From time to time a new guitar product comes along that can be truly called an advancement; the BladeRunner Bridge qualifies as a major advancement in floating-bridge technology. At first blush, the BladeRunner is a solidly made bridge; lovely machine work and plating on the saddles, and a smooth-feeling whammy-bar adjustable tensioner that eliminates slop in the trem-arm threads. But the unique innovation is the elimination of the knife edges; THE principal cause of tuning issues. Visit our Parts Tailpieces and
MORE →Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) released the JMJ Road Worn Mustang Bass, the latest addition to the Fender Artist Signature Series that debuted at Summer NAMM 2017. Evocative of JMJ’s (Justin Meldal-Johnsen) versatile music background, the bass is modeled after his own vintage 1966 Daphne Blue 4-string Mustang Bass. Often working behind the scenes, JMJ has used his prized Mustang Bass and diverse talents – from playing to producing – to make a big impact on the modern rock genre in collaboration
MORE →The Demeter MB-2 Midboost / Fat Control is for guitar players looking to add depth, warmth and extra punch to their tone, a midbooster can be the perfect tool. Demeter’s MB-2 Midboost / Fat Control is a powered, onboard preamp designed to enhance the midrange frequencies of your guitar. Demeter has voiced this mid booster beautifully, allowing it to give your guitar the extra power and sustain you want for enhancing your solo tones, without adding harshness or making things
MORE →Bond Guitars was set up by Andrew Bond (who died in 1999) in Muir of Ord, Scotland, in 1984. The company ceased trading in 1986.
MORE →At my recent visit to the Martin factory I purchased several already built Custom Shop guitars which will arrive at The Twelfth Fret in the next few weeks. But the real fun came with my visit to the Custom Shop where I put together an order for two guitars. I was allowed to sort through stacks of wood to choose the actual top, back and sides plus input every structural detail in construction and internal bracing. My fellow dealers were
MORE →Music Man Guitars is a long-time favourite among many players seeking excellent playability and functionality in a US made instrument. The St. Vincent signature guitar with GRAMMY® award-winning musician Annie Clark aka “St. Vincent”– brings her own signature model to the ranks of these exceptional instruments. Annie and the award-winning engineering team at Ernie Ball Music Man set out to design a unique electric guitar that fit her form, playing technique and style Annie is a singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist
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