Stuart Spector first began producing handmade basses in his Brooklyn workshop in 1976. Not content to mimic conventional designs, Stuart recruited fellow Brooklyn woodworker Ned Steinberger to design an instrument that was better suited for the modern bassist. This design, referred to as the Spector NS-1, took the bass world by storm upon its release […]
As Ovation Guitars proudly marks a half-century of innovative guitar making, by unveiling 33 new models at NAMM 2016. The iconic American guitar brand’s newly launched products include two, distinctly different, limited edition, 50th Anniversary guitar models handcrafted exclusively in Ovation’s newly reopened USA Custom Shop located in New Hartford, CT. Available in both a […]
Framus biggest exports had this addition on the body”s nameplate for decades when leaving the factory located in the Frankish town of Bubenreuth. But Framus doesn´t play a role there anymore: the renowned company filed for bankruptcy in the mid seventies and today almost nothing remains of the once biggest European guitar factory that stood […]
The D-222 Anniversary Edition and D-28 John Lennon 75th Anniversary Edition to Commemorate Milestone Birthday Martin Guitar (www.martinguitar.com) will be celebrating the 100(th) anniversary of their iconic Dreadnought model (1916-2016), known worldwide as the most copied body size in the world. To launch the year-long celebration, Martin Guitar will unveil two distinctive limited edition […]
Schecter Guitar Research and Wylde Audio announce signing a world-wide distribution deal. Schecter will distribute Wylde Guitars, the creation of legendary guitarist Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society, Ozzy Osbourne), via their distributor network covering over 70 countries, which also includes handling fulfillment of the guitars in the USA. “We are extremely proud to be working […]
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