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Fender Custom Shop Guitars Commemorate Joshua Tree National Park

Posted 07/08/2011 at 2:53pm | by Damian Fanelli

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Joshua Tree National Park Association and R&W Creative Group have joined with Fender to create a limited series of Joshua Tree National Park Custom Shop guitars.

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Review: Kramer Assault 220FR

Posted 07/07/2011 at 4:36pm | by Chris Gill

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The Kramer Assault 220FR is a highly affordable modern metal shred machine that picks up where Kramer’s past efforts left off.

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Review: EVH Wolfgang Special

Posted 07/05/2011 at 1:46pm | by Eric Kirkland

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The Wolfgang Special is a kick-ass model that’s identical to its pricier namesake in practically every way, but it keeps costs down with a maple top that’s flat rather than carved.

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Parker DF624 Radial Neck Joint Series Electric Guitar

Posted 06/30/2011 at 5:05pm | by Eric Kirkland

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The Radial Neck Joint Series guitars are built for technically gifted and tonally creative players who want to get all of their sounds from one guitar.

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Cort Guitars Announces New Fuel Series Guitars

Posted 06/29/2011 at 4:30pm | by Damian Fanelli

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On Tuesday, Cort Guitars announced the new Fuel Series guitars, a collaboration with Los Angeles-based builder Stephen McSwain of McSwain Guitars. The series offers two models: the Gasoline 1 and the Motor Oil 1.

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Bryan Baker and Magneto Guitars: Fresh Guitarist Meets Fresh Guitar Line

Posted 06/27/2011 at 11:07am | by JP Holesworth

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The fresh buzz around my networks this week includes the hook-up of an indie fusion guitar phenom with an exciting new Euro guitar brand. Those not yet familiar with Bryan Baker or Magneto Guitars can discover them now.

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Interview with Mamie Minch: Blues Guitarist and Technician at RetroFret in Brooklyn

Posted 06/24/2011 at 3:57pm | by Laura B. Whitmore

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I smelled a guitar today. At first I thought the request was kind of odd, but then I appreciated just how much Mamie Minch and the guys at RetroFret really cared for the instruments they refurbish.

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Gibson Launches Sammy Hagar Signature Explorer

Posted 06/23/2011 at 11:44am | by Josh Hart

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Gibson has announced that it will be launching a custom line of Sammy Hagar Signature Explorers.

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Review: AXL USA SRO Artist Electric Guitar

Posted 06/21/2011 at 11:57pm | by Paul Riario

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Guitar World's Paul Riario reviews the AXL USA SRO Artist electric guitar. The Super Seven switching system on this guitar lets players activate the bridge pickup in any setting with push/pull tone pot, adding attack and drive.

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Saturday, June 18, Was Gretsch Day in Brooklyn

Posted 06/20/2011 at 9:44am | by Damian Fanelli

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Saturday, June 18 (Paul McCartney's birthday), was Gretsch Day at StreetSounds NYC, a guitar shop in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, N.Y. It's the largest authorized Gretsch guitar dealer in the United States.

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