Nothing can match the well-played look and feel of a favorite Gibson SG from the 1960s or 70s except today s Gibson SG Special Faded electric guitar. The Worn finish make these guitars feel like old friends, while humbucking pickups bring the SG Special to a level of performance the originals never had. Includes free Gibson electric guitar gig bag – a 59 value!

Price: $699.00

This Ibanez S5470 Prestige is the electric guitar other metal-minded guitars will be judged against. 24 frets of wicked fast neck, ZR2 bridge with ZPS3 spring system, and an advanced tonal versatility give the S5470 guitar an edge over most guitars in its class.

Heavy mahogany tone without the heavy mahogany weight. Thin around the edges for comfort, fat around the pickups and bridge for tone. S Prestige model features HGD1 Hot Grinder neck humbucker pickup, ST1 Short Tracer mid single-coil pickup, and HGD2 Hot Grinder bridge humbucker pickup. The Hot Grinder humbuckers are hot, yet sharp enough to hear the pick bite the strings. The Short Tracer has a strong magnet that provides full output in low profile setting.

5-piece neck with Prestige finishing for increased playing comfort, Gotoh precision tuning machines and deluxe Prestige case. Made in Japan by Ibanez’s best craftsmen.

The ZR2 (Zero Resistance) bridge with the ZPS3 spring system returns you to “zero” center point after each use of the tremolo arm, even in the case of string breakage! No more wondering if you’re back in tune or worse, knowing you’re not! One more way to provide more dive-bombing freedom with less hassle. Includes Case.

Price: $1,199.00

The Gibson Reverse V has a solid mahogany reverse body, with a set neck and ebony fingerboard. The neck profile is a hybrid between a 50’s/60’s shaped neck. The guitar ships with the vintage ‘57 classic pickups & one volume control.

Meet Gibson’s Reverse Flying V Electric Guitar.

Innovative. Groundbreaking. Daring. Revolutionary. Those are the words most commonly used to describe Gibson’s legendary Flying V, first introduced in 1958. In 2007, when Gibson took it a step further with the bold and fearless Reverse Flying V, people coudn’t believe their eyes. Smart guitarists grabbed one while they could, nabbing one of the most popular and collectible Gibson electrics of the past 20 years. Now, in response to a popular demand that has increased ever since the original run, Gibson USA is proud to once again offer the Reverse Flying V, in a very limited edition.

Features of Gibson’s Reverse Flying V Electric Guitar
The new limited edition Reverse Flying V features a solid mahogany, V-shaped body, four-ply pickguard, Kluson-style green key tuners, and retro-style V-shaped gold tailpiece. The neck sports the traditional Flying V profile, a hibrid between the classic ’50s rounded contour and the popular ’60s slim-taper. The ebony fingerboard and gold-plated truss rod cover round out htis testament to Gibson’s bold and pioneering design tradition. With a pair of ‘57 Classic humbuckers, for legendary vintage Gibson tone, the limited edition Reverse Flying V is available in Classic White, Ebony, and Natural.

Solid Mahogany Body
Probably the most central of the Reverse Flying V features is its V-shaped, solid mahogany body. The solid mahogany body provides tone, sustain, and performance. The mahogany goes through the same rigorous selection process as all of Gibson’s woods, and is personally inspected and qualified by Gibson’s team of skilled wood experts before it enters the factories.

Set-Neck Construction
Like all classic Gibson guitars, the necks on the new limited edition Reverse Flying Vs are distinguished by one of the more traditional features that have always set them apart–a glued neck joint. Gluing the neck to the body of the guitar insures a “wood to wood” contact, no air space in the neck cavity, and maximum contact between the neck and body, allowing the neck and body to function as a single unit.

The result? Better tone, better sustain, and no loose or misaligned necks.

Neck Profiles
No guitar neck profiles are more distinguishable than the neck profiles employed on the Gibson models of today. The more traditional ’50s neck profile is the thicker, more rounded contour, emulating the neck shapes of Gibson’s iconic models of the late 1950s. The ‘60 neck profile is ocnsidered the more modern, slim-tapered contour most commonly associated with the Gibson models of the early 1960s. The neck on Gibson’s new limited edition Reverse Flying V has the best of both worlds–it is a hybrid between the ’50s rounded countour and the ’60s slim-taper profile. As with all Gibson necks, it is machined in Gibson’s rough mill using wood shapers to make the inital cuts. Once the fingerboard gets glued on, the rest– including the final sanding–is done by hand. That means there are no two necks with the exact same dimensions. So while it still has the basic characteristics of its  respective profile, each neck will be slightly different, with a distinct but traditional feel.

22-Fret Ebony Fingerboard
Ebony has always graced the fingerboards of the word’s finest stringed instruments.  The fingerboard on Gibson’s new limited edition Reverse Flying V is constructed from the highest grade ebony on the planet. The ebony is personally inspected and qualified by Gibsno’s team of skilled wood experts before it enters the Gibson factories to be fitted. The resilience of this dense and durable wood makes the fingerboard extremely balanced and stable, and gives each chord and note unparalleled clarity and bite. The 12-inch radius of the fingerboard provides smooth note-bending capabilities and eliminates “dead” or “choked out” notes, common occurences on fingerboards with lesser radiuses. Resilient and less porous, ebony absorbs oils well, allowing it to preserve its rich, beautiful color.

‘57 Classic Pickups
Gibson pickups have been setting the standard for the guitar industry since 1935 when the company introduced its first electric model, the E-150 Hawaiian lap steel. Add the pioneering introduction of the revolutionary double-coil “humbucking” pickup invented by Gibson’s own Seth Lover in 1957 and you can clearly see that Gibson has dramatically influenced the evolution of popular music in all genres, from the warm jazz tones of Charlie Christian, to the world-shaking rockabilly of Scotty Moore and the crunching rock of Jimmy Page. The pickups in the new limited edition Reverse Flying V are Gibson’s ‘57 Classic humbuckers. With alnico II magnets and balanced coils, these pickups deliver an unmistakable vintage vibe with warm, rich tone. They are carefully hand-wound at Gibson USA in Nashville, Tennessee.

Tune-O-Matic Bridge
The tune-o-matic bridge, aslo known as the ABR-1, was the brainchild of legendary Gibson president Ted McCarty in 1954. At the time, it was a true revelation in intonation, and set a standard for simplicity and functionality that hsa never been bettered. This pioneering piece of hardware provides a firm seating for the strings, allowing the player to adjust and fine-tune the intonation and string height in a matter of minuets. It also yields a great union between the strings and body, which results in excellent tone and sustain. It is combined with a separate “stopbar” tailpiece, essentially a modified version of the earlier sustain. It is combined with a separate “stopbar” tailpiece, essentially a modified version oft he earlier wraparound bridge. To this day, the Tune-o-matic remains the industry standard. It is the epitome of forma nd function in electric guitar bridge design, and is one of the most revered and copied pieces of guitar hardware ever developed.

Electronics
When it comes to guitar electronics, less is definitely better. And that certainly holds true with Gibson’s new limited edition Reverse Flying V. Gibson has chosen to install only one volume control, which translates into less resistance between the pickup and the acutal output. This means you end up with nothing but pure tone from the pickup, and one flat-out screaming rock and roll machine.

Price: $899.00

The Ibanez Artist ARX140 is an affordable, set neck, mahogany body electric guitar with dual humbucker pickups. It features a double-cutaway design that allows easy access to the uppermost frets, and a Quick Change III tailpiece that enhances the mahogany body’s already powerful sustain. The ARX140 has classy, straightforward looks that lets ‘em know you mean business. For over 30 years, the classic Artist design has provided a real, high quality alternative to “the other famous mahogany double humbucker.”

Price: $459.95

The Gibson Reverse V has a solid mahogany reverse body, with a set neck and ebony fingerboard. The neck profile is a hybrid between a 50’s/60’s shaped neck. The guitar ships with the vintage ‘57 classic pickups & one volume control.

Meet Gibson’s Reverse Flying V Electric Guitar.

Innovative. Groundbreaking. Daring. Revolutionary. Those are the words most commonly used to describe Gibson’s legendary Flying V, first introduced in 1958. In 2007, when Gibson took it a step further with the bold and fearless Reverse Flying V, people coudn’t believe their eyes. Smart guitarists grabbed one while they could, nabbing one of the most popular and collectible Gibson electrics of the past 20 years. Now, in response to a popular demand that has increased ever since the original run, Gibson USA is proud to once again offer the Reverse Flying V, in a very limited edition.

Features of Gibson’s Reverse Flying V Electric Guitar
The new limited edition Reverse Flying V features a solid mahogany, V-shaped body, four-ply pickguard, Kluson-style green key tuners, and retro-style V-shaped gold tailpiece. The neck sports the traditional Flying V profile, a hibrid between the classic ’50s rounded contour and the popular ’60s slim-taper. The ebony fingerboard and gold-plated truss rod cover round out htis testament to Gibson’s bold and pioneering design tradition. With a pair of ‘57 Classic humbuckers, for legendary vintage Gibson tone, the limited edition Reverse Flying V is available in Classic White, Ebony, and Natural.

Solid Mahogany Body
Probably the most central of the Reverse Flying V features is its V-shaped, solid mahogany body. The solid mahogany body provides tone, sustain, and performance. The mahogany goes through the same rigorous selection process as all of Gibson’s woods, and is personally inspected and qualified by Gibson’s team of skilled wood experts before it enters the factories.

Set-Neck Construction
Like all classic Gibson guitars, the necks on the new limited edition Reverse Flying Vs are distinguished by one of the more traditional features that have always set them apart–a glued neck joint. Gluing the neck to the body of the guitar insures a “wood to wood” contact, no air space in the neck cavity, and maximum contact between the neck and body, allowing the neck and body to function as a single unit.

The result? Better tone, better sustain, and no loose or misaligned necks.

Neck Profiles
No guitar neck profiles are more distinguishable than the neck profiles employed on the Gibson models of today. The more traditional ’50s neck profile is the thicker, more rounded contour, emulating the neck shapes of Gibson’s iconic models of the late 1950s. The ‘60 neck profile is considered the more modern, slim-tapered contour most commonly associated with the Gibson models of the early 1960s. The neck on Gibson’s new limited edition Reverse Flying V has the best of both worlds–it is a hybrid between the ’50s rounded countour and the ’60s slim-taper profile. As with all Gibson necks, it is machined in Gibson’s rough mill using wood shapers to make the inital cuts. Once the fingerboard gets glued on, the rest– including the final sanding–is done by hand. That means there are no two necks with the exact same dimensions. So while it still has the basic characteristics of its  respective profile, each neck will be slightly different, with a distinct but traditional feel.

22-Fret Ebony Fingerboard
Ebony has always graced the fingerboards of the word’s finest stringed instruments.  The fingerboard on Gibson’s new limited edition Reverse Flying V is constructed from the highest grade ebony on the planet. The ebony is personally inspected and qualified by Gibsno’s team of skilled wood experts before it enters the Gibson factories to be fitted. The resilience of this dense and durable wood makes the fingerboard extremely balanced and stable, and gives each chord and note unparalleled clarity and bite. The 12-inch radius of the fingerboard provides smooth note-bending capabilities and eliminates “dead” or “choked out” notes, common occurences on fingerboards with lesser radiuses. Resilient and less porous, ebony absorbs oils well, allowing it to preserve its rich, beautiful color.

‘57 Classic Pickups
Gibson pickups have been setting the standard for the guitar industry since 1935 when the company introduced its first electric model, the E-150 Hawaiian lap steel. Add the pioneering introduction of the revolutionary double-coil “humbucking” pickup invented by Gibson’s own Seth Lover in 1957 and you can clearly see that Gibson has dramatically influenced the evolution of popular music in all genres, from the warm jazz tones of Charlie Christian, to the world-shaking rockabilly of Scotty Moore and the crunching rock of Jimmy Page. The pickups in the new limited edition Reverse Flying V are Gibson’s ‘57 Classic humbuckers. With alnico II magnets and balanced coils, these pickups deliver an unmistakable vintage vibe with warm, rich tone. They are carefully hand-wound at Gibson USA in Nashville, Tennessee.

Tune-O-Matic Bridge
The tune-o-matic bridge, aslo known as the ABR-1, was the brainchild of legendary Gibson president Ted McCarty in 1954. At the time, it was a true revelation in intonation, and set a standard for simplicity and functionality that hsa never been bettered. This pioneering piece of hardware provides a firm seating for the strings, allowing the player to adjust and fine-tune the intonation and string height in a matter of minuets. It also yields a great union between the strings and body, which results in excellent tone and sustain. It is combined with a separate “stopbar” tailpiece, essentially a modified version of the earlier sustain. It is combined with a separate “stopbar” tailpiece, essentially a modified version oft he earlier wraparound bridge. To this day, the Tune-o-matic remains the industry standard. It is the epitome of forma nd function in electric guitar bridge design, and is one of the most revered and copied pieces of guitar hardware ever developed.

Electronics
When it comes to guitar electronics, less is definitely better. And that certainly holds true with Gibson’s new limited edition Reverse Flying V. Gibson has chosen to install only one volume control, which translates into less resistance between the pickup and the acutal output. This means you end up with nothing but pure tone from the pickup, and one flat-out screaming rock and roll machine.

Price: $899.00

Description
The Ibanez Mikro GRGM21BKN is made to the same high standards as all Ibanez guitars and features the very same Powersound pickups that go into all GIO-series electric guitars.

Price: $129.99

This book recounts the story of all the electric steel guitars – or electric “Hawaiian” guitars, as they were called during most of their tenure – that were built by Gibson between 1935 and 1967. Hawaiian guitars were the most popular form of electric guitars until the 1950s, and they contributed to some crucial developments in pickups and amplification in addition to lending their voice to the earliest solid body electrics. Aesthetically, the early postwar instruments are also amongst the coolest designs ever produced by Gibson. *Over 450 illustrations, including a wealth of color pictures, catalog reproductions, and patent drawings * A comprehensive section on dating instruments as well as detailed shipping totals for the 1935-1967 period.

Price: $22.63

The Gibson Electric Guitar Book is a comprehensive, richly illustrated guide to Gibson electrics past and present. Starting with the ES-150 – generally acknowledged as the first commercially successful electric guitar – through the 335s, Les Pauls, SGs, Firebirds, and more, it is packed with facts, stories, and images that tell the story of Gibson’s great guitars and their most famous and influential players.

Gibson Electric Guitar Book – Seventy Years of Classic Guitars (Softcover)

Price: $15.34

Get tangled up in this RG with dangerous looks and superb metal sounds. This Ibanez RG420EG guitar has a dark, gothic feel with an Edge III tremolo bridge and 3 piece Wizard neck with sharkstooth inlays.IBZ V7 (Vintage 7) pickup is tight, but bright. Very dynamic for chording and rhythm. IBZ V8 (Vintage pickup is a warm, yet articulate lead pickup with enhanced overtones. The electric guitar has good harmonics without excessive brightness.

Price: $479.99

The Ibanez SZR520 is mahogany-body electric guitar sized perfectly for performance. Its strong set-in neck provides great sustain. And if the SZR520 is ever so slightly heavier in weight than some in its class, its shaped contours make up for any difference with screaming, fat mahogany tone and a physical comfort that’s almost obscene. Ibanez NeoZ humbucking pickups provide powerful and saturated sound, but not muddy, with plenty of brightness. Fast neck and Gotoh precision tuning machines.

Price: $439.99