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Guitars Archive
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Aquilina Basses To Be Big in Japan
Posted on April 25, 2013 | No CommentsTop Japanese Distributor T. Kurosawa Takes on Premium French Bass Guitar Line Aquilina Basses is pleased to announce an agreement with T. Kurosawa & Co., LTD. to distribute the Aquilina line of fine handcrafted basses in Japan. “We met with Takeshi Seki who previewed my... -
AxVault.com Launches Online Store, Specializing in One of a Kind Handmade Instruments
Posted on January 21, 2013 | No CommentseCommerce Site for Guitar Aficionados, Collectors and Gear Heads Features News, Events, Commerce and Community, Along with Unique Content from Musicians Around the World AxVault.com, a community site for guitar aficionados featuring content, commerce and community, announced the launch of its AxVault Store. The AxVault... -
Dean Guitars “Live from NAMM” internet broadcast, Jan 25-27, 2013!!
Posted on January 17, 2013 | No CommentsDean Guitars Free Live Broadcast Dean Guitars is THE ONLY guitar brand bringing the worldwide guitar community together with an all-access pass to The NAMM Show – including a multi-camera, realtime broadcast extravaganza loaded with rockstar interviews, guitar demos and giveaways, the lovely Dean girls... -
Paul Lairat to introduce MYRA bass at NAMM 2013
Posted on January 16, 2013 | No CommentsThe body of the “MYRA” bass is made with four different woods : - Back in mahogany - Middle in basswood - Top available in burl of myrtle, in burl of amboina, burl of madrona, in figured maple, quilt maple and flamed walnut - Bending... -
Snap Dragon Introduces Innovative ‘Tripper’ Professional Folding Electric Guitar
Posted on January 15, 2013 | No CommentsEngineer Gerry Dale and producer Robin Millar reinvent the pro travel guitar; featuring two dual-rail humbuckers, solid maple neck & patented Evertune bridge, it unfolds in tune! -
Guitar For Big Foot – Zarley Wide Neck Guitars
Posted on April 24, 2012 | No CommentsDesigned for musicians with bigger hands, the Reserve is a new take on a classic single cut design. The width of the neck is increased to 1 7/8” (47.625mm) at the nut providing the player an increased string spacing of 0.315” (8mm) for best execution of single note runs. -
The Devil Grows Wings from Oktober Guitars
Posted on March 15, 2012 | No CommentsElectric guitar manufacturer Oktober Guitars announced today the new DevilWing bass guitar, their latest addition to the Von Frankenstein Series. The DevilWing is designed by legendary Misfits guitarist Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein, who has been working closely with Oktober Guitars for the better part of... -
Nordstrand Guitars at NAMM 2012
Posted on February 12, 2012 | No CommentsCarey Introduces a New Music Man Style Bass and an External Bass Preamp All week I kept stopping by Carey’s booth but he was always swamped by throngs of drooling bass players. Finally, on Sunday, just hours before the close of the 2012 NAMM show,... -
World’s First Online Dobro School Opens At Namm 2012
Posted on February 6, 2012 | No CommentsOnline dobro school partners with multi-award winning dobroist Andy Hall (Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris) Starting today, resonator guitarists of all levels can learn dobro online by way of “Video Exchange” from the comfort of their living rooms. The School of Dobro with Andy Hall will... -
Monte Pittman Signature Jarrell MPS Guitar at Super Bowl XLVI
Posted on February 3, 2012 | No CommentsJarrel Guitar Makes Debut With Madonna at Super Bowl Half Time Show The Super Bowl Half Time Show has been home to many memorable guitar moments, and Super Bowl XLVI will be no exception. Phillip Jarrell of Jarrell Guitars announced at the 2012 NAMM Show... -
David Allen Pickups at NAMM 2012 Johnny Hiland Signature Series
Posted on February 3, 2012 | No CommentsPickups Built Using the Finest Materials on Earth - and a Lotta Mojo. Featuring Johnny Hiland Signature Series Johnny Blade pickups. -
Pelosi Basses at NAMM 2009 – Handmade Perfection
Posted on January 28, 2012 | No CommentsBuilt in Brooklyn These Boutique Basses Won’t Brake the Bank I’m a bass player and when I go to NAMM I try all that I can. This bass is one that you don’t want to stop playing. The feel, the sound, the vibe – it... -
Robert Marcello Demos the GK-Ready Stratocaster® at NAMM 2012
Posted on January 27, 2012 | 1 CommentRoland and Fender Unveil the New Roland/Fender V-Guitar Since pioneering the GR-500 guitar synth in 1977, Roland has been dedicated to developing the ultimate electronic guitar. A perpetual and continuous quest for the next-generation guitar led to electric-guitar giant Fender®. Now, collaborating with Fender, Roland... -
Michelle Phillips Makes a NAMM 2012 Appearance to Promote Guitar
Posted on January 25, 2012 | No CommentsD-28M Limited Edition Celebrates The Enduring Music and Legacy of The Mamas and The Papas Dick Boak and Michelle Phillips introduced the new Martin acoustic guitar at the NAMM 2012 Media Preview day. Michelle, the last living member of The Mamas and the Papas, was... -
Gibson Custom Releases Ace Frehley Budokan Les Paul Custom
Posted on January 25, 2012 | No CommentsFamed Guitar Received Custom Treatment; Limited Edition Precise Recreation of Guitar Created to Celebrate the Legendary KISS Guitarist Gibson Custom, a division of Gibson Guitar, today announced the release of the Signature Series Ace Frehley Budokan Les Paul. For the new recreation of this one-of-a-kind instrument,... -
C. F. Martin Announces the New 00-45SC John Mayer Edition
Posted on January 19, 2012 | No CommentsThe guitar was unveiled by Dick Boak and John Mayer at a special press conference at NAMM 2012 In special collaboration with seven-time Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter/guitarist John Mayer, C. F. Martin & Co. is pleased to introduce a very special premium guitar — 00-45SC John... -
JHS Unveils Fret-King Black Label Guitars at NAMM 2012
Posted on January 15, 2012 | No CommentsThe 2012 Winter NAMM show will see the worldwide unveiling of the new Fret-King Black Label electric guitar and bass range. The result of this collaboration between Trev Wilkinson and hugely experienced players like Jerry Donahue, Dave “Bucket” Colwell, Gordon Giltrap, and Geoff Whitehorn –... -
Cort Guitars Announces Brand New GENE SIMMONS AXE Guitar
Posted on January 13, 2012 | No CommentsThe God of Thunder Swings His Mighty Axe Cort Guitars announced today the brand new GENE SIMMONS AXE Guitar. The GS GUITAR AXE-2 is the latest addition to the series of signature instruments from GENE SIMMONS and Cort Guitars. The guitar will officially be unveiled... -
Stephen Bennett Plays Holloway Harp Guitars at NAMM 2011
Posted on January 7, 2012 | No CommentsThe Holloway booth was a real crowd-stopper at NAMM 2011. People were struck by this unusual guitar that has jumped out of the history books and is enjoying a "worldwide resurgence", according to company founder Scott Holloway. -
Noguera Bass Guitars at NAMM 2011
Posted on January 5, 2012 | 2 CommentsSebastien Aquilina introduces Christian Noguera and his model YC Yves Carbonne bass designed in 1998. The semi-acoustic fretless models features a mahogany hollow body (acoustic chamber) with spruce top. Piezo sensors inserted into the bridge saddles and a magnetic single coil recreate the sound of the wood. -
Paul Lairat Showing New “Sirya” Bass at NAMM 2012
Posted on January 5, 2012 | No CommentsPaul Lairat, French Luthier, is pleased to present the "SIRYA" bass. Available in 4 and 5 string models it makes its debut at NAMM 2012 and MikesGig.com will be there to check it out. -
Frank Gambale FG1 Carvin Signature Model – NAMM 2011
Posted on December 12, 2011 | 1 CommentGuitar. Songs. All about Music. Mikesgig was on hand for the press conference at NAMM 2011 for the introduction of this wonderful guitar. Mark Kiesel and Frank give up the juicy details that make this axe a true gem in the Carvin Custom Shop lineup. -
World’s First String Quartet for Bluetooth Violin Bow
Posted on October 28, 2011 | No CommentsPerformed by Grammy Winning Kronos Quartet (October 28, 2011, Berkeley, CA) Technology embraces tradition with the premier of “Polar Suite,” the world’s first string quartet composed for and performed with K-Bow, a Bluetooth Sensor Bow designed by Berkeley based Keith McMillen Instruments (KMI). Kronos will... -
Bret Michaels Launches Exclusive Dean Pack & Live Performance on HSN!
Posted on October 4, 2011 | No CommentsTampa, FL — Dean Guitars in partnership with multi-channel retailer HSN and Dean signature artist, rock music icon and reality TV star BRET MICHAELS, will launch the Bret Michaels “Signature Acoustic Guitar Collection” and the “exclusive HSN guitar bundle” live on HSN October 2 at... -
Wyn Guitars 7 string bass at winter NAMM 2011
Posted on June 21, 2011 | 1 CommentRandall Wyn Fullmer introduces his first 7-string bass at NAMM 2011 After a succesful career at Walt Disney Animation Studios, Randall went on to create his own “Beauty and the Beast” in the form of finely crafted bass guitars. Wyn Guitars was established in 2006... -
NAMM 2011 – Aquilina Bass Guitars from France
Posted on June 13, 2011 | 1 CommentJanuary 16, 2011 – Sebastien Aquilina talks about his beautifully hand-crafted basses at Winter NAMM French Luthier Sebastien Aquilina designs and builds custom “works of art” bass guitars that play and sound as beautiful as they look. His impeccable craftsmanship and choice of premium appointments... -
Paul Lairat Introduces A New Version Of The Popular PL1 Bass
Posted on May 18, 2011 | No CommentsHANDCRAFTED BY THE BASS MAKER PAUL LAIRAT Introduced at Musikmesse 2011 this is a new version of the Lairat PL1 in a 4-string configuration. Based on the same shape as the Fred Schneider Signature Model but with different body contouring and appointments. Did you like... -
Seymour Duncan Pickup’s Scott Miller at Jim’s Music
Posted on April 28, 2011 | No CommentsThis was a great afternoon of hanging out at Jim's Music Center in Tustin to talk about guitars, tone and in particular, how to get the tone you want with an upgrade to Seymour Duncan Pickups. -
MusikMesse 2011 – New Yamaha Pacifica Guitars
Posted on April 21, 2011 | 1 CommentYamaha redefines no-compromise concept and value for money When Yamaha introduced the first Pacifica models in 1994 they brought high quality, high performance no-compromise instruments within reach of many thousands of discerning guitarists on a budget. These highly affordable instruments were characterized by high-quality hardware... -
MusikMesse 2011 – Fender Introduces Pawn Shop Series Guitars
Posted on April 21, 2011 | 1 CommentThe new Pawn Shop Series guitars—the Mustang® Special, Fender ’51 and Fender ’72—draw inspiration from the eccentric and sometimes wildly innovative Fender creations of the mid-’60s to mid-’70s era that sometimes found their way to the outside world and into the more esoteric pages of Fender history.
