Radical reworkings of the ES-335 and ES-339
Gibson has introduced versions of the ES-335 and ES-339 in their 'Studio' series. Here's what they have to say about them...
ES-335 Studio
While it retains the classic design elements...
BY RANDY LEWIS, LOS ANGELES TIMES JUN 02, 2013 3:45 AM Musicians can breathe a little easier while traveling, with the submission to Congress of a U.S. Department of Agriculture report addressing provisions of the Lacey Act that protect endangered wildlife, fish and plants. The legislation had been causing snafus for musicians carrying vintage instruments made of [...]
A newly-opened exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum is offering a plethora of riches for Rolling Stones fans. The museum is devoting nearly three floors to Rolling Stones: 50 Years of Satisfaction, a comprehensive retrospective filled with artifacts, film, text and interactive media. Among the treasures on display are Mick Jagger’s green [...]
It’s opening day at the Summer Camp Music Festival and AxVault’s Becca Payne is gearing up for a weekend of live performances. Here’s what we have for most recent updates: Paper Diamond and Gramatik will be taking over the STARSHINE Stage on Friday and Saturday. Under the umbrella of electronic music, both artists have fresh [...]
Ax Vault has teamed up with Rodriguez Guitars to bring you exquisite instruments at absurdly low prices. We currently have access to a portion of the renowned luthier’s “B Stock,” a collection of acoustic and acoustic/electric guitars that, because of minor cosmetic flaws, we are able to sell for a fraction of their normal cost. These [...]
Welcome to Face Melter Friday! Send a link to your one minute guitar (or bass) solo to axvault@gmail.com for your chance to have it featured in this weekly contest. A winner will be announced every Friday. Their solo will be featured on the site, and they will receive complementary strings of their choice. Good luck!