50th Anniversary 1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard
Written by admin on February 9, 2010 – 3:28 am -50th Anniversary 1960 Les Paul Standard It might seem laughable, even absurd, that the guitar world’s failure to appreciate the original Les Paul would lead to its deletion from the Gibson line up after 1960, but so it often goes with creations that are so far ahead of their time. Just a few years later, scores of groundbreaking artists would discover the incomparable power of this instrument, and its premature scarcity would also make it an extremely valuable guitar while the model was really still just a toddler, thus rendering it the first collectible “vintage” electric guitar. Fast forward 50 years, and the Les Paul of 1958-’60 has become the most prized electric guitar on the planet. But to say “the” Les Paul is actually somewhat... more
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Tiny, ‘Lunchbox’ Amps are a Big Hit at NAMM
Written by admin on January 25, 2010 – 11:32 pm -Big Tones Come From Tiny, ‘Lunchbox’ Amps ANAHEIM, California — Want tasty tones in a small, affordable package? Pack a lunchbox. Guitar-amp manufacturers are responding to the practical and economic wishes of musicians by rolling out a slew of “lunchbox” style amplifiers, so called because they’re about the size of a school lunchbox, complete with handle. Lunchboxes are compact vacuum-tube amps, usually carrying between two and six tubes inside. They run at low power, usually between 5 and 15 watts. Priced between $400 and $800, they are far less expensive than most tube amps. Just plug one into a speaker cabinet (or two, or four) and you’ve got a full guitar rig capable of producing a wide variety of sounds and tones. The amp... more
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Gibson Dark Fire
Written by admin on January 24, 2010 – 12:08 am -Gibson Guitar announced the limited availability of the Gibson Dark Fire guitar. Embracing the spirit of innovation and technical advancement that inspired the original Gibson Digital guitar in 2006 and Robot guitar in 2007, Gibson's Dark Fire guitar is poised to change the music industry overnight. The world's most technically advanced guitar will rock the music industry to its core and will soon become the most sought after musical instrument of its time. An Exceptional Look Gibson's flowerpot inlay graces the headstock of the Dark Fire as seen on other classic Gibson models such as the Byrdland and the 1911 F4 Mandolin. In addition to traditional touches, Gibson developed an entirely new look that required many changes in the manufacturing... more
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Martin Guitar Announces 2010 Debut of the “Performing Artist Series” Of Acoustic/Electric Guitars
Written by admin on January 11, 2010 – 10:44 pm -C.F. Martin & Co. is proud to announce the launch of the "Performing Artist Series," an innovative line of acoustic/electric guitars set to debut in 2010. The three models that form the foundation of the new series include the "DCPA1" Dreadnought, "OMCPA1" Orchestra Model, and the new Grand Performance "GPCPA1." These acoustic/electric models provide flexibility and professionalism for guitarists, from small coffee houses to large arenas to simply recording with your laptop or in a professional studio. These new models combine Martin's legendary tone and styling, while adding player comfort and on-stage performance capability. The DCPA1, OMCPA1 and the modern Grand Performance GPCPA1 all share the same aesthetic blend of contemporary and... more
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Gibson Acoustic Announces The Keb Mo Signature Blues Master Model
Written by admin on January 11, 2010 – 10:31 pm -Gibson Acoustic, the world's premier maker of renowned acoustic guitars located in Bozeman, Montana, announced the availability of the long awaited Keb Mo Signature Acoustic Blues Master guitar. No other musician embraces the blues like the legendary Keb Mo. His post modern playing blues styling stretches to fully electric blues, jazz, and R&B while constantly referencing the Delta fueled acoustic music that forms the beating heart of every one of his inspirations. The blues was born as acoustic music and its roots still run deep in that direction today. Gibson Acoustic has taken the sounds, the tradition and the history of blues music and produced an acoustic model that will inspire musicians throughout the ages. The Gibson Acoustic Keb... more
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Ibanez BTB470 Bass Guitar Praised
Written by admin on January 2, 2010 – 7:24 am -The stunning Ibanez BTB470 Bass Guitar has been praised this month by Guitar & Bass Magazine. The Ibanez BTB470 bass guitar has all the professional features that musicians crave such as neck-thru construction and deep cutaways that give full fretboard access. Select woods and top-shelf electronics also contribute to the big sound and lasting sustain that have been the hallmark of Ibanez basses. The BTB470 has a mahogany body, a 5-piece maple/bubinga neck, Bartolini MK2 pickups, and active 3-band EQ for precise tonal adjustments. Ibanez BTB470 Electric Bass Guitar Features: • Solid mahogany body • Scale: 35" • Neck-thru joint • 5-piece maple/bubinga neck • Rosewood fretboard • U-neck contour • 24 medium frets • 1.73" (41mm)... more
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Gibson Releases Les Paul Tribute 1952 Goldtop
Written by admin on December 30, 2009 – 4:33 am -Hot on the heels of their Epiphone branded Les Paul Tribute Standard, Gibson this week announced the release of a high-end Custom Shop model –– the Les Paul Tribute 1952 –– in honor of the legendary musician/innovator behind the name, Les Paul himself. Billed as the closest match yet to Les’ original specs, the guitar looks to be a beauty of classic styling and guitar-history nostalgia… even the brass trapeze tailpiece and top-wrapped bridge (a Les Paul patented creation,) are present and accounted for. According to Gibson the Les Paul Tribute 1952 is being built around a two-piece mahogany body (Grade-A) that’s been topped with a two-piece maple top (Grade-C,) and glued together with super-strong Franklin Titebond 50 glue. And... more
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Gibson USA Les Paul Studio Guitar
Written by admin on December 29, 2009 – 3:42 am -Sometimes less is better. In the case of the Les Paul Studio from Gibson USA, however, a little less is breathtaking! Ever since hitting the streets in 1983, Gibson’s Les Paul Studio has been the ultimate offering of traditional Les Paul performance with a modern, no-frills attitude. Introduced as a guitar mainly for studio musicians, the Les Paul Studio has become one of the most desired – and popular – Les Pauls for its tremendous harmonic and sonic qualities. All of the essential elements of a Les Paul Standard are there, including a carved maple top, solid mahogany back and genuine Gibson humbucker pickups. What the Les Paul Studio lacks in extras, it makes up for in performance. If you don’t believe us, ask any one of the thousands... more
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Vox VT30 Named Best Budget Amplifier
Written by admin on December 20, 2009 – 4:33 am -Guitar & Bass Magazine has been looking at the best 'Budget Gear' available this month, ranging from Guitars and Basses right through to Multi-Effects and Amplifiers. Within this issue, the Vox VT30 was named the best overall cheap amplifier scoring an impressive rating of 91%. For such a low price, the VT30 offers an impressive number and range of amp models. The 22 amp models cater for all tastes and includes high-gain, boutique and vintage amp models. Guitar & Bass Magazine’s reviewer commented “if you want convincing digital amp models, a range of effects and an incredible range of tones, the VT30 is the all-in-one solution.” On top of this impressive range of amp models, the VT30 also has 12 digital effects and an independent... more
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Epiphone Roy Orbison 12-String Acoustic Guitar Officially Launches in Miami
Written by admin on December 20, 2009 – 12:14 am -On Saturday, December 5, 2009, Epiphone Guitar and EMI Music Publishing Latin America teamed up to celebrate and honor Roy Orbison and presented Epiphone’s new Limited Edition Roy Orbison 12-String Acoustic Guitar. The mood of the evening was set with Roy Orbison’s hits throughout the event here at the Miami Showroom. Renowned local singer/songwriter Jim Camacho, who recently earned the New Times’ "Best Songwriter" and "Best Acoustic Performer” Awards, interpreted Orbison’s greatest hits for an intimate gathering of fans, VIP’s and key players in the industry — such as EMI Music Publishing’s Director Andres Sandoval — all wearing Orbison-signature sunglasses. Astonishing local model Denysse Carrillo wore superb latest creation... more
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