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2009 Gibson Les Paul 50th Anniversary 59 reissue Limited Edition! $4499.99 Here's a very limited edition version of Gibson's 59 Les Paul! Gibson initially offered a run of 500 50th anniversary 59 reissues in the standard sunbursts. After these sold out, they did an additional run of R9's in Burgundy Burst, Amber Orange Burst and Rust Burst. Limited to 59 pieces each, these guitars featured finishes that made many vintage nuts take notice. Gorgeous recreations of some of the varied burst shades you would see in books like Beauty of the Burst. Many folks considered these limited run guitars to be the best looking R9s in years. The new 59 reissues have a few nice updates to make them even more accurate. Incredible quality and attention to detail. The non weight relived body is one piece mahogany for incredible sustain. The book matched flame maple top features the authentic 50’s contour. This example has some very realistic figuring. Cool 3D flame with hints of curl throughout and a nice “peek-a-boo” effect where the flame hides or changes depending on the angle. The one piece mahogany neck features a bound rosewood fingerboard (nice and dark) with correct shape trapezoid fingerboard inlays. Holly headstock veneer. Zebra coil Burstbucker 1 and 2 pickups deliver killer PAF tone. CTS pots and bumblebee caps. Lightweight Stopbar Tailpiece, ABR-1 Tuneomatic bridge and tulip button Kluson style tuners keep it rock solid. An amazing amount of research went into this incredible recreation. About as accurate as it gets. The nitro lacquer light burgundy burst finish looks incredibly accurate. This one is a gloss finish, not a VOS. Nice, shiny with none of the simulated aging of the VOS guitars. An absolutely gorgeous Les Paul that is sure to become collectible in the coming years! Click Here for more info.

2009 Gibson Les Paul Zakk Wylde BFG! $1599.99 A real USA made Zakk Wylde signature model at a much lower price! Prior to the BFG Zakk Wylde, your only choice in a USA Zakk Wylde consisted of $4600 and up Custom Shop guitars. Here's a guitar that gives you the tone, looks and USA made quality for a lot less. Built on the stripped down BFG platform, the Zakk signature model delivers the goods. The chambered mahogany body features a carved maple serving up the classic Les Paul tonal recipe. The top is rough milled for a unique 3D look. The 24.75 inch scale maple neck (Zakk prefers maple for its stability and tone to the more common mahogany) features an ebony fingerboard with pearl block inlays. EMG 81 and 85 active pickups deliver trademark metal tone. A Tuneomatic bridge, Stopbar tailpiece and Grover Rotomatic tuners keep it rock solid. The finish is Gibson's raw BFG treatment. Basically just a thin coat of sealer over the wood for a raw feel and great tone. The top features Zakk's trademark buzz saw treatment. A really cool Les Paul that is made for metal! Click Here for more info.

2008 Gibson Les Paul Studio! $1049.99 Looking for all of the looks and tone of a REAL USA MADE LES PAUL but don't want the high price tag? The Les Paul Studio is the answer! All of the important Les Paul specs are here. Mahogany body with a maple top for big tone. One piece mahogany neck with a trapezoid inlayed rosewood fingerboard. 490R and 498T humbuckers dish out big tone. A Stopbar tailpiece and Tuneomatic bridge team up with Kluson style tuners for rock solid performance. The black lacquer finish is set off nicely by gold plated hardware. A great looking guitar at an affordable price!  Click Here for more info.

2000 Fender American Big Apple Stratocaster! $849.99 Fender's Big Apple Strat offers players classic Fender looks and tones but the added versatility of dual humbuckers. Great for blues and hard rock, the Big Apple has been the choice of many players. The American Big Apples were discontinued years ago and have been popular among musicians. Great American made quality and specs.   The body is alder for good tone. The 25.5 inch scale maple neck features a 9.5 inch radius rosewood fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets. A pair of factory Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates humbuckers team up for a variety of sounds. A 2 point trem offers smooth whammy action while sealed tuners keep it rock solid. . This example is finished in Inca silver and is set off by a pearloid pickguard. A great guitar for the gigging player! Click Here for more info.

2009 Fender American Series Precision Bass! $849.99 Fender’s American Series offers MADE IN THE USA quality along with top notch features. New and improved this year. The body is made of premium alder for good tone and weight. The modern C shaped maple neck features a 34 inch scale, 9.5 inch radius rosewood fingerboard with 20 medium jumbo frets. An American Series Split coil humbucker offers big tone. The bass can be strung through the body or through the bridge for added versatility. A High Mass Vintage bridge and open back cast tuners keep it rock solid. This example is finished in classic 3 tone sunburst. The pickguard has been upgraded to a vintage reissue gold anodized unit. I don't have the original guard. There's one screw hole that didn't match up on the guard so it was left empty. No new holes. Thanks to the best features, the American Series continues to be the choice of many gigging players. Click Here for more info.

2002 Squier by Fender Showmaster HH! $249.99 What a shred machine! The Squier Showmaster combines super shredder features with killer good looks! The body is solid basswood for good tone. The 25.5 inch scale maple neck features a rosewood fingerboard with 24 medium jumbo frets and a cool reverse Strat headstock. Dual high output humbuckers dish out big tones. 3 way switch for simplicity. A licensed Floyd Rose trem and sealed tuners keep it rock solid. The finish is black with hip hot rod flame graphics. A very cool hard rock guitar at a great price! Click Here for more info.

2006 ESP LTD EC-254 AT Bass! $274.99 Wow! This is a heckuva lotta bass for very little money! ESP’s LTD Series continues to blow me away by packing a ton of guitar performance in an easy to afford package. Seriously, these things will blow away many higher priced guitars. The EC-254 Bass follows a classic formula. The single cutaway body is made of mahogany with a carved mahogany top. The 34 inch scale 5 piece maple/walnut neck features a bound rosewood fingerboard with 22 extra jumbo frets and abalone dot. These guitars come from the factory with EMG 35-HZ pickups. A bass Tuneomatic bridge, Stopbar tailpiece and sealed tuners keep it rock solid. To top it all off the instrument is finished in a seriously gorgeous black cherry transparent. A really classy color that contrasts nicely with the chrome hardware. There’s tons of bass guitars out there for you to spend your hard earned bucks on. The LTD EC-254 is a great choice that beats much of the competition. Click Here for more info.

2005 ESP LTD EC-400! $349.99 ESP’s LTD series has really impressed me thanks to its awesome quality and excellent value. The EC-400 is no exception, offering features usually found on much more expensive guitars. The famous single cutaway body is mahogany for warm tone. The 24.75 inch scale 3 piece mahogany set neck features a rosewood fingerboard with 24 extra jumbo frets and pearloid flag inlays. EMG 81 active pickups deliver big sound. An Earvana nut means accurate intonation down the neck. A Stopbar tailpiece, Tuneomatic bridge and Grover Rotomatic tuners keep it rock solid. The guitar is finished in a cool vintage sunburst that blends nicely with the black hardware. A really, really cool guitar. If you are looking at an Epiphone Les Paul, Schecter or other mid priced axe, this LTD deserves a look! Click Here for more info.

2007 Ibanez RG370 DXG P4 with Camo Finish! $299.99 An incredible shred machine! The RG370 is made for rock and sports an incredibly hard to ignore finish! All at a killer price. Good specs for the bucks. The body is basswood for good tone and weight. The 5 piece neck features a bound rosewood fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets and shark tooth inlays. The neck is the slim and fast Wizard II profile for warp speed riffing. A trio of IBZ Infinity pickups arranged in a HSH configuration deliver a variety of big tones. An Edge III locking trem and sealed tuners keep it rock solid. The finish is a striking digital camo graphic. Very cool! A great guitar for the bucks! Click Here for more info.

2000's Italia Rimini! $499.99 Inspired by classic retro guitars of the 60s, the Italia Rimini brings hip looks and modern performance to today's guitar player. An extremely cool design, I was immediately reminded of old Ric guitars when I saw it. It also has the vibe of the old Italian accordion maker guitars of the 60s. Designed by Trev Wilkinson, these guitars really capture the vibe. The body is mahogany with a solid maple top. The neck is mahogany with a rosewood fingerboard and cool inlays. Pickups are Wilkinson Alnico V soapbars. The headstock shape and tuner layput is definitely different and quite ergonomic. A trapeze tailpiece, Tuneomatic style bridge and sealed tuners keep it rock solid. The color is a cool pearloid top with a walnut back. Very cool! If you are looking at an Eastwood, Dipinto or other similar retro guitar, the Italia Mondial deserves a look. Better build quality in my opinion and more distinct designs. Click Here for more info.