When John Mayer released his album Battle Studies, he played a televised album release show at the Beacon Theatre in New York. On the track "Perfectly Lonely", Mayer played a Telecaster that I had never seen before. I later found out that it was a Fender Custom Shop La Cabronita Especial. At the time, no regular production model of the guitar was available. Fender heard the … [Read more...]
Summer NAMM 2012: Grace Potter Signature Gibson Flying V
I wasn't able to attend Summer NAMM this year, but I've been keeping an eye out for interesting new gear. Gibson introduced its Grace Potter signature Flying V at the show: In the image of the classic second wave of '60s Flying Vs, the Grace Potter Signature Flying V from Gibson USA is crafted in solid Grade-A mahogany, a rich, resonant tonewood that has been responsible for … [Read more...]
Fender Custom Shop Adds New Guitars to 2012 Limited Edition Collection
I received the following press release about new additions to Fender's 2012 Custom Shop Limited Edition Collection: Additions push the “Dream Factory’s” boundaries to superior levels of innovation SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (July 17, 2012) — The Fender Custom Shop is proud to introduce five striking models to its 2012 limited collection; four guitars and one bass. The new additions … [Read more...]
The Art of Making a Flamenco Guitar
Pieces of wood, love, knowledge and 299 hours of work, condensed in a 3 minute film. Beautiful. (via Jim Dalrymple) … [Read more...]
Taylor Guitars – The Future of Ebony
Taylor Guitars have released a video of Bob Taylor discussing the future of ebony as a tone wood: Taylor Guitars co-founder Bob Taylor talks about the world's dwindling supply of ebony, the realities of ebony sourcing in Cameroon, and Taylor's efforts to preserve a sustainable supply for the entire musical instrument community. With the co-purchase of Crelicam, an ebony mill … [Read more...]