Epiphone ‘59 Les Paul Standard

Gibson™ Custom Shop have been involved with the development of this limited-edition tribute guitar based on the specs of ‘59 Les Paul Standard although it is priced a little cheaper than the original or even the Gibson™ Custom Shop version.

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Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster

Another take on the Telecaster for 2019. Moving way on from the Telecoustic, this model has 3 pickups, a Fishman Under-Saddle Transducer, a Fishman Acoustasonic Enhancer and a Fender Acoustasonic Noiseless™ magnetic pickup plus a “Mode Knob” which gives ten different body style and tone wood combinations.

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Fender METEORA

This is a 2018 “Limited Edition” model which retails at approximately £1500 and apart from the crap name, consists of Telecaster Custom Shop pickups, a Telecaster bridge and a Jazzmaster style neck. Oh,and cute new logo on the headstock. The body shape is designed for comfort with the Strat like relief for your arm and belly.  I

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Facebook & Fake Music Sites

Currently if you show any interest in guitars or music on Facebook you may see an advertisement for high quality guitars claiming to to be discounted.  These may seem too good to be true, and they are. Take a look at an example ad.

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JMJ Mustang Bass

Another guitar “inspired” by an artist.  This one is a “road worn” model with a specification of Justin Meldal-Johnsen “signature.” He has played Bass for numerous artists, in particular Nine Inch Nails. Personally, I like a short scale bass and this one in  Daphne Blue with a split-coil pickup, 30” scale and 9.5”-radius fingerboard with

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Ibanez Jem for Lefties

This “Lefties only” model (Lefties must like a colourful axe) is part of the Steve Vai 30th anniversary issue.  The HSH pickup layout has an interesting switch system. Love to try it but I’m right handed.  Could be a new project.

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Fender Mustang

Seen at the Guitar Show in Birmingham yesterday this new MIM version based on the classic Mustang “Offset” shape expands the range.  Retailing in the UK at around £490 for the single coil MP90 pickups with the more conventional single coil model a little cheaper.

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