109 Results for "Rosewood"

Godin reheats the Radiator, overhauling a classic ’90s guitar model for 2019

Godin reissues its Radiator 20 years after its release in 1999 and giving it a thorough overhaul along the way. If the price is right, this could be one to watch for 2019 and beyond.

Fender officially launches the American Ultra Series: Evolution or revolution?

Fender replaces its Elite Series with the American Ultra Series, adding new pickups, a Modern D neck profile, new finishes and more, taking these classic guitars in a new direction.

Knaggs Kenai-J: A single-cutaway guitar with classic looks

The new Knaggs Kenai-J is a classic formula for guitar tone, based around a vintage-50s style single cutaway design, this boutique guitar looks epic

The PRS SE One is back! But only in Europe for a limited time…

A star of the PRS back catalogue, the PRS SE One is a classic single-cut design loaded with a lone P90 in the bridge position - now it's back as a limited edition for Europe. Pure P90 bliss!

CITES rules end for rosewood in musical instruments, official end date announced

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.

Gibson Sheryl Crow Country Western Supreme – The ‘Money Maker’

Gibson's new Sheryl Crow Country Western Supreme is a signature acoustic based on the 'Money Maker' the US star wrote many of her hits on. A fine-looking guitar with plenty of retro charm.

CITES lifts rosewood ban for guitars and other musical instruments!

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.

Fender American Professional Rosewood Neck Limited Editions

Fender dealers are now starting to receive a new limited run of models with solid rosewood necks. Available in classic '50s & '60s colours these new guitars won't hang around long

Shergold Masquerader SM01-SD Ltd Ed Tango Fandango: Bright finish, flexible tones

The limited edition Shergold Masquerader SM01-SD Ltd Ed Tango Fandango will certainly turn heads! But under the scorchingly bright finish is a sonically flexible hard tail guitar worth checking out.

Gibson 2019 Lineup revealed at last – A return to quality and tradition?

That Gibson 2019 lineup they have been teasing is now official and you can now order one of 25 new models released from the US guitar giant. Hopefully, this will be a return to form?

New Fender Flame Maple Top ‘Rarities’ Stratocaster: A Strat on steroids?

Fender has just announced its Flame Maple Top Stratocaster, a classy, suave new take on its classic guitar. Looking for a posh alternative to the humble old Strat? This could be one to check out.

How to make a cheap Squier play like an American Fender

With this easy to learn guitar setup trick you can really make your cheap Squier play like an American Fender and you won't need any specialist tools to do the job either!

Possible CITES U-turn: Is Rosewood set for a comeback?

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.

NAMM 2019: Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray Short Scale bass

Ernie Ball Music Man has released their first ever Stingray Short Scale bass with a 30" scale length. But can these models keep that low-end intact?

NAMM 2019: Fender Duff McKagan Deluxe Precision Bass

Appetite For Destruction was massive for the band and really put them on the map. Duff held down all those low bass lines with an old '80s Jazz Bass Special. Which this one is sort of based on...

Improve your guitar fretboard with Jef’s secret walnut trick!

Christmas is here and many guitarists will have walnuts lying around the house. Jef explains how to use a walnut to give your rosewood or ebony fretboard to a healthy, lustrous sheen!

Gibson The Paul reissued for its 40th anniversary – A ’70s revival?

The Paul comes from an era that was fascinated by avocado bathroom suits and had a fixation with the colour brown, but now it is 40 years old and getting reissued!

Fender Midnight Series: Three classy Strat, Tele and Precision versions made in Japan

Fender is preparing a new limited edition, the Midnight Series, encompassing rather classy looking Stratocaster, Telecaster and a Precision Bass versions, all made in Japan.

Gibson SG Special: A new custom look with lots of vintage vibe

Gibson is back with a bang! This SG Special will be available in two great finishes and features P90s, Grade A tone woods and a sleek vintage look. Will this guitar make your wallet tremble?

Will CITES II free up trade in music instruments using rosewood in 2019?

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.

Gibson Slash ‘Brazilian Dream’ Les Paul with rosewood fretboard to cost $13,000!

Gibson has announced yet another Slash signature Les Paul model, this time it's hand-signed and has a fretboard of solid Brazilian Rosewood. And it costs a small fortune...

Gibson unveils its new Les Paul Player Plus Series

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

Gibson intros 2018 LP Jr. Billie Joe Armstrong Signature

This is the second signature model by Gibson for Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong: an LP Junior available in three finishes. It's similar to the first with only a few subtle differences.

Ernie Ball Music Man St. Vincent 2018: Disruption by Design

The cool new 2018 version of the St Vincent signature comes in Charcoal Sparkle, Blue Dawn, Stealth Black, and Sea Breeze finish, along with two new pickup configurations.