Electric

Fender Takes On Pedals With Six New All-Original Circuits

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) released six new, innovative effects pedals, marking its official entrance into the category with all-original circuits designed by in-house experts – the first of many in a long-term commitment to the category and sonic innovation. The new offerings provide a diverse set of effects – reverb, delay, overdrive, distortion, compression and buffering. From weekend warriors and pro players to guitarists looking for their first stomp box, Fender effects pedals give all types of players a

Gibson Les Paul Standard T, 2016

On November 20, 2015 / All New Instruments, Electric, Gibson electric

Tags: burst, flame top, Gibson, Les Paul, Standard, Standard T, sunburst

Presenting the new 2016 Gibson Les Paul Standard T! Gibson has provided real, but not radical, upgrades to the Les Paul Standard.

Gibson Guitars SGJ 2014 120th Anniversary model

On February 10, 2014 / All New Instruments, Electric, Gibson electric, New Instrument Categories

Tags: Gibson, SG, SGJ, solidbody

I had a lot of fun with this Gibson Guitars SGJ 2014 120th Anniversary model. Took it off the wall, plugged it straight into one of my current favourite amps – a Vox AC15 – and it sounded great.

Fender American Special Jazzmaster

On November 26, 2013 / All New Instruments, Electric, Fender electric, New Instrument Categories

Tags: American Special, Fender, jazzmaster

Fender’s just introduced a new variation on the Jazzmaster – the Fender American Special Jazzmaster!

Kelton Swade 57 Sunburst ()

On May 30, 2013 / All New Instruments, Electric, Independent Luthiers, New Instrument Categories, No Longer Available, SOLD

Tags: 1957, Kelton Swade, Tele

Here’s a Kelton Swade 57 Sunburst. Kelton Swade has been producing what he calls AVR guitars – Authentic Vintage Replicas – for some time now and has gained a devoted following amongst high-end players like Keith Urban and Vince Gill.

2013 Kelton Swade Relic 1953 ()

On May 15, 2013 / All New Instruments, Electric, Independent Luthiers, New Instrument Categories

Tags: Kelton Swade, relic, Telecaster

Here’s a very, very cool 2013 Kelton Swade Relic Tele 1953. Kelton Swade’s guitars have become popular with top artists who need the tone and vibe of a genuine early instrument, but don’t want to risk the real thing on the road. Artists using these instruments include Keith Urban, Johnny Hiland, and Vince Gill.

Picking one up and actually playing it will tell you why. It’s an outstanding instrument, well made and vibrant.