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...]
Jumpin’ Jim’s Gone Hawaiian and Ukulele Island Review
Do you know what I love? Hawaii. And the ukulele. It’s strange that the ukulele has become a Hawaiian instrument, considering that it was a Portuguese instrument first, but it’s a happy incident in my mind. And I love Hawaiian music, too. There’s a calming magic to the yodel often associated with it. That’s why I ordered a bunch of Hawaiian-themed ukulele books … [Read more...]
Gibson TV
Gibson has recently revamped its YouTube presence and has re-branded it as Gibson TV: NASHVILLE, TN (January 7, 2020) Gibson today announced GIBSON TV, the iconic American-made guitar maker’s first-ever all-original network. Featuring original series from the world’s best storytellers, GIBSON TV launched worldwide today, January 7, with the first episodes of the series … [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...]