Electric Guitars 2015

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ELECTRIC GUITAR BUYER'S GUIDE

ELECTRIC GUITARS For a truly electric experience, you can’t beat this year’s selection of sleek and sexy models.

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Nikki with PRS Guitars SE “Floyd” Custom 24 (left) and Dani with Epiphone Casino Coupe

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3015 Kustom Drive, Hebron, KY 41048 • 859-817-7100 • www.bcrich.com

B.C. RICH GUITARS Kerry King V2

Bolt-on construction; basswood body; Beast-style headstock; B.C. Rich die-cast tuners; maple neck; 12-inch neck radius; 43mm nut width; rosewood fretboard; ABS Tribal inlays; 24 jumbo frets; 25 1/2-inch scale; licensed Floyd Rose tremolo; B.D.S.M. humbucker pickup; black hardware. MSRP: $500

Mockingbird Polarity Deluxe

Long set-neck construction; mahogany body; flamed maple top; traditional-style headstock; Grover tuners; mahogany neck; 12inch neck radius; 43mm nut width; rosewood fretboard; abalone Bones inlays; 24 jumbo frets; 24 5/8-inch scale; acoustic-style bridge; B.C. Rich B.S.D.M. pickups; black hardware. MSRP: $950

Villain Veil

Long set-neck construction; mahogany body; pointed, reverse, six-in-line headstock; Grover tuners; 16-inch neck radius; 43mm nut width; ebony fretboard; abalone Bones inlays; 24 jumbo frets; 25 1/2-inch scale; Floyd Rose Special bridge; Duncan-designed Blackout pickup; black hardware. Available in Black, Black Vapor Gloss, and Tiger’s Eye finishes. MSRP: $800

Warlock Lucky 8

Bolt-on construction; mahogany body; pointed, eight-in-line headstock; B.C. Rich die-cast tuners; mahogany neck; 12-inch neck radius; 48mm nut width; rosewood fretboard; special Lucky inlay on fifth and 12th frets; 24 jumbo frets; 27-inch scale; eight-string, fixed bridge; Duncan-designed Blackout pickup; black hardware. MSRP: $700

12340 World Trade Dr., San Diego, CA 92128 • 800-854-2235 • www.carvin.com

CARVIN DC7X

The DC7X guitar takes the seven-string guitar into the extendedscale baritone arena. This guitar features a neck-through design, with maple neck and alder body. The 27-inch-scale ebony fingerboard has a flat 20-inch radius. A standard Hipshot bridge provides exceptional sustain and rich harmonics. Active A70 pickups provide excellent sound, suitable for all playing styles. Hundreds of options are available via the Custom Shop. MSRP: $959

DC800

The DC800 is an extended-scale, eight-string guitar with a 27-inch fingerboard and a 20-inch radius. With new active A80 pickups designed specifically for this model, the DC800 features neckthrough-body construction, a maple neck, and an alder body. Hundreds of Custom Shop color and wood options are available. MSRP: $999

NZ624M

Guitarist Neil Zaza has made a name for himself as a melodic guitarist. His signature Carvin is based on the 24-fret CA Carved top. Boasting a flamed maple fingerboard and quilted carvedtop body cap, Neil’s model features one volume knob and any compact Holdsworth headstock. A Wilkinson tremolo is available as an option. MSRP: $2,199

SCB6

The SCB6 features neck-through-body construction, a topbeveled alder body, and a maple neck, and can be capped with a figured wood top. The ebony fingerboard has 24 medium-jumbo frets, and offers easy access to the upper frets. Classic Series C22 humbuckers are standard, and controls consist of two volume and two tone controls with a three-way pickup selector. MSRP: $869

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8860 East Chaparral Rd., Ste. 1000, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 • 480-596-9690 • www.charvelguitars.com

CHARVEL GUITARS Joe Duplantier Signature Model

The Joe Duplantier Signature San Dimas Style 2; dual Charvel custom MFB humbucking pickups; specially contoured neck heel; bound mahogany neck; truss rod adjustment wheel at the body end; 12-inch-to-16-inch radius; ebony fingerboard; 22 medium jumbo frets; 12th-fret G mother-of-pearl inlay; three-way toggle; single knurled volume knob; Tune-O-Matic bridge and more. MSRP: $2,800

Jake E Lee Signature Model

The most requested Charvel guitar is the Jake E Lee signature model, based on the guitarist’s distinctive white instrument. From his first notable successes in the early Eighties through an acclaimed career that continues today with Red Dragon Cartel, Lee remains an admired and influential musician’s musician. Charvel now introduces the first instrument in the Jake E Lee Signature series, the Charvel JEL Signature Pearl White guitar. MSRP: $2,831.35

Guthrie Govan Signature Model

Guthrie Govan Signature model; San Dimas body; birds-eye maple or flamed maple top; thin clear matte finish; specially contoured heel; bolt-on neck; quartersawn flamed maple neck with caramelized heat and drying treatment; graphite neck reinforcement; truss rod adjustment wheel at body end; 12-inchto-16-inch radius; flamed maple fingerboard and more. MSRP: $4,400

Custom Shop Carbonized San Dimas

The Carbonized San Dimas features a roasted neck and body. The roasted wood is essentially kiln-cooked in a pressure chamber to remove the moisture and cure the wood. Greater resonance and more overtones arise from the process. Available in various tone woods. Exclusively built for The Music Zoo. MSRP: $3,679.99

Custom Shop Matte Black San Dimas

None more black, the Matte Black Series San Dimas is a primerblack, no-frills tone machine. Features black hardware, an HS pickup configuration and Floyd Rose tremolo. Available in rosewood, ebony, or maple fretboard. The Matte Black Custom Shop San Dimas is available exclusively through The Music Zoo. MSRP: $2,899.99

Custom Shop Nitro Aged San Dimas

Custom Pre-Pro bird’s-eye neck with walnut dot markers; brass side dots; jumbo frets; 1-inch nut width; 21 frets and dirtied oil finish; aged nitrocellulose finished alder body; DiMarzio pickups; Floyd Rose tremolo; crown tuning machines; brass and strap pins. Various Colors. Built for and sold exclusively by The Music Zoo. MSRP: $4,399.99

Custom Shop San Dimas Koa Natural

Premium koa body; bird’s-eye maple neck; 22 frets; 1 11/16-inch nut width; Floyd Rose tremolo; Seymour Duncan pickups; three way toggle switch; oil finished body and neck; brass knob; brass strap pins. Available in H, HS, or HH pickup configuration. Built for and sold exclusively by The Music Zoo. MSRP: $3,699.99

660 Dungchon-dong, Kangseo-Ku, Seoul, South Korea • 8-223-661-1981 • www.cortguitars.com

CORT GUITARS CR230

The single-cutaway mahogany body features a black finish, and is outfitted with: two EMG HZ SRO OC1 pickups; two coil-taps operated by two push/pull tone controls; a traditional Tune-OMatic style bridge and stopbar tailpiece; nickel hardware; and vintage cream-colored pickguard and bezels. The mahogany set neck features a rosewood fretboard 24 3/4-inch scale length for a classic feel and modern tone. MSRP: $525

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G220

The double-cutaway G220 features: a basswood body; Canadian hard maple neck; and rosewood fingerboard. The push-pull coiltap bridge humbucker and two single-coil pickups in the neck and middle positions offer complete sound versatility. MSRP: $350

Sunset NY

An electro-classical-style guitar, the nylon-string Sunset NY offers: a thin, chambered body; spruce top; and built-in B-Band A11 electronics, delivering a wide array of tones. Each Sunset NY ships with D’Addario EXP46N nylon guitar strings. MSRP: $675

Yorktown

One of Cort’s hollowbody guitars, the Yorktown features: twin f-holes; a single cutaway; a pair of Cort’s Classic Rocker-II humbuckers; and a smaller all-acoustic body for better playability and volume control. Acoustic response is exceptionally loud with great tonal output. The bridge humbucker is designed to add note definition and increased midrange response. MSRP: $699

110 Fieldcrest Ave., 1st Floor, Edison, NJ 08837 • 732-662-1912 • www.dangelicoguitars.com

D’ANGELICO GUITARS EX-SS Black

The D’Angelico EX-SS delivers the winning formula whether you play jazz, blues, rock, or fusion. Offering the richness of a fullbodied D’Angelico archtop in an exceptionally lightweight 15" body design, the compact EX-SS is amazingly comfortable to play for hours on end and also extremely roadworthy. MSRP: TBA

EX-59

The EX-59 is the perfect companion to the traditional D’Angelico humbucking pickup-equipped archtop and offers that legendary D’Angelico warmth but with a unique edge. Its P-90 pickups provide just the right amount of bite to give your sound some attitude if you want to push it hard. MSRP: TBA

EX-175 Cherry

The awe-inspiring archtop, created for players seeking the D’Angelico experience with a rock ’n’ roll edge, is the only D’Angelico archtop equipped with a Bigsby vibrato. With its Kent Armstrong humbuckers, the EX-175 is incredibly dynamic. It responds immediately to your playing— the harder you strum, the more pop you get. MSRP: TBA

EX-SD

A true D’Angelico legacy, the EX-SD exudes elegance. The distinctive headstock with a mother-of-pearl Excel inlay and Art Deco truss rod cover, mother-of-pearl square block inlays, carved top and back, five-ply bound neck and body, stairstep pickguard, and Gold Grover Super Rotomatic stairstep tuners, and goldplated hardware add that timeless D’Angelico touch. MSRP: TBA

4924 West Waters Ave., Tampa, FL 33634 • 813-600-3920 • www.deanguitars.com

DEAN GUITARS Zoltan AR6

Flame Maple Top; Mahogany Body; 25-1/2 inch Scale; 1-11/16 inch Nut; Set Mahogany Zoltan Spec. C Neck; Maple Fingerboard; Black Small Block Inlays; Grover Tuners; Black Hardware; Floyd Rose 1000 Bridge; DMT Series Nostalgia Neck Pickup; DMT Series Time Capsule Bridge Pickup; Includes Deluxe Hardshell Case; Finish: Gloss Natural. MSRP: $1,572.50

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P.O. Box 341258, Tampa, FL 33694 • 813-602-2216 • www.electraguitar.com

ELECTRA GUITARS Invicta

The new Invicta sports a carved top, set neck with sculpted heel, and 1 1/2-inch cutaway design. It has a mahogany body, medium neck profile, and rosewood fretboard with mother-of-pearl block inlays. The first Electra to boast MagnaFlux Pickups, five-way rotary selector and Coil Linkage System, it features a TonePros bridge, Hipshot tuners, and GraphTech nut and saddles. Available in Translucent Ruby and Natural finishes. MSRP: $999

Phoenix S

The new Electra Phoenix S has a swamp ash body, maple neck, maple fretboard and classic tremolo. It’s loaded with innovation, including three MagnaFlux SC Pickups fed into the Analog Tone Blend Switching System. This enables any and all pickup combos to specify tone like no other. It also features the new SWC neck connection, increasing durability and sustain. Available in TriBurst and Translucent Black finishes. MSRP: $659

1510 Elm Hill Pike, Suite 212, Nashville, TN 37210 • 800-444-2766 • www.epiphone.com

EPIPHONE Casino Coupe

The legendary Casino reborn into an ES-339 body size, the Casino Coupe comes with all of the Casino’s trademark features, including Epiphone P-90 dogear pickups, but is made smaller for easy strumming and travel. The Casino Coupe comes in Cherry, Natural, and Vintage Sunburst finishes. MSRP: $748

G-1275 Doubleneck

Back by popular demand, the G-1275 Doubleneck is powered by Alnico Classic humbuckers and open-coil Alnico Classic humbuckers. Other upgrades include: repositioned tail pieces; new Epiphone 18:1 ratio Deluxe tuners; a three-way pickup selector for each neck; and a LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge. An optional hard case is available. MSRP: $1,665

LP Express

Featuring the trademark curves of the Les Paul, but made smaller for younger players and easy travel, the LP Express boasts an all-mahogany body, bolt-on maple neck, a full-scale 22-inch neck, and rosewood fingerboard. An Epiphone-designed ceramic 650R humbucker sits in the neck position, while a 700T humbucker sits in the bridge. The LP Express is available in Ebony and Vintage Sunburst finishes. MSRP: $165

Ltd. Edition 2014 Joe Bonamassa Signature Les Paul Standard

Now available in gorgeous Pelham Blue, Joe’s classic Les Paul features Gibson USA Burstbuckers, Grover 18:1 machine heads, Epiphone StrapLocks, a “Bonamassa” neck profile, “Lifton” style hard case, and a signed certificate of authenticity. MSRP: $1,165

Ltd. Edition “Union Jack” Sheraton Outfit

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the British Invasion, the Limited Edition Union Jack Sheraton features: Gibson USA minihumbuckers; CTS potentiometers; Grover 18:1 ratio machine heads; and historic details like classic Vine inlay design and a vintage style blue serial number label. A vintage-style hardshell case and Certificate of Authenticity are included. MSRP: $1,499

Ltd. Edition Casino

The Lefty Casino has all of the legendary archtop’s features, including Epiphone P-90 Dogear pickups, unique all-hollow construction, rosewood fingerboard, and Sixties-style headstock. Available in left-handed version. MSRP: $1,049

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EVH

5150 III COMBO The EVH 5150 III Combo is a tube combo amp with two Celestion G12M 8-ohm speakers and three channels (Clean, Crunch and Lead). Powered by seven JJ ECC83 (12AX7) preamp tubes and two JJ 6L6 power tubes, it also features front-panel adjustable power output from 50 watts down to one watt. Available in Black and Ivory. MSRP: $1,999.99 evhgear.com

Jackson Guitars

JCS SPECIAL EDITION KELLY KE3H The JCS Special Edition Kelly KE3H is part of Jackson’s Custom Shop U.S.-built production-model Custom Select Series. This KE3H features a Kelly body shape, alder body, onepiece neck-through, quartersawn maple neck, DiMarzio DP100 Super Distortion bridge/middle humbuckers, DiMarzio PAF DP-103 neck pickup, Gotoh locking tuners and gold-plated hardware. MSRP: $5385.47 jacksonguitars.com

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Schecter Guitars

CHRIS HOWORTH V-7

The Schecter Chris Howorth V-7 is the seven-string signature guitar from the In This Moment guitarist. The Chris Howorth V-7 features a mahogany body, a three-piece mahogany setneck with ultra access heel, black/red multi-ply binding, rosewood fretboard, red blood cross and crown inlay on the 12th fret, 26.5 scale length, 24 X-Jumbo frets, EMG 707 bridge pickup, Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut, TonePros 7-String TOM bridge with string through body and Schecter locking tuners. Available in gloss red. MSRP: $999 schecterguitars.com

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The Les Paul Classic-T

Bringing the security of the breakthrough Min-Etune system to the Les Paul without breaking the bank, the Les Paul Classic-T has all of the Les Paul’s trademark features, as well as the new CeramicPRO pickups that offer the legendary Les Paul sound. Available in Black Cherry, Midnight Ebony, and Midnight Sapphire finishes. MSRP: $999

Ltd. Edition Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom

This ax features an all blacked-out Ebony gloss finish, mahogany body with a plain maple veneer top, mahogany neck with 1960’s SlimTaper ‘D’ profile set neck joint, “Axcess” heel, 24.75” scale length, ebony fingerboard with a 12” radius and 22 medium jumbo frets. Equipped with black active EMG pickups. MSRP: $1,165

4117 Earthwood Ln., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 • 805-544-7726 • www.music-man.com

ERNIE BALL MUSIC MAN Armada MM-90

Neck-through-body construction; 24 3/4-inch scale length; mahogany body with V-shaped, figured maple top; mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard and white binding; 22 frets; Music Man custom MM-90 vintage soapbar pickups. Translucent and Opaque finishes available. MSRP: $3,850

Axis Supersport Semi Hollow body

Semi-hollow basswood body with bookmatched, figured maple top, or ash body with bookmatched, figured maple top; 22-fret neck with maple or rosewood fingerboard; 10-inch radius; dual humbucking or MM-90 soapbar vintage pickups; optional tremolo and piezo pickup system. Available in 18 different finish options. MSRP: $2,575

Majesty

John Petrucci’s newest signature model; basswood body with maple top; neck-through-body design; 24 frets; 25 1/2-inch scale mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard; Dimarzio Illuminator neck and bridge humbucking pickups; custom Music Man active preamp for gain boost; three-way toggle for magnetic-piezo pickup switching. Available in six- and seven-string models, and five custom finishes. MSRP: $3,500

141 Suburban Road, Ste. D3, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 • 805-439-2277 • www.esoterikguitars.com

ESOTERIK GUITARS DR1

The Esoterik DR1 delivers excellent tone, comfort, performance and sustain by means of its neck-through-body and stringthrough-body design. Dual truss rods; carved body top; concave back; mahogany body; five-piece neck; 24 jumbo stainless steel frets; ebony fretboard; glow-in-the-dark side dots; TonePros Tune-O-Matic bridge; GraphTech saddles; GraphTech nut; Lace pickups; and a natural finish. MSRP: $3,670

DR2

The DR2 is a very fast and clean model. It features: a mahogany body; five-piece hard rock maple/walnut/figured maple neck; 25 1/2-inch scale length; dual truss rods; 24 jumbo stainless steel frets; ebony fretboard; 16-inch radius; glow-in-the-dark side dots; natural satin finish; Floyd Rose Pro bridge; EMG 81-85 pickups; Gotoh 510 mini tuners; two volume and one tone controls; and a laser-engraved logo. MSRP: $3,745

DR3

The Esoterik DR3 offers amazing tone, response, control and sustain. It combines: a five-piece neck secured between a lightweight alder body; 24 easily accessible jumbo stainless steel frets; dual truss rods; Seymour Duncan Blackout pickups; Kahler tremolo; GraphTech nut; Gotoh tuners; a thin natural/clear polyurethane satin finish; and a rosewood overlay with a motherof-pearl inlayed logo. MSRP: $3,820

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10913 Vanowen Street, North Hollywood, CA 91605 • 800-423-8388 • www.espguitars.com

ESP GUITARS E-II FRX FM

Set-through-neck construction; 25 1/2-inch scale; mahogany body; flamed maple top; maple neck; ebony fingerboard; 305mm fingerboard radius; 42mm locking nut; thin U-profiled neck; 24 jumbo frets; black hardware; Schaller Security Lock strap button; Gotoh tuners; Floyd Rose Original bridge; EMG 89R neck pickup; EMG 89 bridge pickup; one volume and one tone control; toggle switch; Reindeer Blue and See-Thru Black Sunburst finishes. MSRP: $1,999

E-II ST-2 Maple

Bolt-on-neck construction; 25 1/2-inch scale; basswood body; flamed maple top; maple neck; maple fingerboard; 305mm fingerboard radius; 42mm nut width; thin U-profiled neck; 22 extra-jumbo frets; chrome hardware; Gotoh tuners; Floyd Rose Original bridge; DiMarzio Custom Wound (Steve Blucher Design) bridge/neck pickups; one volume and one tone control; toggle switch; Tiger Eye and See-Thru Black finishes. MSRP: $1,599

Original Mystique CTM

Set-neck construction; 25 1/2-inch scale; mahogany body; flamed maple top; mahogany neck; rosewood fingerboard; bone nut; 24 jumbo frets; gold hardware; Schaller Security Lock strap button; Gotoh locking tuners; TonePros locking Tune-O-Matic bridge; Gotoh tailpiece; Seymour Duncan APH-1N neck pickup; Seymour Duncan SH-4 bridge pickup. Tea Sunburst, See-Thru Black Cherry, and Marine Blue finishes. MSRP: $4,999

USA Eclipse

Set-neck-through-body construction; 24 3/4-inch scale; mahogany body; flamed maple top; mahogany neck; ebony fingerboard; thin U-profiled neck; 22 extra-jumbo frets; nickel hardware; Schaller Security Lock strap button; Sperzel locking tuners; TonePros locking Tune-O-Matic bridge and tailpiece; Pickups: Seymour Duncan APH-1N (neck) and APH-1B (bridge). MSRP: $3,999

LTD Alex Skolnick AS-1FM

Set-neck construction; 24 3/4-inch scale; mahogany body; flamed maple top; mahogany neck; rosewood fingerboard; 43mm bone nut; U-profiled neck; 22 extra-jumbo frets; chrome hardware; Dunlop Straplok strap button; Grover tuners; TonePros locking Tune-O-Matic bridge and tailpiece; Pickups: Seymour Duncan SH-1 (neck)and SH-4 (bridge); and more. MSRP: $949

LTD ARC-6

Set-neck construction; 25-inch scale; mahogany body; maple top; mahogany neck; rosewood fingerboard; 350mm fingerboard radius; 43mm Graphtech Nubone XB nut; thin U-profiled neck; 22 jumbo frets; chrome hardware; Grover tuners; rosewood bridge with Graphtech Nubone XB Saddle; B-Band Electret Film Transducer pickup; B-Band T-7 Preamp with onboard tuner. Black and Natural finishes. MSRP: $499

LTD EC-1000T/CTM DMZ

Set-neck construction; 24 3/4-inch scale; mahogany body; mahogany neck; ebony fingerboard; 350mm fingerboard radius; 42mm nut; thin U-profiled neck; 22 extra-jumbo frets; gold hardware; LTD locking tuners; TonePros locking Tune-O-Matic bridge and tailpiece; DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary bridge and neck pickups; two volume and one tone controls; toggle switch. Snow White and Black finishes. MSRP: $969

LTD EC-401VF DMZ

Set-neck construction; 24 3/4-inch scale; mahogany body; flamed maple top; mahogany neck; rosewood fingerboard; 350mm fingerboard radius; thin U-profiled neck; 22 extra-jumbo frets; chrome hardware; Grover tuners; Tune-O-Matic bridge and tailpiece; DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary bridge and neck pickups; two volume and one tone controls; toggle switch. Faded Cherry Sunburst, Lemon Drop, and Tobacco Sunburst finishes. MSRP: $729

LTD TE-407

Seven-string; bolt-on neck; 25 1/2-inch scale; mahogany body; maple neck; rosewood fingerboard; 350mm fingerboard radius; 48mm nut; thin U-profiled neck; 22 extra-jumbo frets; black satin hardware; LTD tuners; LTD fixed bridge; EMG 707 neck pickup; EMG 81-7 bridge pickup; one volume and one tone control; threeway toggle; Black Satin finish. MSRP: $649

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17600 N. Perimeter Drive, Suite 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 • 480-596-9690 • www.evhgear.com

EVH Stripe Series - Red with Black Stripes

The Striped Series guitars feature basswood Strat-style bodies, EVH’s famed striped graphics, graphite-reinforced maple neck with a hand-rubbed oil finish and thumbwheel truss rod adjustment, compound-radius maple fingerboard with 22 jumbo frets and black dot inlays, plus a single ferocious direct-mount Wolfgang humbucking pickup. MSRP: $1,199.98

Stripe Series - Black with Yellow Stripes

These guitars feature basswood Strat-style bodies, EVH’s famed striped graphics, single white volume control knob, single-ply black pickguard, bar string retainer and Floyd Rose locking nut, EVH-branded Floyd Rose locking tremolo with EVH D-Tuna, EVH die-cast tuners, chrome hardware, vintage-style strap buttons and EVH neck plate. MSRP: $1,199.98

17600 N. Perimeter Drive, Suite 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 • 480-596-9690 • www.fendercustomshop.com

FENDER CUSTOM SHOP 60th Anniversary 1954 Heavy Relic Stratocaster One-piece ash body; battered Two-Color Sunburst finish; U-profiled, one-piece, quartersawn maple neck; maple fingerboard; 21 6105 frets; three 1954 single-coils; five-way switching; synchronized tremolo bridge; vintage-style tuners; nickel-chrome hardware. Includes a tweed case, and a 60th anniversary commemorative book. MSRP: $5,900

Nile Rodgers Tribute Hitmaker Stratocaster

Ltd ed recreation of 1960 Strat played by Nile Rodgers; 1959 neck; maple fingerboard; light alder body; one-piece, straight-grain maple neck; maple fingerboard; 21 6105 frets; three Custom Shop 1969 single-coils; vintage-style hardtail bridge, locking Sperzel tuners; and a worn Relic Olympic White finish. MSRP: $6,000

‘60 Stratocaster NoNeck

The Nocaster neck profile is remarkably popular, but has never been offered on a Strat until now. The NoNeck melds classic Strat tone with the feel and playability of a rounded Nocaster neck. Wth a 9 Ð-inch radius and medium jumbo frets, it’s one of the most player friendly guitars around. Offered in multiple colors and aging options. Exclusively sold through The Music Zoo. MSRP: $7,399.99

Ultimate Relic Masterbuilt Stratocaster

The Ultimate Relic Stratocaster was designed by The Music Zoo and Fender Masterbuilder John Cruz to be the ultimate in tone and feel. With features like a worn-in neck, heavily worn finish, medium jumbo frets, and 9 Ð-inch radius, it’s like a beloved warhorse. Offered in multiple colors and years. Exclusively sold through The Music Zoo. MSRP: $8,999.99

ZF Stratocaster Floyd Rose

Exclusively built for The Music Zoo, the ZF Strat features a Floyd Rose, modern compound radius, 22 frets, headstock adjust trussrod, and humbucker with coil tap. Teambuilt Floyd guitars were not an option until now! Super-Shredder, Super-Modern, Totally Fender. Optional Flame Top, Various Colors. MSRP: $4,999.99

ZF Telecaster Floyd Rose

Exclusively built for The Music Zoo, the ZF Tele features a Floyd Rose, modern compound radius, 22 frets, headstock adjust trussrod, and humbucker with coil tap. Traditional bridge twang, warm shredding leads. Universal Nashville monster! MSRP: $4,999.99

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17600 N. Perimeter Drive, Suite 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 • 480-596-9690 • www.fender.com

FENDER Jim Root Jazzmaster

The Jim Root Jazzmaster guitar rips nearly everything away from the Jazzmaster, leaving only: fearsome EMG 60 neck and 81 bridge humbuckers; one three-way switch; a single volume knob; hard-tail Stratocaster bridge; mahogany body; comfortable neck heel; satin-finished, C-profiled maple neck; large headstock; compound-radius ebony fingerboard; 22 jumbo frets and more MSRP: $1,799.99

Troy Van Leeuwen Jazzmaster

The Troy Van Leeuwen Jazzmaster guitar is as distinctive as his sounds. It features: gloss Oxblood finish; four-ply red tortoiseshell pickguard; dual tone circuits (lead, rhythm); two-way toggle switch on the upper horn; C-profiled maple neck; heel-end truss rod adjustment; 21 vintage-style frets; pearloid block inlays; two American Vintage ’65 Jazzmaster single-coil pickups and more. MSRP: $1,689.99

Kurt Cobain Jaguar

A new version of the battered 1965 Jaguar that Cobain wielded, this ax features: an alder body; bound fingerboard; pearloid dot markers; Stratocaster headstock shape; DiMarzio humbucking DP103 PAF 36th Anniversary neck and DP100 Super Distortion bridge pickups; three-position toggle switch; black chrome Adjusto-Matic bridge; Gotoh sealed tuners. MSRP: $1,619.99

Select Stratocaster HSS Exotic Maple Flame

Flamed maple top; Bing Cherry Burst finish; birds-eye maple fingerboard; comfortably contoured neck heel; alder body; C-profiled rosewood neck; 21 medium jumbo frets; single-coil Fender Select Stratocaster neck and middle pickups; Twin-Head Vintage humbucking bridge pickup and more. MSRP: $2,999.99

60th Anniversary American Vintage 1954 Stratocaster

Two-piece ash body; Two-Color Sunburst finish; one-piece maple neck with comfortable 1954 profile; 7 1/4-inch-radius fingerboard with rolled edges; 21 vintage frets; three new 1954 single-coil Stratocaster pickups. Limited run of 1,954 guitars. MSRP: $3,099.99

60th Anniversary Commemorative Stratocaster

Ash body; comfortably contoured heel; three specially designed 1954 single-coil Strat pickups; compound-radius fingerboard; gold hardware; Two-Color Sunburst gloss finish; C-profiled maple neck; maple fingerboard; 22 medium jumbo frets; black pearloid inlays; Micro-Tilt neck adjustment mechanism and more. MSRP: $2,099.99

60th Anniversary Classic Player ‘50s Stratocaster

Distinctly classic Fifties-era combination of Desert Sand finish with gold hardware and a gold anodized aluminum pickguard; alder body; soft V-profiled maple neck; vintage-style heel-end truss rod adjustment; 21 medium jumbo frets; three American Vintage Strat single-coil pickups; five-way switching and more. MSRP: $1,399.99

Fishman TriplePlay Stratocaster HSS

Vintage Noiseless neck and middle single-coils; Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates bridge humbucker; built-in Fishman TriplePlay system; built-in TriplePlay D-pad controller; headphone jack; USB flash drive, IK Multimedia SampleTank 2.5, Native Instruments Komplete Elements and more. MSRP: $1,499.99

Deluxe Stratocaster HSS Plus Top With iOS Connectivity Compatible with all iOS devices for easy recording, editing and monitoring; superior signal-to-noise ratio; built-in USB audio interface; 1/8-inch stereo output; flamed maple top; C-profiled maple neck; maple or rosewood fingerboard; 21 medium jumbo frets; neck and middle single-coils; bridge humbucker. MSRP: $849.99

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1000 Corporate Grove Dr., Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 • 800-877-6863 • www.framus.com

FRAMUS 1974 Custom NT

Neck-through-body construction; carved top; Sperzel Trim-Lok machine heads; GraphTech black Tusq low-friction nut; flamed maple neck; 24 jumbo frets; Invisible Fretwork Technology and Plek Fretwork; AAAA flamed maple top; AAA flamed maple hollow body; two Seymour Duncan SH-1 59 Model pickups; TonePros Tune-O-Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece. MSRP: $7,099.99

Idolmaker

Made in Germany; mahogany neck; mahogany body with 1-inch AAA flamed maple top; mahogany neck; Tigerstripe ebony fingerboard; oval inlays; illuminated side dots; Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates neck pickup; Seymour Duncan Custom SH-11 bridge pickup; TonePros Tune-O-Matic bridge; Sperzel Trim-Lok machine heads; GraphTech black Tusq low-friction nut. MSRP: $6,999.99

Mayfield Legacy

Made in Germany; Sperzel Trim-Lok machine heads; GraphTech black Tusq low-friction nut; mahogany set neck; rosewood fingerboard; mother-of-pearl dot inlays; 22 jumbo frets; Invisible Fretwork Technology and Plek Fretwork; laminated mahogany top and back; solid sides; Seymour Duncan Pickups SP90 RWRP and SP90; Vintage Soapbar P-90; TonePros Tune-O-Matic bridge. MSRP: $4,899.99

Wolf Hoffmann Flying V

Wolf Hoffmann Signature: neck-through-body construction; Sperzel Trim-Lok machine heads; locking nut; maple neck; Tigerstripe ebony fingerboard; block/pyramid inlays; 25 1/2-inch scale; Invisible Fretwork Technology and Plek Fretwork; maple body; active EMG 81 bridge pickup; EMG SA neck pickup; original Floyd Rose bridge with Brass Big Block; cream white high-polish finish with black hardware. MSRP: $6,599.99

2548 Fender Ave., Fullerton, CA 92861 • 714-897-6766 • www.glguitars.com

G&L GUITARS Tribute Series Superhawk Jerry Cantrell

Jerry Cantrell bought his first G&L Rampage while working at a Dallas music store, and he still rocks ‘em hard today. It’s been well over two decades since a G&L Superhawk was last produced. The Superhawk Cantrell Signature, available in two USA-made versions and affordable G&L Tribute Series version. MSRP: $715

Fallout

The new Fallout is a cool new riff on Leo Fender’s 1983 G&L SC-2, using the original SC’s body shape, sustain-rich G&L Saddle Lock bridge and easy-playing medium-C-shape neck with a 12” radius and medium-jumbo frets. From dirty riffs to jangly hooks, Fallout delivers with a great pairing of a Paul Gagon-designed G&L Alnico P-90 neck pickup and a Seymour Duncan JB bridge humbucker. MSRP: $1,400

ASAT Classic Bluesboy Semi-Hollow

The Bluesboy brings the warmth of a bucker to the ASAT Classic Semi-Hollow. Features Magnetic Field Design bridge pickup created by Leo Fender, SD Seth Lover or G&L neck bucker, medium C-profiled neck with 12-inch radius and more. MSRP: $1,950 (Made in Fullerton); $787 (Tribute Series)

ASAT Special Semi-Hollow

With the ASAT Special, Leo Fender created his ultimate singlecutaway bolt-on: meaty yet gritty, twangy yet ballsy, warm yet harmonically rich. Features Leo’s wide-aperture Magnetic Field design pickups and Saddle Lock bridge for killer sustain. Neck specs are same as ASAT Classic. Also available in solidbody version. MSRP: $1,800 (Made in Fullerton); $715 (Tribute Series solidbody)

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309 Plus Park Blvd., Nashville, TN 37217 • 800-444-2766 • www.gibsoncustom.com

GIBSON CUSTOM SHOP ’58 Les Paul Figured Single Pickup A no-nonsense rock and roll machine! Features a single bridge pickup with LP Jr control layout. A lightly figured top completes the look. Various finishes, Custom Shop quality. Exclusively at The Music Zoo. MSRP: $7,762.35

’59 ES-335 Wraparound

Built for fans of mid-50’s Les Paul wrap tailpiece guitars. The ES-335 Wraparound is a Custom Shop guitar with the string feel and dynamics of a vintage Junior, but the semi-hollow humbucking power ES players love. Available in various finishes. Exclusively built for The Music Zoo. MSRP: $8,880.00

Benchmark ’58 Explorer Flame Top

This Benchmark Dealer run features a bound figured maple top on mahogany body. ‘50s appointments and a Burst finish round out the specs. Custom Shop quality and tone make this run truly special! Available through The Music Zoo. MSRP: $6,818.00

Benchmark Flying V Standard

The beauty of the bust… in a Flying V! All the specs you’ve grown to love from a Custom Shop Les Paul are available in this Benchmark Dealer run. Various Burst finishes and Goldtop. Available through The Music Zoo. MSRP: $6,115.00

17600 N. Perimeter Drive, Suite 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 • 480-596-9690 • www.gretsch.com

GRETSCH G6118T-LTV 130th Anniversary Jr. The G6118T-LTV 130th Anniversary Jr. model features a: 2 1/4-inch-deep; single-cutaway; three-ply maple body; arched top and back; spruce ML-bracing; three-piece maple neck; ebony fingerboard; 22 medium-jumbo frets; bone nut; dual TV Jones PowerTron pickups; Adjusto-Matic bridge; Bigsby B3CB tailpiece; Sperzel locking tuners. MSRP: $4,650

G6139CB Falcon Center-Block Single Cutaway

Th is ax features: single-cutaway; three-ply maple body; arched top and back; oversized f-holes; long spruce center block; threepiece maple neck; ebony fingerboard; 22 medium-jumbo frets; dual High Sensitive FilterTron pickups; Adjusto-Matic bridge; Grover Imperial tuners. MSRP: $4,175

G6137TCB Panther Center-Block

The G6137TCB Panther features: a double-cutaway; three-ply maple body; arched top and back; elegant f-holes; long spruce center block for resonant; three-piece maple neck; bound rosewood fingerboard; 22 medium-jumbo frets; dual High Sensitive FilterTron pickups; Adjusto-Matic bridge; Bigsby B6C tailpiece; Grover Sta-Tite tuners. MSRP: $3,550

G7593T Billy Duffy Falcon

The Billy Duffy Falcon guitar features: White gloss finish; V-shaped Falcon headstock; Silver Sparkle binding; customwound hot Black Top FilterTron pickups; Bigsby tailpiece; singlecutaway three-ply maple body; three-ply maple arched top and back; two spruce parallel tone bars and sound post; three-piece maple/walnut/maple neck; ebony fingerboard; premium gray speckled Billy Duffy case. MSRP: $5,050

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G5135CVT-PS Patrick Stump

This guitar features: tonally versatile solid body; set-neck and string-through-body design for ringing sustain; three MegaTron pickups; TV Jones-designed circuitry with two-position rotary switch for activating the middle pickup; three-position pickup selector toggle switch and two-position pickup kill switch; and a striking white finish with gray stripes. MSRP: $1,000

Pro Jet with Bigsby

The Electromatic Pro Jet features: chambered basswood body; arched maple top; two-tone body color scheme (Black or Gold top, and Walnut-stained back and sides); dual Black Top FilterTron pickups; Bigsby B50 tailpieces; rosewood fingerboard; 22 medium-jumbo frets; three-position toggle; anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge; white pearloid Gretsch-logo pickguard and threaded/knurled strap buttons. MSRP: $700

1000 Corporate Grove Dr., Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 • 800-877-6863 • www.hagstromguitars.com

HAGSTROM PASS-BLK

Designed to give Pat Smear a guitar with the sustain and attack to generate a tone explosive enough to complement the Foo Fighters. Mahogany body; carved maple top; set neck; resinator fretboard; pearloid block inlays; two custom 58 humbuckers; Tune-O-Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece; GraphTech black Tusq nut; 18:1 tuners; black gloss finish; and chrome hardware. MSRP: $1,099.99

SUSWECU-CHS

The Super Swede has been considered one of Hagstrom’s flagship models since it was first introduced to the world in the late Seventies. Mahogany body; maple top; set mahogany neck; resinator fingerboard; pearloid block inlays; two H90-S pickups; Tune-O-Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece; 18:1 die-cast tuners; D’Addario strings; Champagne Sparkle finish; chrome hardware. MSRP: $1,099.99

VIKDLXCUS-BCF

The Hagstrom Viking DLX Custom features: a semi-hollow, contoured, flame maple, ply body; Canadian hard maple set neck; resinator fretboard; pearloid block inlays; two Hagstrom HJ-50 custom pickups; Hagstrom Trapeze tailpiece; Tune-OMatic bridge; 18:1 die-cast tuners; D’Addario EXP110 strings; Black Cherry finish; and chrome hardware. MSRP: $1,199.99

1726 Winchester Rd., Bensalem, PA 19020 • 800-699-4226 • www.ibanez.com

IBANEZ Munky Signature APEX20

Hardtail celebrating 20th Anniversary of Korn’s recording career; seven-string; basswood body; three-piece maple neck; rosewood fingerboard; DiMarzio Blaze pickups on neck (single) and bridge (humbucker). MSRP: $1,199.99

Prestige RG655FSO

The legendary built-in-Japan Prestige in its most classic form: RG Super Wizard HP neck; basswood body; jumbo frets; rosewood fretboard; pearl dot inlay; Edge bridge; DiMarzio Air Norton neck pickup; DiMarzio True Velvet middle pickup; DiMarzio Tone Zone bridge pickup; Firestorm Orange Metallic finish. Includes hard shell case. MSRP: $1,199.99

Prestige RG752CBM

Seven-string; Cobalt Blue Metallic finish; Wizard-7 Prestige neck; basswood body; jumbo frets; rosewood fretboard; LoPro Edge 7 bridge; DiMarzio PAF-7 pickups. Built in Japan. Hardshell case included. MSRP: $1,299.99

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Prestige RG852LWHAB

Eight-string; Hazelnut Ale Brown finish; Wizard-8 Prestige 27-inch neck; basswood body/black limba top; jumbo frets rosewood fretboard; Gibraltar Standard 8 bridge; EMG 808 pickups. Built in Japan. Hardshell case included. MSRP: $1,999.99

RG9

Nine-string; black finish; RG9 28-inch neck; basswood body; jumbo frets; rosewood fretboard; pearl dot inlay; Gibraltar Standard 9 bridge; QM-9N neck pickup; and QM-9B bridge pickup. Case included. MSRP: $1,102.99

Tosin Abasi Signature TAM10-WH Patterned closely after Tosin’s more expensive TAM100, the TAM10-WH eight-string is also built to Tosin’s specs. Thinnerthan-RG, lighter basswood body; warm, rich rosewood fingerboard; off-set pearl dot inlays; Abasi’s signature DiMarzio Ionizer8 humbucker and single-coil pickups. Hardshell case included. MSRP: $1,733.32

8860 E. Chaparral Rd., Ste. 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 • 480-596-9690 • www.jacksonguitars.com

JACKSON CUSTOM SHOP Randy Rhoads RR 1.5

Inspired by Randy’s original Concorde and built by the same masterbuilder, the 1.5 features the all-maple short-wing body and other Randy-esque specifications. The look the original in various finishes, all while maintaining traditional Rhoads tone. Sold exclusively by The Music Zoo. MSRP: $4,200

SL2H-V Soloist

A blend of vintage and modern Soloist features awaits the player! Non-recessed Floyd Rose, re-positioned volume control, smaller original headstock, crown tuners, script logo, brass strap pins. Various Colors. Designed by Mike Shannon exclusively for The Music Zoo. MSRP: $3,499.99

SL2H-V Soloist Mahogany Natural

A blend of vintage and modern Soloist features awaits the player! Non-recessed Floyd Rose, re-positioned volume control, smaller original headstock, crown tuners, script logo, brass strap pins. Oil Finished Mahogany. Designed by Mike Shannon exclusively for The Music Zoo. MSRP: $3,249.99

8860 E. Chaparral Rd., Ste. 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 • 480-596-9690 • www.jacksonguitars.com

JACKSON GUITARS KVMGQ Pro Series King V

The KVMGQ Pro Series King V features: alder body; striking quilted maple top; three-piece through-body maple neck with graphite reinforcement and hand-rubbed oil finish; ebony fingerboard; 24 jumbo frets; alumiloid Shark Fin inlays; EMG 81 bridge and EMG 89 neck pickup; push/pull volume coil-tap and three-way toggle switch; Floyd Rose bridge; black hardware. MSRP: $1,333.32

KVMG Pro Series King V

The KVMGQ Pro Series King V features: alder body; striking quilted maple top; three-piece through-body maple neck with graphite reinforcement and hand-rubbed oil finish; ebony fingerboard; 24 jumbo frets; alumiloid Shark Fin inlays; EMG 81 bridge and EMG 89 neck pickup; push/pull volume coil-tap and three-way toggle switch; Floyd Rose bridge; black hardware. MSRP: $1,199.99

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RRTMG Pro Series Rhoads

The RRTMG Pro Series Rhoads features: alder body; quilted maple top; three-piece through-body maple neck with graphite reinforcement and hand-rubbed oil finish; ebony fingerboard; 22 jumbo frets; alumiloid Shark Fin inlays; EMG 81 bridge and EMG 89 neck pickup; push/pull volume coil-tap and three-way toggle switch; anodized black aluminum control plate and more. MSRP: $1,133.32

Pro Series DKA7

The ltd ed seven-string features: an archtop alder body; bolt-on maple neck with graphite reinforcement; maple fingerboard; 24 jumbo frets; 26 1/2-inch scale length; dual direct-mount DiMarzio D Activator 7 pickups; five-way switching; momentary kill switch; recessed Jackson HT-7 seven-string hard-tail string-through bridge; Planet Waves locking tuners; Dunlop locking strap pins. MSRP: $1,133.32

KEXTMG Kelly

The Kelly KEXTMG features: a basswood body (with quilted maple top on translucent finishes); three-piece, through-body maple neck; bound rosewood fingerboard; 24 jumbo frets; classic Jackson Shark Fin inlays, EMG 81 bridge and 85 neck pickups; and a fully adjustable string-through-body TonePros bridge. MSRP: $866.65

Rhoads RRXMG

The Jackson Rhoads RRXMG features: a basswood body; through-body maple neck; active EMG 85 neck and EMG 81 bridge humbucking pickups; compound-radius rosewood fingerboard; Floyd Rose Special double-locking two-point tremolo; 24 jumbo frets; and three-way switching. Available in several finishes. MSRP: $933.32

Soloist SLX

The Jackson Soloist SLX features: a basswood body; throughbody maple neck; Duncan-designed alnico HB102N neck and high-output ceramic HB102B bridge humbucking pickups; rosewood fingerboard; Floyd Rose Special double-locking twopoint tremolo; 24 jumbo frets; and three-way pickup switching. Available in several distinct finishes. MSRP: $733.32

JS32TQ Dinky Arch Top

The JS32TQ Dinky Arch Top features: a basswood body with quilted maple arched top; bolt-on maple speed neck with graphite reinforcement; compound-radius rosewood fingerboard; 24 jumbo frets; dual high-output Jackson humbucking pickups with ceramic magnets; three-way blade switching; adjustable string-through compensated bridge; and more. MSRP: $359.99

JS32 Rhoads

The JS32 Rhoads features: a basswood body; bolt-on maple speed neck with graphite reinforcement; compound-radius rosewood fingerboard; 24 jumbo frets; dual high-output Jackson humbucking pickups with ceramic magnets; three-way toggle; double-locking tremolo bridge; black hardware; and die-cast tuners. Available in Satin Gray or Black finish with white bevels. MSRP: $399.99

JS22 Dinky Arch Top

The JS22 Dinky Arch Top features: an archtop basswood body; bolt-on maple speed neck with graphite reinforcement; compoundradius rosewood fingerboard; 24 jumbo frets; dual high-output Jackson humbucking pickups with ceramic magnets; three-way switching; synchronized fulcrum tremolo bridge; black hardware; and die-cast tuners. Available in Metallic Blue or Satin Black finish. MSRP: $266.65

1000 Corporate Grove Dr., Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 • 800-877-6863 • www.jayturser.com

JAY TURSER JT-1423-BKS

Classic single-cutaway style; mahogany body; maple neck; rosewood fingerboard; rosewood bridge; two mini-humbucker pickups; one three-way rotary switch; Kluson tuners. Available in Black Sparkle, Burgundy Burst, or Tobacco Sunburst finish. MSRP: $549.99

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1510 Elm Hill Pike, Ste. 212, Nashville, TN 37210 • 615-871-4500 • www.kramerguitars.com

KRAMER GUITARS 84

Maple body and neck; maple fingerboard; 22 fret; 25 1/2-inch scale; Floyd Rose tremolo; USA Seymour Duncan JB pickup with push/pull coil-tap. MSRP: $1,165

Assault Plus

Mahogany body with a set mahogany neck with a 12-inch radius; 25 1/2-inch scale; 24 frets; USA Seymour Duncan Alternative 8 (bridge) and 59 Classic (neck) pickups; bone nut; and locking tuners. MSRP: $1,050

NiteV Plus

Mahogany body and neck; ebony fingerboard; 14-inch radius; 22 frets; USA Seymour Duncan pickups; Alternative 8 bridge and 59 Classic neck pickups. Also available with Floyd Rose. MSRP: $1,100

2830 N. Ontario St., Burbank, CA 91504 • 818-748-1952 • www.legatorguitars.com

LEGATOR GUITARS Helio DCH 300-PRO

The Helio’s design delivers a range of tones with aggressive punch and clarity. Semi-hollowbody construction and a single f-hole offer bright acoustic resonance. The satin-finished, set, mahogany neck joins a mahogany body for comfortable 24-fret access. Legator dual humbuckers and a push/pull coil-tap provide a crisp attack with warm singing sustain. MSRP: $899

Josh Travis Signature Ninja 300PRO Nine-String

Legator designers teamed up with Glass Cloud guitarist Josh Travis to engineer the Ninja nine-string guitar. Boasting a 30-inch scale, the Ninja nine-string allows exploration of new low-end registers while maintaining tonal clarity, thanks to the neckthrough-body construction and responsive EMG 909x pickups. MSRP: $1,349

Ninja 350-PRO Seven-String

The Ninja’s neck-through construction, five-piece maple and walnut satin-finished neck, 26.5-inch scale and ebony fingerboard offer superior resonance, and maintain perfect intonation while complementing the Floyd Rose 1000 seven-string tremolo. The Legator humbuckers deliver an aggressive high-gain punch and defined, bold bass tone. MSRP: $1,219

3015 Kustom Dr., Hebron, KY 41048 • 859-817-7100 • www.michaelkellyguitars.com

MICHAEL KELLY GUITARS 1953

Bolt-on construction; alder body; alder binding; flamed maple top; maple neck; rosewood fretboard on Caramel Burst and Black Vapor finishes, and maple on Blue Jean Wash finish; 10 1/2-inch radius; 22 frets; dot inlays; 1950-style headstock; master volume control and master tone control (with push/pull coil-tap); threeway blade switch; MK T-Style single-coil neck pickup; MK Stacked single-coil bridge pickup. MSRP: $580

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Sterling By Music Man

LK100D

The Sterling By Music Man LK100D is the latest addition to the Steve Lukather Signature Series guitars. The LK100D features DiMarzio Luke Signature “Transition” DP254 and DP255 humbuckers pickups, a “push-push” active boost on the Volume control, passive tone control, five-way balanced switching, classic “V” contoured neck with 12-inch radius, and Sterling By Music Man Vintage Tremolo. MSRP: $1,243 sterlingbymusicman.com

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Prestige Guitars

LIMITED-EDITION 10TH ANNIVERSARY AAA-FM HERITAGE GUITAR To commemorate 10 years of building world-class guitars, Prestige Guitars has introduced a Limited-Edition 10th Anniversary Natural Flame Top version of its acclaimed Heritage Series guitar. It features a solid mahogany body, a AAA-grade flamed maple top, Seymour Duncan SH-1 and SH-4 pickups, an ebony fingerboard, Grover tuners, a TUSQ XL nut and a deluxe hardshell case. MSRP: $1,710 prestigeguitars.com

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1955

Bolt-on construction; swamp ash body; genuine flamed maple top; quilted maple top; maple neck; maple fretboard on Amber Translucent and Black Wash finishes, and rosewood on Caramel Burst finish; 22 frets; dot inlays; 1950-style headstock; one master volume control and one master tone control; three-way blade switch; MK Mini humbucker neck pickup; Rockfield SWC humbucker bridge pickup. MSRP: $729

1957

Bolt-on construction; swamp ash body; genuine flamed maple top; quilted maple top; maple neck; maple fretboard; 10-inch radius; 22 frets; dot inlays; 1950-style headstock; one master volume control (with push/pull coil-tap) and one master tone control (with push/pull coil-tap); three-way blade switch; Rockfield SWV humbucker neck pickup; USA Seymour Duncan Little 59 bridge pickup. MSRP: $875

Hybrid

Bolt-on construction; chambered mahogany body; maple top; maple neck; rosewood fretboard; 22 frets; abalone block inlay; humbucker pickup volume control (with push/pull coil-tap), acoustic pickup volume control, and humbucker tone control; three-way pickup selector; humbucker/acoustic three-way blend switch; MK PAF-Plus neck pickup; MK PAF-Plus bridge pickup; MK Under Saddle Transducer. MSRP: $580

Patriot Decree

Set-neck construction; mahogany body; five-ply, white/ black binding; flamed maple top; mahogany neck; rosewood fretboard; 22 frets; pearl Bone inlays; traditional MK Electric headstock; two volume controls and two tone controls (with push/pull coil-tap); three-way toggle; MK PAF-Plus neck pickup; MK PAF-Plus bridge pickup. Available in Blood Red, Honey Burst, Black Vapor, and Caramel Burst finishes. MSRP: $580

413 Ross St., Glendale, CA 91207 • 818-425-5303 • www.minarikguitars.com

MINARIK GUITARS Diablo

Minarik’s Diablo commands attention on stage or sitting in the player’s lap. Smooth where it rests across the player’s leg and radical where it counts visually. Custom tone chambering gives this instrument an unbelievable resonance. MSRP: $3,299 (starting)

Effin

More body mass equals more intricate chambering inside the body, longer sustain, and amazing tone. This sonic juggernaut appears to be soaring through space and time with its classic neo-retro shape and its art nouveau influence. All of Minarik’s Tone Tail engineering is at work on the Effin. MSRP: $3,299 (starting)

Inferno

Minarik’s flagship design is a scientifically advanced electric guitar, featuring custom tone chambering throughout the entire body. Each individual flame tongue is designed to produce a certain frequency response. MSRP: $3,299 (starting)

Orchid

Taking its design hallmarks of the revolutionary Inferno model, and adding an artistic flair that is both organic and sonic, the Orchid commands attention. The bottom forks, along with the extended top horns, insure the important vibrations are felt and heard. The shape is pure expression, a beautiful blend of flower, animal and imagination. MSRP: $3,299 (starting)

Halo

Instead of following the age-old trend of cutaways, Minarik created a new approach. The upper bouts of the guitar reach towards the player’s fretting hand. The opposite of a cut-away, it’s a zero cut-away. This bold design allows more access to upper frets than any cutaway guitar. MSRP: $3,299 (starting)

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12 Aaron Ct., Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 • 856-779-6383 • www.musicvox.com

MUSICVOX MI-5 12 String Guitar

The Musicvox MI-5 12-string features: gold or chrome hardware; special Musicvox design vintage-style humbuckers or P-90s; 24 3/4-inch scale; rosewood fingerboard; block white pearloid inlays; triple-bound body and headstock; bound neck; three-position pickup switch; Kluson-style tuners; mahogany body; maple neck; 12-string six-saddle bridge; stopbar tailpiece. MSRP: $899

MI-5 Guitar

The Musicvox MI-5 Guitar features: Musicvox special-design P-90 or vintage-style humbucker pickups; maple neck; mahogany body; rosewood fingerboard; block pearloid inlays; bound body, neck, and headstock; 25 1/2-inch scale; fully adjustable bridge/tailpiece; one volume and one tone control; three-position pickup switch. MSRP: $799

Space Cadet 12-String Guitar

The Musicvox Space Cadet 12-string guitar features: gold or chrome hardware; mahogany body; maple neck; triplebound body and headstock; bound neck; Kluson-style tuners; rosewood fingerboard; block pearloid inlays; vintage-style special design pickup (humbuckers or P-90s); one volume and one tone control; three-position pickup switch; 12-string adjustable bridge; stopbar tailpiece. MSRP: $899

Space Cadet Guitar

The Musicvox Space Cadet Guitar features: gold or chrome hardware; 25 1/2-inch scale; Kluson-style tuners; special-design, vintage-style humbuckers or P-90s; block pearloid inlays; bound neck and body; three-position pickup switch; one volume and one tone control. MSRP: $799

5350 Capital Court, STE 108, Reno, Nevada 89502 • 775-636-7300 • fretlight.com

OPTEK Fretlight 5

Designed specifically for the beginner, the Fretlight 5 includes the revolutionary Fretlight built-in LED learning system, lighting fingering positions on the first 5 frets for chords, scales, songs and riffs—putting the information where first time guitar players need it most – right under their fingers! Coming Summer 2014 at fretlight.com. MSRP: $249

1000 Corporate Grove Dr., Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 • 800-877-6863 • www.parkerguitars.com

PARKER GUITARS DF1024FMRCG

The DF1024FMRCG features a solid flamed maple body and a cocobolo neck. The radial neck joint ensures tone transfer with no slippage from lateral sliding. Carbon glass epoxy fingerboard; 22 stainless steel frets; Parker custom vibrato bridge; Seymour Duncan SSL6 neck and middle pickups; TB14 bridge pickup; GraphTech ghost piezos; and Sperzel Trim-Lok tuners. MSRP: $5,332

DF1024KOA

The DF1024KOA features a solid, figured koa body and a cocobolo neck. The exclusive radial neck joint ensures superior tone transfer with no slippage from lateral sliding. Carbon glass epoxy fingerboard; 22 stainless steel frets; Parker custom vibrato bridge; Seymour Duncan SSL6 neck and middle pickups; TB14 bridge pickup; five-way pickup selector; GraphTech Ghost piezos; and Sperzel Trim-Lok tuners. MSRP: $5,332

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2651 Commercial Dr., Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V5N 4C3 • 877-398-8111 • www.prestigeguitars.com

PRESTIGE GUITARS Heritage Deluxe

Designed By Todd Kerns, the Heritage Deluxe is built to the exact specs of the Heritage Standard, but with a Bigsby B50 tremolo and a unique Metallic Charcoal finish. Equipped with Seymour Duncan SH-1 59 and SH-4 JB pickups, the Heritage Deluxe will surely redefined your stage presence and sound. MSRP: $1,230

Heritage Hollow

Featuring a solid carved maple top, the Heritage Hollow is designed as a true hollowbody archtop guitar with no center block. Loud, clean, rock’n’roll sound. The fusion of traditional and modern design distinguishes the Heritage Hollow as a revolutionary in its field. The Seymour Duncan SH-1 and SH-4 pickups bring its sound to life. MSRP: $1,590

Heritage Limited Edition 10th Anniversary

Through and through, the 10th anniversary guitar is equipped with exotic solid woods. Featuring a solid mahogany body and a AA grade carved, flamed maple top. Loaded with Seymour Duncan SH-1N and SH-4 pickups. MSRP: $1,510

Heritage Standard

Credited as the model that started it all, the Heritage Standard’s solid mahogany body and exotic solid carved maple top not only enhance tone and sustain. The Seymour Duncan SH-1 and SH-4 pickups offer optimal performance in both live and studio settings. Available in both quilted or flamed maple top. MSRP: $1,230

Musician Pro

The Musician Pro is a semi-hollowbody guitar with an ultra thin body. It features a bound, arched, maple top and back with more traditional semi-hollowbody dimensions. Its Seymour Duncan SH-1 ‘59 (neck) and SH-4 JB (bridge) humbucker pickups offer complete tonal assault. As expected, this guitar is also fitted with a Bigsby B-70 vibrato and Grover 18:1 Micro tuners. MSRP: $1,350

Musician Pro Double Cutaway

The Musician Pro DC is an ultra-thin, semi-hollowbody guitar with a rounded double-cutaway, arched maple top and back, more traditional semi-hollowbody dimensions, and a stopbar tailpiece. Equipped with Grover 18:1 Micro tuners, the guitar features Seymour Duncan SH-1 ‘59 (neck) and SH-4 JB (bridge) humbucker pickups for complete tonal assault. MSRP: $1,320

NYS Standard

The NYS Standard is a single-cutaway electric guitar for the professional guitarist. Designed as a semi-hollowbody guitar, it has a solid center block for added sustain and reduced feedback. The NYS Standard features a bound, arched maple top, back and sides, which give it a strong sound spectrum. It comes equipped with Seymour Duncan SP-90-1 Alnico pickups. MSRP: $1,080

The Classic

Curvy, smooth, light and loud. The Classic is the lightest guitar from Prestige. The secret of the guitar’s unique qualities lies in the arched and carved mahogany body, along with the thin maple top. The contoured back makes this guitar incredibly comfortable for any player. MSRP: $1,080

Musician Standard

The Musician is an award-winning semi-hollowbody guitar with an ultra-thin, jumbo-size body. The Seymour Duncan SH-1 59 neck and SH-4 JB bridge pickups give this guitar an extra boost. Ideal for rock and blues players. Bound, arched maple top and back; dual f-holes; Tune-O-Matic bridge and Bigsby B70 tremolo. MSRP: $1,320

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380 Log Canoe Circle, Stevensville, MD 21666 • 410-643-9970 • www.prsguitars.com

PRS GUITARS S2 Singlecut

The PRS S2 Singlecut boasts a classic body shape, as well as the tried-and-true combination of mahogany, maple, and rosewood. This vintage-style humbucking guitar has a unique voice, thanks to pickups that are voiced to retain the clarity and precision of both lead and rhythm parts. The PRS S2 Singlecut is a solid gig-ready instrument. MSRP: $1,399

SE Marty Friedman

Marty Friedman is one of the most influential and innovative lead guitarists in the world thanks to his groundbreaking work with Megadeath, Cacophony, and his illustrious 12 album solo career. Friedman’s signature PRS SE was developed with him over the course of recording his most guitar-demanding album to date, Inferno. MSRP: $649

SE Zach Myers

Shinedown guitarist Zach Myers’ signature guitar features a semi-hollow body that provides smooth mid-range tones with a natural, resonant internal reverb. The neck boasts a satin finish that gives the guitar a very comfortable, woody, worn-in feel. The SE Zach Myers delivers tone and quality in a handsome package. MSRP: $679

SE Floyd Custom 24

The SE Custom 24 pays homage to the guitar Paul took to his first tradeshow in 1985, and is now offered with a Floyd Rose 1000 Series tremolo. The SE Floyd Custom 24 boasts SE HFS and SE Vintage Bass pickups paired with a push-pull tone control and 3-way blade pickup switch for coil tapping. MSRP: $879

Floyd Custom 24

The PRS Core Floyd Custom 24 is equipped with the time-tested Floyd Rose Original tremolo system and PRS’s \m/ pickups. The tremolo and locking nut tuning system us a double-locking design precision-made from high quality steel, allowing players to lock the guitar in tune at the nut and the bridge which keeps the guitar in tune during even the heaviest dive-bombing sessions. MSRP: $3,399

S2 Mira

The PRS S2 Series offers the fit, finish, and attention to detail of PRS craftsmanship in a straightforward design. With instant comfort and playability, the vintage inspired S2 Mira is a guitar you won’t want to put down. Its all-mahogany body and symmetrical, beveled top give the S2 Mira much of its explosive tone. Maryland made with a great pricetag. MSRP: $1,179

37709 Schoolcraft Rd., Livonia, MI 48150 • 734-953-6984 • www.reverendguitars.com

REVEREND GUITARS Bob Balch Signature Model

Building on the Sensei platform, Reverend added beveled body edges, a satin finish, and a strategic tone chamber under the pickguard for increased resonance. Railhammer Bob Balch Signature pickups offer thick tone with rich midrange clarity. The guitar comes with a rosewood neck, in either Satin Transparent Brown or Satin Tobacco Burst finish. MSRP: $1,139

Pete Anderson Signature PA-1 HB Custom

The PA-1 HB Custom’s Classic H humbuckers offer a clean, smooth, vintage tone. Retaining the classic hollowbody look and feedback-controlling Uni-Brace system of the PA-1 series, the PA-1 HB Custom is available in Satin Tobacco Burst and Satin Violin Brown finishes, and comes with a molded case. MSRP: $1,679

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10953 Pendleton St., Sun Valley, CA 91352 • 800-660-6621 • www.schecterguitars.com

SCHECTER GUITAR RESEARCH Banshee-6 Passive

Faded Vintage Sunburst finish; bolt-on construction; alder body; quilted maple flat top; natural binding; maple/walnut multi-ply neck; mother-of-pearl offset dots inlays; 25 1/2-inch scale; 24 extra-jumbo frets; 12-inch-to-16-inch compound radius ebony fretboard; ultra-thin C-profiled neck; GraphTech XL black Tusq neck; Seymour Duncan Nazgul and Sentient pickups; and more. MSRP: $1,149

Blackjack A-7

Gloss Black finish; set-neck construction with ultra-access cutaway; mahogany body; arched top; black/red multi-ply binding; mahogany three-piece neck; ebony fretboard; Red Circles inlays; 26 1/2-inch scale; 24 extra-jumbo frets; GraphTech XL black Tusq nut; 5/32-inch nut; Seymour Duncan Nazgul and Sentient pickups; one volume and one tone control and more. MSRP: $1,299

Blackjack ATX C-7

Aged Black Satin finish; set-neck construction with ultra-access cutaway; mahogany body; mahogany three-piece neck; ebony fretboard; glow-in-the-dark side dot inlays; thin C-profiled neck; GraphTech XL black Tusq neck; Aged Creme multi-ply binding; two-way adjustable truss rod; Seymour Duncan Blackouts AHB-1 pickups; and more. MSRP: $1,299

Blackjack ATX Solo II

Vampyre Red Satin finish; set-neck construction; swamp ash archtop body; black multi-ply binding; maple three-piece neck; ebony fretboard; glow-in-the-dark side dot inlays; 24 3/4-inch scale; 24 extra-jumbo frets; thin C-profiled neck; Seymour Duncan Blackouts AHB-1 pickups; two volume and one tone controls; three-way switch; TonePros T3BT Tune-O-Matic bridge and more. MSRP: $1,149

C-6 Deluxe

Satin Metallic Light Blue finish; bolt-on construction; flattop basswood body; beveled-edge maple neck; rosewood fretboard; 25 1/2-inch scale; 24 narrow extra-jumbo frets; thin C-profiled neck; Graphite nut; two-way adjustable truss rod; Schecter Diamond Plus pickups; chrome Tune-O-Matic bridge; Schecter tuners; knurled metal knobs. MSRP: $349

Demon-8

Aged Black Satin finish; bolt-on construction; basswood body; Aged Creme single-ply binding; maple neck; rosewood fretboard; grey pearloid Gothic Cross inlays; 28-inch scale; 24 extra-jumbo frets; GraphTech XL black Tusq nut; two-way adjustable carbonfiber reinforcement rods; Duncan-designed HB-105/8B and HB105/8N pickups; black chrome hardware and more. MSRP: $699

Hellraiser C-9

Black Cherry finish; set-neck construction with ultra-access cutaway; mahogany body; quilted maple arched top; black/ white/black multi-ply binding; maple three-piece neck; carbonfiber reinforcement rods; rosewood fretboard; abalone Gothic Cross inlays; 28-inch scale; 24 extra-jumbo frets; GraphTech XL black Tusq nut; EMG 909 pickups and more. MSRP: $1,449

Hellraiser Extreme C-7 E

Crimson Red Burst Satin finish; neck-through-body construction with ultra-access cutaway; mahogany body; quilted maple top; maple/walnut multi-ply neck; ebony fretboard; mother-of-pearl Gothic Cross inlays; 26 1/2-inch scale; 24 extra-jumbo frets; thin C-profiled neck; GraphTech XL black Tusq nut; EMG 85-7 black chrome pickups and more. MSRP: $1,569

Hellraiser Hybrid C-1

Translucent Black Burst finish; set-neck construction with ultraaccess cutaway; mahogany body; quilted maple arched top; carbon-fiber binding; maple three-piece neck; ebony fretboard; mother-of-pearl dot inlays with Gothic Cross at 12th fret; 25 1/2inch scale; 24 extra-jumbo frets; ultra-thin C-profiled neck; twoway adjustable truss rod; EMG 57 and EMG 66 brushed chrome pickups and more. MSRP: $1,299

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Jeff Loomis JL-7 FR

Gloss Black finish; set-neck construction with ultra-access cutaway; swamp ash contoured, arched top; maple/walnut multiply neck; maple fretboard; black single-ply binding; Gothic Metal Cross inlays; 26 1/2-inch scale; 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets; GraphTech XL black Tusq nut; two-way adjustable truss rod; EMG 57-7H and 66-7H brushed black chrome pickups; one volume control and more. MSRP: $1,569

Keith Merrow KM-7

Translucent White Satin finish; set-neck construction with ultraaccess cutaway; swamp ash body; flamed maple arched top; black multi-ply binding; maple three-piece neck with carbonfiber reinforcement; ebony fretboard; dot inlays; 26 1/2-inch scale; 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets; ultra-thin neck; GraphTech XL black Tusq nut; two-way adjustable truss rod; Seymour Duncan Nazgul and Sentient pickups. MSRP: $1,449

Stealth C-1

Satin Red finish; set-neck construction with ultra-access cutaway; mahogany body; arched top; black single-ply binding; mahogany neck; rosewood fretboard; pearloid dot inlays; 25 1/2-inch scale; 24 extra-jumbo frets; thin C-profiled neck; GraphTech XL black Tusq neck; two-way adjustable truss rod; Schecter Diamond SuperRockII pickups and more. MSRP: $699

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SLICK GUITARS SL50 Aged Dual Pickup Guitar

Designed by guitarist Earl Slick, the SL50 features: a solid swamp ash body; Alnico “Fullerton” tele pickups; maple neck with rosewood fingerboard; solid machined brass wraparound bridge; solid brass tuner keys; and a hand-aged, single-stage finish. MSRP: $249

SL52 Dual Pickup Single-Cutaway

Designed by guitarist Earl Slick, the SL52 features: a solid swamp ash body; Alnico “Old School” humbucker pickups; maple neck with rosewood fingerboard; solid machined brass wraparound bridge; solid brass tuner keys; and a hand-aged, single-stage finish. MSRP: $259

SL54 Single Pickup Guitar

Designed by guitarist Earl Slick, the SL50 features: a solid swamp ash body; Alnico Old School bridge pickup; maple neck with rosewood fingerboard; solid machined brass wraparound bridge; solid brass tuner keys; and a hand-aged, single-stage finish. MSRP: $229

1510 Elm Hill Pike, STE 212, Nashville, TN 37210 • 800-444-2766 • www.steinberger.com

STEINBERGER Spirit GT-PRO

The Spirit GT-Pro guitar features the same distinctive body shape as the award-winning Steinberger GL Series, and features the trademark “headless” design with the patented DoubleBall tuning system. This durable guitar is not only stable, but practically indestructible. MSRP: $665

Synapse SS-2F

Designed by Ned Steinberger, the Synapse guitar is a hybrid instrument combining the strength, rigidity and clarity of graphite with the warmth and beauty of wood. At the heart of every Synapse is Steinberger’s Cybrosonic neck—a graphite U-channel and adjustable truss rod crafted into a three-piece, hard maple neck. Add a smooth and durable phenolic fingerboard, and a neck-through-body design. MSRP: $1,332

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Since the introduction of the first Steinberger instruments in 1980, the Steinberger name has become known for evolution, innovation, ergonomics and performance. Continuing that tradition, Steinberger announces the new ZT3 guitar with the revolutionary new version of the TransTrem transposing tremolo system—a guitar capable of transposing keys and bending chords in pitch. MSRP: $2,665

1850 West Collins Ave., Orange, CA 92867 • 888-989-7266 • www.sterlingbymusicman.com

STERLING BY MUSIC MAN AX40D-RRB

AX40D features a book-matched quilted maple top, doublelocking tremolo, three-position selector, and single volume control. Furthering the relentless pursuit of tone at an affordable price point, AX40D is factory-loaded with Music Man proprietary DiMarzio AXIS pickups, which until now have only been available in the Music Man AXIS guitars. MSRP: $1,100

JP60-SS

The Sterling By Music Man John Petrucci Signature Series takes the spotlight with the Sterling-Silver-finished JP60-SS. The sleekly styled JP60-SS features a lightweight, toneful basswood body, comfortable contoured forearm scoop, JP Shield inlays, jumbo frets, a fast 16-inch-radius neck, 25 1/2-inch scale, locking tuning machines, and a Music Man-approved SBMM Modern Tremolo bridge. MSRP: $885

LK100D

The Steve Lukather Signature Series LK100D is based on the Music Man LIII, and is true to every detail of its Music Man counterpart. It features: a push-pull active 12db boost on the volume control, passive tone control, five-way balanced switching, a classic V-profiled neck, and DiMarzio Luke Signature Transition humbuckers. MSRP: $1,243

1980 Gillespie Way, El Cajon, CA 92020 • 619-258-1207 • www.taylorguitars.com

TAYLOR GUITARS T3/B

Six-string semi-hollowbody; sapele body; quilted maple top; 24 7/8-inch scale; 21-fret sapele neck; ebony fingerboard; motherof-pearl dot inlays; Tusq nut and saddle; Taylor chrome hardware; Taylor roller bridge; Taylor T3 electronics, including three-way pickup switch, volume and tone with push-pull pots for coilsplitting; Bigsby vibrato; Taylor hardshell case. MSRP: $2,198

T5

Six-string electric-acoustic hollowbody; maple top; sapele body; 24 7/8-inch scale; 21-fret sapele neck; ebony fingerboard; T5 motherof-pearl artist inlays; bone nut and saddle; Taylor gold tuners; Taylor T5 electronics with five-way pickup selector; T5 case. MSRP: $2,998

T5-X

Six-string electric-acoustic hollowbody; sapele body; ovangkol top; 24 7/8-inch scale; 21-fret sapele neck; ebony fingerboard; diamond inlays; Tusq nut and saddle; Taylor chrome tuners; Taylor T5 electronics with five-way pickup selector; Taylor gigbag. MSRP: $2,098

T5Z-Pro

Six-string; semi-hollow sapele body; figured maple top; T5 electronics; five-way pickup switch; full-gloss body. Offering everything from pure acoustic to electric tones. Comes in a variety of color options, and with a hardshell case. MSRP: $3,498

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1000 Corporate Grove Dr., Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 • 800-877-6863 • www.washburn.com

WASHBURN GUITARS P2BSK

The P Series P2BSK features: a single-cutaway, solid, mahoganybound body; USA Seymour Duncan pickups; Tune-O-Matic bridge with Schaller fine-tuning tailpiece; Grover 18:1 tuners; set mahogany neck; 22-fret ebony fingerboard; tear drop inlays; Gloss Black Sparkle finish; three-ply white/black/white pickguard; chrome hardware; D’Addario strings. MSRP: $1,065.33

PX-SOLAR160WHM

Parallaxe Solar Series is the signature line of Swedish guitarist Ola Englund. Full-access neck joint; alder body; maple neck; ebony fingerboard; 24 frets; Ola Englund inlay at 12th fret; graphite nut; Grover-exclusive 18:1 tuners; Duncan-designed humbuckers; fixed bridge; chrome hardware; White Matte finish; D’Addario strings. MSRP: $1,069.90

PX-SOLAR17DLXC

Parallaxe Solar Deluxe Series is the Signature line of Swedish guitarist Ola Englund. Its EverTune bridge keeps the guitar in tune under any condition. Full-access neck joint; alder body; maple neck; ebony fingerboard; 24 frets; Ola Englund inlay at 12th fret; graphite nut; Grover-exclusive 18:1 tuners; Duncan SH1-7 and TB14-7 pickups; Carbon Black Matte finish. MSRP: $2,676.90

PXL20EWH

PXL20EWH has a full-access set neck; single-cutaway mahogany body with a carved top; mahogany neck; ebony fretboard; 22 jumbo frets; split block inlays; Parallaxe inlay at the 12th fret; EMG 85 and 81 humbucker pickups; Babicz Full Contact bridge; Buzz Feiten Tuning System; locking Grover-exclusive 18:1 tuners; white gloss finish. MSRP: $1,515.90

PXM20FRFBCBM

The Parallaxe PXM Series has been designed with the modern metal guitarist in mind. Double cutaway; carved top; mahogany body; flame maple veneer; full access maple set neck; ebony fretboard; 24 jumbo frets; locking nut; Duncan SH2/TB6 pickups; Floyd Rose 1000 bridge; Grover Exclusive 18:1 tuners; Buzz Feiten Tuning System; Matte Flamed Black Cherry finish. MSRP: $1,783.90

PXS29FRFTBBM

PXS29FRFTBBM features a double-cutaway mahogany body; flamed maple veneer; maple set neck; ebony fingerboard; 29 jumbo frets; Duncan SCR1N Cool Rails and TB6 pickups; Floyd Rose 1000 bridge; 36mm brass block/spring silencer; Groverexclusive 18:1 tuners; Buzz Feiten Tuning System; D’Addario strings; Matte Flame Translucent Black Burst finish. MSRP: $1,694.90

WI68XVCG

Mahogany body with flamed maple cap; set mahogany neck; 22fret rosewood fingerboard; offset figured maple block inlays; gold hardware; Grover 18:1 Rotomatic tuners; TonePros Tune-O-Matic bridge; stopbar tailpiece; gold knobs; Seymour Duncan SH1N neck and SH11 bridge pickups; D’Addario strings; Cognac finish. MSRP: $3,999.90

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XAVIERE GUITARS XV-577 Carved Top Tremolo Guitar

The Xaviere XV-577 features: a solid mahogany body; solid 1-inch thick carved maple top; solid or flamed maple finish; a pair of GFS VEH high-output pickups; and a double locking tremolo with top rout for extreme dive bombs. MSRP: $249

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