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Guitars & Fretted October 4, 2013

Class of 2013: Metalin’ Guitars – More Than a Clever Name

Metalin’ Guitars Standards“Since its inception in 2010, Metalin’ Guitars has strived to produce a high performance aluminum bodied guitar,” says the company’s lead designer, Dave Bast.  Indeed, Metalin’ Guitars is…

MMR Staff
Oct 4, 2013
Guitars & Fretted October 4, 2013

Class of 2013: Eastman Guitars – The Long-Term Approach

Fresh Eastman headstocks.Though they’ve been an industry leader in violins and band instruments for decades, the Eastman Music Company has quietly built a reputation for dependable archtop guitars and mandolins.…

MMR Staff
Oct 4, 2013
Guitars & Fretted October 4, 2013

Class of 2013: Sublime Guitars – For Musicians, By Musicians

Sublime Guitar Company official launch at Summer NAMM 2013 in Nashville. (Left to Right: Chris Tontini, Terry Platt, Tommy Platt, Chad Huang, Ricky Hughes, Michael Swenson) Showgoers at this year’s…

MMR Staff
Oct 4, 2013
Guitars & Fretted September 24, 2013

Gibson Set to Acquire Cakewalk

Adding to a growing – and at this point sizable – list of recent acquisitions of MI operations outside of the guitar realm, Gibson Brands is poised to take control of…

MMR Staff
Sep 24, 2013
Guitars & Fretted September 23, 2013

Gibson to Acquire Cakewalk Inc.

Gibson Brands has entered into a letter of intent with Roland Corporation and Cakewalk, Inc. for Gibson to acquire Cakewalk pursuant to definitive acquisition agreements to be negotiated by the parties.…

MMR Staff
Sep 23, 2013
Guitars & Fretted September 16, 2013

Gibson Les Paul Slash Signature Rosso Corsa

After saving big rock riffs from the electronic mainstream with Guns N’ Roses, and tearing it up big time with Snakepit, Velvet Revolver, and numerous solo and side projects, Slash…

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Sep 16, 2013
Guitars & Fretted September 16, 2013

Aguilar AG4P-60 and AG 5P/J-HC Precision/Jazz Bass Pickups

The AG 5P/J-HC set brings together matched five-string Precision® and Jazz®-style pickups including Aguilar’s AG 5P-60 P-Bass pickup and an AG 5J-HC bridge pickup. The pickup is designed as a well-balanced set to provide an…

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Sep 16, 2013
Guitars & Fretted September 16, 2013

Crafter Guitars Lite Castaway Model

This 23 ½” grand auditorium sports a solid spruce top, mahogany sides, and arched mahogany back. Crafter’s electric acoustic version of the Lite Castaway includes a Full Spectrum pickup under…

MMR Staff
Sep 16, 2013
Guitars & Fretted September 16, 2013

Little Walter Tube Amps ‘Twin’ Head

The Little Walter Tube Amps “Twin” series amps are actually two independent chassis in one head cabinet.   The “50/50” configuration has a pair of the Little Walter Tube Amps 50…

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Sep 16, 2013
Guitars & Fretted September 16, 2013

Bourgeois Guitars Aged Tone Series

Bourgeois Guitars’ Aged Tone Series are designed to capture some of the sound, look, feel and vibe of vintage guitars. The models – a mahogany and rosewood D, mahogany and…

MMR Staff
Sep 16, 2013