Hiwatt has introduced three new amps in a new series they're calling the Custom Shop Little Rigs. There are three amps in the series right now: the Little P Rig, the Little D Rig, and the Little J Rig. Hiwatt Signature Series Little P Rig The Hiwatt Little P rig is based on the original CP103 amplifier used by Pete Townshend of The Who. This was the tone that sparked a … [Read more...]
NAMM 2014: Planet Waves Guitar Dock
D'Addario/Planet Waves have introduced an interesting new product called the Guitar Dock: Built with safety and convenience in mind, featuring an adjustable clamp, Planet Waves’ Guitar Dock is a portable, leg-free, lock-on guitar stand that turns any flat surface with an edge into a safe place to set your prized guitar. By utilizing a 360 degree rotatable neck cradle, it … [Read more...]
NAMM 2014: New Martin Models
Speaking of Martin, they have announced all of the newest 2014 models on their website. A few that stuck out to me are the CS-00S-14, the SS-000S-14, and the 000-28K Authentic 1921. Like I've said before, I'm a sucker for a slot head. None of these are very cheap, but they sure do look nice! CS-00S-14 SS-000S-14 000-28K Authentic 1921 … [Read more...]
NAMM 2014: Private Stock Alex Lifeson Thinline Signature Acoustic
For fans of Rush, PRS and Alex Lifeson have teamed up to create the Private Stock Alex Lifeson Thinline Signature acoustic guitar: "During the 2013 Rush Clockwork Angels Tour, I had the opportunity to spend some time with a PRS Angelus Cutaway. It quickly became my pre-show warm up guitar, and I spent many hours in many hotel rooms lost in the gorgeous sound and tone of that … [Read more...]
NAMM 2014: Suhr 2014 Collection
Suhr Guitars have unveiled their 2014 collection of guitars, and the theme of the guitars is "Design Inspired by Nature". I've never owned or played a Suhr, but I've always heard great things about their guitars. The Classic T shown below looks exceptionally nice! … [Read more...]