This is another article that features a manufacturer I’m proud to have purchased from. I don’t have this model, but what I do have, I love. So I imagine I’d absolutely love the Jeff Loomis JLV-7 NT by Schecter Guitar Research! … 52 Guitars, week 48—Schecter Jeff Loomis JLV-7 NT
Month: November 2013
My Scarebear custom Reedsdale by Moniker Guitars
Okay. I’ve written about Moniker Guitars a few times this year. I apologise if it seems repetitive. If it’s repetitive, I apologise. But even if you have read the article I wrote about my custom Scarebear Reedsdale, I guarantee you missed a few important things. Not because you’re an article skimmer, but because until now I haven’t shared these things. What things? … My Scarebear custom Reedsdale by Moniker Guitars
52 Guitars, week 47—Fender Jim Root Telecaster
This week’s guitar falls into the category of I don’t own this model, but I own a guitar from this brand. Fender may be primarily known for their Stratocasters and Telecasters, but what a range those two powerhouses have. At the time of writing this article, the Fender website has 144 Stratocasters and 106 Telecasters. Given unlimited funds I’d probably want at least half of them. At least. … 52 Guitars, week 47—Fender Jim Root Telecaster
52 Guitars, week 46—Buddy Blaze Guitars K2 Model 2H
Around this time last year I hoped to get a custom guitar with a reversed headstock, Floyd Rose tremolo and a pair of kick-arse pickups. That’s right … Here in Australia we say arse. Unfortunately that guitar fell-through. That hasn’t stopped me wishing for such a guitar. I liked the concept last year and I still like it today. Guitars like the Buddy Blaze Guitars K2 Model 2H make it easy to want such a guitar. … 52 Guitars, week 46—Buddy Blaze Guitars K2 Model 2H
52 Guitars, week 45—Grosh Guitars Sunset ’79
Back in 1979 I visited the USA for the very first time as a young pre-teen. I spent 3 months going to school there. One of my fondest memories of the time is colour. That may seem strange coming from a website that dedicates itself to all black and white content, but it’s still true. Brightly coloured skateboards were the rage as were Harley Davidsons with the most amazing and vibrant colour schemes. I wasn’t as involved with guitars back then as I am now, but I do remember seeing some guitars and colour was big in that world too. The guitar I’ve discovered for this week’s article combines the colours of the era with some of the coolest modern features you can get in a guitar today. It also happens to be one of the sexiest designs I’ve seen. Ever. … 52 Guitars, week 45—Grosh Guitars Sunset ’79
SC and SG guitar editors by Frank Montag
It’s apparently been around for a few years, but I only discovered Frank Montag’s online guitar designer today. I had to share this though as the online guitar designer is great fun. Essentially, you get to design your own Les Paul or SG style guitar. The Les Paul shape is the SC option in the online guitar editor. The SG shape is the SG option. Makes sense. … SC and SG guitar editors by Frank Montag
Steve Case CD artwork—Wooden Grove
Back on 01 April this year I wrote about the CD artwork I had done for Steve Case. It may have been April Fool’s Day, but the article was deadly serious. I live in Australia by the way, so I know a thing or two about deadly. Well it’s 01 November now and I’m here to tell you that I’ve successfully created another piece of CD artwork for Steve Case. I’m like a graphic designer or something. Seriously (because there’s no such thing as November Fools). … Steve Case CD artwork—Wooden Grove
BakTrak—The ultimate MP3 backing track pedal
If you’re a guitarist who likes to use non-guitar introductions (such as keyboard tracks) in your song writing/performing, then you may very well be interested in the BakTrak pedal. The BakTrak pedal is a three-in-one background music device that you can use while practicing at home, or while performing live on stage. From what I can determine, it’s a pretty sturdy little unit. … BakTrak—The ultimate MP3 backing track pedal