Category Archives: Cool Guitars
1961 Gibson SG Les Paul Custom sells for $110,000
Written on February 7, 2012 at 8:23 am, by Jon
This guitar was featured on the History Channel’s Pawn Stars when Les Paul’s Nephew took it in to, and I can’t believe he did this, sell it… The guitar was then put up on ebay where it sold for $110,000 which to be honest I think is pretty cheap considering what an incredibly rare guitarContinue Reading
Misha Mansoor’s John Dell’Isoal Custom 8 String
Written on February 6, 2012 at 8:08 am, by Jon
Misha Mansoor of Periphery is a man of many guitars, I have featured some of his recent acquisitions such as his new Custom Jackson 7 String and Daemoness 7 string Cimmerian Lagoon Burst but this one is very unique. The guitar is built by Florida based luthier John Dell’Isola and is based on his IslandContinue Reading
EVH Launch New Website for 2012
Written on January 24, 2012 at 12:57 pm, by Jon
www.evhgear.com has re-launched with a major facelift for 2012 and it is most welcome after their previous site which felt like something built 10 years ago. The new EVH Gear site is very slick with nice high resolution photos of all the Wolfgang guitars, 5150 Amplifiers & Cabinets and EVH Accessories. Just announced at thisContinue Reading
NAMM 2012: Washburn HB36 Vintage Hollowbody, Modern Feel
Written on January 20, 2012 at 9:14 am, by Jon
WOW! I love the look of this guitar and at that price it is pretty tempting too… For those who want to feel what it’s like to play a well-aged guitar, this is your chance. Washburn is proud to release the HB36 hollowbody guitar. This instrument is packed with modern features, yet aged and coupledContinue Reading
NAMM 2012: New Paul Stanley Signature Washburn
Written on January 20, 2012 at 8:18 am, by Jon
Mein Gott! This is a vast improvement on Mr Stanley’s previous signature model even if it is a blatant copy of a certain famous model from another manufacturer. Paul Stanley of Kiss is legendary around the world, and he has partnered with Washburn Guitars to release the amazing PS21012 “Starfire” signature guitar. “The PS2012 featuresContinue Reading
NAMM 2012: PRS Custom 24 with Contoured Pickups
Written on January 20, 2012 at 7:49 am, by Jon
Ok I don’t know how gimmicky the contoured pickups are but I think they look awesome! Also how nice is that Eriza Verde colour? Press Release The Custom 24 is the original PRS, the guitar Paul Reed Smith took to his first tradeshow in 1985. A perennial favorite with musicians, this model features a V12Continue Reading
NAMM 2012: Ibanez Mick Thomson MTM100
Written on January 20, 2012 at 7:40 am, by Jon
“Featuring ferocious looks with a tone to match, Mick Thomson’s signature MTM models are the ultimate metal machines. The MTM necks allow for effortless lead playing, while the high-output Seymour Duncan Blackouts EMTY pickups and FX Edge bridges give these low-tuned axes te perfect heavy-dty metal rhythm sound.” SPECS Neck Material: 5pc Maple/ Walnut NeckContinue Reading
NAMM 2012: Ibanez M8M Meshuggah Signature Model
Written on January 20, 2012 at 7:34 am, by Jon
“This is the guitar we’ve been marveling over since we received the custom shop model 8 years ago. It has been used in the studio and on countless stages around the world, and is now available to you as well. Constructed to our exact specifications by master builder in Japan, the tone will speak forContinue Reading
NAMM 2012: Strictly 7 2012 Collection
Written on January 19, 2012 at 8:11 am, by Jon
Strictly 7 Guitars are 100% US crafted instruments made to the highest standards aimed at Rock, Metal and potentially Jazz guitarists who dare to venture beyond 6 strings. They are available with Neck-thru or Bolt-on necks, a choice of Bare Knuckle, DiMarzio, EMG, Lundgren or Seymour Duncan Pickups. Strictly 7 actually offer more than justContinue Reading
Suhr Expand Pro Series: M5, M6, M7, M8
Written on January 18, 2012 at 8:00 am, by Jon
The Suhr Pro Series are a range of the popular Suhr body shapes combined with a specific selection of set options that reduces the overall production cost while maintaining Suhr’s exceptional high build standards. These guitars are all built in the US in the same factory as their custom guitars and being the owner ofContinue Reading





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