Electric Guitars

We all know that Buckethead shreds with the speed and accuracy of an Enron intern riding a laser-guided combine, so the fact that the new Gibson Buckethead Signature Les Paul is a finely-tuned chops-enabler should come as no surprise. Also like Buckethead, his signature LP is over-sized, menacingly white, and. . . umm. . . slightly odd.  

As we noted earlier Lori Linstruth is female. Once upon a time she did an interview bemoaning how most guitars made for women just were not up to snuff. The one exception -- Guitars by Luna. Lori's Luna of choice is the Luna Andromeda. Of course, the etymology of the Greek name Andromeda originates with a phrase that means "to think of a man," but, you know, put that out of your mind.  

Lori Linstruth, being a woman, has woman's hands. Unlike her behemoth bandmate Arjen Lucassen, Linstruth needed a guitar that sounded right and felt right for her. The Vigier Excalibur Custom fit the bill.  

Arjen Lucassen of Guilt Machine (and other projects such as Star One, Ayreon and Ambeon) takes some time to chat about his Gibson Explorers, why he likes them, and how he has modified them.  

Jim Davies has worked with Prodigy and Pitchshifter; and he owes it all to the Ibanez RG550 and other Ibanezes he's played throughout his career. Well, maybe he owes something to talent and persistence as well; but you know, we're a gear site.  

"A Sharp" of Saint Motel, has some pretty neat-o gear, like his custom shop Stratocaster of an unknown vintage. Most of it comes from relatives. I want to rummage around in the attic at his house for awhile. I bet Robert Johnson's soul is up there.  

If you had thought that signature models are beyond the reach of the typical guitarist, you have to rethink that idea. The PRS Guitars Carlos Santana SE One Abraxas, despite having a limited run, still ensures accessibility as an SE model.  

Retro stylings and retro sound are hot commodities in today's postmodern music society. The PRS Guitars Starla X appeals to these while maintaining the PRS mark of quality craftsmanship.  

A legend in electric guitar design, Ted McCarty's revolutionary mind paved the way for designs such as the semi-hollow design of the Gibson ES-335. It is of course a proper tribute for a man of such wisdom and renown that limited edition electric guitar models, the PRS Guitars Ted McCarty SC and DC 245, be issued to be treasured for generations.  

Not all transistor-based guitar amps are created equal, declaims GW Guest Blogger Scott "The Bard" Wilcox. Some are actually decent! For proof, Scott cites his beloved Marshall Lead 12, a screamin' little combo that delivers big dollops of warm Marshall tone, sans-valves.  

The mystery product at the center of the recent DigiDesign Email Signup Contest has been revealed. DigiDesign Eleven Rack is a DSP-accelerated guitar recording interface and standalone amp modeling and effects processing system. Don't you wish you had signed up when we told you to?  

It fascinates me to observe Steve Howe going for a Gibson ES175 for songs like "Roundabout" and "Close To The Edge" then going for a Fender Telecaster for pieces like "Machine Messiah" and "The Gates Of Delirium". Unless you have that many guitars, capturing that kind of train of thought live or during recording would be difficult using just one guitar. The Nik Huber Guitars Twangmeister may prove a similar answer to that need.  

Two-handed tapping is more than just flashy leads. Rather, it's turning the guitar into a one-man orchestra with parts being played independently and simultaneously. Doing so requires an adequately designed instrument such as the Touch Guitars U8.  

When you're a globe-trotting guitarist for a major star, you need to be able to depend on your main instrument. Rusty Anderson's Gibson ES-335 hasn't let him down, no matter how late he stays out with Paul McCartney.  

News Flash: Gibson now has a guitar, an SG in fact, that’s bound to put Rainbow Brite to shame. The Gibson SG Zoot Suit is a multicolored beast created in a paintless manner. No we didn't say "pantless." That wouldn't be a full suit now would it?  

Need instructions on how to re-bind your Supro? How about the ability to pimp out your pickguard with some sweet Green Lantern action? Look no further than Guitar Kits USA, your source for a whole greater than the sum of its parts.  

As far as music and pro audio gear go, the distinctions between the old and the new are often blurred. The Hagstrom Guitars Tremar Series is now shipping out as a testament of this fact.  

Nothing could be more special than a meticulously handcrafted guitar. This fact is exactly what the Rees Electric Guitars CKF Series exhibit, balancing out aesthetics with tone.  

Katie Kerkhover hit the road from Illinois and headed to Nashville. She then actually commenced to playing MUSIC (rather than what most transplants to Nashville or L.A do, i.e. wait tables). These days Kerkhover is getting ready to hit the road in support of her first CD, Blister. She spoke with Gearwire about her main axe, a 2007 Fender Jaguar HH, and the rig she runs it through live.  

Dan Kelley at Guitar Kits USA knows that the quality of a guitar depends largely on the details. When you're building your own guitar, you want to have as much control over those details as possible. So pickup rings are pretty important, dig?  

Getting that guitar of your dreams costs money. In order for you to prepare for it, you have to know how much it will cost to have one built to take the hassle out of blindly inquiring and/or purchasing one. The Warmoth Guitars Online Body And Neck Builders guarantees to give you an informed choice.  

Ever walk into a music shop and just fall in love with something? Kenny Hohman did, and unlike many of us, he bought that 1956 Les Paul Junior. Most of us don't and then regret it. Follow the love!  

Dan Kelley from Guitar Kits USA takes us on a little runthrough of the Res-O-Glas guitar line, explaining the details and advantages along the way. If you've ever wondered why someone would bother with a guitar kit (particularly if they are not a trained luthier), Dan may have your answer.  

Jazz legend George Benson is mighty proud of the Ibanez GB10. Benson's signature hollow body jazz box, as well as several other Ibanez GB models, has been around for a few years. Benson has a lot to say about their unique design... especially since he was involved in developing it.  

Simply carrying around one of these will surely earn you some attention. Playing one will send chills down the spine of your listeners. My guess is that the Epiphone Zakk Wylde Graveyard Disciple will be etched in your memory for eternity.  

Sporting a unique design with a variety of exotic woods and high-level craftsmanship, Gadotti Guitars are a force to be reckoned in the acoustic-electric market. Making its way into the world, the Gadotti Guitars Electroking is showing off why it should rule the electric guitar domain.  

While the standard electric guitar neck withstood the test of time over the decades, some people wish it could have more expressivity. Stretching the limits of what a guitar neck should be, the Vesica Guitars Vesica Lead brings in that additional expressivity.  

When Moog Music ventured into the realm of guitar, it was a highly anticipated award-winning release that exhibited the innovative spirit of Moog. The problem last year was only a select few can have it due to the approximately $6,500 price tag. Cutting off almost half the price without sacrificing the beloved Moog patented electronics, the Moog Guitar Model E1 takes a step closer towards affordability.  

After years in music, Jon Langford has learned a few things. One thing might have arguably been obvious from the beginning. Namely, that a Fender Stratocaster is what you want when you dig loud, aggressive tone. And this guy sure does.  

Before a recent show at Chicago's Martyr's, Don Miggs sat down with Gearwire and declared his love for one Fender 1963 Telecaster. Despite the fear some might have to tour with such an item, Miggs admits that whether he's on the road or not, he is now a one-axe man.