Fender Introduces Upgraded American Standard Series Models for 2012 | fender american standard stratocaster
Written by admin on March 24, 2012 – 9:39 pm -Fender’s acclaimed American Standard series guitars and basses have been upgraded for 2012, resulting in the latest iterations of the company’s four archetypal instruments—the Telecaster, Stratocaster, Precision Bass and Jazz Bass guitars. They’re the same great best-selling go-to instruments they’ve always been, and now feature Fender Custom Shop pickups, as well as other distinctive new design touches. The Fender American Standard Telecaster has been upgraded with a comfortable new body contour and classic-sounding Fender Custom Shop Twisted Tele (neck) and Broadcaster (bridge) pickups, making it ring more fully, brightly and crisply than ever. Left-handed model also available. The Fender American Standard Stratocaster has been... more
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Fender Custom Shop La Cabronita Especial | Fender La Cabronitra Especial
Written by admin on February 14, 2012 – 6:19 pm -Just when you thought the La Cabronita Especial couldn't get any cooler, the Custom Shop has introduced this very limited run only 30 pieces worldwide of Cabronitas loaded with not one, not two, but three TV Jones pickups as well as some very versatile wiring to make this one awesome and great playing instrument. Fender's La Cabronita Especial is probably the company's most sought-after 'new' instrument in decades. Nearly every guitarist wants one, and online forums throughout the guitar universe are buzzing with players bolting their own homebrew versions together in tribute. Details Description Features Reviews Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition La Cabronita Relic Electric Guitar Black List Price: $5,200.00 Description Just... more
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Ibanez RG870Z Electric Guitar Review
Written by admin on January 30, 2012 – 9:29 pm -by Simon Bradley The Ibanez RG870Z is the most affordable model in Ibanez's new Premium range Ibanez can take a great deal of credit for reinvigorating the 1980s rock guitar market. In 1986, Van Halen had parted company with original singer David Lee Roth, who immediately teamed up with another hot shot, a certain Steve Vai, to produce two albums of jaw-droppingly brilliant music. The story of the development of Vai's then-new signature model, the JEM, has been told numerous times, but the knock-on effect was that other players wanted the same style of instrument. Ibanez quickly realized this and within months of the introduction of the JEM777 in 1987, had also introduced the RG550, with four color options that included both Desert Yellow... more
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Ibanez RG920QM Premium Electric Guitar Review
Written by admin on January 21, 2012 – 9:12 pm -Jordan Wagner Ibanez has always been masterful at combining high quality and affordability. And though the days of Ibanez’ selling Japanese-built guitars that rivaled their American inspirations for a pittance are long-since gone, the company still applies their formula for building great guitars for less in developing manufacturing centers elsewhere in the world. Most recently, Ibanez opened a specialty factory in Indonesia, with the intent of producing guitars with quality as close to their Prestige line as possible while keeping the price to a minimum. The RG920QM is one of the latest guitars from that facility. Premium Perks Ibanez’s newest addition to the RG line is a sight to behold. Despite its mid-level price, the Ibanez RG920QM... more
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Gretsch G6128T George Harrison Signature Duo Jet
Written by admin on November 12, 2011 – 8:37 am -Ed Mitchell As Gretsch launches its signature version of Beatle George's 'first real decent guitar', we ask the obvious question: what took so long? So, why has it taken so long for Gretsch to get the signature of its greatest ambassador on a headstock? Well, as Gretsch Custom Shop master builder Stephen Stern reveals, it hasn't been for want of trying. "Fred Gretsch was working with George on a signature Duo Jet," Stern tells us. "When we went to see the Harrison family to discuss the Tribute model, they had one of the prototypes. "It wasn't 'right'. But with its manufacturing facility through Fender, I think Gretsch is in a better position now to make a George Harrison signature model." "The bridge unit sounds fantastic with a generous splash... more
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Fender announces "Modern Player," a new series of more affordable guitars and basses | fender modern player
Written by admin on October 11, 2011 – 7:35 pm -The Modern Player Series mixes some traditional Fender designs with a few more-esoteric touches, notably including the revival of the Marauder body shape, last seen in the 1960s. Check out the press release below for more details. PRESS RELEASE: Throughout its history, Fender has always made a special point of welcoming new players to the family by offering entry-level instruments of remarkable style and substance (such as the Duo-Sonic, Mustang and Musicmaster models), with great sound, classic looks, solid performance and eminent affordability. The new Modern Player series continues that great "my-first-Fender" tradition, with thoroughly modern features and several distinctively unconventional new takes on our most revered instruments -... more
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Fender American Vintage '69 Telecaster Thinline | fender telecaster thinline
Written by admin on October 8, 2011 – 2:09 pm -By Dave Burrluck As good as the original - or even better? The original Thinline was produced from '68 until '71. Fender's American Vintage series is the closest you can get to a vintage Fender guitar without buying the real thing from yesteryear or moving into the more elite Custom Shop. This new addition – along with the American Vintage '72 Thinline and Custom Teles - is already available in lower-cost Fender ranges, but not at this quality or with this much vintage detail. The '69 Telecaster Thinline, aims to replicate the original Thinline, which appeared in 1968 and lasted until 1971. Classed by Fender at the time as a 'semi-acoustic' it was offered initially with just mahogany or ash bodies with a natural finish. Semi-hollow construction... more
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Fender 60th Anniversary Telecaster Electric Guitar Review | fender telecaster
Written by admin on July 4, 2011 – 11:07 pm -Jordan Wagner Fender’s tribute to one of their most renowned instruments is a fantastic blend of old school, don’t-fix-what-isn’t-broken mentality and current, more reliable technology. Few guitars are as historically important as the Fender Telecaster. In fact, you could argue that the stalwart instrument is the most influential guitar of all time. Since its official release in 1949 as the Broadcaster, the Telecaster has been prized and praised for its no-nonsense tones, and simple and elegant design. It’s been used in pretty much every form of music that ever called for a guitar part and spawned countless variations tailored towards players of all walks and musical styles. And while countless electric guitar innovations have come... more
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The “other” top electric guitars
Written by admin on April 4, 2011 – 10:22 pm -While the Gibson Les Paul and Fender Telecaster and Stratocaster have become synonymous with rock and roll, it is often easy to overlook the mulittude of other guitars out there. Here are 5 alternative axes for those wanting to step out of the usual rock-by-numbers approach and broaden their sound. ESP Explorer Forget all about your Les Pauls and your SGs, if you’re a serious metal player this is your guitar of choice. Just ask Metallica frontman James Hetfield who has been thrashing the shit out of one since the mid-eighties. Inspired by the Gibson Explorer, the ESP edition comes with the added punch of doom spewing EMG pick-ups that may as well be made from congealed devil blood. Danelectro DC 59Rickenbacker 481 A guitar that looks like... more
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A Guide to Muddy Waters’ Guitar Sound
Written by admin on April 4, 2011 – 9:49 pm -By The cliché runs that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but trying to “flatter” the greatest of the great is no easy task. Especially when Muddy Waters, arguably the finest of the first generation of electric bluesmen, is the subject. Muddy’s early hits for Chess Records like “I Can’t Be Satisfied,” “Rollin’ and Tumblin’,” “Louisiana Blues,” “Walkin’ Blues,” “Long Distance Call,” and “Honey Bee,” defined the recorded sound of early electric blues: dirty, gritty, stinging, growling, sweet and supremely emotive. It’s nearly impossible to get to that sound without vintage gear and a touch developed playing an acoustic guitar loud ‘n’ strong enough to cut the din of a Saturday night fish... more
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