The new model, which retails from between $1,799 and $1,999, features a modern weight-relieved mahogany body, making it lighter and more comfortable to play.
"Our concern for his personal health and safety as well as our own has left us no alternative. We hope that Perry will find the help he needs." -- Dave Navarro
The band's official website has been updated to indicate the rest of the band's North American tour has been canceled. "Unfortunately, the Event Organizer has had to cancel your event," reads a message from Ticketmaster.
Performers included blues veterans Joe Bonamassa and Santana, rock veterans like Sheryl Crow and John Mayer, rising stars such as Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, hybrid blues act Gary Clark Jr., and even folk-rock pioneer Roger McGuinn.
We scoured the globe to find many of these guitars, as I had given many away or sold them through the years. The results are stunning and the book is a masterpiece." -- Steve Vai
“It’s great to look back and see our future unfurl — from little metal acorns mighty metal oaks do grow. One small step for metal, one giant leap for metalkind — a lifelong metal journey began with these songs. -- Rob Halford
“George Harrison’s iconic Futurama guitar, one of the most important guitars in rock and roll history and formative to The Beatles’ sound, has made history.”
The Flex Prime features over 600 effects, amps, and emulations, including realistic guitar and bass amps, IRs, microphone models, and a variety of stompbox effects.
Baxter and his band -- Mark Damian (Drums), Hank Horton (Bass), James Raymond (Keyboards) -- perform hits including “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number,” “My Old School,” and music from Baxter's first solo album, Speed of Heat.
In 1958, it is believed that one Les Paul™ Goldtop model with an ES-295-style floral pickguard and matching armrest was created at the request of Mary Ford. Now, Gibson is honored to release this Mary Ford Les Paul Standard, based on that one-of-a-kind original guitar.
This exclusive model, with only 45 units available, is a tribute to a golden era of guitar making, echoing the craftsmanship that has made Martin a legendary name for generations.
JHS describes the Violet Distortion as "a new take on distortion/overdrive," and adds, "using this pedal is like adding a new and ultra-flexible distortion channel to your favorite clean amplifier."
Hammett, who has been with Metallica since 1983, showed off a variety of instruments during the interview, including vintage Les Pauls, a Korina Flying V prototype, and a 1964 J-180 Everly Brothers acoustic guitar.