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SMG Review: Gibson Les Paul Classic Plus ’60s Neck Profile Electric Guitar

SMG Review: Gibson Les Paul Classic Plus ’60s Neck Profile Electric Guitar

The Gibson Les Paul Classic Plus ’60s Neck is semi-fast with great grip that you can really dig your fingers into. The 60’s profile necks were a bit thinner and therefore allowing you to make smoother runs with less effort.

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SMG Review: Ibanez FRM100TR Fireman Paul Gilbert Signature Electric Guitar

SMG Review: Ibanez FRM100TR Fireman Paul Gilbert Signature Electric Guitar

Paul Gilbert is one of the most iconic guitarists in the world. With his uncanny ability to shred circles around most players, Sir Gilbert has once again put his stamp on a new Ibanez line of guitars. His signature models deliver a sweet combination of shred playability while still giving an amazing warm tone.

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SMG Review: Dean Dave Mustaine Zero Korina Limited Electric Guitar

SMG Review: Dean Dave Mustaine Zero Korina Limited Electric Guitar

The Dean Dave Mustaine Zero Korina electric guitar was designed by Dave Mustaine with Dean’s master guitar builders to create a super Axe that meets Mustaine’s metal needs. The body is made from korina, a wood that is similar to mahogany but is much lighter.

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SMG Review: ESP LTD V-401 Electric Guitar

SMG Review: ESP LTD V-401 Electric Guitar

ESP LTD V-401 electric guitar In 1975, Hisatake Shibuya opened a company called Electric Sound Products (ESP) in Tokyo. It provided custom replacement parts for guitars. In 1976, ESP gained a reputation as a provider of high-quality replacement parts for guitars. At this time, ESP also began crafting guitars under the ESP and Navigator brand [...]

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SMG Review: Gibson Limited Run Flying V with Tremolo Electric Guitar

SMG Review: Gibson Limited Run Flying V with Tremolo Electric Guitar

The Gibson Flying V is an electric guitar recognized for its “V”-shaped body design. Gibson first manufactured prototypes of the guitar in 1957. Gibson first released the Flying V in 1958 along with the ES-335, Explorer and Moderne. The ES-335 was an instant success, but the Flying V would receive the recognition it deserved nearly a decade later, which prompted the reissue.

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SMG Review: Music Man Steve Morse Y2D Guitar with Standard Bridge

SMG Review: Music Man Steve Morse Y2D Guitar with Standard Bridge

The first thing I noticed about the Music Man Steve Morse Y2D guitar was the super fast neck! The neck is left unvarnished for a feel that resembles a 25 year old guitar. It is very comfortable and has that warn in feel. The Y2d is definitely a shredders guitar but can accommodate a wide variety of players and styles.

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SMG Review: Taylor NS34ce Grand Auditorium Nylon-String Guitar

SMG Review: Taylor NS34ce Grand Auditorium Nylon-String Guitar

The NS34ce retains the superior tuning of the nickel and bronze stringed models which is a highlight of this guitar. As many classical players know, classical guitars are notorious for losing its tuning quite fast depending on weather and humidity.

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SMG Review: Fender American Standard Stratocaster Electric Guitar

SMG Review: Fender American Standard Stratocaster Electric Guitar

Originally when it hit the scene, the Stratocaster was released in a 2-color sunburst finish on a solid, deeply contoured ash body, a one-piece maple neck with 21 frets, black dot inlays, and Kluson machine heads, until 1956, when Fender started making bodies made from solid alder.

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