The new Martin SC-13E looks like an interesting addition to their product line: It’s time to rethink what an acoustic-electric guitar can do. Do you want to play leads all the way up the neck? Play longer? Play louder? Now you can with this super-comfortable, easy-to-play acoustic-electric from Martin. The all-new SC-13E, with its patent-pending Sure AlignTM neck system, … [Read more...]
Fender Stories Collection Eric Johnson 1954 “Virginia” Stratocaster
It looks like Fender and Eric Johnson have collaborated on another signature guitar, the Stories Collection Eric Johnson 1954 "Virginia" Stratocaster: The Fender Stories Collection pays tribute to legendary musicians, their beloved modified Fender electric guitars and the extraordinary music they created together. Eric Johnson already had his 1954 "Virginia" Stratocaster® … [Read more...]
Fender Tom Morello Stratocaster
Today, Fender has announced the new signature Tom Morello Stratocaster: Tom Morello's unique, powerful sounds - from gentle rhythms to screaming feedback, chaotic stutters, and more - require a very special Stratocaster®. The Tom Morello “Soul Power” Stratocaster – based on the modified Designer Series Strat used during his time in Audioslave – features an alder slab body with … [Read more...]
D’Angelico Excel Mini DC
I'm a big fan of smaller-bodied semi-hollow guitars. That's why the latest announcement from D'Angelico about the new Excel Mini DC intrigued me: Brand new for 2020, the Excel Mini DC is a fourteen-inch-wide double cutaway semi-hollow boasting punchy vintage tone and unparalleled comfort. The Mini DC's undersized body, sleek headstock and slim C-shape neck profile combine to … [Read more...]
Fano Omnis
Fano Guitars have announced a new line of budget-priced guitars called Omnis, which consists of their GF6, JM6, SP6, and MG6 guitars. The guitars will range in price from $849-$999. This is an interesting move for the boutique brand, as these are made-in-China versions of some of their most popular guitars. Given that these are a significant price difference from the USA … [Read more...]