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James Tyler Variax Guitar

admin — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:12:09 +0000

Wow! This guitar is awesome looking and the functions it can perform are amazing. Using the Line 6 Variax modeling technology James Tyler Guitars has merged a very upscale playable guitar with features like an alternate tuning wheel to access different tunings as well as the guitar model selector. Watch the video to see a full rundown on the guitar’s specs and functions. It appears that James Tyler Guitars will be offering a USA made version which will be priced around $3699. They will also be offering a Korean made version that will list for $1199.

Cool stuff! James Tyler Guitars

DBZ Guitars unveils the Bolero Banneret at 2010 NAMM

Danny Hines — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:20:24 +0000

Well, I will be observing NAMM 2010 from webdom this year and hopefully provide some updates as I can. This is one great looking guitar that I came across while browsing GuitarNoize.com

DBZ Guitars unveils the Bolero Banneret, the first in the new Regalia Series of guitars debuting at the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) trade show January 14 in Anaheim, California. The new Regalia Series takes guitar building, features and appointments to a new level by incorporating ornate metal embellishments. Utilizing new CNC technology, combined with old world hand casting, the ornate metal castings are of jeweler quality, detail and finish.

The Regalia Series will broaden the existing models by incorporating a finely crafted, metal, set-in on the bodies of the instruments. The ornate metal casting is designed in high detail and finished in 24k gold and nickel. To compliment the body’s metal casting, each guitar will have a matching truss rod cover at the headstock.

In addition to the new inlay, standard features of the Bolero Banneret include:
24.75” Set neck
Mahogany/Maple bodies
Mahogany neck/Ebony fingerboards
22 frets
Premier inlays
DBZ pick ups
Volume and Tone controls
Pick up selector
Coil tapping
Grover tuners
Chrome hardware
DBZ custom casted Stop Tail piece bridge
Street Price starting at $849.00 USD
To learn more about the new Bolero Banneret or the new Regalia Series, visit the company website at www.dbzguitars.com or visit their booth #3290 at the upcoming NAMM show.

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Danny Hines Guitars – Pinecaster Prototype

Danny Hines — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 06:06:40 +0000

This guitar started with a custom routed body from a TDPRI.com member. The body was setup for 2 P90 pickups which currently are the GFS Soapbar pickups. The neck is an Allparts TMO-FAT style, Gotta love that Louisville Slugger feel. A half tele bridge and kluson style tuners round out the details. The finish is actually a sonic blue looking stain that was sealed with Tru-Oil. I think the stain and light oil finish lend themselves to the guitar’s resonant character. Some sloppy playing and audio, but hopefully you can endure. Peace.