We're always on the look out for a product that we feel is incredible but not being well represented in stores. Well, Godin has been making perhaps one of the best single coil guitars in the world for some time now but stores have been reluctant to carry it. Probably because it's price and the fact that it doesn't have a more synonymous name printed on the headstock. I can't be too hard on other stores, we haven't carried it either... until now that it. A few months ago, we (Lou, Jay and I) had an opportunity to speak with Robert Godin at the recent Miac show. This was a real pleasure mainly because Robert is a guy who obviously loves his work. His enthusiasm was infectious and his passion for his pet project the RG-3 was compelling. By the end of the conversation we had all but decided that we would get behind the RG-3 Passion guitar. In the next month or so we will receive two different RG-3's, one with the Mahogany top and the other with the Maple top. Watch for the announcement of their arrival .

One of the best things about the music industry is that there is always new products being developed. This is good news for people's never ending appetite for newer, cooler toys. The down side is that because of the industries relatively small size, manufacturers often have a hard time keeping up production on popular products. The more popular the product, the slower the delivery. As is the case with Roland's JS-8 Jam Station. This product is so cool and so much fun for it's users, Roland is not even close to being able to keep up with the demand. We've been waiting almost 3 months for this recent shipment and even then, we only got half of what we ordered. That said, we are keep two units from this recent shipment for our school lesson rooms. This means that we will have at least two units in the store now for people to see, even when we don't have a unit ready to sell. Drop in to check this amazing product out. It's appropriate for a recreational player all the way up to a pro. Also, check out this youtube video on our videos page.

The highly anticipated Godin Icon's have finally arrived in our store. Why such a big deal you ask? Well, first of all they are a formidable competitor to the Gibson Les Paul. Secondly, they are made by Godin in Canada which mean they possess legendary awesome quality. Thirdly, these guitars are less then half the cost of a similar Gibson.

Now, there have been a lot of comparisons between these guitars and Gibson Les Paul's for somewhat obvious reasons. They look very similar, they have somewhat similar pick up configurations and they are made from similar woods. They are also geared towards a similar sound. That said, these guitars take the traditional Gibson format to a new level with a number of very unique features.

The Type 2 Fat Black model comes with a Godin GHN1 neck humbucker and a Seymour Duncan '59 in the bridge position. The Type 2 Classic has same pick up set up. The Type 2 Convertible has 2 Seymour Duncan P-Rail pickups with a 3 way switch and two mini switches. The Type 3 has three Lollar P90 single coil pickups and a 5 way switch. All models have the High-Definition Revoicer circuit which changes the tonal characteristic of each position. These various pick up configurations offer players tons of new tone possibilities.

All of the models are made from chambered solid mahogany with a carved mahogany top which produce that big fat sound. In a nutshell, these guitars sound awesome and I dare say a fair bit more versatile then their Gibson cousins. We're pretty excited about them and can't wait to start showing them off. We have 4 different models in stock now for you to give try.

Just in from a recent trade, this mint condition 3T Sunburst US made Fender Stratocaster. The body is in near perfect condition with no dings, just the odd scratch (very very minor). The neck is in great shape and the frets have very little wear. The pickguard further indicates little play as it has hardly any marks at all. All in all, looks great, sounds awesome and plays like you'd expect a high quality Fender to play like. Also comes with the original moulded hardshell Fender case. $899. For more pictures click here.

It's back, finally. The latest of our Gibson Les Paul's just arrived back from its trip to Washington to be aged by master 'make them look old' artist Bill Nash. It's hard to believe that only 2 months ago, this was a brand new Gibson Les Paul Traditional finished in black. Now, it's a 50's esq Gold top. The aging is once again incredible and the Nash improvements to always make these instruments sound amazing. These guitars tend to sell quickly so if you'd like to see it up close or take it for test drive, you might want to come in soon. The last Les Paul Relic from Nash that came in a few weeks ago sold before the end of the first day. Being summer time now, this may stick around for a bit longer then that but you never know. For more pictures click here.

Due to a some serendipitous timing, KAOS Music is now the future owner of one of Martin's newest Limited Edition Guitars. At the recent summer NAMM show, Martin announced that it would build 55 of these commemorative instruments to honor their current President Christian Martin IV. Normally, we're not that keen on special or limited edition Martins. Not because they're not great, it's just that they are usually pretty expensive. This one however is pretty reasonable at less then $5000. The other thing that jumped off the page about this guitar is that the sides and back are made from quilted mahogany. Since starting to stock the D15 models (made from all mahogany) we have become fast fans of how good guitars made from this wood sound. So, when I saw that Martin had decided to make this guitar using mahogany combined with the price I jumped on it. The serendipitous part is that I happened to be working early that morning when the email arrived about these guitars. Add to that, my rep was also obviously sitting at his computer when my email asking for one of these came in led to us being able to secure an extremely limited quantity guitar. The arrival of this guitar is set for sometime in the next 45 days. For more information about this guitar you can read about it here.

Yesterday, I received word from my friends at Nash Guitars that the Les Paul that I sent down to Washington weeks ago is now in the final stages of production and will be ready to send back shortly. There was a delay in the painting process of the guitar. It was decided that this guitar would be best suited to be refinished as a gold top. Problem was, there was a backorder on the gold paint needed. You may be thinking, how hard is it to get gold paint. I thought the same thing initially. However, apparently, this particular gold paint is quite specific and only available from a few sources so if you have to wait, you have to wait. Anyone who knows Bill Nash knows that the one thing he will not do is compromise when it comes to making his guitars look authentic. In any case, the paint is in so my brand new Gibson Les Paul Traditional will soon be back with us only as a '57 Gibson Les Paul Gold Top. Anticipation levels are pretty high over here at the store as the last Les Paul that we got (just a few weeks ago) sold in less then 3 hours. It is pictured on our Nash page but we can tell you that it played and sounded as sweet as it looked. Stay posted for the arrival news.

The Yamaha APX series of acoustic/electrics is a series of small body and slim neck guitars that provide players with a combination of exceptional playing performance and incredible amplified sound. The series is broken up into three levels. The 500 series, the 700 series and the 900 series. Firstly, all of the guitars in this series are the same size. Starting at the 500 series, these guitars are constructed from ply spruce and nato which make them extremely good sounding and very resistant to moisture changes making them very good as a guitar to be used outside a lot. The 500 series has a 1-way piezo pick up system and is available in many different colors. The 700 series is the same but with a solid spruce top and the first level of Yamaha's renowned ART pick up system. For all practical purposes, the 700 series is a better sounding version of the 500 series due to the solid wood and pick up system. The 900 series is the super supped up version of the 700. It too has a solid spruce top but flamed maple sides and back with an ebony fingerboard for look, comfort and sound quality. The pick up system is upgraded as well to the ART 3 way system which gives users the most versatility and best sound quality by a long shot. We have just received a new shipment of these guitars and would love for you to drop in to try them out.

The Pandora series of guitar multi effect processors has been around for the better part of 10 years. Back in the beginning, this type of small, pocket sized guitar processor was pretty unique albeit a bit expensive for the time. However, over the years, there has been a few incarnations of this series and this PX4D is the most recent. Like its predecessors the PX4D has lots of built in effects for guitar and bass. New to this version is the addition of numerous amp models as well as many cabinet models all designed to make the unit sound more authentic. Up to seven effects can be used at once giving the used virtually unlimited sonic potential. The unit also has a built in phrase training feature great for recording something from a mp3 player, slowing it down and looping, great for lifting hard to figure out parts. It also has 100 built in drum and bass patterns for you to practice over top of. Another cool feature for bass players is a bass cancel feature that lets you eliminate the bass from an external audio source. So, it goes without saying that this unit is a fantastic practice aid. More then that though, it could be used in home recording utilizing the guitar processor functions as well as the drums and bass patterns. While it is not really designed for performance, it would be a lot easier to transport this little box to a rehearsal then your full pedal set up. At less then $200 it makes a lot of sense. Oh, it really sounds good. They're in stock, drop in to check one out. Read More...

Back a few weeks ago in my Blog I mentioned that I had sent a new Gibson Les Paul down to Washington to our friend Bill Nash to have it aged. Just a few days after sending it, my contact at Nash Guitars called to let me know that even though I had commissioned a new Les Paul Relic, they had just completed one of their own and I was in line to buy it. The result would be that I would end up with two Les Paul Relics instead of my intended one. To be honest, the decision wasn't that hard. I have always had really good luck selling these guitars so I agreed to purchase the second guitar. Well, it arrived a few days ago and was pretty much sold that same day. I was lucky to get a chance to get these pictures of it before it was picked up. The previous Les Paul Relics that we have purchased from Nash had been finished in a cherry burst. They were beautiful but somehow, this lemon drop finish was in our opinion a bit nicer. As always, these instruments play and sound incredible due to the Nash modifications. Luckily, the next one to arrive should be here in a week or two and will be finished as a '59 Gold Top. We can't wait. Check out the "read more" section of this entry for more pictures and watch for news of the next one's arrival. Read More...

This morning our first shipment of Blackstar amplifiers arrived. This shipment included a small amount of HT-5 combo's as well as a HT-5 Mini stack and the Blackstar HT Boost Pedal. Still to come later in July is the S1-45. It didn't take long for the entire staff to get these babies unpacked and plugged in. The initial reaction was pretty favorable to say the least. Watch for a Gear Review video soon but judging from the staff's opinions, there is a good chance that you might like them. They're in stock now so come on in and try one out.

Yup, it's true. We have officially added Blackstar Amplification to our lineup of gear. Why another amp line you might ask? Well, while there are some absolute stars among our current amp lineup there are a number of amps that just don't seem to be exciting our customer's any longer. We theorize that guitarists are just not hearing any new tones or tones that they like out of many of the current amplifiers on the market. Blackstar is a relatively new company based in the UK. Their founders are made up of ex "other amp companies". While they have years of experience building amps, they have chosen to focus on building products that expand the tonal possibilities rather then simply duplicating them in different packages. We thought that this was a good fit for our store and our customer's so we jumped on board. Our first shipment is to arrive any day now so watch this page as well as my blog for word. In the meantime, you can read more about these amps at www.blackstaramps.co.uk

The long awaited and very eagerly anticipated Icon series from Godin has finally materialized. As you can tell by the body shape, Godin has taken direct aim at Gibson's Les Paul. However, like pretty much everything Godin, they have taken an existing standard and vastly improved upon it by utilizing superior manufacturing techniques and very 'player centric' thinking. So, lets get to the details...

There are 4 models to choose from, each with a specific player in mind. The first two models are the same under the hood but a bit different looking. The Icon Fat Black and the Icon Classic are both fitted with Godin's GHN1 pick up in the neck and a Seymour Duncan '59 in the bridge position. Both have a 5 way toggle and the famous Godin High-Definition Revoicer switch that significantly changes the sound of the pick ups giving you lots and lots of different tone possibilities. The Fat Black is well, all black and does not sport any pick up covers. The Classic is available in a dark natural finish as well as a burgundy finish. The Classic also has chrome pick up covers and cream pick up rings. The next model is the Icon Convertible. Available in either Natural or Sunburst it has two Seymour Duncan P-Rail Convertible pick ups, a 3 way toggle and 2 mini switches to switch between single coil, humbucker and P-90 mode on each of the pick ups. It also has the High Definition Revoicer built in. This model has cream pick up covers and black rings. The Convertible is super flexible due to its pick ups and the controls over them. The last model is the Icon Type 3. This model has 3 Jason Lollar P-90 pick ups, the High Definition Revoicer, a 5 way toggle, a volume and a tone. It is available in black, natural or burgundy. The combination of Lollar pick ups and the fact that there are 3 of them gives this guitar a very unique and exquisite sound.

So, there you have it. 4 new model, 8 color possibilities and 3 different pick up choices equals a whole line of guitars for players to choose from. These guitars would be easily suitable for a pro needing great flexibility right on down to an entry level player wanting a really great first guitar. Thing is, while this is not the least expensive guitar you could buy, it is less then half of the price of the guitars that it competes directly with. Add to that, these guitars are made exclusively in North America split between Godin's New Jersey plant and one of their Quebec facilities. Once again, Godin delivers top quality products at reasonable prices.

For more information check out the new ICON page at Godin.

Anyone who sells guitar pedals knows that selling a lot of any one pedal isn't that common. There are just too many pedals on the market for people to choose from. However, every once in a while a company, usually Boss, nails it with something really cool and you end up selling lots of them. Just such a pedal is the Boss RC2 Loop Station. Like all loop pedals, the RC2 lets you play a phrase into it in real time and have it loop while you play over top of it. If you like, you can overdub more material to make your phrase more complex. There is no limit to how many overdubs that you can do, only a total memory limit which is 16 minutes. Add to that a really good assortment of drum patterns to use and 11 memory spots to store your loops and you get a really fun and useful pedal at well under $300 which is on the low side of loop pedal prices. Check out Jay in our Product Videos explaining and demonstrating the RC2.

Our friends at Godin continue to cool things. The Norman ST68 was always a good guitar, it's been on the market for years now. In the $900-$1100 range, it has lots of competition but it has always held its own. Recently, Godin decided to take this model over the top and start making it from all solid woods instead of ply backs and sides. This has taken an already great model and turned it into one of the best guitars in the store, in ANY price range. The improvement in sound is staggering and the guitar has always looked fantastic. It's available as a standard dreadnaught with or without pickup or as a cutaway dreadnaught with the new Fishman pickup system. Our first "all solid" version of this guitar has already come and gone but more are on the way. When they arrive be sure to take the opportunity to come by and check it out.

What's special about a black Gibson Les Paul Tradional? Well, other then it's a really nice guitar, nothing really. Nothing that is until we send it down to Washington to be aged by the master of guitar relic's Bill Nash. In about 4 weeks this guitar will return looking like a 40 year old guitar but playing like a brand new guitar, better actually due to the improved pick ups that will have been installed. Bill Nash has been producing some of the worlds most sought after Fender type relics for years now but only recently has he been producing Gibson relics. There is a major difference between the Fender relics and the Gibson. The Fender relics are not actual Fender guitars to begin with. Bill Nash assembles the Fender type guitars using licensed parts from various sources and ages them to create the relic. In the case of a Gibson relic, Nash must begin with an actual Gibson Les Paul due to the lack of Gibson licensed parts available. This results in a more expensive but much higher quality and much much more valuable end result, a real, modern day Gibson Les Paul that looks like a 40 year old guitar. The other thing about the Gibson relic's is that Nash only makes a handful of these per year making them much more collectable then the Fender relic's.

Watch for the transformation pictures when this guitar returns to us 40 years older in about 4 weeks.

The Godin SD has long since been one of our most favorite guitars from the famed Canadian company. Recently, we had an opportunity to purchase a few more of these then normal and we jumped on it. With 3 new models just in and another 3 on their way our selection is excellent. The SD is a great "everything" guitar. It has the comfort and ease of a 24 3/4" neck but maintains a crisp sound thanks to its rock maple neck and crystal clear Godin pick ups. Its body has a diagonal radius carved into it for additional comfort. At under $500, this guitar has always been one of if not THE best value on the market in its price range. For more information about the Godin SD click here to visit their website.

Luckily for us, Yamaha just had it's year end and offered some incredible deals on some of their higher end acoustic guitars. Even though we didn't really need any more high end guitars at this time, we couldn't help ourselves (we love these guitars) given the great pricing offered by our friends over at Yamaha. We bought a Yamaha LS 26 II and an LS 36 II. Both guitars just arrived into the store a few days ago and did not disappoint. Aside from looking fantastic these guitars always have such an nicely balanced sound. Normally selling for around $3000 both of these instruments are priced at under $2000. Still a premium price range we know but at these prices a fantastic opportunity for anyone in the market for one of the nicest guitars that you will ever play. Click here to visit Yamaha's Custom Shop Guitar Website.

It's true, soon we will be back in the relic'd Les Paul business. As some of you will know, Bill Nash of NASH Guitars had previously taken some brand new Gibson Les Paul's and put them through a complete aging process including new electronics and pick ups. They were sold on a lottery basis and we had been fortunate enough to get two of them over the past 18 months. Both sold promptly. For those who got a chance to see and play these guitars all would agree that not only did they sound superior to an original Les Paul they looked awesome (as do all of Bill Nash's relics.) In past months, the elusive Bill Nash has been pretty tight lipped about when more of these creations would be available. However, just the other day he announced that he would begin taking orders for new Les Paul Relics. Now however, the dealer must submit a picture of one their own inventory that they would like Nash to perform the relic on. Once approved, we send our own Les Paul to Olympia, Washington to be treated and sent back.

This opens up some cool possibilities. Firstly, we now don't have to wait to be chosen to buy one, we can order one anytime. Also, we can submit used Les Paul's to be relic'd. As well, we can choose to a certain degree the finish based on the type of finish that we submit. All good, all around. Once finished, these relic'd Gibson Les Paul's usually sell for around $4000. Each is naturally 100% Gibson (except for the replaced DiMarizio pick ups) and completely custom made and 100% unique. Watch for our first one coming sometime in the next 30-60 days.

For more information about these guitars visit the Nash Guitar Website Here.

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Back a few years ago, Godin released the original incarnation of the Kingpin. At first, the 5th Ave (as the non electric version is called) was an archtop reminiscent of a time gone by but with all of today's level of modern playability. Thanks to its modern design and manufacturing techniques, the 5th Ave produced incredible tone along with greater projection then any other traditional archtop. The result was a truly fantastic sounding and very affordable guitar that almost every guitar player could and would enjoy playing. Naturally, almost everyone wanted to plug it in which led to the second guitar in the line, the Kingpin. Godin added a neck position P90 pick up to the 5th Ave. As everyone predicted, the result was incredibly smooth tone. Taking it one step further, Godin recently released the Kingpin Cutaway which features a pair of P90's opening up an even greater range of tonal possibilities.

In stock now we have the 5th Ave as well as the Kingpin and the Kingpin Cutaway is slated to arrive any day now. Drop in to see for yourself why these guitars are so popular. For more detailed information from Godin Click here.

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The highly anticipated DCPA-1 Performing Artist acoustic from Martin arrived in our store yesterday thanks to a prolonged period of warm weather which facilitated it being shipped this early in the spring. The first of 3 models slated to arrive the DCPA-1 is a D-14 Fret Cutaway shaped body made from solid East Indian Rosewood with a solid Sitka Spruce top. The neck is select hardwood with a solid Black Ebony fingerboard. It has a scale length of 25.4". The pick up system is the Fishman Aura 1. The body/neck construction is a standard Martin mortise/tenon neck joint and the bracing pattern is Martin's hybrid X scalloped. All that to say that this guitar is based on all of the superb features that make Martin Standard series guitars so good. At first glance, this guitar does not look like a typical Martin. The newer design has been created on purpose to appeal to a newer breed of player with the wood binding, different shaped pick guard and the cutaway. The pick up system definitely has the performing player in mind but is a really nice touch for a less professional player who would simply like to plug in or do some really high quality home recording. At around the $3000 mark this guitar is very competitively priced given its features compared to other well established Martin models. For more information from the Martin website click here. If you'd like to try this incredible guitar please drop into the store while it's still here.

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It's no secret that we are pretty big fans of the Norman and Seagull acoustic guitars. In the under $1000 category they have very few worthy competitors in our opinion. At the recent Namm Show in January Godin announced a number of design improvements to many of their existing Norman models as well as some brand new models in both Norman and Seagull. Recently, we placed a big order of many of these new models and they have started to arrive into our store. Some of the models that you can expect to see are the all new ALL SOLID Norman ST 40 as well as the newly redesigned ST68CW QI. From Seagull you will be treated to a pair of their Performer series flame cutaways, one folk and one dreadnaught. Another new model for us is the Seagull Entourage CW Black with pick up. All these along with some of our regular favorites like the Maritime SWS folk and dreadnaught are arriving soon or already in stock, drop in to check them out.

Not looking for another Strat or Les Paul? Well, Ibanez is one of the few companies that still produce a guitar of this era. The Jet King captures the look and sound of an era long since gone. However, they combine this vintage styling with state of the art hardware and electronics to produce a guitar that looks and feels old but performs like new. The Jet King's come in a variety of cool retro finishes and two different models, the JTK-30 and JTK-40. The JTK-30 has a traditional floating bridge and Ibanez HFS1 & HFS2 pick ups. The JTK-40 has an VBX60 vintage vibrato and ACH3 & ACH4 humbucker pick ups. Both models are made from Mahogany and have a 3 pc maple neck with medium frets.

Very cool looking and really great sounding, now in stock for you to check out. For more information check out the Ibanez site.

Each year at this time we do a substantial sized Ibanez order. This year, we ordered a big selection of their famous Artcore series hollow body guitars. Available in many shapes and sizes, the majority of what we ordered and have started to receive are the AF series. The AF is the most traditional of the Artcore series. It is a full-hollow construction which means that there are no sound blocks in the body. The result, pure rich tones. Already received into stock are the AF75 TDG (pictured above) and the AF105 NT. Many more to come over the next few weeks. Stay tuned and for more information about Ibanez Artcore guitars click here.

Finally, the Godin Session arrived in our store a few days ago. Eagerly awaited, we were not disappointed. The Session is the third guitar in this line and to date the most affordable at right around $500 depending on the finish. The Session is based on the award winning design of Godin's custom made Passion guitar. Although scaled down to fit into a price range, it shares many feature of its more advance sibling. Obviously it is shaped in the spirit of a Fender Stratocaster but this is where most of the similarities end. It is constructed from Canadian Basswood and has a rock maple neck available with either a rosewood or maple fingerboard. For pick ups it uses Godin GS-1 single coil and a specially made Godin humbucker in the bridge position which can be split into a single coil pick up via the push pull tone knob. With a vintage style tremelo and high ratio machine heads, this guitar is hands down the best value we have ever seen in this price range. You even get a deluxe Godin gig bag included in the price. We've got them in stock now for you to check out. For more information, check out our video page or visit the Godin website.

Tags: Godin, electric, electric guitar, strat, fender, stratocaster, Session, progression, passion

eBand is a portable all-in-one audio player that’s packed with big features. WAV and MP3 files can be loaded and played by eBand, and the tempo and pitch can be changed. Plug in your guitar and jam along using the powerful onboard COSM® preamp and BOSS effects. You can minimize the pre-recorded vocals or guitar parts with the Center Cancel feature for minus-one play, and record and save your jams. There’s even a library of backing tracks and rhythms onboard, plus a built-in tuner and metronome. For people who want all of this capability in a unit that works completely independent of a computer, the eBand is the only product that we've seen that does it all well. This unit has just started to arrive but every unit that we have received have sold immediately. Check our video page for an upcoming video demo. For more information click here.

Marshall has brought out tons of different amplifiers in the past but one area that they have stayed away from until now is the small, low power all tube amplifier. Many other manufacturers have taken a shot at this format and some have done really well, some not so much. However, Marshall seems to have captured something the others may have missed. Is it Marshall's long history of making all tube amps, who knows. All we know is that this amp sounds fantastic as is definitely worth checking out for any guitar player. It's inexpensive enough for any player to buy and offers such great tone that many just might. For more information you can check out Marshall's website or stay tuned for a KAOS Video review coming soon. This amp is currently in stock for you to check out.

Although this series is a bit of a departure for Martin, it is certainly a welcome one. The all new Performing Artist series is a new line of guitars with the, well you guessed it, the performer in mind. Besides the legendary quality and award winning pick up technology these guitars are beautiful. Without going crazy, Martin has pulled out all the stops in terms of dressing these guitars up to not only look great but be great playing. There are 3 models to choose from, a dreadnaught, an OM model and a Grand Performer model. All models come standard with Martin's famous Aura pick up system. We expect to have these guitars in stock by the end of March.

To find out more about these awesome new guitars click here.

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First introduced in 1958, the AC15 combo has been the amp of choice for countless guitar players throughout the world. Drawing on more than 50 years of amp-building expertise, the AC15C1 Custom Series offers maximum tonal dexterity. The VOX AC30 combo amp has been an icon for decades, known as the sound that powered the 1960s' "British Invasion." Based on the classic AC30 design, the all-new Custom Series AC30C2 and AC30C2X offer numerous up-to-date enhancements, delivering the most versatile AC30 design in VOX history. Arriving soon in our store.

For more information about the improvements to these amps, click here

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Our friends at Godin are on fire. Over the past two years they have introduced far more guitars then any other manufacturer out there. And... it's not just quantity, they have all been high quality and high value offerings. Their most recent is a continuation on a theme, the Session is a less expensive and slightly different version of the the recently introduced Progression. The Session is a Strat type guitar available in either a mat or high gloss finish with either a maple or rosewood fingerboard. Loaded with Godin pickups, 2 singles and a humbucker in the bridge position. This bridge pick up also has a coil tap for increased versatility. Superb sounding and feeling, sure to be another winning instrument for Godin. At less then $500 this guitar is undoubtably the new, best value in this price range. We should be receiving our shipment in the next few weeks, stay tuned.

Tags: Godin, electric, electric guitar, strat, fender, stratocaster

Famous for his contribution to the unique sound of 'Alice in Chains', Jerry Cantrell has been playing G & L for years. Now, for a limited time and a limited number of guitars G & L has released the Rampage. Clearly a more aggressive guitar then G & L is famous for. Nonetheless, this guitar is loaded with amazing components. At well under $2000 this is a gem considering it is a signature series guitar and a very limited edition instrument. Click here for more information.

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NASH T-52 - Just in, another of the most popular Nash Relic's that we get. The T-52 Tele finished in Butterscotch Blonde, Lollar pick ups and a medium aging. As always, Bill Nash's guitars play amazing, sound great and most importantly for a relic, look incredibly authentic. Also in, a tobacco sunburst and a dakota red T52.

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The Seagull Maritime SWS HG - A new milestone in value, the SWS (solid wood series) brings an all solid design to the market at a remarkably low price. With solid spruce tops and solid mahogany sides/backs, it’s hard to beat their tone at any price.

Tags: acoustic, acoustic guitar, seagull, flat top, dreadnaught

Nash T72 Tele Deluxe - A great score for us, this Nash creation became available to us when another dealer somewhere couldn’t take delivery. The moment I saw its picture I jumped on it. Fashioned after the 70’s Tele, it is awesome. It has the slightly chunky’r 70’s neck profile.

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Yamaha Avant Grand - Yamaha has finally realized the goal of making a digital piano play and feel like an acoustic concert grand. Utilizing a real concert grand type key action combined with award winning sampling Yamaha has created an instrument that piano players around the world agree feels like the real thing. At about a half the price, weight and size of the real thing this product is a sure fit for many piano players in smaller spaces.

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The Godin Progression - This format of guitar was only previously available from Godin in a Custom Shop format in the Passion Series. Now, a full production model, the Progression model is sure to impress even the most traditional single coil players, for a lot less $$ as well.

Tags: Godin, electric, electric guitar, strat, fender, stratocaster

The VOX Night Train - Continuing in their tradition of awesome sounding amps, Vox has started to ship the Night Train. A power house 15 watt all tube amp with as much versatility as it has great tone. Not just another typical British sounding amp, well worth checking out.

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The NASH T52 in Butterscotch Blonde - We can’t really say enough good things about the relic guitars that come from Bill Nash. He has become famous for his aging techniques and his guitars play and sound incredible. This one has a light relic and lollar pick ups.

Tags: Nash, tele, fender, relic

The Marshall Haze Series - A brand new series from Marshall, the Haze amps are gear towards studio, home and small performances. Based on their classic all tube design and built in the UK, this series is designed to offer maximum Marshall sound in a smaller package and at a lower volume. Perfect for the performing musician as well as a studio player. This amp would also be perfect for enthusiasts looking for that classic tone in a less expensive form. The Haze series is offered in two formats, a 40 watt combo and a 15 watt head with cabinets. Either way, they sound awesome. We have just started to receive our stock so please come by to check them out.

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The Marshall MA Series - What can Marshall do to improve their tone, well not much really. Marshall is the recognized leader when it comes to classic tone and used by pros all over the globe. What they are doing is finding ways to make their unmistakable sounding amps more accessible to more players by making them less expensive. The MA series is a series of classic all tube Marshall amps designed in the UK but manufactured overseas. The result is the same awesome Marshall tone for a lot and we mean a lot less money. Available in 50 watt and 100 watt combos and head/cabinet set ups, there may just be one for you. Now in Stock...

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NASH T52 2 tone - Everyone knows that we here at KAOS love the Nash Relic’s. Every once and a while we get a chance to pick up a guitar that some other dealer couldn’t take. This one is one of those opportunities. The aging is extra awesome and it plays amazingly. Watch for more Nash Tele’s coming soon.

Tags: Nash, tele, fender, relic

Epiphone SG and Les Paul Custom - Limited numbers arriving next week. The SG Custom, often referred to as a Les Paul Custom because of the 3 pick up configuration is finished in Antique Ivory. The Actual Les Paul Custom is done in Vintage White. Gold hardware is standard on both of these models. Both are exquisite.

Tags: Gibson, Epiphone, Les Paul, SG

G & L ASAT Classic Bluesboy Semi-Hollow - Just in, another awesome Bluesboy from G & L. While it’s true that we love this model, this one has garnered tons of extra attention due to it’s alleged superior playability. I just report the stories... In stock now. For how long, I couldn’t say.

Tags: G & L, GL, Fender, tele, ASAT, Bluesboy