Fender Custom Shop Introduces Five Models to 2012 Limited Collection
The Fender Custom Shop has introduced five new models to its 2012 limited collection: four guitars and one bass. The new additions join 10 previously released models.New to the collection is the 1963...
View ArticleFender Introduces Signature Models for Foo Fighters Chris Shiflett and Nate...
Fender has introduced new signature models for guitarist Chris Shiflett and bassist Nate Mendel of Foo Fighters.The new models are the Chris Shiflett Signature Telecaster Deluxe and the Nate Mendel P...
View ArticleFender Custom Shop Unveils 2013 Custom Collection: Eight Guitars, Two Basses
The Fender Custom Shop’s 2013 Custom Collection presents some of its most sophisticated and meticulously crafted product offerings to date, including eight guitars and two basses. The most distinctive...
View ArticleFender Adds Two Guitars, Two Basses to Pawn Shop Series
Fender has added four new models to its Pawn Shop Series, which the company calls a line of "guitars that never were but should have been.” There's the Pawn Shop ’70s Strat Deluxe, Pawn Shop...
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NAMM 2013: Schecter Guitar Research Announces Nikki Sixx Signature Series Bass
Schecter Guitar Research has announced its new partnership with bassist Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe and Sixx: A.M.The company will introduce its new Schecter Sixx Signature Series Bass at next week's...
View ArticleNAMM 2013: PRS Guitars Introduces New Core Bass Line
Paul Reed Smith and bassist Gary Grainger began collaborating on what would become Private Stock Gary Grainger basses a decade ago. Now, in 2013, the Maryland-based manufacturer is proud to announce...
View ArticleNAMM 2013: Fender Releases New American Vintage Series Basses
Fender has announced four bass additions to its acclaimed American Vintage series, all re-imagined to evoke the feel and sound of the original basses released between the late 1950s and early...
View ArticleNAMM 2013 Video: Schecter Guitars Nikki Sixx and Johnny Christ Signature...
Here's a Guitar World video from the 2013 Winter NAMM Show, which took place January 24 to 27 in Anaheim, California.During the gear- and rain-filled weekend, we paid a visit to the guys at the...
View ArticleNAMM 2013: Warwick Goes Vintage with Streamer CV Bass
Warwick's Streamer Series is expanding with a new model — the Streamer CV (Classic Vintage). The ergonomically shaped body of the Streamer CV is made of lightweight US swamp ash. The one-piece maple...
View ArticleNAMM 2013: G&L Launches Tom Hamilton Signature Model ASAT Bass
Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton has been playing G&L ASAT Basses for nearly 20 years — ever since he bought his first blue metal flake ASAT bass at 48th Street Custom Guitars in New York City. Since then,...
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Review: La Bella White Nylon Tapewound Bass Strings
So you’re out hunting for strings. Rather than go with some fly-by-night brand that’s been in the string business for only 100 years, let’s take a look at La Bella. They’ve been making violin strings...
View ArticleJackson Unveils 20 Guitars and Basses, Including Chris Broderick, Dave...
Jackson has unveiled a collection of 20 new models charged with new features designed for speed and killer looks. The 2013 lineup includes artist signature, Pro Series, Dinky and JS Series models. Each...
View ArticleNAMM 2013 Video: Epiphone's New Basses and Acoustic Guitars
Here's a Guitar World video from the 2013 Winter NAMM Show, which took place January 24 to 27 in Anaheim, California.During the gear- and rain-filled weekend, we paid a visit to the gang at the...
View ArticleReview: Jenz Precision Bass Machine Heads
The Fender bass. I love it, probably more than most, but like the Stratocaster, it is heavily copied. The classic feel and sound have kept those instruments current, even after 60 years. Speed things...
View ArticleReview: Lace Sensor Man O’ War MM4 and P/J Bass Pickups
Man O’ War is the latest series of bass pickups from Lace Music Products. The company has been designing pickups since the late '70s. You’re probably familiar with their Lace Sensor pickups found on...
View ArticlePhoto Gallery: The 10 Most Iconic Framus Guitars
As the photo gallery below clearly illustrates, Framus — the Germany-based manufacturer of guitars, basses, banjos, amps and more — has made some very distinctive and cool-looking instruments over the...
View ArticleHow to Buy a Bass Guitar: A Guide for the First-Time Buyer
Gunther swung open my office door with a violent jolt and glared at me jealously. He wasn’t amused to see me sitting on the couch with a gorgeous blonde creature cradled in my arms.“Ah, detective...
View ArticlePerri Ink Custom Guitars Announces Its First Bass, the Rocky IV
Perri Ink Custom Guitars has introduced its new Rocky IV custom bass. The model represents the company's first foray into the bass market.The Rocky IV features a contoured solid alder body, a one-piece...
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Fretlight Guitar Introduces Its First Bass Model, the FB-525
Fretlight Guitar has introduced its first bass, the FB-525.The FB-525 features the world’s only built-in LED learning system that helps you learn how to play guitar and bass up to 10 times faster than...
View ArticleNAMM 2014: EMG Announces Geezer Butler Signature Bass Pickups, GZR-P and...
EMG has announced its new Geezer Butler signature pickups, the EMG GZR-P and EMG GZR-PJ. In the video below, you can hear Butler discuss how he dials in his classic Black Sabbath tones and more.The...
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