15/12/11 16:02
This is definitely one of the coolest inexpensive Gibson's yet for us here at KAOS. If you are looking for the classic sound of an SG there is no less expensive way to get it while maintaining the legendary Gibson quality. With a lightweight body and a monster sounding Gibson P90 pick up this guitar really screams classic rock .. and .. at under $1000 it's just another great value coming from Gibson these days.
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Following up on the awesome success of the Les Paul Studio 60's Tribute popularity, the 50's version features a quarter sawn neck, baked maple fingerboard and a pair of killer sounding PAF style humbuckers. Finished in an awesome satin finish it has quickly become a popular choice for younger first time Gibson owners as well as more seasoned players alike. At well under $1000 it is one of the best values in our store. Also available in the popular Gold Top finish with a dark back.
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Acoustic GuitarAnother absolute gem from Yamaha's custom shop in Japan. This guitar , the LLX26 is a traditional dreadnaught size without a cutaway for the fullest possible sound. Made from all premium solid woods it's tone is as warm as it is brilliant. The built in A.R.T pick up system is one of the recognized best systems in the world to reproduce the guitars acoustic magic while being amplified. We were only able to snag up one of these guitars at this price so don't delay if you'd like to try it or dare we say buy it. At around the $2000 mark it competes incredibly well with other guitars in the same price range. It's definitely worth checking if you are in the market for a premium acoustic.
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Acoustic GuitarEvery once and a while we get the opportunity to purchase some of Yamaha's premier acoustic guitars at an incredible price .. and we never give up the chance. These handmade instruments are manufactured in Yamaha's famous custom shop in Japan. Made complete of all solid tone woods and equipped with Yamaha's famous ART pick up system they deliver a truly fantastic playing experience. If you have never tried one of these guitars, don't miss your chance. They are fantastic. Pictured above is the 26 series and the model is the LLX26C. We have one of this model and one of the LLX26 which is a slightly larger body without the cutaway. Priced in the $2000-$2500 range, these guitars are unbelievably good value.
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Electric GuitarSo, just a week ago we received an Ebony version of this Alex Lifeson Limited Edition Axcess Les Paul. In the ebony colour there were only 5 units shipped into Canada and we got one but it didn't last long. Two days to be exact. With that gone we felt a bit let down that we didn't get more time to enjoy it so I tried to order another. No more ebony ones but they did have a few of the Viceroy Brown versions left. It is the same except for the figured maple top (which the ebony didn't have). While the ebony was super nice and very very limited, this burst is pretty hard not to love. Anticipating that it won't last for long, we immediately made a
Gear Review video and packed it back up. This is a really special instrument and something that any Rush fan would love to see. Drop by to see it in person, you won't be sorry. Full specs and information can be found on the
Gibson website here.
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Electric GuitarJust in, a new batch of colours on an old model .. The Gibson Les Paul Jr has been kicking butt since 1954. Like the original this Jr is made from choice mahogany and outfitted with the classic P90. The bridge is a lightning bar wraparound tailpiece with a raised compensated bridge. In Canada, the only 2 colours that will be available (without special ordering) will be TV Yellow (pictured) and Tobacco Burst. Aside from looking cool, this guitar has incredible tone. Albeit not overly flexible, players might really love to add this to their collection given its very modest under $800 price tag. Drop in to check this one out, you may love it!
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Electric GuitarG & L is on fire these days. Not a guitar comes in from the folks in California that we do not unconditionally love. This latest ASAT Classic Blues Boy is no exception. Finished in butterscotch blonde with a tinted maple neck and locking tuners, this is just one more example of how exquisite these instruments are. The Blues Boy model has a chambered body and a Seth Lover pickup in the neck position which delivers a uniquely beefy tone for a tele type guitar.
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Electric GuitarAfter only a few days in our store, the first of only 5 (in Canada) Ebony Gibson Les Paul Axcess, Alex Lifeson models was sold. While that certainly makes us happy, we were strangely disappointed that we only got to live with such a cool guitar for such a short period of time. On a whim, I decided to check with Gibson to see if they had any more of the Ebony models. Unfortunately, the answer was no but they did have a few of the, also very limited Viceroy Brown version at the same price. So .. I jumped on it and placed the order. This model should arrive in the next few days. Watch for an announcement. Did I mention how cool this guitar was??
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Electric GuitarNot unlike his guitar playing, Alex Lifeson has taken a very traditional guitar and turned it on its head creating a new class of Les Paul. Built from all of the same traditional tonewoods, this Axcess model sports two Gibson high output humbuckers with series/paralell wiring options and push-pull volume controls. The Floyd Rose bridge is also wired with a GraphTech Ghost Piezo bridge saddle pick up. So, with an exponentially more tone options then a regular Les Paul, this model is not only unique and collectable, it's really cool. The Axcess model is a limited edition but the Ebony model is really really limited with only 5 units being sold in Canada. One of those guitars is in our store for the time being. Don't miss your chance to see one of the coolest Les Paul's ever made.
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Electric GuitarIn the beginning, there were a number of versions of this renowned guitar. There was an SG Standard, an SG Junior and the SG Special with P90's. In the late 60's and early 70's Pete Townshend made the SG Special one of his guitars of choice while rocking out some of the loudest music of its time. The Who obviously went onto to greatness in the world of rock as did the SG. Made of solid mahogany and finished in Alpine white with a nitrocellulose finish for tons of tone and a comfortable light weight. It's neck is uniquely cut based on Townshend original preferences. Looks awesome, plays great and sounds incredible and there are only 600 of them in the world.
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