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Collector’s Choice #33 Jeff Hanna 1960 Les Paul Standard Posted on 30 Sep 12:13

This 1960 Jeff Hanna Les Paul Standard is another awesome piece to roll in as a part of Gibson Custom’s “Collector’s Choice” line. For those who don’t know, the Collector’s Choice series comes straight from the Gibson Custom Shop, where Gibson takes a great vintage guitar—whether it be celebrity owned or a rare, all-original piece—and through the marvels […]

Guthrie Govan Discussess His Signature Charvel Guitar Posted on 17 Sep 10:25

Watch Guthrie Govan discuss the process of developing his ever-popularizing Charvel San Dimas Signature model. We’ve played the guitar a few times, and it’s no surprise to us that building this guitar was no easy task. Have a look at Guthrie’s take on the guitar in the video above, and then click below to see it on […]

Ernie Ball Music Man Premiere Dealer Network Vintage Tobacco Burst Series Posted on 10 Sep 11:07

Ernie Ball Music Man has released another stunning finish series, to be applied to our favorite models in their line-up. As a part of their Premier Dealer Network, we will be your source for this new release from Music Man, which will include the Bongo and String Ray 4/5 basses, Steve More, John Petrucci, and […]

2015 Epiphone Ltd. Ed. Joe Bonamassa Les Paul Standard w/Bigsby® Outfit Posted on 8 Sep 11:17

-from Epiphone.com Modern blues legend and GRAMMY™ nominee Joe Bonamassa returns with his third Epiphone Signature Model, the new Epiphone Ltd. Ed. “2015” Joe Bonamassa Les Paul Standard w/Bigsby® Outfit. Featuring a one-of-a-kind Inverness Green color finish, Gibson® Burstbucker™ humbucker pickups, and a classic Bigsby® B70 vibrato along with a Les Paul-classic “Lifton” style hard […]

Ernie Ball Announces New St. Vincent Signature Model For 2016 Posted on 28 Aug 11:27

St. Vincent has partnered with Ernie Ball to bring a refreshing new design for 2016. With all of the success of Ernie Ball’s signature models in the past, the St. Vincent model is a promising design for Ernie Ball, sporting a number of compelling features for fans of St. Vincent’s classic style. Read what St. Vincent […]

The Gibson Custom Shop Ron Wood L-5S Signature Guitar Posted on 19 Aug 10:23

The L-5S is the subject of much confusion, often mistaken for a caricature of the Les Paul, or a solid-body ES-175. However, the L-5S is very much an animal with features innate only to itself. From it’s stately shape, to it’s noteworthy appointments, the L-5S is a recognizable member of the Gibson family. Not only […]

Jackson Misha Mansoor Signature Juggernaut Guitars Are At The Zoo Posted on 24 Jul 11:00

The long-awaited hyper-axe, designed in collaboration with Misha Mansoor, has finally landed at The Zoo! We got a preview of this super-versatile guitar at this year’s NAMM, and we were blown away by the feel and design of the Dinky-inspired instrument. Available in a wide-range of finishes, from Tiger Eye pictured above to a smooth Matte Blue Frost, […]

Tony Iommi Showcases His New Epiphone Signature SG Custom Guitar Posted on 10 Jul 16:16

Epiphone announces the new Ltd. Ed. Tony Iommi Signature SG Custom, which will be Tony’s second signature guitar for Epiphone. It features the historic SG profile–now a Tony Iommi trademark–with a Mahogany body finished in beautiful gloss Ebony. The Mahogany neck has a 1960’s SlimTaper™ D- profile and a black graphite nut and the Ebony […]