Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar

The Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster HSS, called by some a Fat Strat, is an electric guitar that is instantly comfortable, and it gives you irresistible tone and playability. You won't believe your fingers and ears. The ultimate in high-performance, this premium model Strat has an ultrasmooth neck with hand-rolled edges to make it play fast, smooth, and sweet. Already loaded with all the impressive Deluxe series appointments, the American Deluxe Strat takes it to another level with a Fat Strat-style hot humbucker at the bridge, an LSR roller nut, and S-1 switching for even more versatility, extra punch, and sustain to spare. SCN (Samarium Cobalt Noiseless) pickups (2 single-coils) dish out vintage Strat sounds without the hum, and the contoured alder body fits like a glove.

Other features of the Stratocaster HSS include polished chrome hardware, locking machine heads, American Deluxe tremolo with polished steel saddles, highly detailed fret and nut work, abalone dot inlays, and aged plastic parts. Includes Fender hardshell case.

Samarium Cobalt Noiseless pickups

It's no secret that pickup designers at Fender have been striving to develop the ultimate noise-free single-coil replacement pickup. In pursuit of both as little 60-cycle hum and extraneous noise as possible and the classic bell-like tones and fidelity of the original pickup designs, Fender has poured their energy into discovering a new world pickup for the ages.

With open minds and a willingness to seemingly question everything, Fender partnered with legendary pickup designer Bill Lawrence. The pickup that was birthed from this extraordinary partnership is the Samarium Cobalt Noiseless pickup. It has no hum, no microphonics, close to zero magnetic interruption of the string path, and the widest sonic parameters possible from Fender classic single coils to tones not yet imagined. Truly a revolutionary design in guitar pickups.

Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar Features:

Premium alder body
Modern C neck shape with slick finish and hand-rolled edges
3 Fender SCN (Samarium Cobalt Noiseless) pickups: 2 single-coils, one humbucker
5-way pickup selector
S-1 switching system
Polished chrome hardware
String-thru-body bridge with polished stainless steel saddles
Deluxe die-cast machine heads
22 medium-jumbo frets
Schaller strap-lock ready

Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar Specifications:

Body Type	Solid Body
Body Wood	Alder
Bridge Pickup	DH-1 Humbucking
Bridge Type	Synchronized Tremolo
Controls	Volume with S-1 Switch,Tone,Tone
Finish	Polyurethane
Fretboard	Rosewood or Maple
Fretboard Radius	9 1/2" (241 mm)
Hardware Color	Chrome
Middle Pickup	Hot Samarium Cobalt Noiseless
Neck Joint	Bolt-on
Neck Pickup	Hot Samarium Cobalt Noiseless
Neck Shape	C-Shape
Neck Wood	Maple
Number Of Frets	22
Number of Strings	6
Nut Width	1.6875" (43 mm)
Pickup Configuration	Humbucker-Single-Single
Pickup Selector	5-way
Scale Length	25 1/2" (648 mm)
Tremolo	Yes
Tuners	Fender/Schaller Locking
With Case	Hardshell

Jackson SL1 USA Soloist Electric Guitar

The Jackson SL1 USA Soloist Electric Guitar has a combination of thru-body neck, heelless construction, fast neck profile, and compound-radius fretboard that give it a feel and sound like no other. Seymour Duncan pickups and Original Floyd Rose tremolo come standard on the SL1. The USA Soloist features alder body wings, maple neck, and a bound ebony compound-radius fretboard.

Jackson's compound-radius fingerboard curves more dramatically at the nut for easy chording and flattens out as it approaches the neck joint for low-action bends without fretting out. With a more relaxed hand, you'll play better!

Jackson SL1 USA Soloist Electric Guitar Features:

Alder body (flamed maple top on transparent finishes)
Neck-thru-body quartersawn maple
Die-cast tuners
Ebony fingerboard
24 jumbo frets
Mother-of-pearl shark fin position inlays
Bound fingerboard and headstock
Matching headstock on transparent finishes
Inlaid mother-of-pearl Jackson logo
Seymour Duncan JB TB4 humbucker (bridge) and Classic Stack humbuckers (middle, neck)
Master volume, master tone controls
Original Floyd Rose double-locking 2-point tremolo
25-1/2" scale
5-way pickup switch
Black hardware (chrome on transparent finishes)
CTS pots and Switchcraft switches

Epiphone Limited Edition 1966 G-400 Electric Guitar

The Epiphone Limited Edition 1966 G-400 Electric Guitar is a Gibson-authorized version of their great '66 SG with a solid mahogany body and slim-taper set mahogany neck. Some subtle-yet-significant differences make this one special. First, the body is finished in true heritage cherry, just like a vintage SG. And instead of the small, lower horn-only pickguard, it has the full-body pickguard so there aren't any pickup mounting rings around the high-output alnico humbuckers (the '66 SG had P-90 pickups). Separate volume and tone controls for each of the pickups give you complete control of your sound. A stopbar tailpiece and tune-o-matic bridge provide great sustain and tone. The deep double cutaway lets you reach all 22 frets with ease.
Epiphone Limited Edition 1966 G-400 Electric Guitar Features:

Double-cutaway solid mahogany body
Slim-taper set mahogany neck
2 high-output alnico-magnet humbuckers
2 volume, 2 tone controls
3-way pickup selector
22 frets
24.75" scale
1.68" nut width
Chrome hardware
Heritage cherry finish

Jackson RR3 Rhoads Pro Series Electric Guitar

The strikingly designed Jackson RR3 Rhoads Pro Electric Guitar is a great guitar for its price. Alder body (with flamed maple top on the transparent finishes), maple neck, compound-radius rosewood fretboard, jumbo frets, Floyd Rose-licensed double-locking tremolo, Seymour Duncan JB (bridge) and Jazz (neck) humbuckers, volume/volume/tone with 3-way switching, and black hardware.

Jackson's compound-radius fingerboard curves more dramatically at the nut for easy chording and flattens out as it approaches the neck joint for low-action bends without fretting out. With a more relaxed hand, you'll play better!

Jackson RR3 Rhoads Pro Series Electric Guitar Features:

Alder body with flamed maple top under transparent finishes
Bolt-on maple neck
Seymour Duncan JB (bridge) and Jazz (neck) pickups
Compound-radius rosewood fretboard
Sharkfin inlays
25-1/2" scale
22 jumbo frets
1-11/16" nut width
Floyd Rose-licensed double-locking tremolo
Volume, volume, tone, three-way
Black hardware

Fender American Deluxe Series Telecaster Electric Guitar

The Telecaster is an undeniable force in all styles of guitar-based American music and the Fender American Deluxe Telecaster Electric Guitar is the top of the Tele chain! It offers stunningly accurate noiseless vintage sounds through 2 SCN (Samarium Cobalt Noiseless) pickups, as well as new variations through the versatile S-1 switching system. Its highly detailed fret and nut work make it incredibly easy to play. Other features include a bound-top alder body with a comfortably contoured back, abalone dot inlays, and aged plastic parts. Includes Fender hardshell case.

Samarium Cobalt Noiseless pickups

It's no secret that pickup designers have been striving to develop the ultimate noise-free single-coil replacement pickup. In pursuit of as little 60-cycle hum and extraneous noise as possible and the classic bell-like tones and fidelity of the original Fender designs, Fender has poured their energy into discovering a new world-class pickup for the ages. With open minds and a willingness to seemingly question everything, Fender partnered with legendary pickup designer Bill Lawrence. The pickup that was birthed from this extraordinary partnership is the Samarium Cobalt Noiseless pickup. It has no hum, no microphonics, close to zero magnetic interruption of the string path, and the widest sonic parameters possible from Fender classic single coils to tones not yet imagined. Truly a revolutionary design in guitar pickups.

Fender American Deluxe Series Telecaster Electric Guitar Features:

Premium bound alder body
Deluxe modern C neck shape with satin finish and comfortable, hand-rolled edges
Stainless steel bridge with chrome-plated brass saddles
2 Fender SCN (Samarium Cobalt Noiseless)
S-1 switching system
Fender/Schaller deluxe staggered cast/sealed tuning machines
Classic knurled chrome knobs
Abalone dot position inlays
Bound top
Contoured back
Highly detailed fret and nut work
22 medium-jumbo frets
Schaller strap-lock ready

Fender Standard Telecaster Electric Guitar

The Fender Standard Telecaster Electric Guitar is the guitar that started a musical revolution. So simple, yet so incredibly versatile. Since its introduction in the early '50s, professional guitarists of all musical genres have relied on the Fender Telecaster for its powerful tone and smooth playability. Today's Standard Telecaster incorporates the best of the old and new with a fast-action maple neck, cast/sealed machine heads, 2 re-voiced single-coil pickups for hot modern sounds, and 6-saddle/string-thru bridge. Left-handed version also available.
Fender Standard Telecaster Electric Guitar Features:

Traditional Telecaster poplar body
Maple neck and fretboard
Die-cast machine heads
Re-voiced, hotter Tele pickups (neck & bridge)
3-position blade controls
Master volume, master tone
3-ply white pickguard
Standard Tele bridge with 6 saddles
String-thru bridge

Gibson SG '61 Electric Guitar

In 1961, the traditional Les Paul Standard received a makeover that included a thinner body with sharply pointed horns and eventually a new name-the SG. Today's reissue of the '61 SG Electric Guitar features the small pickguard and nickel-plated hardware of the original. Features of this guitar include a 24-3/4"-scale set mahogany neck, trapezoid inlays and a Tune-O-Matic bridge.

Gibson SG '61 Electric Guitar Features:

Body: mahogany
Neck: set mahogany
Neck profile: 1960 slim taper
Neck joint location: 22nd fret
Fingerboard: rosewood
Scale length: 24-3/4"
No. of frets: 22
Nut width: 1.695"
Radius: 12"
Inlay: trapezoids
Binding: antique
Hardware: nickel
Tailpiece: stopbar
Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
Knobs: black top hats with silver insets
Tuners: nickel green keys
Neck pickup: '57 Classic humbucker
Bridge pickup: '57 Classic humbucker
Controls: two volume, two tone, three-way switch
Case: hardshell

Gibson Melody Maker Dual Pickup Electric Guitar

The Melody Maker Electric Guitar features a mahogany body with a '59 rounded neck and rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays. It comes in a cool satin finish for an aged look.

Appointments include two special design single-coil pickups for vintage tone, wraparound bridge and chrome hardware.

The original Melody Maker guitar was introduced by Gibson in 1959 and was based on the same philosophy: American-made quality at a price for the beginning player.

Gibson Melody Maker Dual Pickup Electric Guitar Features:

Body species: Mahogany
Jack location: Top
Species: Spanish Cedar or equivalent
Profile: '59 rounded
Fingerboard species: Rosewood
Scale length: 24-3/4"
Total length: 18.062"
Number of frets: 22
Hardware plating finish: Chrome
Tailpiece: Wraparound
Knobs: Black tophat
Tuners: White button
Pickups: Two special design single-coil
Manufactured in: Nashville, TN

Ibanez RG2EX1 Electric Guitar

The Ibanez RG2EX1 electric guitar features dual EMG designed passive humbuckers to give you the massive, cutting tone needed for modern rock. The bolt-on three-piece maple neck has a Wizard II profile and a rosewood fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets for fast-and-heavy riffing and shredding. The lightweight solid basswood body lets you rock longer while the fixed bridge design delivers powerful tone and sustain. Flashy looks are provided by a matching headstock and dot inlays on the fingerboard.
Ibanez RG2EX1 Electric Guitar Features:

Basswood body
3-piece maple neck
Wizard II neck profile
25-1/2" scale
24 jumbo frets
Rosewood fingerboard
Dot inlays
Fixed bridge
Dual EMG-designed passive humbuckers
Tone and volume controls
3-way pickup switch

Epiphone Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar

Based on the original Les Paul design, the Epiphone Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar has 2 humbuckers, gold hardware, set mahogany neck, and a rosewood fingerboard with block inlays. Since 1954, Les Paul Customs have been carving rock history with their powerful tone and prolonged sustain. Mahogany body and top. Body, neck, and headstock binding. 2 volume and 2 tone controls with a 3-way toggle switch. Get an Epiphone Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar and add your own chapter to the story of rock guitar. Limited lifetime warranty. Epiphone Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar Features:

Mahogany body and top
Set mahogany neck
Rosewood fretboard with block inlays
Bound body, neck, and headstock
2 humbuckers
Gold hardware
2 volume and 2 tone controls
3-way pickup switch

Schecter C-1 Hellraiser Electric Guitar

The C-1 Hellraiser delivers tones that are sure to please any metal player-just ask Jeff Loomis of Nevermore! The mahogany body has a quilted maple top and an ultra-access cutaway that really lets you get all the way up the 3-piece mahogany neck. The rosewood fretboard has 24 extra-jumbo frets and abalone gothic cross inlays for a dark, sinister look. Active EMG 81 and 85 pickups deliver crushing tone that's easily fine-tuned by the 3-way pickup switch and volume/volume/tone control set. TonePros tune-o-matic bridge with string-thru-body design makes for stable tuning no matter how hard you play. Abalone binding, Grover tuners, and black chrome hardware round out this axe's killer look.

Schecter C-1 Hellraiser Electric Guitar Features:

Mahogany body with quilted maple top
Set, 3-piece mahogany neck with rosewood fretboard
24 X-jumbo frets
25-1/2" scale
Ultra-access cutaway
EMG active 81/85 pickups
Volume/volume/tone controls
3-way pickup switch
Grover tuners
Abalone binding and gothic cross fretboard inlays
TonePros tune-o-matic bridge with thru-body design

PRS Private Stock Singlecut with Trem 7-124111

This Faded Aquamarine Burst Singlecut with Trem Chambered Private Stock guitar was designed and handmade by Joseph Knaggs, Dave Hazel, Dana Seidman, Michael Byle, Paul Miles, Scott Bloomfield, Rich Hubbard, Brian Lutz, Rich Schaefer, Eric Granroth and me. The woods, including a Quilted Maple Top, figured African Mahogany back, South American Mahogany Neck, Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, headstock veneer, and truss rod cover were carefully picked from my private stock for sound and remarkable figure. Other features such as White Mother of Pearl Private Stock eagle and bird inlays with 14 karat gold outlines as well as White MOP Purfling along the fretboard, headstock, and truss rod cover add to this guitar’s special appeal.

Fender American Stratocaster Electric Guitar

The world's most famous guitar with a half-century of upgrades!

The Fender American Stratocaster Electric Guitar delivers the sonic goods with a solid alder body, 3 hot single coils with staggered magnets for better string balance, and American trem/bridge unit. Precision fret and nut work plus rolled edges on the neck and fretboard give greater playability. Tuning is improved with staggered machine heads and increased string angle over the nut. Cosmetics include parchment/black/parchment pickguards and parchment pickup covers, knobs, and tips.

Fender American Stratocaster Electric Guitar Features:

Solid alder body with hum-sing-hum routing, leaving more wood
3 hot single-coil pickups
New neck shape with rolled edges for smooth, fast play
Staggered machine heads
Parchment/black/parchment pickguard
Parchment pickup cover, knobs, and toggle tip

Specifications:

Body Type	Solid Body
Body Wood	Alder
Bridge Pickup	American Strat Single-Coil
Bridge Type	Synchronized Tremolo
Controls	Volume,Tone,Tone
Finish	Polyurethane
Fretboard	Rosewood or Maple
Fretboard Radius	9 1/2" (241 mm)
Hardware Color	Chrome
Middle Pickup	American Strat Single-Coil
Neck Joint	Bolt-on
Neck Pickup	American Strat Single-Coil
Neck Shape	C-Shape
Neck Wood	Maple
Number Of Frets	22
Number of Strings	6
Nut Width	1.6875" (43 mm)
Pickup Configuration	Single-Single-Single
Pickup Selector	5-way
Scale Length	25 1/2" (648 mm)
Tremolo	Yes
Tuners	Fender/Schaller
With Case	Hardshell

Fender American Vintage 1957 Limited Edition Commemorative Stratocaster Electric Guitar

To celebrate the '57 Stratocaster turning the big 5-O, Fender is rolling out the iconic electric guitar in a limited edition with a popular guise: white blonde with gold hardware. These Strats also include a special commemorative neckplate and will only be produced in 2007. The neckplate features the silhouette of a Stratocaster with the 50-year anniversary dates: 1957 & 2007. Although the Strat officially debuted in 1954 with an ash body, and U-shaped neck, 1957 was the year that the specs of the Stratocaster guitar as we know it today all came together including alder body and V-shaped neck. The Limited Edition Stratocaster is the perfect guitar for players who want the classic look and vibe, but with high performance modern features as well. These features include huge frets, 70s styling, and AlNiCo 3 pickups. The Anniversary American Vintage Strat is a player's guitar, and sports the signature toneful Fender satin lacquer finish.

Features:

Made in Corona, CA.
Body: Comfort Contoured Alder Body
Neck: 1-Piece Maple, "V" Shape, (Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)
Fingerboard: Maple, 7.25" Radius (184mm)
Frets: 21 Vintage Style Frets
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Nut: 1.650" (42 mm)
Hardware: Gold
Machine Heads: Fender/Gotoh® Vintage Style Tuning Machines
Bridge: American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with "Ash Tray" Bridge Cover
Pickguard: 1-Ply White, (8 Hole)
Pickups: 3 American Vintage Strat® Single-Coil Pickups
Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade:
Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Middle Pickup, Position 3. Neck Pickup, (5-Way Switch Included in Kit)
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)
Colors: (801) White Blonde, Alder Body
(Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)
Strings: Fender Super 250R, Nickel Plated Steel,
Gauges: (.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046),p/n 073-0250-006
Unique Features: "V" Shape Maple Neck, Commemorative neckplate, Vintage Styling, gold hardware.
Source: U.S.
Accessories: Vintage Tweed Case, Strap, Cable, 5-Position Switch Update Kit, Meguiar's Mist and Wipe Kit

Eastwood Releases Limited Run Metallic Copper LTD

Just when we was beginning to feel content with our current guitars, along comes word that the world’s most prolific “retro” guitar builder is producing an extremely limited run of these classic Airline 2P DLX guitars.

According to Eastwood, the Custom Shop Metallic Copper LTD Airline has been fully updated with over $300 in upgrades, including a pair of upgraded Alnico HOT-10 humbuckers, “New Old Stock” 1962 Valco volume and tone knobs, Signed Certificate of Authenticity, and a Deluxe Hardshell Case.

Other specs include an Airline Custom Chrome tailpiece, Chrome “top hat” master volume knob, and authentic Kluson Deluxe White Button tuners.

And for those of you with a serious vintage jones, an authentic Bigsby tremolo unit can be added for an extra $129. The Metallic Copper LTD Airline DLX is selling for $945, and is apparently ready to ship today.

Takamine GX-200

Features: This as a red and black Takamine GX-200. It has 22 frets, 3 knobs (volume, treble, bass), a pickup selector, non-locking tuners, and two sets of humbuckers. I believe this guitar was made in Japan, has a solid body, a maple fretboard, and a Strat-shaped body. there's nothing extremely special about this guitar, although it is a very beautiful guitar. The head is black on the front, and black with a spray-paint like design in the middle of the back of the head. The body and the back of the neck are black around the edges with that same spray-paint like quality red in the middles. // 8

Sound: I play mostly hard rock and metal, and this guitar is a perfect match. I use it with a Marshall JCM 800 Lead Series amp, and I use such pedals as Ibanez SD9 Sonic Distortion, Line 6 CrunchTone, and a Rocktron Silver Dragon Distortion/Overdrive. It definitly is a good match for hard rock and metal players, because it can give you those heavy rock sounds that a lot of guitarists look for. It has a very full sound, and can also give you those screaming highs that come in handy for high-speed metal shredding solos. // 9

Action, Fit & Finish: This guitar does not contain any obvious manufacturing flaws. All the pickups were adjusted to perfection. It has high quality wood on the fretboard, and every part of it looks as if it were very carefully crafted. The finish on the guitar is very good and has lasted about 20 years now without any of it wearing off. I really admire the work on this guitar. // 10

Reliability & Durability: This guitar is extremely reliable and durable. This particular guitar is about 20 years old, and sounds as if it is brand spankin new. It has been dropped, hit, and whacked on shelves and dressers multiple times over the years, and takes those blows without a problem. The most major thing that has happened to it is a chip came out of the body, but is barely noticable. Everything on it was built to last, and the finish has not worn off at all. I would rely on this guitar for just about anything, anytime. // 10

Impression: I play hard rock and metal, and this guitar is perfect for it. I gives you that real solid metal sound, especially with a good distortion pedal. If it were lost or stolen, I would definitely look to purchase another one, eventhough they are very hard to find these days. I love the extremely heavy music this guitar can give you, but I think its biggest flaw is when it is in a dropped tuning, no matter how much you adjust it, the low-E string always seems to rattle against the fretboard. For all you rockers and metal players out there, I would highly recommend this guitar // 9

Kramer Bareta

Features: - USA original, 1986

- 24 frets
- Laminated, Gibson Hi-Laq finish, laminated headstock
- Main body: basswood
- Neck: maple
- Body stile: modelled on the EVH Kramer 1984
- Bridge: original floyd rose
- Passive electrics, 1 volume control, single humbucker at bridge
- Locking tuners. // 10

Sound: This is a great guitar for any form of hair metal. This type of guitar was mostly known as been used by Edward Van Halen but was also used by Mick Mars of Motley Crue and also by Hanoi Rocks, to name a few. It's best ran through a Peavey 5150 MKII but your lucky to get your hands on one now that they've ceased manufacture. For its age, the guitar plays amazingly well. The pickup was removed and dipped in parrafin wax so all white noise has disappeared. This guitar has the best harmoniic range I've felt with only a +/- 2 fret blank on harmonics at either end of the board. // 10

Action, Fit & Finish: As it was customised for the original Floyd Rose, the set up on this guitar is unbeatable. The action is low and fast with no blanks on frets. The first models in 1983 had a habit of being warped but this guitar is perfectly flush. I recently had all the hardawre conditioned and the springs replaced so its flawless. It is known that some of the newer Kramer re-issues have had problems with warping so I would advise you to not buy from unauthorised Kramer dealers on the net and check the insides of the axe before buying a used one. If the loop attaching the spring to the trem is worn. // 10

Reliability & Durability: Reliability was a prime factor in the design of this guitar, after all, it had to survive the Van Halen world tours, not to mention the antics of Motley Crue! I put all my trust in this guitar as it will never fail in its current condition. The guitar is solid, the finish has lasted without any major blistering and all the electronics are original. // 10

Impression: Lets face it, it's a Kramer. In the early '80s, Gibson bought over a small company in central America known as the Kramer corporation. The intention was to manufacture a guitar that would appeal to the musicians of the day, satisfy a heavy metal market. This guitar still does so today, influincing the designs of many punk bands guitars. The guitars are still favoured among session men, I should know! If you have an older Kramer in your house anywhere, dig it out and check the trem. If your guitar has an original floyd rose on it, your holding a gem! I would strongly reccomend this type of guitar to anyone who sees guitar beyond down-stroking and power chords and don't require something particularly mellow like a Strat. Consider buying? Make sure you buy the right one for youand don't fall for post 1991 copies! // 10