Gibson debuts a new line of Custom Shop '59 Les Pauls, the Abort Nacho series. Recreating the classic 1959 Les Paul, they weigh only 7lbs each - without weight relief. But how has Gibson done it?
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CITES has issued an exemption for rosewood used in musical instruments, meaning that regulations for travelling with your favourite guitar are finally coming to an end.
Champagne corks pop at Fender & Co. as the ban on rosewood for finished musical instruments is lifted! Now you can take your guitar on a plane without fear of the fretboard being hacked off.
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In big news for guitar makers, the UK's mia says that a proposal has been "nominally agreed" that would end many of the restrictions imposed on rosewood use in instrument making.
The move to extend CITES regulations to all rosewood species caused headaches for instrument makers and buyers alike. Now a proposed rule change may see rosewood exempted from CITES in 2019.
Three new Gibson Les Paul models with different pickup configurations. The new Gibson Les Paul Player Plus Series could be a return to form for the company
J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr fame has his signature model Fender Squier Jazzmaster updated to meet CITES regulations worldwide, but will it affect it's sound?
A whole new limited edition range of PRS SE models has just started hitting the dealer pages around the UK and they all look very smart with their hand-rubbed grey/black stealth finish and ebony fretboards!
These three new vintage-styled guitars all come with a more modern, processed roasted tonewood construction which not only avoids CITES restrictions but brings some other benefits, too.
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This new Artist Series signature model guitar for Gary Clark Jr certainly stands out from the crowd in its bright yellow finish and triple P90 layout.
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These maple neck SE Custom 24 models are available in a range of cool colours - in Europe. A new limited run, this series looks like a lot of guitar for the money.
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With rising prices in Europe and CITES regulations in place, will the 2018 Les Paul range be able to tempt you to buy one? And why oh why are G-Force robot tuners back?
ESP has come in line with worldwide CITES regulations and they now have an official page on their site explaining how they will be achieving this in 2017.
These limited edition US-made Silverburst guitars have been created to follow international CITES regulations, with a new fretboard wood upgrade as part of their relaunch for 2017.
When someone with authority and no taste decides to release some high-end Custom Shop guitars, what could possibly go wrong? Well, luckily Gibson has decided to test this theory out for us...
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Fender has finally officialy submitted to CITES regulations on the use of rosewood. Is this the end of an era? How will it affect your next guitar purchase?
