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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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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“Sound” Advice on Guitars as Christmas Gifts
Written by admin on December 13, 2009 – 12:58 am -Guitars are sold everywhere this holiday season. But be wary: Don't go and buy the cheapest thing you see or pick up the first instrument you find. Local instrument experts say you should consider these things whether you're buying a guitar. Whether your son or daughter is trying to shred like Metallica or play Bob Dylan covers, here's what to look for: In general For beginners, many guitars come in packages that include everything you need to start learning to play. Electric guitar packages come with the guitar, an amplifier, a strap, extra strings, picks, a carrying bag and an instructional DVD or book or both. Acoustic guitar packages come with the guitar, bag, strap, strings, picks and instructional material. Some stores also offer another... more
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Epiphone Les Paul Special II Electric Guitar
Written by admin on December 8, 2009 – 12:41 am -Epiphone Les Paul Special II Electric Guitar Great first guitar. What's so special about the Epiphone Les Paul Special II Electric Guitar? The super-low price for starters and that's not all. It gives you all the essential elements of a Les Paul. Made with a mahogany body, bolt-on mahogany neck, smooth 22-fret rosewood fingerboard, this baby is every bit as handsome as its uptown cousins. Features 700T/650R open-coil humbucking pickups that deliver long, singing sustain and true Les Paul tones. The LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece add more sustain and make string changing easier. Limited lifetime warranty. Epiphone Les Paul Special II Electric Guitar Features: • Mahogany body • Bolt-on neck mahogany neck • 22-fret rosewood... more
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Gibson J45 Standard Rosewood Electro Acoustic
Written by admin on December 5, 2009 – 5:28 am -The J-45 has been Gibson’s top-selling acoustic guitar for years. Nicknamed, The Workhorse, and first introduced in 1942, Gibson’s most popular acoustic is now the icon of its round-shoulder, dreadnought line, world renowned for its full, balanced expression, warm bass, and excellent projection. Subtle changes to the bracing of its predecessor, the J-35, made Gibson’s J-45 one of most technically advanced guitars of its time. Nickel Grover Rotomatic tuners are an engineering marvel, with abundant style and performance exactly suited for the J-45. With a gear ratio of 14:1, the Rotomatics deliver precision tuning in a durable housing that provides maximum protection for the gear and string post. All moving parts are cut for exact meshing,... more
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Seagull S6 Acoustic Guitar
Written by admin on October 4, 2009 – 5:16 pm -Seagull The Original S6 Acoustic Guitar Great-looking award winner with solid cedar top and genuine lacquer finish! Highly recommened as a first guitar. Gorgeous domestic wild cherry back and sides provide a unique tone blending the warmth of mahogany with the crisp definition of maple. Silverleaf maple neck on a shorter 24.84" scale with a rosewood fretboard is easy on the fingers while specially aligned machine heads make for quick, stable tuning. Seagull The Original S6 Acoustic Guitar Features: • Solid cedar top • Wild cherry back and sides • Rosewood fingerboard and bridge • Tusq nut and compensated saddle • Semi-gloss lacquer finish The perfect combination of precision luthiery and low price. US Auctions Australian... more
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Guild D-40 Acoustic Guitar Review
Written by admin on September 19, 2009 – 7:35 pm -By Charles Saufley With a lineup of classic flattop models including the F-30, F-50, F-412, and D-55 and a league of devotees that has included Nick Drake, Tim Buckley, Ralph Towner, Richie Havens, and Ryan Adams, Guild is among the most loved and respected acoustic-guitar companies. But while rightly regarded as an institution, Guild has had several homes, counting New York City; Hoboken, New Jersey; Westerly, Rhode Island; Corona, California; and Tacoma, Washington, as headquarters during its 57-year history. Late last year, Guild’s parent company, Fender Musical Instruments (who acquired the brand in 1995), announced that Guild was on the move again—this time back east to the New Hartford, Connecticut, factory that is home to Ovation... more
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A Beginner’s Guide to Electric Guitars
Written by admin on September 18, 2009 – 8:53 pm -Shopping for an electric guitar or any guitar for that matter is a tedious and time consuming process, and this is especially true for beginner’s electric guitar. What makes one guitar different from another? Is a guitar that costs $1000 better than one that is $500 or$100? You only get what you pay for. It can be a daunting task especially for beginners looking at all the different electric guitar models trying to make a decision as to what to buy. And when you add amps, effects, and everything else involved you end up saying to yourself, “Maybe I don’t need all that stuff.” Well now, what do I REALLY need. Let me just say for the record that I’m far from an equipment expert. There are plenty of “gear heads” out there that get... more
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A beginner’s guide to the bass guitar
Written by admin on September 18, 2009 – 8:49 pm -As with the electric guitar, the two main parts of a bass guitar are the strings and the pickups. Vibrations from the strings are received by the pickups, which turn them into electronic signals. These are then transmitted to an amplifier, which creates the sound. All bass guitars generally work in the same way, although the materials from which they are made and their shape can have a sizable impact on what type of sound they produce and what genre of music they are best suited to playing. The effect of wood on the bass sound The majority of basses are solidbody, meaning there is no space inside the body of the guitar to allow sounds to reverberate naturally as with acoustic instruments. The cheapest solidbodys are typically made from softer... more
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A beginner’s guide to the acoustic guitar
Written by admin on September 18, 2009 – 8:46 pm -An acoustic guitar is a stringed musical instrument that is played by picking the strings with fingers or a plectrum. The vibration of the strings creates the sound, which is then made louder acoustically inside the guitar's hollow body or sound box. Further amplification is sometimes needed for performances and this is usually achieved by playing the instrument into a microphone, although some acoustic guitars do feature pickups, allowing them to be plugged in to an amp in a similar way to an electric guitar. There are several different types of acoustic guitar available, catering for different styles of music. Classical guitars - sometimes referred to as concert or Spanish - typically feature six nylon strings and are generally used to play... more
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