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2012

new guitars released in 2012

Epiphone Dot Studio Vintage Sunburst

Epiphone Dot Studio

By 2012, New Release One Comment
The Epiphone Dot, Epiphone’s version of the venerable ES-335 “Dot”, has been wowing guitar players all over the world for a decade. Now the Dot Studio gives players the exact same sound and quality in a stripped down studio model made of mahogany. Similar to our Les Paul Studio, the Dot Studio has all the tone and functionality of our “Dot” but with a fabulous Vintage Sunburst or Cherry finish. Read More

 
Gibson SG Diablo Tremolo Ebony

Gibson SG Diablo Tremolo

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The SG Diablo Tremolo from Gibson USA realizes the full potential of the furious SG design for the 21st century, retaining the classic cut of this iconic electric guitar, but adding a few contemporary twists that make it one of the most powerful and versatile rock weapons available today.
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Eastwood Hi-Flyer Phase 4

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The original Univox Hi-Flier Phase 4 model was introduced in 1977. It was the last in the Hi-Flier series that began in 1968. The new Eastwood Hi-Flyer Phase 4 is a dead-on replica of the original slim-line body and neck profile. It is fitted with new Eastwood Phase 4 humbuckers, has a 3-way switch with single volume and tone controls and a fully adjustable wraparound bridge. This was one of the few Hi-Flyer models that had a maple fretboard, and is one of the rarest of the vintage UNIVOX models.
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BC Rich Mockingbird Special X

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The Special X Mockingbirds have all the same features as the Special Mockingbird guitars. However the Special X Mockingbirds utilize AAA quilted Maple top and Grover tuners. Other features include a strategically positioned three way toggle switch, two volume and two tone controls, stop tailpiece and a Tone Pros tune-o-matic style bridge and vintage specified Rockfield humbucker pickups.
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Ibanez XG300 Glaive

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Introducing the new X Series Ibanez XG300 Glaive. Just as the metamorphosis of heavy metal has never stopped, neither do the weapons of engagement. Designed in consultation with numerous artists the Ibanez X-Series combines originally designed body shapes with killer tone and playability.
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Taylor T3B Semi-Hollowbody

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Inspired by both the T5 and the SolidBody, we take the classic semi-hollowbody sound and apply signature Taylor design touches, blending our high-fidelity full-size, mini or Vintage Alnico humbuckers with a unique coil-splitting application to give players killer humbucker and single coil sounds in one guitar. Opt for a stop tailpiece or a Bigsby paired with a metal roller bridge, for a high-performance vibrato bar without the usual pitch issues.
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ESP LTD South of Heaven Slayer 2012 Jeff Hanneman

ESP LTD South of Heaven Slayer 2012 Jeff Hanneman

By 2012, Artist Signature Models, New Release No Comments
This unique limited edition guitar commemorates the anniversary of the release of Slayer’s landmark 1988 album South of Heaven, with graphics inspired by the original album art. The SLAYER-2012 features South of Heaven’s skull and pentagram artwork, and pays tribute to ESP’s decades long relationship with Slayer guitarist and bassist Jeff Hanneman and Tom Araya.
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Squier Jim Root Telecaster Flat Black

Squier Jim Root Telecaster

By 2012, Artist Signature Models, New Release One Comment
Squier brings you a brand-nu signature model in the crushing form of the Squier Jim Root Telecaster – designed in cooperation with the acclaimed Slipknot/Stone Sour guitarist. It boasts several foreboding features, most notably a satin-matte finish in black or white, starkly simple single-knob/single switch control layout, black die-cast tuners and other black hardware, and two pulverizing passive humbucking pickups with black covers.
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Ibanez RG Premium RG920

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New Ibanez RG Premium RG920. Built with the hardworking pro in mind, the RG Premium is recognized as the ultimate workhorse guitar for the gigging player. Whether equipped with the new Tight-End R fixed bridge, or the Edge-Zero II tremolo with ZPS, Ibanez has engineered perfect tuning stability and playing comfort
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Squier Classic Vibe Duo Sonic

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The Classic Vibe Duo-Sonic™ ’50s boasts cool, classic Fender® vibe. Squier’s new Classic Vibe Duo-Sonic ’50s comes in a Desert Sand finish on a basswood body, with a comfortable 24″ scale gloss-maple neck with 21 medium-jumbo frets and a modern 9.5″ fingerboard radius. Other features include two alnico V single-coil pickups and a three-way selector switch for bright, clear tones that are unmistakably Fender.
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PRS P22 Violet

PRS P22

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Paul Reed Smith Guitars is proud to add the P22, the company’s first piezo-equipped solidbody guitar, to its 2012 lineup. The P22 comes standard with a redesigned PRS/LR Baggs piezo system. PRS and LR Baggs partnered more than a decade ago to design the piezo system found in PRS’s popular hollowbody models. This new system retains the same circuit design as the existing system, giving the P22 the same tonal authenticity and real world practicality as PRS hollowbody guitars… Read More

 

Roeller V

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The Roeller V is the forth of our signature lines. It features the V shape with its shark tooth turns of the points and it is a single cut guitar in the wood of your choice. The Roeller V was built from highly figured Walnut, with the sap side running from the front of the body to the back, thus creating a truly stunning instrument. It too, can be modified with an elevated or carved sculpture and it can also be modified with any number of pickup, and volumes or tones. With the solid cut design, it sounds like a guitar in high definition. All the levels are more acute and distinct and with the 25.5 scale neck the base tones are deep and full.
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Ibanez Premium Jem70V

Ibanez Premium Jem70V

By 2012, Artist Signature Models, New Release No Comments
New for 2012: Ibanez introduces a Steve Vai signature Jem – the Jem70V – in the Premium series. Steve Vai is one of the revered few on that short list of players who have changed the way we all think about what a guitar can really do. His signature Ibanez guitars are no different: Iconic, Sublime, Awe-Inspiring, Outrageous. The Ibanez JEM/UV Series models are designed to break boundaries.
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