Misha Mansoor’s John Dell’Isoal Custom 8 String

Misha Mansoor of Periphery is a man of many guitars, I have featured some of his recent acquisitions such as his new Custom Jackson 7 String and Daemoness 7 string Cimmerian Lagoon Burst but this one is very unique. The guitar is built by Florida based luthier John Dell’Isola and is based on his Island [...]

Gibson Custom ES-330

Gibson Custom’s new ES-330 is reminiscent of the classic Gibson, late ’50s feel, including the comfortable neck shape blending into the soft curves of the rounded fingerboard binding. The new ES-330 is a lightweight, lively sounding guitar whether played acoustically or plugged in. With the 16th fret neck joint and just the right neck angle, [...]

Epiphone Prophecy Les Paul Custom Plus EX

When the Prophecy Series was first introduced in 2008, it was hailed by metal players the world over as the ultimate combination of tradition and innovation and the perfect guitar for serious shredding, all within the stylish lines of the classic Les Paul form. The Prophecy Les Paul Custom Plus EX brings back the axe [...]

Epiphone Prophecy Les Paul Custom Plus GX

When the Prophecy Series was first introduced in 2008, it was hailed as a groundbreaking combination of tradition and innovation and the ultimate guitar for shredders who sought to redefine what a Les Paul was supposed to sound like. The new Prophecy Les Paul Custom Plus GX Outfit is the supreme Les Paul for those [...]

Epiphone Prophecy Les Paul Custom EX Plus

When the Prophecy Series was first introduced in 2008, it was hailed by metal players the world over as the ultimate combination of tradition and innovation and the perfect guitar for serious shredding, all within the stylish lines of the classic Les Paul form. The Prophecy Les Paul Custom Plus EX brings back the axe [...]

Gear Demo: Custom 77 Push Me Pull Me Overdrive

The ‘Push Me Pull Me’ Overdrive is a great pedal with 3 different voicings from French company Custom 77. Custom 77 not only make effects but also guitars, basses and drums and everything they produce is affordable, for instance this pedal which most people would label a Boutique Overdrive is listed on their website as [...]

Epiphone Ace Frehley “Budokan” Les Paul Custom

Epiphone is proud to announce our tribute to Ace Frehley, one of rock’s most influential guitarists, with the Epiphone Limited Edition Ace Frehley “Budokan” Les Paul Custom Outfit.
Gibson Electric Guitars

Gibson Custom Ace Frehley “Budokan” Les Paul Custom

When KISS hit the stage at Nippon Budokan in Japan in 1977 with guitarist Ace Frehley behind a Cherry Sunburst, three-pickup Les Paul Custom, the entire package—band, guitarist, guitar—embodied the height of glam-rock excess and success for the ’70s. This was the ultimate marriage of pop and heavy rock, driven to meteoric heights by the [...]

Fender® Custom Shop Introduces 2012 Limited Collection

Fender’s acclaimed Custom Shop is known worldwide for producing the highest-quality, most rare collection of fine instruments. The 2012 limited collection is no exception, and sees the arrival of 10 new exotic models, nine guitars and one bass.

1951 New Old Stock (NOS) Nocaster

The Custom Shop honors the famous Nocaster® with the release of the 1951 [...]

Hembry Custom Carved Guitars

I recently read this post over at Guitar Muse about Hembry Guitars, a small custom guitar shop run by Scott Hembry in the US. Hembry make some incredible carved guitars, mainly with some sort of Skull based theme. The first example I wanted to feature is the Skull V:

Specs
Maple neckthrough with satin lacquer finish
24 fret [...]