Thursday, December 15, 2011

Gibson Vintage Reissue Electric Guitar Strings, Light 10-46

Gibson Vintage Reissue Electric Guitar Strings, Light 10-46 Review



Gibson Vintage Reissue Electric Guitar Strings, Light 10-46 Feature

  • Pure Nickel Wound
  • The finest pure nickel wire, slowly wrapped over the highest quality Swedish steel "hex" core
  • Maximum strength and stability
  • Vacuum sealed for freshness.
  • Standard 10's: .010 .013 .017 .026w .036w .046w
Gibson Strings re-invents the modern guitar string. We go back to the days of using only the finest pure nickel wire, slowly wrapping it over the highest quality Swedish steel "hex" core for maximum strength and stability. The warm, full tone gives your guitar a solid new voice. These strings show why we are still the favorite with top players around the world! Vacuum sealed for freshness.


Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Gibson Custom ES-335 Dot Electric Guitar, Cherry, Plain Maple

Gibson Custom ES-335 Dot Electric Guitar, Cherry, Plain Maple Review



Gibson Custom ES-335 Dot Electric Guitar, Cherry, Plain Maple Feature

  • Faithful reproduction of the classic 1958 ES-335 crafted in Memphis, Tennessee
  • Plain maple top, back and rims; Cherry finish
  • Powerful Gibson '57 Classic humbucking pickups
  • Nickel hardware and a classic ABR-1 bridge with a lightweight aluminum stopbar tailpiece
  • Includes Gibson Custom Shop hardshell case and a Certificate of Authenticity
History speaks for itself. The ES-335 is one of the most important guitars of all time. Right from its introduction in 1958 as the world's first semi-hollowbody electric guitar it has been a mainstay of players eager to balance the gorgeous, round, mellow tones perfect for jazz and blues with the edge and sustain of a full-blooded solidbody.

Countless music legends have immortalized Gibson's ES-335.

Two '57 Classic humbucking pickups and stopbar tailpiece.

Grover kidney-shaped tuners.

Today the Gibson Custom Shop creates exacting duplicates of the ES-335 as it first left the Kalamazoo plant in 1958. That year just 267 were built, but the original vintage 335s grew steadily in popularity, peaking in 1967 thanks largely to Eric Clapton's high-profile use of a cherry ES-335 in the band Cream.

Body and Finishes
The Custom Shop ES-335 is available with many finish options, reflecting the color choices that have evolved over the model's 50-year history. In Satin finish, trans black and cherry colors are available, with a plain maple top, back, and rims. Ebony is available only in plain maple. With the figured maple top, back, and rims option, cherry, tri-burst, antique natural, light burst, and vintage sunburst colors are available. Wine red, trans brown, Beale Street Blue, and cinnamon burst finishes are also available in limited quantities, along with gold hardware, for figured and for plain maple models.

Regardless of color, the ES-335 retains its classic proportions: 16 1/2-inches wide, 20-inches long, and 1 3/4-inches deep. The neck is one-piece mahogany beneath a 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearloid inlays and a single-ply binding. Additionally, there's single-ply binding on the top and back.

Hardware
All hardware is nickel, and there's a classic ABR-1 bridge with a lightweight aluminum stopbar tailpiece. Neck length is 24 3/4 inches with a 1 11/16-inch nut width. Satin finish models have vintage style tulip shaped tuners, while figured and plain tops come with Grover kidney-shaped tuners. All Custom Shop ES-335s have powerful '57 Classic humbucking pickups, two volume pots, two tone pots, and a three-way pickup selector switch. They are strung with Gibson Brite Wire .010 strings and come safely nestled in a black levant case.

Famous Players
Spanning numerous decades, the ES-335 has been in the hands of countless musicians. From Chuck Berry's numerous performances to Alvin Lee's incendiary performance at Woodstock to Police's 2008 tour in NYC, the ES-335 has been the instrument of choice for any players seeking gorgeous, round, mellow tones, tempered with the edge and sustain of a full-blooded solidbody electric like the Les Paul.

Nitrocellulose Finish
Applying a nitrocellulose finish to any Gibson guitar is one of the most labor-intensive elements of the guitar-making process. A properly applied nitro finish requires extensive man hours, several evenly applied coats, and an exorbitant amount of drying time. But this fact has never swayed Gibson into changing this time-tested method, employed ever since the first Gibson guitar was swathed with lacquer back in 1894. Why? For starters, a nitro finish dries to a much thinner coat than a polyurethane finish, which means there is less interference with the natural vibration of the instrument, allowing for a purer tone. A nitro finish is also a softer finish, which makes it easily repairable. You can touch up a scratch or ding on a nitro finish, but you can't do the same on a poly finish. In addition, a nitro finish is very porous in nature, and actually gets thinner over time. It does not "seal" wood in an airtight shell--as a poly finish does--and allows the wood to breathe and age properly.

All VOS (Vintage Original Spec) series guitars will use a proprietary process that includes unique steps for staining, wet-sanding, and hand-rubbing; subsequently the guitars reflect what a well-cared for 40-year-old guitar looks like. The result is a remarkable patina that will delight even the most discriminating enthusiast. History speaks for itself. The ES-335 is one of the most important guitars of all time. Right from its introduction in 1958 as the worlds first semi-hollowbody electric guitar it has been a mainstay of players eager to balance the gorgeous, round, mellow tones perfect for jazz and blues with the edge and sustain of a full-blooded solidbody.HistoryHistory speaks for itself. The ES-335 is one of the most important guitars of all time. Right from its introduction in 1958 as the worlds first semi-hollowbody electric guitar it has been a mainstay of players eager to balance the gorgeous, round, mellow tones perfect for jazz and blues with the edge and sustain of a full-blooded solidbody.Today the Gibson Custom Shop creates exacting duplicates of the ES-335 as it first left the Kalamazoo plant in 1958. That year just 267 were built, but the original vintage 335s grew steadily in popularity, peaking in 1967 thanks largely to Eric Claptons high-profile use of a cherry ES-335 in the band Cream.Body and FinishesThe Custom Shop ES-335 is available with many finish options, reflecting the color choices that have evolved over the models 50-year history. In Satin finish, trans black and cherry colors are available, with a plain maple top, back, and rims. Ebony is available only in plain maple. With the figured maple top, back, and rims option, cherry, tri-burst, antique natural, light burst, and vintage sunburst colors are available. Wine red, trans brown, Beale Street Blue, and cinnamon burst finishes are also available in limited quantities, along with gold hardware, for figured and for plain maple models.Regardless of color, the ES-335 retains its classic proportions: 16 1/2-inches wide, 20-inches long, and 1 3/4-inches deep. The neck is one-piece mahogany beneath a 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearloid inlays and a single-ply binding. Additionally, theres single-ply binding on the top and back.HardwareAll hardware is nickel, and theres a classic ABR-1 bridge with a l...


Sunday, December 11, 2011

Gibson Masterbuilt Premium Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, Light 12-53

Gibson Masterbuilt Premium Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, Light 12-53 Review



Gibson Masterbuilt Premium Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, Light 12-53 Feature

  • Gauges: .012, .016, .025w, .034w, .041w, .052w
Top-quality acoustic guitar strings designed specifically for Gibson Montana's flat top guitars. Masterbuilt strings help you pull the natural, expressive tone from your acoustic guitar. Each set is vacuum sealed for freshness and extended life.


Saturday, December 10, 2011

Guitar For Dummies Acoustic Guitar Starter Pack (Guitar, Book, Audio CD, Gig Bag)

Guitar For Dummies Acoustic Guitar Starter Pack (Guitar, Book, Audio CD, Gig Bag) Review



Guitar For Dummies Acoustic Guitar Starter Pack (Guitar, Book, Audio CD, Gig Bag) Feature

  • Easy to play Kona Deluxe Acoustic Guitar with spruce top for rich sound
  • GUITAR BASICS FOR DUMMIES 120-page book
  • Gig Bag with strap handle for carrying, Digital Tuner with digital read out for easy tuning, and 3 Picks
  • Everything you need to learn guitar in one package
  • The digital tuner features an LED readout and a built-in microphone
  • With bonus Audio CD
Acoustic Guitar Set for Dummies. BIG BUCKS OFF! A complete Set, with Guitar, instruction book and CD, tuner and more, for way less! This is from the popular "For Dummies" series, a great beginner's DIY guide. What's on the set list: Easy-playing, rich-sounding Kona Acoustic Guitar, with spruce top, linden back and sides, steel strings, precision tuners, pick guard and full body and neck binding; Guitar Basics for Dummies, 120-pg. book, illustrated, with audio CD, too; Easy to use GT10 digital tuner (uses 2 AAA batteries, included); Black cloth soft gig bag, with carry handle, and accessory pocket; Hex key for tightening neck; 3 picks. Guitar is 40 1/2"l., 15"w., 4"d. 3 lbs., 14 ozs. Maker's 10-year limited warranty. Order Now! Acoustic Guitar Set for Dummies


Friday, December 9, 2011

Gibson Gear IM57B-NH Electric Guitar Electronics

Gibson Gear IM57B-NH Electric Guitar Electronics Review



Gibson Gear IM57B-NH Electric Guitar Electronics Feature

  • Authentic Gibson
  • Wound in the range of Gibson's '57 Classic, with slightly hotter vintage output than the BurstbuckerT #1, and works well in the bridge position with a BurstbuckerT #1 in the neck position .
  • Mismatched coil windings, just like the Humbucker pickups of the 50's!
Gibson Burstbucker Type 2 with Nickel Cover


Thursday, December 8, 2011

PRS SE Zach Myers - Royal Blue with Gig Bag

PRS SE Zach Myers - Royal Blue with Gig Bag Review



PRS SE Zach Myers - Royal Blue with Gig Bag Feature

  • Thick Single-Cutaway Mahogany with Maple Top
  • Fleur-De-Lis at 12th Fret
  • Tone Pros Adjustable Stoptail
  • (3) PRS Designed Humbuckers
  • PRS Custom Cordura Gig Bag
As the lead guitarist of a band that has sold more than 6 million albums, Zach Myers of Shinedown needs a quality guitar. PRS is happy to offer that same quality to you through the SE Zach Myers Model. Featuring three humbuckers with dual volume and dual tone controls, this guitar provides excellent playability and precision.


Monday, December 5, 2011

Ernie Ball Regular Slinky String Set (10 - 46)

Ernie Ball Regular Slinky String Set (10 - 46) Review



Ernie Ball Regular Slinky String Set (10 - 46) Feature

  • Made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire.
  • Produces well balanced all around good sound
  • Plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel
  • Gauges: 10-13-17-26-36-46
  • Played by Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Steve Vai and legions of guitar players worldwide
  • Manufactured to the highest standards and most exacting specifications
Tone, playability, reliability and quality are what you look for in a good instrument. Why not demand these features from your strings? Ernie Ball strings are made from the finest materials so you get quality and consistency in every set. The specially tempered high carbon steel core wire's hexagonal shape ensures the wrap wire is securely held in place through the length of the string. Precision crafted Swiss brass ball ends are attached with a triple lock twist.   Ernie Ball is the pioneer of Rock and Roll guitar strings. Since setting the industry standard for electric guitar strings, the list of Slinky users has grown to include the likes of Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Steve Vai and Slash. If you like tone, you'll like Slinkys!    Made from the finest materials so you get quality and consistency in every set. Specially tempered high carbon steel core. Core wire's hexagonal shape ensures the wrap wire is securely held in place through the length of the string.  Precision crafted Swiss brass ball ends are attached with a triple lock twist.      Gauges: .010; .013; .017; .026; .036; .046


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