The Epiphone SG Special This SG Special is part of Epiphone’s Gift of Music promotion with over 30 instruments for under $300. So if you’ve got a fledgling rock star on your list, their site is definitely worth a look. You’ll find Acoustics, Les Pauls …
Rocks: My life in and out of Aerosmith There’s been a lot of ink spilted about Aerosmith. Much of it by it’s own members. Joe Perry, with his Rocks: My life in and out of Aerosmith, is the third member of the band to tell their …
ES-335 Lemon Burst
Created in the 50s, the ES-335 is the sexy semi-acoustic cousin of Les Paul. But never has their shared gene pool been so apparent. As you can see the ES-335 Lemon Burst’s figured maple top is finished in a shade of citrus that is classic Les Paul.
So what you’re getting is the tone and versatility of an ES with a mouthwatering sunburst that has made so many Les Paul so popular. Continue reading GIBSON FAMILY RESEMBLANCES
Record Store Day Collectibles available on Black Friday While the name suggests a single day, the peeps at Record Store Day aren’t going to let a silly thing like grammar get in the way of celebrating vinyl twice a year. So tomorrow you can pick …
Keith Moon Ludwig Super Classic ’64 Drum Kit This 1964 Keith Moon drum kit is in remarkably good condition considering the Who drummer’s notoriety for being a wild man. You know the cliché about rock stars trashing hotels and throwing TVs out the window? Well …
60th Anniversary American Vintage 1954 Stratocaster
To celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the famous rock ‘n’ roller, Fender has released six new Stratocaster models. Now there has been many takes on the Strat over the past 60 years. Fender currently has 15 pages of models listed on its website. Of the 6 commemorative editions, all are pretty sweet, but if you’re looking for that ’54 sound, check out the 60th Anniversary American Vintage ‘54. It’s the most true to the tone and feel of the original. Continue reading A STRAT THAT SOUNDS IT’S AGE
Paul McCartney in virtual reality It’s enough to make an aging Beatle fan throw her panties. A company called Jaunt is putting you on stage with Paul McCartney as he performs Live and Let Die. The performance is from Paul’s historic Candlestick Park gig, the …
Rolling Stones Sydney Bondi Beach Lithograph This is one of two Rolling Stones 14 On Fire posters produced for the Sydney show in Australia. Each stop of the tour is getting at least one tailored image. This one caught our eye as being particularly cool. …
Grestch Crème de Marine Falcon Guitar
If there was ever a guitar that merited being referred to as a woman it would be the new Grestch Crème de Marine Falcon.
She’s an absolute babe, a stunner, a hottie. But at the same time classy. This limited edition hollow body is the kind of guitar you can bring home to mother. Continue reading SHE’S A REAL BEAUTY.
PRS S2 30th Anniversary Custom 24 For the past 30 years, Paul Reed Smith Guitars has crafted high-end America made instruments. Forever the underdog to the mighty Gibsons and Fenders of the world, PRS has continuously put out great guitars that the big guys …
The Gibson Dave Grohl ES 335 Rocks Mr. Nice Guy, Mr I’ll play with anybody, drums or guitar it’s all good, Mister yeah Nirvana was cool, but have you heard my other multi-platinum selling band. Somebody give this man his own guitar already. Actually he’s …
Gibson Through The Lens
With 60 pieces, the Gibson Through The Lens Exhibition is an amazing collection of guitarists and their Gibsons. The rock gods featured include Hendrix, Page, Richards, Marley, Dylan, Slash along with some artists that still benefit from a first name. Jack White and Dave Grohl are also featured with amazing pics.
The easier some of these guys make it look, the more we tend to forget the mountain of time and passion it takes to master the craft. This show, shines a light on this fact. Continue reading HENDRIX ON THE FLY
iRig HD-A and AmpliTube for Android For a while now, Apple owners have been able to plug and play their electric guitars and basses anywhere thanks to the iRig digital guitar interface and AmpliTube app. Salivate and wait has basically been the only option for …
Sound Man by Glyn Johns So Glyn Johns has sat in the room with the Beatles, the Stones, the Who, Zeppelin and the Clash while they crafted their music. What would you do to have a beer with this guy? Which is highly unlikely for …
Gretsch reintroduces the Broadkaster series
You know that Gretsch drum sound. We can say that with a high degree of certainty, because Charlie Watts plays on a set of ’57 Gretsch.
In the 1950s, probably when Charlie was just learning to get his backbeat on, Gretsch drums where what everybody wanted. The plant in Brooklyn, NY produced some of the sweetest sounds around. Well, Gretsch is making that vintage beat new again with the reintroduction of its Broadkaster series.
Based on kits from the 50s, the new Broadkasters’ offer the nuances of sets built back in the day. Continue reading BRING THAT BEAT BACK