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19. November 2008

Back From Oaxaca, Ready To Rock…

Okay, so I’m back from sunny Mexico, with a belly that still feels full of Mezcal and Mole, and a head still full of enough lovely memories to keep me warm through the coming winter. I had an amazing time, and it feels good to finally put this crazy year behind me… but of course, like [...]

23. October 2008

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Two Weeks In Mexico For Day of the Dead

Well friends, things have been fairly mellow around here for the last few weeks, but they’re about to get even mellower––on Saturday morning I’m heading out on a two-week adventure to Oaxaca, Mexico, to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead,) and commemorate the one-year Anniversary of my dear wife Lori’s passing. I can’t [...]

26. September 2008

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It’s Official: Gibson Announces Robot Flying V & Robot X-Plorer

Well, we knew it was only a matter of time, but now it’s official––it looks like Gibson’s self-tuning “Robot” technology is finally trickling down into the rest of their model line, with the introduction of both a Robot Flying V, and a Robot X-Plorer. According to Gibson, both guitars will feature one-piece mahogany necks, ebony fretboards [...]

24. September 2008

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David Gilmour “Black Strat” Mini-Site Now Up At Fender.com

Okay, just a quick note that Fender has published a new mini-site promoting their just-released David Gilmour Signature Series Stratocaster… They’ve got full specs on both the Relic and NOS versions of Gilmour’s “Black Strat,” along with the story behind the guitar, a timeline, and info on where to purchase this surefire collector’s item. You might also [...]

22. September 2008

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Something Big Is About To Happen…

Change is in the air… Stay tuned, friends… Tomorrow is the BIG DAY!

15. September 2008

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Gibson Custom Shop Slash LP Goldtop Teaser

And while we’re on the subject…

12. September 2008

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Your Chance To Win An Epi Slash Les Paul Goldtop… Now With Top Hat!

9. September 2008

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Gibson Releases Limited Run Of Just 50 Zakk Wylde ZV Buzzsaws

Well, it’s been nearly a year since rumors first started flying around the web about Gibson producing this beast, but the latest news coming out of Nashville is that the company is now releasing a strictly limited run of just 50 Inspired By Zakk Wylde ZV Buzzsaw guitars. Looking like some kind of twisted SG/Flying V [...]

26. August 2008

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Vintage Guitar Reviews Epiphone’s Valve Special & Valve Junior

If you’re in the market for a low-cost guitar amp with reasonable amounts of real tube-mojo you might want to check out Vintage Guitar Magazine’s review of the Epiphone Valve Special and Valve Junior. Granted, these are decidedly cheap amplifiers, but as has been suggested in numerous reviews around the web, both of these Class-A tube [...]

25. August 2008

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Eastwood Releases Limited Edition Airline 2P LTD In Metallic Margarita

Hehehe… these guys are complete madmen –– Eastwood has once again upped the ante on seriously funky vintage-style guitars, with the limited release of an Eastwood Airline 2p LTD in Metallic Margarita finish. The guitar will be built in a run of just 48 instruments (24 with Bigsby Vibrato, 24 hardtail,) and is apparently sporting original [...]

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Back From Oaxaca, Ready To Rock…

Two Weeks In Mexico For Day of the Dead

It’s Official: Gibson Announces Robot Flying V & Robot X-Plorer

David Gilmour “Black Strat” Mini-Site Now Up At Fender.com

Something Big Is About To Happen…

Gibson Custom Shop Slash LP Goldtop Teaser

Your Chance To Win An Epi Slash Les Paul Goldtop… Now With Top Hat!

Gibson Releases Limited Run Of Just 50 Zakk Wylde ZV Buzzsaws

Vintage Guitar Reviews Epiphone’s Valve Special & Valve Junior

Eastwood Releases Limited Edition Airline 2P LTD In Metallic Margarita

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