Posts tagged with ST-style guitars

It never ceases to amaze me how many different models Ola Englund’s Solar Guitars manage to pump out with exceptional features. Here’s the lean, mean A1.6 RHW and A1.6 RHC shredding machines, for instance. These aim to be among their premium and top-of-the-line models but still aren’t as expensive as I thought they would be, […]

Ibanez just launched a new look for their Tim Henson (of Polyphia fame) signature guitar TOD10: Metallic Mauve. I had to look up what ‘mauve’ was to be honest, and I got “A moderate grayish violet to reddish purple” and I can see that. I guess ‘pale pink’ would work too, though, but I like […]

Here’s a new launch from Solar Guitars: The Solar A1.7 TBOP-29. As the name implies – if you decode it a bit – it’s a 7-stringed A1/Type A model with Tri-Burst and Open Pore matte finish. Oh, and 29″ scale of course. Besides that fantastic finish you get a swamp ash body with a set-through […]

Considering the level of quality you can get out of more affordable guitars these days it’s always thrilling to see what companies comes up with in that segment. Here’s ESP LTD 200DX, a line of six guitars / three models that’ll set you back a mere $399 and I’ve got to say the finishes look […]

As a new owner to a PRS SE McCarty 594 I’m absolutely loving what PRS is doing with their SE models lately: PRS Guitars just launched the PRS SE NF3, a guitar with the neck and body assembly taken from the SE Silver Sky but with parts of it goes all the way back to […]

I’ve never really understood Ibanez’ way of naming their models, but they sure look good. Here’s the AZ47P1QM Premium (really rolls off your tongue, doesn’t it?) available with quilted maple tops in either Dragon Eye burst and a dark Black Ice burst. I remember someone claiming that Ibanez’ AZ line of guitars were named just […]

Here’s ESP’s LTD Deluxe MH-1000NT looking quite stunning in Charcoal Burst. ESP informs us that with the MH series they’re combining design elements from the ESP H/Horizon models (like the archtop body) and from the M/Mirage guitars (inline headstock and extra thin but sturdy U-shaped neck). Other specs include: Read more at espguitars.com: LTD MH-1000NT […]

Despite having launched the affordable sub-brand S by Solar Ola Englund and Solar Guitars don’t shy away from producing more affordable Solar Guitars models as well: Here’s the carbon matte Solar AB2.6C MKII and the “Candy apple red car-gloss” Solar AB2.6CAR MKII. These metal-focused beauties feature: You can buy them directly from solarguitars.com for €622.96 […]

Jackson just announced the 2024 additions for their Pro Plus series, including two Randy Rhoads V’s (Randy was Jackson’s first customer after all). Pro Plus Series Rhoads RR24PSBound okoume Rhoads body with a flaming pomelle sapele top dubbed Firestorm, three piece graphite reinforced maple/walnut neck and oiled back finish, 12″-16″ compound radius ebony fretboard, stainless […]

This guitar ought to come with a steady tequila sunrise drink! Schecter has partnered up with Freak Juice’s Tori Ruffin (who’s been with Morris Day and The Time for 25 years and written and performed with artists like Mick Jagger, Lenny Kravitz, Michael Jackson, Prince, and Mariah Carey) and launched his signature guitar, aptly named […]