www.premierguitar.com PG’s Jordan Wagner is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2010 NAMM Show where he visits the Ibanez Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to check out several of their new guitar and bass offerings for 2010. First, we get to see the new Steve Vai UV77REMC has a five-piece maple neck, basswood body, rosewood fingerboard and DiMarzio Blaze pickups. Next, we get to see the new RGD models, which feature three-piece maple necks, basswood body and bound rosewood fingerboards. These guitars are specifically made with the drop-tune player in mind. Lastly, we have the Ashula fret/fretless bass. This unique bass has a jatoba/ bubinga neck, light ash body, rosewood fingerboard and features the Mono-Rail IV bridge system. Also, it comes loaded with the Sonic Arch and Sonic Arch mini pickups. For more NAMM 2010 coverage or to view our completely FREE digital edition of Premier Guitar magazine, be sure to visit www.premierguitar.com
In the fourth installment of Reunion Blues’ Vintage Guitars Road Show, the guys hit up Bananas at Large in San Rafael, California. Highlights include: * A super-clean Valley Arts Custom Shop Robert Johnson commemorative acoustic guitar from 1995, complete with Robert Johnson accessories and documentation * A pre-war Gibson acoustic that, despite being heavily modified and bearing the scars of its age, is still appraised in the low thousands * A 1968 Framus 5/103 Romanze teardrop acoustic * The first look at the original production prototype of the Peavey T60 from 1977.
www.premierguitar.com pg’s Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM ‘09 where he visits the Vintage (by Trev Wilkinson) booth. In this video segment, we get our first look at two styles of Vintage guitars coming to North America shortly — the V52 & V62 T-style guitars. These guitars feature appointments seen on the traditional Teles from the ’50s and ’60s but with some improvements. In addition, these guitars have been distressed and worn to match that of a guitar own and played for decades. For more Summer NAMM coverage or to view our all things gear, be sure to visit http
http://www.premierguitar.com PG’s On Location in St. Wendel, Germany, where they visit the Hughes & Kettner factory. In this video segment, we get to check out the countless tests, trials and evaluations each amp must go through before receiving the final approval. Here, Hughes & Kettner show us several ways they test the amp, the chassis, the sound quality, the tubs, general functions and the “tone” test.
For more gear news, reviews and coverage or to view our completely FREE digital edition Premier Guitar magazine, be sure to visit http://www.premierguitar.com
In the third segment of Reunion Blues’ Vintage Guitars Road Show, the show hits up Bananas at Large in California. Highlights include:
* A very rough ‘69 Jazz Bass with so many modifications – including removal of the binding, and the owner’s name and SSN etched into the hardware – the appraisers get a little upset. Still, the bass’ value will surprise you.
* The single prototype of Fender’s Gold Custom Shop Strat. There was a limited run of 100, which was commissioned for NAMM’s 100th anniversary in 2001.
http://www.premierguitar.com PG’s Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM ‘09 where he visits the Vintage (by Trev Wilkinson) booth. In this video segment, we get our first look at two styles of Vintage guitars coming to North America shortly — the V52 & V62 T-style guitars. These guitars feature appointments seen on the traditional Teles from the ’50s and ’60s but with some improvements. In addition, these guitars have been distressed and worn to match that of a guitar own and played for decades.
For more Summer NAMM coverage or to view our all things gear, be sure to visit http://www.premierguitar.com
http://www.premierguitar.com PG’s On Location in St. Wendel, Germany, where they visit the Hughes & Kettner factory. In this video segment, we get to check out the countless tests, trials and evaluations each amp must go through before receiving the final approval. Here, Hughes & Kettner show us several ways they test the amp, the chassis, the sound quality, the tubs, general functions and the “tone” test.
In the third segment of Reunion Blues’ Vintage Guitars Road Show, the show hits up Bananas at Large in California. Highlights include:
http://www.premierguitar.com PG’s Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM ‘09 where he visits the Vintage (by Trev Wilkinson) booth. In this video segment, we get our first look at two styles of Vintage guitars coming to North America shortly — the V52 & V62 T-style guitars. These guitars feature appointments seen on the traditional Teles from the ’50s and ’60s but with some improvements. In addition, these guitars have been distressed and worn to match that of a guitar own and played for decades. 