Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Gibson ES335 Jazz Guitar PLANS - Full Scale - How to Build

Gibson ES335 Jazz Guitar PLANS - Full Scale - How to Build Review



Gibson ES335 Jazz Guitar PLANS - Full Scale - How to Build Feature

  • full scale plans to build the Gibson es335 jazz guitar
Gibson ES-335 Jazz - Guitar Plans for guitar (builder) Luthier 34 by 44 inches. Full scale plans detailing the building of the Legendary Gibson ES335 Jazz - Electric guitar, all the components are detailed, with measurements, and electronic information, and fret spacing calculations.. will ship in large envelope folded.


Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Pyle-Pro PVAMP120 1x12 Guitar Amplifier Cabinet

Pyle-Pro PVAMP120 1x12 Guitar Amplifier Cabinet Review



Pyle-Pro PVAMP120 1x12 Guitar Amplifier Cabinet Feature

  • 12 Inch Speaker - 3-Band EQ: Control Treble, Mid-Range, and Bass - Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 15 kHz
  • High and Low Level Inputs - Volume control - Dimensions: 19.5 x 8.86 x 16.33 Inch
  • Two Channels: Clean and Overdrive For a Crunchy, Powerful Sound - 1/4 Inch Headphone Jack for Silent Rehearsing - Weight: 27.6 lbs.
  • Gain Control for Overdrive - 1/4 Inch Foot Pedal Jack
  • Rated Power: 120 Watts - Two 1/4 Inch Jacks For an Effects Loop
This is the ultimate amp from Pyle Pro. You’ll sound tremendous with this powerful 120 watt amplifier. The PVAMP120 is equipped with a 12 Inch speaker, high and low-level inputs, clean and overdrive channels, and a 3-band EQ for controlling the treble, mid-range, and bass. Adjust the gain on the overdrive for that classic blown-out sound, or add in effects using the in/out effects loop. Plug in your headphones when it’s time to practice quietly. A foot pedal jack allows you to switch between clean and overdrive channels. Vamp away with Pyle’s PVAMP series!


Monday, August 29, 2011

Gibson J-45 Standard Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Antique Natural

Gibson J-45 Standard Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Antique Natural Review



Gibson J-45 Standard Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Antique Natural Feature

  • AA-grade Sitka spruce topPattern-grade Honduras mahogany back and sidesMother-of-pearl Gibson headstock logoGraph Tech nutNickel Grover Rotomatic tunersRosewood fingerboard with rolled edges and dot inlaysL.R. Baggs Element active acoustic pickup systemHand-scalloped, radiused bracing
The J-45 has been Gibson's top-selling acoustic guitar for years. Nicknamed "The Workhorse" and first introduced in 1942, Gibson's most popular acoustic is now the icon of its round-shoulder, dreadnought line, world renowned for its full, balanced expression, warm bass, and excellent projection. Subtle changes to the bracing of its predecessor--the J-35--made Gibson's J-45 one of most technically advanced guitars of its time.

The Workhorse.
Grover's original Rotomatic tuners are an engineering marvel, with abundant style and performance exactly suited for the J-45. With a gear ratio of 14:1, the Rotomatics deliver precision tuning in a durable housing that provides maximum protection for the gear and string post. All moving parts are cut for exact meshing, eliminating the possibility of slippage. A countersunk tension screw lets players regulate the tuning tension to any degree. A special lubricant inside the gear box provides smooth and accurate tuning stability.

Body Tonewoods (back, sides and top)
The top of the J-45 is made from AA-grade Sitka spruce, while the back and sides are constructed from pattern grade Honduras mahogany, giving the J-45 its world renowned full, balanced expression, warm bass, and excellent projection. Selecting the right wood, and the formula to dry it out, are two of the most central procedures to Gibson's guitar-building process. Beginning with its first catalog in 1903, Gibson has assured its customers that every guitar would be built using woods with "the most durable, elastic, and sonorous qualities," and today's guitars from Gibson Acoustic are no different.

Pickguard
The pickguard for the J-45 is Gibson's standard plain tortoise tear drop shape, which has been used on the J-45 since its introduction in 1942. As with all of Gibson's pickguards, the coloring and binding are all done by hand.

Rosette
A rosette is the beautiful, hand-crafted circle around the soundhole, and can be one of the most ornamental elements of any acoustic guitar. It is also one of the most subtle and complicated woodworking decorations on any acoustic guitar. The rosette on the J-45 is a simple single-ring rosette consisting of three-ply binding, adding a stylish, understated elegance to the J-45 Standard.

Rosewood Fingerboard with Rolled Edges and Dot Inlays
The fingerboard of Gibson's J-45 is constructed from the highest grade rosewood on earth, which is personally inspected and qualified by Gibson's team of skilled experts before it enters the Gibson factories. The resilience of this durable wood makes the fingerboard extremely balanced and stable, and gives each chord and note unparalleled clarity and bite. The J-45's dot inlays are made of genuine mother of pearl, measuring approximately 1/4-inch in diameter, and are inserted into the fingerboard using a process that eliminates gaps. The fingerboard also sports a rolled edge--instead of the usual right angle where the fingerboard surface meets the neck, Gibson Acoustic's rolled edges are slightly beveled for an extremely smooth and comfortable feel, enhancing the playability of the J-45.

L.R. Baggs Element Active Acoustic Pickup System
Gibson Acoustic's J-45 comes equipped with the popular Element Active Acoustic Pickup System from L.R. Baggs, which features a low-profile undersaddle element--or transducer--that's proven more stable and durable than many standard ribbon-type pickups. Combined with an onboard preamp with an unobtrusive volume control mounted just inside the soundhole, the Element delivers performance not previously attainable from an undersaddle pickup. Its sleek and effective design removes unnecessary internal components to enhance the coupling between the pickup and the guitar, and improve the sensitivity of the transducer for a robust, lively, and natural acoustic sound with excellent dynamics and delicate high end. The Element works with a standard 9V battery, which is housed inside the guitar in L.R. Bagg's new "Battery Bagg."

Bracing
Every acoustic guitar made by Gibson features hand-scalloped, radiused top bracing inside the body, a feature normally found only in limited run, hand-made guitars. By scalloping each brace by hand, the natural sound of the acoustic is focused more toward the center of the body, enhancing the instrument's sound projection. The J-45 features a variation of Gibson's "X" bracing pattern situated behind the soundhole, with a set of tall and thin braces for the back, and scalloped tall and thin braces for the top. This legendary bracing design delivers a balanced expression, with punchy, deep lows, warm mids, and clear, crisp highs. When pushed for more volume, the J-45 projects a natural compression, which helps it blend nicely with any accompaniment.

Tapered Dovetail Neck Joint
The dovetail neck joint is one of the oldest--and best--ways of securely joining the neck to the body of a guitar. It is also a complex and expensive neck joint to build, but the result is a tight, locking connection that supports the neck at the proper neck-pitch angle, allowing the body and neck to become one solid piece of resonating wood, with no metal to impede vibration. This process is done entirely by hand, requiring patience and skill.

Radius Top
The top of many "flat-top" guitars are under a lot of stress from the pull of the strings, which can eventually compromise the top. So, while most acoustic guitars are true "flat-top" guitars, all of the acoustics produced by Gibson in Bozeman, Montana have a radiused, or "tuned" top. Instead of being perfectly flat, a radiused or "tuned" top is raised slightly, and a special instrument is used to shape the top braces to the radius of the top. This process adds tension and strengthens the top, creating a less stressful joint where the top meets the sides and reducing the stresses of string pull. It also results in a "speaker cone" effect that maximizes sound projection, adding a significant boost to mid-range levels for a more balanced acoustic tone.

Nitrocellulose Finish
Applying a nitrocellulose finish to any Gibson acoustic guitar--including the J-45 Standard--is one of the most labor-intensive elements of the guitar-making process. Unlike the polyurethane finishes used by many guitar manufacturers, a nitrocellulose lacquer finish is porous when cured, allowing the wood to naturally "breathes and mature. Microscopically thin, the finish on a Gibson acoustic guitar first requires seven main coats of nitrocellulose lacquer. After drying overnight, the initial seven coats are then level sanded and given two additional coats. Left to dry for five additional days, the finish is then wet sanded and buffed to its final glass-like sheen. The time-consuming nature of applying a nitro finish has been employed ever since the first Gibson guitar was swathed with lacquer back in 1894. Why? For starters, a nitro finish means there is less interference with the natural vibration of the instrument, allowing for a purer tone. It's also a softer finish, making it easily repairable. You can touch up a scratch or ding on a nitro finish, but you can't do the same on a poly finish.

Body Binding
In general, a guitar's binding serves as a cosmetic feature, adding a subtle elegance to any Gibson acoustic while hiding the joints between the top, back, and sides, and helping to protect the guitar's body from any nicks or dings. But to see the process of putting the binding on a Gibson acoustic is to really appreciate the effort and attention put into each instrument. After the body has been glued together, the excess from the top and back are trimmed off and a groove is cut for the binding. The binding is then glued on and held on to the body using tape, and left to dry. When the tape comes off, any excess glue is removed and the body is moved into the next phase of production. It has been done the same way for over 100 years, and is a fundamental part of Gibson Acoustic's rich guitar-making history. The J-45 has been Gibson’s top-selling acoustic guitar for years. Nicknamed “The Workhorse” and first introduced in 1942, Gibson’s most popular acoustic is now the icon of its round-shoulder, dreadnought line, world renowned for its full, balanced expression, warm bass, and excellent projection. Subtle changes to the bracing of its predecessor—the J-35—made Gibson’s J-45 one of most technically advanced guitars of its time.


Sunday, August 28, 2011

Shine Wt440 Bigsby Custom Lp

Shine Wt440 Bigsby Custom Lp Review



Shine Wt440 Bigsby Custom Lp Feature

  • Bigsby tremelo
  • Set neck
  • All gold hardware
  • Humbucker pickups
  • grover tuners
Shine WT440 Bigsby Lp custom Hip modern style Bigsby vibrato bridge and all gold hardware. Modern LP styling and high quality make for one classy looking piece. This one will stand out from all the other Les Paul's out there...looks like a Les Paul but with a fresh, modern look and feels to it..... And it will play as good as it looks.. With a great price to match. You will be very happy with this one!


Saturday, August 27, 2011

Gibson J-185 EC Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Rosewood

Gibson J-185 EC Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Rosewood Review



Gibson J-185 EC Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Rosewood Feature

  • Solid premium Sitka spruce top Solid Indian rosewood back and sides Mahogany neck with V profile Bound ebony fingerboard Fishman Aura Pro (rib mounted) with tuner 4-ply top binding MOP split block inlays Abalone rosette Gold Grover kidney bean tuners 24-3/4" scale length
Gibson’s J-185 EC Rosewood personifies the essence of aesthetic beauty and sonic excellence expected in a Gibson Jumbo acoustic. Its brilliance is felt as soon as the first chord is strummed, releasing the qualities and characteristics of a true legend. Gibson’s J-185 EC Rosewood is everything a Jumbo acoustic should be, and then some. It starts with a premium Sitka spruce top matched with some of the finest Indian rosewood in the world for the back and sides, giving the J-185 EC Rosewood a warm, rich tone together with the usual full lows and well-defined highs.


Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Gibson Les Paul Custom 5-Ply Pickguard with Screws Black

Gibson Les Paul Custom 5-Ply Pickguard with Screws Black Review



Gibson Les Paul Custom 5-Ply Pickguard with Screws Black Feature

  • Authentic Gibson Les Paul Pickguard
  • Comes with the screws required for mounting
  • Replace those worn pickguards, or change your LP's look
  • GIbson Part PRPG-020
Les Paul Custom Pickguard - Black 5 Ply.


Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Gibson Guitars - Ted McCarty's Golden Era: 1948-1966 - Book

Gibson Guitars - Ted McCarty's Golden Era: 1948-1966 - Book Review



Gibson Guitars - Ted McCarty's Golden Era: 1948-1966 - Book Feature

  • Covers the World's Greatest Period of Guitar Manufacturing
  • Ted McCarty's First and Only Complete Biography
  • Features over 100 Photographs
  • 352 Pages
Gibson Guitars: Ted McCarty's Golden Era is a long overdue book that covers the world's greatest period of guitar manufacturing. As CEO of Gibson Guitars from 1948 to 1966, Ted McCarty presided over the production of nearly one million instruments and amplifiers. 1950s Gibson Les Paul Standards, Flying Vs, Explorers, and ES-335s are considered to be some of the most valuable fretted instruments in the world. This book is Ted McCarty's first and only complete biography, and a book that gives us a glimpse into a golden era of his factory and his loyal employees who made some of the world's most desirable guitars. It features over 100 photographs, some from Ted's personal archives and never before published. "Ted McCarty was the architect of a Golden period in Gibson's history. During his 18-year tenure, he helped to reestablish the company's historic leadership in the industry through a number of musical innovations that still resonate today." Gibson Chairman and CEO Henry E. Juszkiewicz


Monday, August 22, 2011

Epiphone SST Studio Solid-Body Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Ebony

Epiphone SST Studio Solid-Body Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Ebony Review



Epiphone SST Studio Solid-Body Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Ebony Feature

  • Mahogany body
  • Shadow NanoFlex pickups
  • Rosewood fretboard
The Epiphone SST Studio is the iconic steel string chambered acoustic/electric guitar. It gives you rich, warm acoustic sound that doesn't feed back. The SST Studio has been updated with a new electronics package featuring volume, high and low EQ controls as well as a switch that will enable the preamp to drive headphones when plugged into the guitar's output jack. Perfect for practice and private playing!


Sunday, August 21, 2011

TKL 7826 SG Style Electric Guitar Case

TKL 7826 SG Style Electric Guitar Case Review



TKL 7826 SG Style Electric Guitar Case Feature

  • Multi-ply laminated wood shell Durahyde covering Steel-plated hardware Comfort grip molded handle Contoured, padded, plush interior Accessory compartment Traditional neck support system
TKL 7826 SG Style Electric Guitar Case


Saturday, August 20, 2011

Bigsby B5 Vibrato Kit - Flat Top Solid Body (Gibson SG, Flying V, Exlporer, Firebird)

Bigsby B5 Vibrato Kit - Flat Top Solid Body (Gibson SG, Flying V, Exlporer, Firebird) Review



Bigsby B5 Vibrato Kit - Flat Top Solid Body (Gibson SG, Flying V, Exlporer, Firebird) Feature

  • Bigsby B5 Vibrato Kit - Flat Top Solid Body
Vibrato Kit. Made by Bigsby.

For solid body Gibson (Gibson SG, Flying V, Exlporer, Firebird) guitars, the B5 Bigsby bridge is for manually creating a true vibrato.

The only true vibrato is to change the tone above and below the normal pitch.

Bigsby continues to manufacture vintage-style guitar parts including vibratos and bridges using the same hand-made methods prescribed by founder Paul Bigsby half a century ago. Six hand assembled vibrato models are available with the Bigsby name. The tailpieces continue to be used as original equipment on guitars by many major manufacturers.


Friday, August 19, 2011

Gibson Songwriter Deluxe Custom Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Vintage Sunburst

Gibson Songwriter Deluxe Custom Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Vintage Sunburst Review



Gibson Songwriter Deluxe Custom Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Vintage Sunburst Feature

  • Cutaway body style
  • Fishman Aura Ellipse soundhole-mount electronics
  • Custom shop mother-of-pearl Florentine inlay
With its abalone trim and distinctive mother of pearl fingerboard and headstock inlays, the new 2009 Songwriter Deluxe Custom is the finest offering from Gibson's Songwriter family of acoustics. It is considered one of the world's finest sounding square-shouldered acoustics, crafted to reflect simple and sophisticated elegance.

The finest offering from the Songwriter family of acoustics.

Gold Grover Rotomatic Tuners
Grover's original Rotomatic tuners are an engineering marvel, with abundant style and performance exactly suited for the Songwriter Deluxe Custom. With a gear ratio of 14:1, the Rotomatics deliver precision tuning in a durable housing that provides maximum protection for the gear and string post. All moving parts are cut for exact meshing, eliminating the possibility of slippage. A countersunk tension screw lets players regulate the tuning tension to any degree. A special lubricant inside the gear box provides smooth and accurate tuning stability.

Pickguard
The pickguard on the Songwriter Deluxe Custom is a custom line design made from Tortec. As with all of Gibson's pickguards, the coloring, inlay, and binding are all done by hand.

Tapered dovetail neck joint allows the body and neck to become one solid piece of resonating wood.

Double-ring rosette with an abalone-filled middle.

Distinctive mother of pearl fingerboard and headstock inlays.

Rosette
A rosette is the beautiful, hand-crafted circle around the soundhole, and can be one of the most ornamental elements of any acoustic guitar. It is also one of the most subtle and complicated woodworking decorations on any acoustic guitar. The rosette on the Songwriter Deluxe Custom is one of Gibson's finest. It is a double-ring rosette with an abalone-filled middle, with both outer rings consisting of six-ply binding, adding a stylish, understated elegance to the Songwriter line.

Ebony Fingerboard with Rolled Edges and New Deluxe Custom Inlays
The fingerboard of Gibson's Songwriter Deluxe Custom is constructed from the highest grade ebony on earth, which is personally inspected and qualified by Gibson's team of skilled experts before it enters the Gibson factories. The resilience of this durable wood makes the fingerboard extremely balanced and stable, and gives each chord and note unparalleled clarity and bite. The fingerboard inlays of the Songwriter Deluxe Custom are a completely new design made of genuine mother of pearl, and inserted into the fingerboard using a process that eliminates gaps and doesn't require the use of fillers. The fingerboard also sports a rolled edge--instead of the usual right angle where the fingerboard surface meets the neck, Gibson Acoustic's rolled edges are slightly beveled for an extremely smooth and comfortable feel, enhancing the playability of the Songwriter Deluxe Custom.

Body Tonewoods
The body design of the Songwriter Deluxe Custom is known as a small dreadnought. The top is made from AA-grade Sitka spruce, while the back and sides are constructed from rosewood, giving the Songwriter a balanced, warm tone with clear lows and solid treble registers. Selecting the right wood, and the formula to dry it out, are two of the most central procedures to Gibson's guitar-building process. Beginning with its first catalog in 1903, Gibson has assured its customers that every guitar would be built using woods with "the most durable, elastic, and sonorous qualities," and today's guitars from Gibson Acoustic are no different.

Fishman Aura Pro Acoustic Pickup System
Gibson's Songwriter Deluxe Custom comes equipped with a built-in Fishman Ellipse Aura electronics package, which combines Fishman's most sophisticated onboard preamp design with the power of the popular Aura Acoustic Imaging Technology. The result is acoustic sound that is exceptionally accurate and true to life. Already loaded onto the system are four images that best match the instrument's natural tonal characteristics. You can make adjustments to any of them using the system's Pickup/Image Blend or Volume controls, or use the switchable Natural I and Natural II low frequencies for tone shaping. You can also control feedback with the Phase switch and automatic Anti-Feedback device control. The pickup's ergonomic soundhole-mounted design puts slider controls at your fingertips so you can maintain a natural playing position at all times. The Fishman Ellipse Aura is used by such noted musicians as Brad Paisley, Pete Townshend and Travis Tritt.

Bracing
Every acoustic guitar made by Gibson features hand-scalloped, radiused top bracing inside the body, a feature normally found only in limited run, hand-made guitars. By scalloping each brace by hand, the natural sound of the acoustic is focused more toward the center of the body, enhancing the instrument's sound projection. The bracing pattern inside the Songwriter Deluxe Custom is based on the design used for Gibson's celebrated Advanced Jumbo models of the 1930s, consisting of a wider "X" pattern that allows the top to vibrate more freely and push the sound toward the soundhole. The result is an instrument that delivers incredible response, and a superior dynamic range with balanced, warm tones, clear lows, and solid treble registers.

Tapered Dovetail Neck Joint
The dovetail neck joint is one of the oldest--and best--ways of securely joining the neck to the body of a guitar. It is also a complex and expensive neck joint to build, but the result is a tight, locking connection that supports the neck at the proper neck-pitch angle, allowing the body and neck to become one solid piece of resonating wood, with no metal to impede vibration. This process is done entirely by hand, requiring patience and skill.

Radius Top
The top of many "flat-top" guitars are under a lot of stress from the pull of the strings, which can eventually compromise the top. So, while most acoustic guitars are true "flat-top" guitars, all of the acoustics produced by Gibson in Bozeman, Montana have a radiused, or "tuned" top. Instead of being perfectly flat, a radiused or "tuned" top is raised slightly, and a special instrument is used to shape the top braces to the radius of the top. This process adds tension and strengthens the top, creating a less stressful joint where the top meets the sides and reducing the stresses of string pull. It also results in a "speaker cone" effect that maximizes sound projection, adding a significant boost to mid-range levels for a more balanced acoustic tone.

Nitrocellulose Finish
Applying a nitrocellulose finish to any Gibson acoustic guitar--including the Songmaker Deluxe Standard--is one of the most labor-intensive elements of the guitar-making process. Unlike the polyurethane finishes used by many guitar manufacturers, a nitrocellulose lacquer finish is porous when cured, allowing the wood to naturally "breathe" and mature. Microscopically thin, the finish on a Gibson acoustic guitar first requires seven main coats of nitrocellulose lacquer. After drying overnight, the initial seven coats are then level sanded and given two additional coats. Left to dry for five additional days, the finish is then wet sanded and buffed to its final glass-like sheen. The time-consuming nature of applying a nitro finish has been employed ever since the first Gibson guitar was swathed with lacquer back in 1894. Why? For starters, a nitro finish means there is less interference with the natural vibration of the instrument, allowing for a purer tone. It's also a softer finish, making it easily repairable. You can touch up a scratch or ding on a nitro finish, but you can't do the same on a poly finish. With its abalone trim and distinctive mother of pearl fingerboard and headstock inlays, the new 2009 Songwriter Deluxe Custom is the finest offering from Gibson's Songwriter family of acoustics. It is considered one of the world's finest sounding square-shouldered acoustics, crafted to reflect simple and sophisticated elegance.


Wednesday, August 17, 2011

MIJ Tremolo Arm Caps for Fender Japan Metric Mint Green

MIJ Tremolo Arm Caps for Fender Japan Metric Mint Green Review



MIJ Tremolo Arm Caps for Fender Japan Metric Mint Green Feature

  • Brand New Made-In-Japan Tremolo Arm Bar Caps for Stratocaster
  • Replacement Tremolo Arm Bar Caps for Fender Startocaster ...and more.
  • Diameter is 5mm, which is standard Fender Japan Tremolo arm bars
  • Shipping Time: in general, up to 2 weeks.
Brand New Made-In-Japan. Tremolo Arm Bar Caps for Stratocaster. Replacement Tremolo Arm Bar Caps for Fender Startocaster ...and more. | Specifications: Diameter - 5mm (standard Fender Japan Tremolo arm bar size)


Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Gibson Burstbucker Type 3 Humbuker

Gibson Burstbucker Type 3 Humbuker Review



Gibson Burstbucker Type 3 Humbuker Feature

  • Authentic Gibson BurstBucker #3 Humbucker
  • Vintage Construction and Materials
  • Nickel-Plated Cover
  • Gibson Model #IM57C-NH
BurstBucker™ pickups from Gibson Gear now give guitarists a choice of three replica sounds from Gibson's original "Patent Applied For" pickups - the pickups that give the '59 Les Paul Standard its legendary sound. The three BurstBuckers™ - all with unpolished magnets and non-potted coils, like the originals - represent the variations found among vintage Gibson humbuckers. The initial demand for Patent Applied For replica pickups came from Japanese collectors, and the BurstBucker™ was offered exclusively in Japan beginning in 1996. By 1999 word has spread of the unique replica tones produced by BurstBuckers™. Gibson USA put the first BurstBuckers™ on a production model with the Gary Moore Signature Les Paul in the Summer of 2000, and Gibson's Custom division then equipped the Class 5 Les Paul, Custom Authentic '68 Les Paul Custom and Custom Authentic '58 Les Paul Standard models with BurstBuckers™. The variations in pickup output and tone came from inconsistencies in winding the bobbins, a result of the lack of automatic shutoffs on Gibson's winding machines in the late 1950s. Seth Lover, who invented the humbucker, always said they wound the bobbins "until they were full," and original examples suggest that employees stopped the winding machines after the counter reached approximately 5000 turns. When the two coils in a pickup have a different number of turns, that variation puts a little "edge" or "bite" on the classic humbucker sound. That's the sound BurstBuckersTM replicate. (The "creamy" sound that Gibson's '57 Classics replicate comes from equal coil windings.) Gibson then carries the replication process two steps farther, with unpolished Alnico II magnets and no wax-potting of the coils, just like the originals. Burstbucker™ 3 (IM57C-NH) is slightly overwound, with hotter output, and works well in the bridge position with a BurstBucker™ #2 in the neck position.


Sunday, August 14, 2011

MIJ Guitar Pots Liner 500K 16mm Mini-Dime-Size

MIJ Guitar Pots Liner 500K 16mm Mini-Dime-Size Review



MIJ Guitar Pots Liner 500K 16mm Mini-Dime-Size Feature

  • Brand New Made-In-JapanB500K Control Pot
  • Mini size replacement pot
  • Comes with - 2 nuts, 1 lock washer, 1 regular washer
  • Thread Diameter: 6mm
  • Shipping Time: in general, up to 2 weeks.
Brand New Made-In-JapanB500K Control PotSpecification:Type of pot - Liner 500K-OhmBass Size - 16mm "Dime" SizeBottom Thread Diameter - 8mm (5/16" hole is recommended, however it works with 3/8" hole)Top Thread Diameter -6mm ( Our pot knobs just fit!)Comes with - 2 nuts, 1 lock washer, 1 regular washerResistances & Curves:Use 250K for single coil pickups and 500K for humbacker pickupsOn the other hand, using 500K for single pickups gives your guitar Hi-Fi sound,and using 250k for humbackers gives your guitar a warmer sound than 500K.Standard guitars use Liner pot for Volume and Audio taper pot for Tone control.Audio taper pot changes level in proportion to how much you twist.Liner pot changes radically 1 to 5 area, and changes little by little 6 to 10 area.


Saturday, August 13, 2011

Gibson Custom B.B. King Lucille Gem Series Ruby Electric Guitar Ruby Red

Gibson Custom B.B. King Lucille Gem Series Ruby Electric Guitar Ruby Red Review



Gibson Custom B.B. King Lucille Gem Series Ruby Electric Guitar Ruby Red Feature

  • Model: LucilleBody: laminated maple top, back and sidesFinish: nitrocellulose lacquerColor: Ruby RedBinding: multi-ply on both the top and back.Neck: three-piece set maple neckNeck profile: traditional roundedPeghead pitch: 17Fingerboard: bound ebonyScale length: 24-3/4"No. of frets: 22Nut Width: 1.69"Radius: 12"Inlays: blocks on neck, crown and B.B. King on headstockHardware: goldTailpiece: TP-6 tailpieceBridge: Nashville Tune-O-MaticKnobs: black speedTuners: metal tulip tunersNeck pickup: 490R
In the history of all music, there has never been a guitar associated with one musician quite like blues legend B.B. King is linked to his beloved Lucille a custom-built Gibson ES-355 manufactured exclusively for the true "King of the Blues" since 1980. And B.B. King is not only the most renowned blues musician of our time; he's also one of the most important electric guitarists of all-time. His singular bluesy style has influenced generations of players across genres, and his powerful and distinct songs have appeared on the charts more than 70 times, from blues to R&B to pop. B.B. King Lucille Gem Series electric guitars are a limited release of BB King's iconic "Lucille" finished in dazzling colors. Today's B.B. King Lucille from the Gibson Custom Shop is made to exactly the same specifications as the guitar played by King himself. The most outstanding qualities that make this instrument his own include a body with no f-holes and a fine-tuner tailpiece. The body consists of plain laminated maple top, back, and rims, with multi-ply binding on both the top and back. The neck is a three-piece maple neck with Gibson's traditional rounded profile, a scale length of 24 3/4-inches, and a 22-fret ebony fingerboard that is outlined with single-ply binding and adorned with genuine pearl block inlays. The Gibson Lucille is loaded with dual 490 humbucking pickups that feature alnico magnets for a classic tone that is well balanced, smooth, and warm. The 6-position Varitone switch circuitry adds capacitors of different value to the circuit. The capacitors act as a notch filter, so each position on the switch notches out mid-range frequencies, thinning out the sound. You'll get a surprising range of great tones that will let you cover any musical turf. Stereo wiring provides both stereo and mono connections, with two output jacks on the lower bout. Other standard appointments include all gold hardware, metal tulip tuners, a Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge and TP-6 fine tuning tai


Thursday, August 11, 2011

MIJ Customized Speed Knob Set 4pc +Toggle knob Metric White

MIJ Customized Speed Knob Set 4pc +Toggle knob Metric White Review



MIJ Customized Speed Knob Set 4pc +Toggle knob Metric White Feature

  • Brand New Made-In-Japan Customized Speed Knobs for Metric Set 4pc + Toggle Switch Knob
  • Replacement control knobs for Les Paul, SG, PRS...and more.
  • There are "Wave Embossed" for better grip.
  • These knobs are for metric size POT (for ex. Japanese,Chinese,Korean ).If your guitar's POT is inch size (for ex. CTS), please choose same one for inch.
  • Toggle Knob inner diameter: 4mm
Brand New Made-In-JapanCustomized Speed Knobs and Toggle Switch Knob for MetricReplacement control knobs for Les Paul, SG, PRS...and more.There are "Wave Embossed" for better grip.These knobs will just fit our Potentiometers.These knobs are for metric.If your guitar's POT is inch size(for ex. CTS), please choose same one for inch.