PRESS RELEASE: Cort® Guitars invites you to soak in the warmth and allure of the new Solencanto classical guitar. With a moniker derived from the Spanish for “sun” (sol) and “charm” (encanto), this finely crafted, premium instrument delivers unparalleled performance and tone sure to satisfy even the most selective of players. Boasting distinctive aesthetics and exceptional materials, the Solencanto is an ambitious and detailed build. Distinctive striped wood binding, a custom multi-component “Abstract” soundhole inlay, and Cort inlay at the 12th fret combine to make this model a tru ..read more

Here’s one for the hardcore Ibanez collectors. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of distributor Australis Music Group, Ibanez has created the RGRAMG50TH, a limited edition j.Custom instrument limited to 14 pieces.  Exclusive to the Australian market, the RGRAMG50TH features an Australian Blackwood top on an African Mahogany body, 5-piece Custom Super Wizard 5-piece Maple/Wenge neck with Macassar Ebony fingerboard, Seymour Duncan Custom 5 and Jazz humbucking pickups, Lo-Pro Edge bridge, and jumbo Stainless Steel frets. From Australis:  “Highly prized for its beautiful, nat ..read more

In addition to having a gorgeous line of Framus signature guitars, Devin Townsend also uses Kiesel guitars, and one of the big surprises this NAMM is Devin’s all new Kiesel model, the NEO. From Kiesel: NEO is here. Working with the acclaimed Devin Townsend, Kiesel Guitars meticulously designed and crafted the guitar into a compact, unique, headless instrument. The model is available in two editions: the Circle, a color-finished, 27-fretted guitar with a single Devin Townsend Fishman pickup and the Circle inlay, and the Om, a natural-aesthetical, 32-fretted guitar with three Kiesel S60A pickup ..read more

If you know me you you know I’m a huge nerd for any and all Eddie Van Halen-associated guitar designs. The Music Man Axis is, of course, a slightly modified version of Eddie’s old Ernie Ball Music Man guitar, and for the last several years the colour options haven’t really done it for me at all. It looks like 2024 is gonna turn things around because look at these babies. Available midyear, Music Man says “The Axis and Axis Super Sport are offered with a roasted, figured maple neck, 22 stainless steel frets, and 4 exciting all-new finishes. Available with your choice of flame or qui ..read more

On Friday I was at work in a local guitar store doing my regular techin’ and repairs thing. We’ve had a gorgeous left-handed Fiesta Red Fender American Vintage II 61 Stratocaster on the wall for quite a few months, and while rearranging the lefty display, the guitar department manager noticed that the action was super high on that guitar. So I took it to the tech room to give it a little bit of love. It was clear the neck needed a truss rod adjustment after going from winter to summer. So I removed the strings, popped the neck off and saw this: ‘Mikkel Lives.’ Who was Mikkel? This was clear ..read more

Solar Guitars, founded by renowned guitarist and online celebrity Ola Englund has launched another instrument from its “Made in Europe”, European Master Series. This model, a bolt on Type AB in Carbon Black with Evertune bridge is the most popular Solar Guitar configuration to be offered from the European made series to date. As with previous European Master Series models, the company again offers players ‘Best in Class’ quality and appointments.  Solar Guitars VP and product developer, Joe Delaney states, “To start the European production program we first focused on innovative new types ..read more

Little Elm, TX – January 19, 2024 – Small builder Sully Guitars are back with the Astro – a unique set neck 24 fret model focused on upper fret access & “inspired by beloved moments in classic rock history.” The Astro is a Custom Series model, made to order in the USA in an array of hardware configurations & unique finishes. You may have noticed another Astro recently – longtime Sully artist Perfecto De Castro partnered with Soldano to use the Astro prototype guitar in demo videos for Soldano’s own Astro amplifier. Sully is attending the NAMM show, Astro prototype in tow, at booth 471 ..read more

Walter Trout is that rare breed, a true blues journeyman with an enviable resume and an inimitable voice on the guitar. His sound is lyrical, earthy, bold, capable of both energy and restraint, but always impeccably phrased and with an unearthly sense of playing with time, drifting on, off and around the beat in a way that just can’t be taught: that kinda stuff has to be lived and felt. I caught up with Walter ahead of his 2024 Australian tour. Walter: Hi, Peter.  Peter: Hi Walter! We’ve talked before, but over the phone before all this Zoom stuff became a thing. So, I have a g ..read more

This is from the KISS Dynasty tour programme. How great is it? I love how over-the-top the whole thing is. It’s like if Brian De Palma wrote band bios. Bring these days back. The post Wanna see the most f**ked up yet great rockstar bios ever? appeared first on I Heart Guitar ..read more

Say, who likes great news? Like one of the coolest pedals ever, returning to production? Personally I love my DigiTech FX25 Envelope Filter, and a lot of players dig that thing, but a lot more lust after the DOD Envelope Filter 440. This pedal is kinda hard to find these days because nobody wants to sell them once they have one. But now it’s back in all its green glory! Here’s the press release. SALT LAKE CITY — DigiTech/DOD announces the eagerly anticipated relaunch of the DOD Envelope Filter 440 effects pedal. Suitable for guitar and bass players, the 440 is known for its vowel-like sounds ..read more