In 2014 Gibson introduced Les Paul and SG models called Futura. If you have not heard of them you are not alone. I stumbled across one while in Spain. Continue reading
Gibson Futura Models
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American Deluxe Stratocaster® HSS Shawbucker
This new release for 2015 comes in four finishes with either Rosewood or Maple fingerboard. Continue reading
Manchester Guitar & Bass Building Academy
Spent a great day here with James learning the ‘proper’ way to dress frets and set up a guitar. Continue reading
Fender STRAT® PLUS
This new Strat Plus looks and plays no different but features interchangeable “personality cards” which rewire the guitar without the hassle. Continue reading
Custom Built Guitars in Spain
While in Spain last week I came across a luthier who has a small workshop in Plaza Santa Monica at Las Chapas near Marbella on the Costa del Sol. His name is Alberto Martin Ramos and he allowed me to try out a few of his custom built concert and flamenco guitars which are outstanding. Continue reading
Gibson ES335 Silverburst
This version of the popular Gibson ES335 comes with a Curly Maple/Poplar/Maple laminated top, back, and rims, joined together with a single solid maple center block, mahogany neck with bound rosewood fingerboard. Continue reading
Fender Mando Strat
Fender electric four-string mandolins of the 1950s and ’60s were not too popular but here we have new release (20122/13) for your Fender collection. Continue reading
Collector’s Choice™ #4 1959 Les Paul “Sandy”
At the same time as Gibson are reducing the price of most Les Paul models we have here the latest offering from the Custom Shop Series and a bargain at around £5699. Continue reading
Xtra Lite strings for your Air Guitar
Air Guitar Strings
Fender Classic Series – 50’s Esquire
The Classic series ’50s Esquire features an ash body, a C-shaped maple neck, a vintage-style three-saddle string-through-body Telecaster bridge, and a vintage-style single-coil Telecaster pickup with custom-wired three-way switching.
The three-way switching on a single-pickup guitar gives you three preset tones. In the bridge position, the pickup is connected only to the volume control (the tone control is disconnected); this minimal circuitry produces more top-end sparkle than is possible with a Telecaster. In the middle position, the standard tone control circuit is activated. In the neck position, the tone control is again disengaged, but a tone-shaping capacitor rolls off much of the top end and some bottom, producing a darker tone and slight volume loss.
The original version of this oldie was used by artists such as Jeff Beck and Bruce Springsteen. The New release can be yours for around £500 and is available in Black, White or Sunburst.