A Few Stellar Models have Just Landed in Musicmaker
They are here.......
We always do our best to cater to the needs of the discerning guitar player.
I mean, I understand that we don't always need very expensive instruments to sound great but what I do also know is, we want them.
And we should want them. There are few things more comforting than being inspired by an instrument that seems to almost have a voice of its own. That wants to take you to new places.
Gibson guitars have clearly been a source of massive inspiration for artists for generations, rightly so, and as such I thought it would be nice to have a quick look at three guitars that have recently landed here in Musicmaker. These guitars might be the ones that change the way you look at music. They might be the guitars that make you famous.
Come on in.
Gibson SG Standard '61 Stop Bar - TV Yellow
The beauty and the truth that is, the Gibson SG Standard '61 Stop Bar – a timeless charmer. Adorned in captivating custom shades and layered with Gibson's trademark gloss nitro finish, this guitar gleams brighter than a disco ball at a rock 'n' roll extravaganza. But hold your horses! Brace yourself to groove to the funky '60s vibes courtesy of Gibson's Burstbuckers, armed with alnico 5 magnets and enough oomph to make your chords harmonise like celestial choruses.
This guitar isn't just a relic of yesteryears; it's a living testament, cherished and strummed by countless generations. Flaunting all the iconic features such as the SlimTaper neck carve and sumptuous rosewood fretboard draped in luscious binding, it's a reverberation from the past with a contemporary spin. Additionally, with medium jumbo frets and classic acrylic trapezoid inlays, you'll be shredding with panache. And let's not overlook the icing on the cake – Standard trinkets like the tear drop pickguard, TOM bridge with stop bar, and Keystone tuners. It's akin to owning a time machine to the groovy sixties, but with superior sonic fidelity!
The 61 Burstbucker humbuckers aren't merely pickups; they're the backbone of the legendary SG resonance, delivering ample vigor and clarity to every strum. By vanquishing unwanted disturbances, these humbuckers ensure your performance remains unblemished, slicing through the airwaves with surgical precision. And then there's the aluminium Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge, an indispensable element in attaining the fabled sustain that defines the Gibson SG. By proficiently channeling string vibrations across the mahogany frame, this bridge ensures your melodies resonate with the enduring echo befitting a rock deity – envision sustains reminiscent of Frank Zappa's epics.
Gibson 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue VOS (Left-handed) - Cherry Red
One for the lefties out there. The Gibson 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue, now available at Musicmaker, heralds the triumphant return of alt-rock's beloved dark horse with an aura of sophistication. This guitar stands as a faithful replica of the dual-pickup Les Paul Specials that once adorned the walls of music emporiums in the year 1960. Proudly showcasing the timeless Gibson tonewood marriage of mahogany body and neck, harmonised by a rosewood fretboard, it also boasts the revered 1960 SlimTaper neck profile, a favourite among musicians such as Rivers Cuomo and Jerry Garcia. Providing a palette of rich, biting crunches and lustrous cleans are the Custom Shop Soapbar P-90 pickups, coupled with CTS pots and paper-in-oil caps. The vintage ambiance is rounded off by the delicate VOS nitrocellulose finish and authentic features like Kluson tuners and Top Hat knobs.
The iconic double-cut silhouette of the 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue pays homage to the timeless allure of the Les Paul Junior, rendering it a cherished selection for connoisseurs of classic guitars. This design seamlessly amalgamates aesthetics and functionality, granting easy access to higher frets for both thumb-over and thumb-behind players, extending gracefully beyond the neck joint. Paired with the cozy 1960s SlimTaper mahogany neck, this Les Paul Special assures a playing encounter that's not to be overlooked.
Who's your daddy? The Gibson ES-335 is the quintessence of the Gibson ES (Electric Spanish) guitar lineage, a beacon of innovation in the wide world of semi-hollowbody guitars. As the trailblazing "thinline" archtop model, this venerable instrument continues to set the standard for its category. Its versatile tonal spectrum has cemented its status as a beloved choice among jazz, blues, and rock practitioners worldwide. In the year 2020, Gibson resurrects the ES-335 with the same painstaking craftsmanship and devotion to detail that characterised its inception in 1958. With a rounded C neck profile reminiscent of Gibson's esteemed late 1950s offerings, the ES-335 ensures unparalleled playability. Adorned with pearloid-inlaid rosewood fingerboards and a meticulously crafted mahogany neck, this guitar beckons players with its irresistible touch.
Fitted with Gibson's Calibrated T-Type humbucking pickups and handwired control assembly, the ES-335 delivers the versatile tonal palette that has enraptured guitarists for generations. Vintage Deluxe tuners, an aluminium ABR-1 bridge, and Stopbar tailpiece guarantee precise intonation and steadfast tuning stability. Meticulously fashioned from premium tonewoods, including a 3-ply maple/poplar/maple top and back, a solid maple centre block, and a mahogany neck, the ES-335 exudes exceptional resonance and sustain. Its T-Type humbuckers emit legendary tones, offering a wide spectrum of sonic possibilities ranging from pristine chiming notes to ferocious distortion. Engineered for comfort and ease of play, the ES-335 features a rounded "C" neck profile and Plek’d frets for optimised playability, ensuring a fairly transcendent playing experience for guitarists of all genres.
I realise it's a signature guitar in that video but it's pretty much the same........right?
So, there it is. Are you a Dublin based guitar player? Ireland? Why not come in to see us at Musicmaker. You can test out these guitars for yourself. You can test out other guitars. You can test the knowledge of our staff! We're ready for it all.
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Until next time.