American Vintage ‘70s Hardtail Stratocaster Throughout the year, Fender will be releasing 10 limited edition guitars. First of the 10 for ’15 is the American Vintage ‘70s Hardtail Stratocaster. In the 70s the Stratocaster took off into the rock ‘n’ roll…stratosphere. The guitar’s popularity was …
Autographed Bob Marley and the Wailers Uprising Album This is signed copy of Bob Marley’s final release during his lifetime is also one of the last pieces of memorabilia created by the reggae icon. Robert Nesta Marley would have been 70 this year. Sadly he passed …
John Lennon’s 1963 Gretsch 6120
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has been spending a lot of money on guitars lately. Most recently in the news there’s the $530,000 he dropped on the 1963 John Lennon Gretsch guitar. Lennon famously used the 6120 to record Paperback Writer. Not long after the cheque cleared on that deal Irsay picked up the Les Paul Black Beauty for $275,000. Buddy must have one really understanding wife. I mean you could underplay the significance of the Black Beauty. Let’s face it only aficionado’s had heard about it before the auction. But Lennon’s Gretsch. What are you gonna say? You borrowed it off of Yoko. Continue reading Jim Irsay’s guitar budget is bigger than yours.
The Ludwig Salesman Kit The Ludwig Salesman kit saw a resurgence when Black Keys drummer Pat Carney toured with the multi-colored set. You wouldn’t be alone if you thought the Ludwig classic set was a result of 60s psychedelia, see acid trip. The rainbow finish was …
Tim Armstrong Art Exhibition The Wars End Tim Armstrong is a busy guy. Just ask Shepard Fairy, ‘If Tim’s drive and proliferation in multiple mediums don’t inspire you to get off your ass, nothing will!” Following his first solo art exhibition in LA, Avenues & Alleyways, Tim …
New Balance 1400 Connoisseur Guitar
Pimped out with colorways inspired by the gloss of american electric guitars, the New Balance Connoisseur Guitar Pack is for the sneaker head and the guitar geek alike. The chosen hue of the pigskin suede on the New Balance 1400 Connoisseur Guitar is inspired by the burnt yellow of a classic American electric. The New Balance description doesn’t attribute a specific guitar to the shoes, which might have to do with licensing agreements. Let’s just say that these sweet sneaks would look great the next time you strap on a ’52 Fender Telecaster.
To add to the collection temptation, the 1400 Connoisseur Guitar comes with a custom New Balance guitar pick, no word on the thickness.
You can find out more on newbalance.com
In the 60s, the Beatles Revolver and Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band covers were the best sensory overload in town. Even in the multi-screen present, Sgt. Peppers has enough layers to kill an afternoon. Part of the MoMA Making Music Modern: Design For Ear And …
The LTD-2015 Renge-So The new Takamine and ESP partnership will make it both easier and harder to get your hands on limited edition Takamine’s like the LTD-2015 Renge-So. Fans of Takamine acoustics will see increased distribution in the US through ESP dealers making the brand …
Lou Reed Transformer by Mick Rock
When you think of Lou Reed a number of images come to mind. Many of them iconic rock ‘n’ roll. From the Velvet Underground Andy Warhol banana to Lou puckering up from captain androgynous David Bowie. And then there’s the cover of Transformer. The album produced by David Bowie, launched Lou in the mainstream. Lou’s brilliant writer’s rock would wonder in and out of the mainstream for decades.
This limited edition Mick Rock Transformer photo can be found at Snap Galleries. Continue reading A picture can transform a thousand words.
Madness M logo T Madness is a bit of fringe band, or dare we say a novelty, in North America. But in the UK they’re an institution. In 1979, Madness and 2 Tone label mates the Specials, the Selector and the English Beat reinvented ska …
Signed Led Zeppelin Concert Poster Owned by Tracks Ltd., which describes itself as a specialist in Beatles and rock and roll memorabilia, WeBuyRockandRoll.com is just what it says. On the site you’ll find examples of the type of stuff they are looking for along with an idea …
Guitars have always been about touch. While some would add swinging and smashing to the ground, Pete Townsend, touch takes precedence. Switzerland’s Relish Guitars latest offering takes the idea of touch to the next level. The Jane is the first electric guitar that allows you to switch pick-ups with a tap of a finger. No switches to toggle.
The Jane’s innovative design is highlighted with a 3-way pick-up switch activated by touch sensors. Located in the body, the touch sensors allow you to mute the volume along with switch between Humbuckers. Continue reading Jane likes to be touched.
Sonic Editions, Springsteen on stage, Hammersmith Odeon You can find this print and many like it on Sonic Editions. Bruce before he was big. Before the sculpted shoulders of Born in the USA. This is 1975 when the very American performer was making his British …
Gretsch Brian Setzer Hot Rod 2-Tone One of the greatest ambassadors Gretsch Guitars has ever known was George Harrison. It’s fitting that Brian Setzer, today’s biggest advocate of the New York born hollow body, cites Harrison as the guy he first saw with the instrument …
Pretty Green Deansgate Parka
If you were a Mod back in the 1960s there was a good chance that you wore a parka. Green. With a Who logo sewed on. And you listened to Louie Louie by the Kingsmen on repeat. And repeat in the 60s was manual, you had to pick the needle up yourself and start over. We’re talking commitment. To hear Jurassic Steve (Original Mod) tell it, the parka was about utility more than fashion. Jurassic’s take on the jacket and the culture can be found on Mod & Rockers a short film on PrettyGreen.com. It’s part of the roll out of Pretty Green’s March of the Mods Collection.
Liam Gallagher’s fashion line has strong rock ‘n’ roll DNA. Perhaps never more than this season. The Deansgate Parka is part of a line inspired by the summer of ‘64 and the flash point when Mods and Rockers rioted on the beaches of Margate and Brighton, England. Nonpartisan, you can find style inspired by both side of the clash. You can even vote for the side you identify with most. Diabolical long hairs or hairdryer-riding pansies. Although they put it a little differently.
Check it out at prettygreen.com