Martin is releasing a new Eric Clapton signature guitar called the OM-ECHF Navy Blues: The OM-ECHF Navy Blues is the third in a series of collaborations with Eric Clapton and Hiroshi Fujiwara. This OM edition incorporates the longer 25.4" scale for added string tension and tonal projection. The neck and body are lacquered and polished with a striking dark navy coloration … [Read more...]
NAMM 2014: Ibanez Paul Gilbert FRM250MF 25th Anniversary Guitar
Ibanez have announced a limited edition 25th anniversary Paul Gilbert Signature model guitar, the FRM250MF (description from Sweetwater): Paul Gilbert is an ace guitarist who's always spot on with his tone and technique, and his signature Ibanez solidbody electrics are spec'd to facilitate that level of uncompromised performance. The FRM250MF Limited Edition rocks an … [Read more...]
NAMM 2014: Gibson Jeff “Skunk” Baxter Firebird
Another interesting new signature guitar from Gibson, the Jeff "Skunk" Baxter Firebird: This features a traditional mahogany body and through-neck construction that has been part of the heritage of the iconic Firebird for decades. It has three mini-humbuckers with a pickup switching system designed by Baxter himself, allowing for any pickup combination on top of a coil tap … [Read more...]
NAMM 2014: Taylor T5z
Taylor Guitars are introducing another guitar to their T5 line, the T5z: ANAHEIM, Calif. - January 24, 2014 - Taylor Guitars is expanding its groundbreaking electric/acoustic hollowbody T5 Series with a sleek new sibling, the compact T5z. Like the original T5, the T5z boasts incredible tonal versatility, enabling players to shift from pristine acoustic to growling electric … [Read more...]
NAMM 2014: Gibson Memphis Trini Lopez Signature
Gibson is re-introducing the Trini Lopez Signature guitar. There aren't many details available online yet, but Greg Koch and Wildwood Guitars have posted a quick video about the guitar: … [Read more...]