June 2015

Epiphone ES-339

Epiphone unveils a smaller ES series guitar, the Epiphone ES-339, a double cutaway, semi-hollowbody thinline guitar. [Click to Enlarge] The ES-339 is designed by Gibson to bring you the best of both worlds – having the size and comfort of a regular solid body guitar, while maintaining the look, feel and sound of a semi-hollow […]

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Epiphone Vintage Collection – Pre-1957 Epiphone Instruments

I just discovered an interesting mini-site today published by Epiphone – “The Vintage Collection” which boasts The World’s Largest Collection of Pre 1957 Epiphone instruments. Back in March 2007, Epiphone acquired the entire collection previously owned by the late Jim Fisch and L.B. Fred. This impressive collection contains hours of taped and transcribed interviews with

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Suhr Thornbucker

Suhr and long time collaborator Pete Thorn release their version of the ’50s PAF style humbucker – the Thornbucker. Related Feature:Suhr 2015 Collection “The One” This is the company’s answer to the many boutique PAF style pickups, having all the characteristics of the now coveted 50’s era “patent applied for” style pickups while dealing with

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Suhr Rufus Fuzz Pedal

Suhr expands their pedal line with the new Rufus, a dual-voiced fuzz pedal with built-in 3-band EQ. Related Feature:Suhr Reloaded Overdrive & Distortion Pedals According to the official press release, this new stompbox produces a variety of fuzz tones with tube-like response and dynamics. To cover more tonal ground, Suhr equipped Rufus with two distinct

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Suhr Koko Boost Reloaded

Suhr updates the design of the Koko Boost pedal, now made smaller and with more sonic versatility. Related Feature:Suhr Rufus Fuzz Pedal The Koko Boost Reloaded pedal is said to be the result of a long process of modifications and tests done on the original circuit, featuring Suhr’s proprietary Multi-Function mf(x) switching technology. The original

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Parker Guitars with Custom Seymour Duncan Pickups

Parker Guitars announce pickup upgrade for their USA Fly and MaxxFly humbucker equipped guitars. Related Feature:Seymour Duncan Black Winter Pickups The new pickups are based on Seymour Duncan’s ’59 SH1N, Jazz SH2N and JB TB4 pickups, but with aesthetic modifications to match the two USA made Parker guitars. Parker and Seymour Duncan modified the three

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