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NAMM 2012: Guild Introduces Additions to USA Standard Series Line

Posted 01/06/2012 at 12:15pm | by Guitar World Staff

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Guild is proud to announce the addition of exciting new models to the acclaimed Standard Series line. These new models offer legendary Guild sound quality and craftsmanship with the finest cosmetic appointments and performance-driven features. The new models include two guitars and one bass.

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Gibson Unveils Krist Novoselic Signature RD Bass

Posted 10/05/2011 at 1:16pm | by Josh Hart

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This month, Gibson has unveiled the new Krist Novoselic Signature RD Bass, which features a pair of noise-cancelling single-coil Seymour Duncan pick-ups with independent volume controls and a master tone pot.

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Gretsch Introduces New Electromatic Series Models

Posted 09/15/2011 at 6:17pm | by Guitar World Staff

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Gretsch Introduces New Electromatic Series Models

The new additions to the line include nine new models, including two basses and two left-handed guitars.

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Photo Gallery: The 10 Most Iconic Framus Guitars

Posted 08/26/2011 at 3:26pm | by Damian Fanelli

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As the photo gallery below will clearly illustrate, Framus -- the Germany-based manufacturer of guitars, basses, banjos, amps and more -- has made some very distinctive and cool-looking instruments over the years.

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Fender Introduces New Blacktop Series of Basses

Posted 07/14/2011 at 1:54pm | by Damian Fanelli

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Today Fender introduced its new Blacktop series of basses, including the Blacktop Precision Bass and the Blacktop Jazz Bass.

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Cort Guitars Teams with Sandberg Guitars of Germany to Build Arona Bass

Posted 07/12/2011 at 11:42am | by Damian Fanelli

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Cort Guitars today announced their collaboration with German bass manufacturer Sandberg Guitars. The pairing has produced the new Arona bass, which is available in four- and five-string models, both of which utilize Sandberg’s engineering and design and Cort’s art-production facilities. The Arona basses are available now.

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Video Review: Warwick Pro Series Corvette Four-String Bass

Posted 05/09/2011 at 11:37am | by Guitar World Staff

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Warwick Pro Series Corvette Four-String Bass

The Korean-made Corevette Standard is an affordable, high-quality bass that gives you the classic Warwick look and tone.

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Carvin SB5000 Five-String Bass

Posted 02/22/2011 at 3:57pm | by Ed Friedland

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The Carvin SB5000 has killer J Bass tone, a fresh look and a boutique-quality build.

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Warwick Streamer LX 4 SE USA Redwood Bass

Posted 02/01/2011 at 4:18pm | by Ed Friedland

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The Streamer LX4 SE is a stunning bass that is built to the highest standards.

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Ernie Ball Music Man Classic StingRay 4 and 5 Basses

Posted 11/22/2010 at 11:10am | by Ed Friedland

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The Classic Series StingRay 4 and 5 are dead sexy and have the playability and tone that made Music Man famous.

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