This is definitely an interesting new guitar by Gretsch, the Gretsch G5034TFT Rancher: The G5034TFT Rancher is perhaps one of the most distinctive Rancher models ever created, with a beautiful Savannah Sunset gloss finish, a sweet iso-chamber mounted Fideli’Tron™ pickup for great amplified tone and performance, and even a Bigsby® B70G tailpiece with a “wire” trem arm. Other … [Read more...]
NAMM 2014: Fender Custom Shop Nile Rodgers Hitmaker Stratocaster
I first heard about the new Nile Rodgers Hitmaker Stratocaster a few months ago when he posted about it on his Twitter page. His original Stratocaster has played on tons of hit records (hence the Hitmaker moniker). Here is Fender's press release about the guitar: SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Jan. 23, 2014) — The Fender Custom Shop is proud to introduce the limited edition Nile Rodgers … [Read more...]
NAMM 2014: Fano Guitars Alt de Facto TC6 Carved Top
Another new entry by Fano Guitars is the Alt de Facto TC6 Carved Top model. This model has a body shape similar to a Telecaster with specs similar to a Les Paul, including a set neck, flame maple top, mahogany body, and 24.75" scale. … [Read more...]
NAMM 2014: Fano Guitars RB6 Thinline
Fano Guitars have introduced a new model to their RB6 line called the RB6 Thinline. I really like how Fano takes existing ideas and meld them into a new design. There aren't many details on this model, except this photo found on their Facebook page. … [Read more...]
Why I Love My Acoustic Guitar
Musician's Friend have recently created a community site on their site called The Hub. One feature they have is called "Why I Love My Acoustic Guitar" in which they ask several guitar bloggers (including me) about their favorite acoustic guitars. I'm mostly an electric player, but I feel like I've finally found a combination of woods and size in an acoustic guitar that I really … [Read more...]