264 Results for "maple"

PRS Europe goes Maple with Limited SE Custom 24 guitar series

These maple neck SE Custom 24 models are available in a range of cool colours - in Europe. A new limited run, this series looks like a lot of guitar for the money.

Gibson Les Paul or a 100t steel beam – which has more sustain?

So you're down the pub arguing with your mates if a guitar's weight affects its sustain... Make sure you check out this video demonstration of a Gibson Les Paul vs. a Steel Beam!

Music Man help St Vincent release “Masseducation” LP with limited run neon guitars

This week has certainly been a bright one for new guitar colours and these new limited edition neon coloured St Vincent models will have you reaching for your sunglasses.

G&L Doheny – A modern-day take on the Jazzmaster?

G&L has just presented the Doheny, an offset guitar very reminiscent of the Fender Jazzmaster. Is this the rebirth of the Jazzmaster that offset fans have been waiting for?

B.C. Rich Kerry King Signature KKW30: A Slayer!

Slayer's main man Kerry King gets a new uber metal machine, designed for crushing riffs and huge solo tones, this axe is not subtle at all, but then would you expect it to be?

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?

Moniker Guitars The Rival Series: Hollow offset guitars at an enticing price

A truly unique offset guitar design, with a whole range of colours and pickup configurations available: Will this Texas based guitar builder push the guitar design forwards?

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.

Guild Jumbo Junior short scale acoustic bass: Too short for the low-end?

With a short 23¾" scale length, can Guild's new Jumbo Junior acoustic bass pack enough low end to produce some bottom-heavy tones? If it can, this could be a great travel companion for bass players on the go.

Squier Bullet Hard Tail Stratocaster and Mini Strat: A losing battle?

As new budget-friendly version of the ever popular Stratocaster design, Squier's new hard tail versions for 2017 are pretty cool, but the mini version isn't a great deal price-wise...

Summer NAMM 2017: Charvel Jake E Lee & Warren DeMartini signatures

The '80s era of rock guitar pushed the boundaries of what players could achieve with the instrument and Charvel are releasing two guitars that celebrate this era of shred.

Summer NAMM 2017: Peavey’s new HP2 revisits the EVH Signature guitar

This super cool looking tribute to the company's founder has its roots in a certain hot-rodded signature model from the company's past and boy it looks fun to play!

Summer NAMM 2017: Fender Ed O’Brien Signature Sustainer Stratocaster

With some really cool features and an unusual neck profile, this new Ed O'Brien signature model guitar will have every Radiohead fan over-excited about its release later this year.

Fender gets sparkly with Brad Paisley Road Worn Telecaster

Based upon one of Brad's own guitars, a refinished '63 Tele this new signature model has plenty of cool custom features and will certainly get you noticed on stage down the Dog and Duck!

Fender Custom Shop Summer Selection 2017: Relic meets Pink Paisley

Summer is almost upon us and the Fender Custom Shop is about to assault our wallets with these 'vintage' guitars that never actually existed!

Reverend Matt West Signature model: A single-pickup tone monster?

Matt West, guitarist with Pop-Punk outfit Neck Deep, gets a brand new stripped-down, cool-looking signature model guitar that should give plenty of tonal options despite sporting only a single P90!

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...

Dream Studio Guitars launches The Sparkler Alain Johannes Signature Model

He's played with QOTSA, PJ Harvey, Chris Cornell and just about everyone who is anyone in the alternative rock world. This new The Sparkler signature model looks great and should offer a sound to match.

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?

G&L debuts Kiloton bass Tribute Series for those on a budget

Taking Leo Fender's Kiloton bass design and making it more affordable for the masses: Have G&L made enough savings for this to be a contender in the budget bass market?

Cort wants you to splash out on its new GB74JJ Aqua Blue bass

Replete in a stunning Aqua Blue finish, this 2017 model bass has been kitted out with some decent hardware and a price tag that many will find tempting.

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.