gig-bag Archives

Is The Kapsule the ideal guitar travel case?

26 Apr 2019 in Guitar

Gruv Gear's The Kapsule might be the perfect solution for travelling guitarists, with the convenience of a gig bag with the strength of a hard case! There's even space for your toothbrush and pants!

NAMM 2019: Supro David Bowie 1961 Dual Tone oozes retro charm

08 Jan 2019 in Guitar

This is the second Bowie guitar from Supro, based on one of two Dual Tone guitars owned by Bowie and used during the Reality Tour and recording sessions. A fitting tribute.

Epiphone Ltd. Ed. Richie Faulkner Flying-V Custom Outfit

Epiphone Richie Faulkner Flying V Limited Edition: Über-cool?

01 Nov 2017 in Guitar

This limited run Flying V for Judas Priest's Richie Faulkner looks every bit the part and has some serious hardware and looks like it rocks hard, so where is the catch?

Guild Jumbo Junior short scale acoustic bass: Too short for the low-end?

23 Jul 2017 in Guitar

With a short 23¾" scale length, can Guild's new Jumbo Junior acoustic bass pack enough low end to produce some bottom-heavy tones? If it can, this could be a great travel companion for bass players on the go.

Epiphone Ltd. Ed. Lee Malia Explorer Custom Artisan Outfit

Epiphone Limited Edition Lee Malia Explorer Custom Artisan Outfit

01 Jun 2017 in Guitar

Lee Malia from Bring Me The Horizon gets a very tasty looking, traditional Explorer but with some very handy subtle upgrades. Due out next month and one to watch

PRS 2017 Limited Edition Satin Nitro CE models: New coat, old design

19 May 2017 in Guitar

With a cool set of new colours, this new limited run of satin nitro CE models looks set to be very popular. Has PRS finally realised just how cool their old CE models really are?

Epiphone Jack Casady 20th Anniversary bass

Epiphone Limited Edition 20th Anniversary Jack Casady Bass: Hot Tuna!

11 May 2017 in Guitar

Celebrating a relationship that started back in 1997, this new signature bass for Jefferson Aeroplane's bassist Jack Cassady has a deceptively simple configuration.

Traveler Travelcaster Deluxe in surf green

Traveler’s Travelcaster Deluxe might be 2017’s ugliest lightweight guitar so far

24 Feb 2017 in Guitar

It's light, it's new and it's... Well, let's call it aesthetically challenged - the Travelcaster Deluxe seems a victory of low weight over pleasing design.

PRS Vela S2 Limited Edition – Back In Black!

04 Jan 2017 in Guitar

PRS is preparing a new Limited Edition version of their popular S2 Vela for 2017 - but their production and sales model for this instrument means you'll have to get in your order very quickly.