In celebration of their 50th anniversary, Marshall have introduced a new line of 1-watt amplifiers that model popular amps from each of Marshall's 5 decades. The JTM1 is based on the popular bluesbreaker amps of the 60s. The JPM1 is based on the plexi amps from the late 60s and 70s. The JCM1 is based on the popular JCM 800 amps from the 80s. The DSL1 is based on the JCM 2000 … [Read more...]
NAMM 2012: Taylor GS Mini Mahogany
Taylor have expanded their GS Mini model this year by adding a new mahogany-topped model as an option. Here's what Taylor says about the GS Mini series: A marvel of scaled-down design, the GS Mini is a fun little acoustic cannon that has taken the world by storm. Sporting a rich, full voice that belies its compact size, the Mini is ultra-portable, yet just as comfortable to … [Read more...]
NAMM 2012: Fano Guitars Sphears Line
Fano Guitars are known for creating retro-inspired guitars, and creator Dennis Fano has continued that tradition while adding a retro-futurist feel to his new Sphears line guitars. There are three models in the Sphears line: the Psonicsphear, the Retrosphear, and the Stratosphear. The guitars feature a chambered acrylic core fused to an anodized aluminum skin. I'm curious to … [Read more...]
NAMM 2012: Fender Voyager Concept
Fender CEO Larry Thomas invited The Music Zoo to a special room at NAMM known as Larry's Lab. Larry's Lab features prototypes and experimental guitars developed by Fender's R&D department. One model The Music Zoo saw was the Fender Voyager Concept guitar, which is one of the coolest new guitar shapes I've seen in a while. I'd love to see this guitar put into production. … [Read more...]
NAMM 2012: Gibson Kirk Hammett Flying V Prototype
Guitar retailer The Music Zoo have posted some highlights from their first day at the NAMM show. One of the highlights they posted is the prototype for an upcoming 150-piece guitar series from Gibson replicating Kirk Hammett's 1979 Flying V from his early days in Metallica; 50 of the pieces will be signed by Hammett. Very cool! … [Read more...]