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After a video was posted two days ago of Gibson destroying hundreds of Firebird X models, another (subsequently removed video) has emerged of what looks like Gibson destroying what looks like ES guitar models. Gibson ES Guitars Destroyed YouTube channel BJs World today uploaded another video its proprietor says shows Gibson destroying guitars, Its title: ‘Putting […]
So BB King had many many guitars during his career that he called Lucille. But this particular model, due under the hammer in September, was the main instrument of the King of the Blues in his later touring years. BB King’s Stage Outfit Lucille The story of why BB King called his guitars Lucille is one […]
In a new twist to the ongoing Gibson lawsuit story, Armadillo has responded to the recent Gibson lawsuit by seeking the cancellation of Flying V, Explorer and ES-335 shape trademarks. According to Guitar.com, the parent company of Dean Guitars and Luna also accuses Gibson of threatening dealers selling Dean and Luna guitars with legal action. These […]
Did Gibson steal the Les Paul design? Well, it certainly looks as though they were influenced by O W Appleton and his original guitar design from 1943, 9 whole years before the Les Paul came to market in 1952. Did Gibson steal the Les Paul design? Well, allegedly the little-known luthier named O.W. Appleton claimed that in […]
A set of images have turned up that appear to show a new single cut-style guitar with a Behringer logo on the headstock… And it’s got a built-in synth! We’re calling it the Behringer E-Guitar Les Uli Singlecut. Could the company famed for its recreations of classic analogue synths be about to unleash a new hybrid guitar? […]
On the 20 June, Mr David Gilmour will sell 120 of his guitars at auction in New York, USA. The sale encompasses 120 guitars, including that famous Black Strat. Christie’s has made a Virtual Tour of all the guitars in its New York exhibition, in case you can’t make it to one of the viewings in […]
Montreal-based Morifone Guitars has just released a boutique guitar called the Quarzo. This guitar has characteristics of a ’59 Burst but paired with an unusual ‘Aileron’ headstock design and offset body shape. The headstock, Morifone says, helps improve the tonal performance of the guitar. Let’s check it out. Morifone Guitars The new Morifone Guitars Quarzo comes […]
Jimmy Page is lending his ‘Stairway’ guitar to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York for a major music gear show that’s going to include 130 other instruments played by various rock icons. Jimmy Page’s Guitars The Led Zeppelin guitarist/rock icon has lent some of his most iconic guitars to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. […]
German company Richter Straps and Matt Heafy of Trivium chose April 1st to launch a new double guitar strap. Everyone thought it was a huge joke at first. Turns out, this is for real! You can now order one for your favourite ‘boat anchor’ guitar! Richter Matt Heafy Double Strap Matt Heafy has collaborated with […]
The new Lzzy Hale Explorer from Epiphone follows on from her Gibson signature models from last year. Once again, this is a great looking guitar and screams classic rock! Epiphone Lzzy Hale Explorer This new signature Explorer for Lzzy Hale looks pretty sweet in that Alpine White finish with the gold hardware! It also has a […]