221 Results for "mahogany"

Gibson 2018 line-up: Are these enough to save the brand?

Is this new 2018 line-up enough to pull the American guitar legend out of the hole? Having not made much headway the last few years, will this range be the one to turn them around?

Gibson 2018 Les Pauls available – with cryogenics and new finishes

With rising prices in Europe and CITES regulations in place, will the 2018 Les Paul range be able to tempt you to buy one? And why oh why are G-Force robot tuners back?

Gibson’s new Slash Les Paul models cost $1500 more with his signature

Slash, Gibson's new Global Brand Ambassador, has got a new range of very green signature guitars for 2017 - with a hefty surcharge if you want his scrawl on it...

Epiphone’s new Lee Malia Artisan RD model is big on 70s vibe

With a cool retro '70s vibe, this new reincarnation of the classic RD shape is the latest signature model for Lee Malia of Bring Me The Horizon and is due out in October.

Ibanez BTB Bass and Premium Series get a cool boost for summer

With four new bass models added to its BTB Series, Ibanez adds some more smooth low-end tones to the range just in time for the summer.

Summer NAMM 2017: Fender Custom Shop Pacific Battle Strat and Tele

Inspired by the behemoth B-25 bombers of the Pacific battles, these two aviation inspired guitars actually have pieces of the plane incorporated into their design.

Summer NAMM 2017: Epiphone Les Paul SL for $99!

Epiphone has often tried to push the boundaries in terms of offering some measure of quality at low prices. But this Les Paul SL might just be a game changer...

Gibson Custom Shop rolls out the Les Paul Standard ‘Rock Top’

Like a rolling stone? Gibson Custom Shop's new Rock Top LP Standard features a look styled on a 'stone' theme, with four models each showing a different variation - and all at the same astronomic price.

Gibson Custom Ultima ES-335 and Les Paul – Shellfish graveyard?

When someone with authority and no taste decides to release some high-end Custom Shop guitars, what could possibly go wrong? Well, luckily Gibson has decided to test this theory out for us...

Ibanez SRF706 Portamento Fretless Bass: A seriously smooth six string

A modern-looking fretless six-string bass with some nifty features and enough tonal options to keep players happy: Will the SRF706 Portamento be a hit for Ibanez?

Gibson USA announces new guitars! These are the new 2017 custom models

Four brand new Custom Shop guitars for 2017 and with some great new finishes and a new artist model as well. Will these new guitars get you fired up for a new guitar?

Epiphone Limited Edition Lee Malia Explorer Custom Artisan Outfit

Lee Malia from Bring Me The Horizon gets a very tasty looking, traditional Explorer but with some very handy subtle upgrades. Due out next month and one to watch

Gibson Custom SG, Firebird, Explorer and Flying V get the tuxedo treatment

Classy! Gibson announces a new limited run of Custom models, all dressed in the black 'tuxedo' look for 2017, featuring gold hardware and a nitro finish.

Gibson Custom Modern Double Cut Standard released at last

Traditional American hand made guitars meets a more modern guitar styling with better upper fret access and a cool new look. Looks like Gibson are making a statement and it's a welcome one.

PRS 2017 Limited Edition Satin Nitro CE models: New coat, old design

With a cool set of new colours, this new limited run of satin nitro CE models looks set to be very popular. Has PRS finally realised just how cool their old CE models really are?

Epiphone Limited Edition 20th Anniversary Jack Casady Bass: Hot Tuna!

Celebrating a relationship that started back in 1997, this new signature bass for Jefferson Aeroplane's bassist Jack Cassady has a deceptively simple configuration.

Italia Guitars with hot-looking new Maranello Cavo short-scale semi-hollow bass

These new short-scale, semi-hollow Maranello Cavo basses look like they pack plenty of punch, with some nice finishes and some tasty-looking Toaster pickups. But will they play as good as they look?

Fender Exotic Woods Limited Editions 2017: Rethinking tone woods?

For 2017, Fender is trying something different, offering us guitars made with some less usual, 'exotic' woods recycled from a variety of sources, including some wood that's over 100 years old...

NAMM 2017: Ibanez RG30JCLTD J-Custom 30th Anniversary

Ibanez celebrates 30 years of the RG with something pretty underwhelming.

Gibson 2017 S Series – USA-made guitars at bargain prices

Looks like Gibson know that many guitarists want a cheaper option: The new S Series range has been announced for 2017. But how are they managing to cut all those costs?

Wylde Audio hails Odin Genesis Grail Bullseye (again?)

The distinct Bullseye pattern of the Odin Genesis Grail harkens back to the glory days when the Ozzy and Zakk unleashed their music on the rock world.

Guild fly in new S-200 T-Bird models for NAMM 2017

Swooping down from above, the new Guild S-200 T-Bird models are due to land at NAMM 2017 - with two different pickup configurations and new finishes. But anyone looking for a trem model will be disappointed...

Fender launch PM-3 Limited Adirondack Triple-0 and PM-1 Limited Dreadnoughts

Fender has announced four new acoustic guitar models with premium features and in two popular acoustic guitar sizes.

PRS Guitars CE24 Standard Satin – A smooth operator?

A new nitro finished version of this classic PRS model which is based around a bolt-on neck instrument. For a snappy attack and woody tones try a CE24.