171 Results for "ebony"

Gibson Eric Clapton 1964 Firebird I: USD 8000 for a Custom Shop guitar?

After the recent Hendrix 'Izabella' Strat, the new Gibson Custom Shop Eric Clapton 1964 Firebird I is the latest example of a high-priced, limited edition guitar made for collectors.

Music Man Ball Family Reserve for August: A valentine steak bursting with cherry

The Ball Family Reserve August releases include the new Valentine Target Burst, Majesty Blue Steakhouse and the Bongo 5HH Wild Cherry Burst - some very tasty limited edition models here...

A trippy finish: Strandberg debuts Boden Metal Sarah Longfield edition

The new Strandberg Boden Metal Sarah Longfield signature model is available in either six, seven and eight-string varieties. A stunning new modern guitar for high performance playing.

Gibson Brian Ray Custom Shop ’62 SG Junior

Brian is the lead guitarist for Paul McCartney’s band and his new Custom Shop '62 SG Junior has lots of features to make his job a lot easier and give him a smooth ride.

Summer NAMM 2019: EVH 5150 Series guitars will get you ready to shred

The new EVH 5150 Series Guitars of guitars is launching at Summer NAMM this year and they all look hot for shredders. Available in both Deluxe and Standard finishes, with EVH branded hardware throughout.

Grez Guitars – The Folsom combines Tele and Firebird pickups

The new Grez Guitar Folsom gives you a unique combination of a Tele bridge pickup and Firebird neck pickup. These new Californian guitars certainly stand out from the crowd

Morifone Guitars Quarzo: Based on a ’59 Burst with a spectacular Aileron headstock

Canadian boutique guitar maker Morifone Guitars has announced the Quarzo, a guitar based on a '59 Burst Les Paul but with an offset body and a spectacular Aileron headstock design. Check it out.

Gibson’s answer to PRS? 1992 Experimental Prototype DC Standard Pro

This DC Standard Pro prototype is what Gibson planned to destroy PRS back in 1992 and now one of them has surfaced on YouTube, so we can see what the American guitar giant was planning.

Solar Type G: Finally, an LP-style single cut by Ola Englund

Solar Guitars' new Type G models are a range of single cut guitars first spotted back during Winter NAMM. Can Ola Englund's Type G compete with LP-inspired models by ESP/LTD?

PRS CE 24 Smokeburst, a limited run of 200 guitars exclusive to Europe

Another highly limited run of PRS models for the European market! This time it's the new PRS CE 24 Smokeburst with a satin nitro finish. Only 200 of these will be available.

Framus dials down the price on its Idolmaker guitar with new D-Series model

Framus has released a new Idolmaker model, this time as part of its more affordable D-Series range. Good specs and a full-on rock aesthetic make this a contender if you're on a budget.

Epiphone Jared James Nichols ‘Old Glory’ Les Paul Custom released!

The Jared James Nichols ‘Old Glory’ Epiphone Les Paul Custom has now been released and it looks killer. Our guitar contributor reckons it's the best looking guitar of the year so far...

Solar Guitars unleashes two new 7-string guitars, E1.7FBB and V1.7FBB

The latest guitars from Ola Englund's Solar Guitars are both 7-strings, the E1.7FBB and V1.7FBB, coming in dark, blacked-out look - and they sound pretty brutal judging by early demos.

Washburn launches Nuno Bettencourt 4N signature model for 2019

Nuno Bettencourt, once guitarist with Extreme, has worked with the Washburn Custom Shop to update his famous N4 signature model guitar for 2019 - enter the new Washburn 4N edition!

Possible CITES U-turn: Is Rosewood set for a comeback?

In big news for guitar makers, the UK's mia says that a proposal has been "nominally agreed" that would end many of the restrictions imposed on rosewood use in instrument making.

Ernie Ball Music Man unveils February Ball Family Reserve Collection

Four special limited-run guitars have just been announced for the February Ball Family Reserve release, each one in a limited colour and with a few enhanced features.

Gibson Custom Shop is back – with a vengeance!

Looks like Gibson Custom Shop has dropped some of the more unpopular materials and parts, like Richlite fretboards. Will 2019 see Gibson's premium range return to form?

NAMM 2019: Line 6 show off new Shuriken Variax finishes

The highly customisable Line 6 Shuriken Variax guitar that once only came in black will now be available in the UK with new colours for 2019.

NAMM 2019: Ibanez Paul Gilbert PGM333 Signature 30th Anniversary

The new Ibanez Paul Gilbert PGM333 signature model guitar marks 30 years of the two working together and you can hear it in action being played by Paul here.

NAMM 2019: Traveler Guitar announce JEM-Style Vaibrant range!

The new Traveler Guitars Vaibrant range is a very '80s looking, Steve Vai inspired nod to a certain Ibanez guitar that is loved by many players. But will it be a gem of a travel guitar?

NAMM 2019: Ibanez Axion Label and Prestige RG5000 range stand out from the crowd

A dizzying number of new guitars at NAMM from Ibanez, but there are two we think you should be taking a look at, with lots of attention to detail, quality hardware and stunning finishes.

Gibson exclusive CME SG Standards in Custom Shop finishes with T-Top pickups!

Gibson is planning an exclusive CME SG Standard series in unique Custom Shop finishes loaded with T-Top style humbuckers - nice! But they could come very dear to buyers outside the States.

Improve your guitar fretboard with Jef’s secret walnut trick!

Christmas is here and many guitarists will have walnuts lying around the house. Jef explains how to use a walnut to give your rosewood or ebony fretboard to a healthy, lustrous sheen!

PRS Private Stock McCarty 594 Graveyard II Limited pulls out all the stops

This dark, broody PRS Private Stock guitar has some fantastic touches and excellent hardware - and uses woods harvested from maple trees standing sentry over an old graveyard...