and the crowd) into overdrive. Rock history is filled with riffs that have changed the world and it is all of our jobs to learn to play as many of these as we can. That’s how we learn what greatness really is and how we absorb the vocabulary needed to craft our own riffs and songs. Read more
Paul Reed Smith SE Mike Mushok Baritone Guitar
June 15, 2009 by Mike O'Cull · Leave a Comment
Baritone guitars have a long history in rock and country, providing everything from extra low end to surfy twang to tic-tac bass (‘Six Days On The Road’ by Dave Dudley comes to mind). These days, they are most often used in heavier rock styles, as they emulate the low six strings of a seven-string axe very well without the player having to learn a new physical landscape. Read more
ESP Guitars – Eclipse-II Vibrato & Eclipse-II FR
June 12, 2009 by NAMM · Leave a Comment
ESP Guitars is proud to announced 12 new models to be released this fall 2009. The new Standard Series models include some juicy updates to the Eclipse, EX, and V lines, plus two new 7-string guitars and a whole new body style for ESP: the Phoenix-II. Click the hyperlink to view pictures and the specs of each new Standard Series ESP guitar models.
Eclipse-II Vibrato & Eclipse-II FR
ESP joins the vibrato renaissance with Bigsby and Floyd-Rose-equipped Eclipse models. ESP describe the Eclipse-II Vibrato as, “everything you want in a classic rock guitar,” while the Eclipse-II FR is loaded with active EMGs and a Floyd Rose Tremolo system for the hardcore modern rock player.
Eclipse-II Vibrato
Specs:
- Set Neck
- 24.75” Scale
- Mahogany Body
- Maple Top
- Mahogany Neck
- Ebony Fingerboard
- 42mm Bone Nut
- Thin U Neck Contour
- 22 XJ Frets
- Gold Hardware
- Gotoh Magnum Lock Tuners
- Gotoh TOM Bridge
- Bigsby B7 Vibrato
- Seymour Duncan JB (B) / 59 (N) p.u.
- Finish: VB
Eclipse-II FR
Specs:
- Set Neck
- 24.75” Scale
- Mahogany Body
- Maple Top
- Mahogany Neck
- Ebony Fingerboard
- 42mm Locking nut
- Thin U Neck Contour
- 22 XJ Frets
- Black Nickel Hardware
- Gotoh Deluxe Tuners
- Floyd Rose Original Bridge
- EMG 81 (B) / 60 (N) Active p.u.
- Finish: BLK
