The industry saw record guitar-playing interest in 2020 but also sadly said goodbye to one of the most innovative and influential players of its time. Eddie Van Halen’s singularly inventive style inspired an entire generation of players. He innovated not only in how he played but what he played and…
Fender Announces All-New, Highly Collectible 75th Anniversary Electric Guitars & Basses, Artist Signature Models, Amplifiers, Squier® Contemporary Series Additions, New Accessories and more Off the heels of record guitar-playing interest in 2020, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is entering its 75th anniversary year stronger than ever. This past year, Fender…
Charvel® has introduced the all-new 2021 Winter and Spring collections, designed for modern players looking for sonic sophistication and design virtuosity, as well as Charvel vibe, power and performance. New additions include the MJ Series, Angel Vivaldi’s first-ever six-string artist signature collaboration with the brand, Pro-Mod San Dimas® Bass and…
Gretsch® has announced its 2021 Winter and Spring lineup with a host of new models across Vintage Select Edition, Players Edition, Limited Edition, Electromatic® Collection and Streamliner™ Collection for traditional and modern players alike. Celebrating A Sound Like No Other, these new electrics deliver the unmistakable Gretsch tone, authentic style…
Jackson® today introduced its huge 2021 Winter and Spring collections showcasing all-new elevated specs, bold colors and dynamic aesthetics. Launches includes all-new Artist Signature models, brand-new MJ Series, refreshed Pro Series guitars, all-new Pro Spectra Bass and expanded offerings for both the X Series and JS Series. Each addition celebrates…
Gibson has entered into a joint venture with Gene Simmons, international rock legend and co-founder of KISS, America’s #1 gold record award-winning group of all time, in all categories (RIAA), to create G². G², from Gene to Gibson, will introduce new collections of right and left-handed electric guitars and basses…
Epiphone has unveiled the new Prophecy Collection. Featuring a modern take on classic Gibson blueprints including the Les Paul, Flying V, SG and Extura, the Prophecy Collection’s high-end standard specs allow players to set new benchmarks in speed, sound, and technique. The Prophecy Collection will be available in Australia in…
Epiphone is proud to unveil the new Coronet, Crestwood Custom, and Wilshire P-90 from the Designer Collection which will be available in Australia in late April 2021 Epiphone first introduced the Coronet, Crestwood, and Wilshire in the late 1950’s. Perfect for every stage, the guitars mark some of Epiphone’s most successful original solid-body electric guitar designs…
Godin Guitars is proud to announce that Robert Godin has received the Order Of Canada Honour (C.M.) by the Governor General for his research and development activities in guitar manufacturing. Established in 1967 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Order of Canada is the cornerstone of the Canadian Honours…
Introducing some brand new features and finishes to the Pacifica range of guitars. The Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIFMX and 612VIIX guitars combine renowned Yamaha build quality and playability with premium third-party components. The Pacifica 612VIIFMX sports a flamed-maple veneer top with a Fired Red finish, and the Pacifica 612VIIX is available…