Bedell Guitars Introduces Revolution Series By Guitar World Staff published 1 February 17 Bedell Guitars has introduced the Revolution Series, featuring hand-tuned guitars crafted in Bend, Oregon, from exotic tonewoods.
Paul Gilbert Asks Steve Morse, Steve Lukather and John Petrucci “What’s Your Most Common Errand?” By Christopher Scapelliti published 1 February 17 A spontaneous meeting of guitar greats took place at the Ernie Ball booth during NAMM 2017.
Review: Supro Island Series Guitars By Chris Gill published 30 January 17 Guitars made by the Valco company during the Fifties and Sixties (which include the Supro, National, and Airline brand names, among several others) are often categorized as “pawn shop prizes.”
Steve Vai and Mace Bailey: How the Ibanez JEM Came to Be By Damian Fanelli published 29 January 17 On January 19, the first day of the 2017 Winter NAMM Show, we shared a news item about Ibanez Guitars' brand-new30th Anniversary JEM model, the JEM777.
Jackson Guitars Releases New Soloist and Telly Models By Guitar World Staff published 26 January 17 Jackson has announced the release of several all-new Pro Series and X Series Soloist models, as well as additional color options for existing Soloist models.
NAMM 2017: Fender Unveils Limited Edition Exotic Collection with Unique Tonewoods By Guitar World Staff published 26 January 17 Fender Musical Instruments Corporation announcedthe launch of its 2017 Fender Limited Edition Exotic Collectionat last week's Winter NAMMShow.
NAMM 2017: Charvel Announces San Dimas Style 2 Guitars By Guitar World Staff published 26 January 17 Charvel has expandedits Pro-Mod Series with a vast array of new San DimasStyle 2 guitars.
The Top 10 Guitar and Gear Trends for 2017 By Chris Scapelliti published 26 January 17 If your head is still reeling from last week’s NAMM show, you’re not alone. As usual, there was such an overwhelming amount of gear that it’s hard to sort it all out.
Watch Paul Reed Smith Tell Guitar-Player Jokes By Christopher Scapelliti published 26 January 17 Tyler Larson, whose informative and frequently humorous videos we often run here, sat down with PRS Guitars founder Paul Reed Smith at this year’s Winter NAMM show.
NAMM 2017: Gretsch Announces New Electromatic Center Block Model By Guitar World Staff published 25 January 17 Gretsch has refreshed its ElectromaticCollection G5622T Center Block Double Cutaway with Bigsbywith new features and finishes, and also added new finishes to its popular Streamliner Collection.
NAMM 2017: Gretsch Expands Roots Collection with New Acoustic Guitars By Guitar World Staff published 25 January 17
NAMM 2017: Elixir Unveils Optiweb Natural-Feel Coated Electric Strings By Guitar World Staff published 24 January 17 Elixir Strings has announced a new addition to its lineup of electric guitar strings.
NAMM 2017: Gretsch Introduces Players Edition Center Block Models By Guitar World Staff published 24 January 17 Gretsch has introducedits Players Edition BroadkasterCenter Block models, as well as an additional pair of new Center Block guitars based on its iconic Nashvilleand Falcondesigns.
NAMM 2017: Oscar Schmidt Guitars Debuts Two New Models By Guitar World Staff published 23 January 17 Oscar Schmidt Guitars has announced two new models.
NAMM 2017: Jackson Guitars Announces USA Signature Mick Thomson Soloist By Guitar World Staff published 23 January 17 Slipknot lead guitarist Mick Thomson is one of metal’s most successful and revered players.
NAMM 2017: Gretsch Expands Vintage Select Edition with New Solidbody Models By Guitar World Staff published 23 January 17 Gretsch has expanded its Vintage Select Edition with new solidbody models.
Jeff Beck, Duane Eddy and Gretsch Supply Plenty of Vintage Voltage at NAMM Show By Damian Fanelli published 23 January 17 Thursday night, January 19—opening night of the 2017 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, California—Gretsch Guitars threw one hell of a rockabilly party for 350 lucky guests.
Richie Sambora and Orianthi Cover Bon Jovi and Debut New Song at NAMM By Christopher Scapelliti published 23 January 17 Richie Sambora and Orianthi debuted new material and performed covers of Bon Jovi hits before a few thousand NAMM Show attendees.
NAMM 2017: Jackson Guitars Releases New Dinky Models By Guitar World Staff published 21 January 17 Jackson announces the release of several all-new Pro Series and JS Series Dinkymodels, as well as several new color additions.
NAMM 2017: Taylor Guitars Unveils Academy Series and 800 Deluxe Series By Guitar World Staff published 21 January 17 Taylor Guitars joins the entry-level guitar market as it launches its innovative new Academy Series, providing the highest quality experience for beginner players.
