Guitar Lifestyle

NAMM 2014: Elixir Strings Introduces New HD Light Set Co-Designed With Taylor Guitars

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Elixir Strings let me know about a new series of strings that they designed in conjunction with Taylor Guitars, the HD Light set: Anaheim, CA (January 23, 2014), NAMM Show stand #4272, Hall C — Elixir® Strings (www.elixirstrings.com), the pioneer in coated guitar string technology, is taking advantage of Winter NAMM this year to launch its latest string set, HD Light. The … [Read more...]

NAMM 2014: Ibanez Paul Gilbert FRM250MF 25th Anniversary Guitar

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Ibanez have announced a limited edition 25th anniversary Paul Gilbert Signature model guitar, the FRM250MF (description from Sweetwater): Paul Gilbert is an ace guitarist who's always spot on with his tone and technique, and his signature Ibanez solidbody electrics are spec'd to facilitate that level of uncompromised performance. The FRM250MF Limited Edition rocks an … [Read more...]

NAMM 2014: Gibson Jeff “Skunk” Baxter Firebird

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Another interesting new signature guitar from Gibson, the Jeff "Skunk" Baxter Firebird: This features a traditional mahogany body and through-neck construction that has been part of the heritage of the iconic Firebird for decades. It has three mini-humbuckers with a pickup switching system designed by Baxter himself, allowing for any pickup combination on top of a coil tap … [Read more...]

NAMM 2014: Taylor T5z

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Taylor Guitars are introducing another guitar to their T5 line, the T5z: ANAHEIM, Calif. - January 24, 2014 - Taylor Guitars is expanding its groundbreaking electric/acoustic hollowbody T5 Series with a sleek new sibling, the compact T5z. Like the original T5, the T5z boasts incredible tonal versatility, enabling players to shift from pristine acoustic to growling electric … [Read more...]