dshowmusic.comTHE Belfast artist responsible for visual assets and art direction of legendary Irish band U2’s current Innocence and Experience World Tour once used his artistic talent to help promote an Irish guitar company. Last week Donegal luthier Alistair...
As Alistair prepares for yet another trip to Thailand, the home of Draco, to discuss another custom commission, we thought we would tell you the story behind this incredible five-string bass. “My customer had seen Leehom’s Bahamut and wanted a...
Last April Emerald Guitars founder Alistair Hay met up with Aaron Dorval in Boulder, Colorado to present him with his custom electric guitar, which he subsequently christened Daedalus, one the Irish company’s highlights of the year. Two years...
Alistair Hay, founder of Emerald Guitars, travelled to the Tibetan region of China to have one of his custom guitars decorated with Eastern philosophy art for a customer in Chicago. The Donegal-based luthier, who has been building carbon fiber...
Gibson has announced its 2016 line. The new lineup includes Gibson’s most iconic guitars like Les Paul, SG, Flying V, Explorer and Firebird. They have created two lines – the Traditional (T) and the High Performance (HP). Gibson Traditional In the...
Reverse Headstock The reverse headstock is a classic Jimi Hendrix look and alters string tension for a unique playing feel. The large 70s-style headstock bears the Hendrix signature on the rear. Reverse American Vintage Pickups The three American...
Limited Edition American Stratocaster with HSS Pickup combination The Limited Edition American Longboard Stratocaster HSS was inspired by vintage surfboard laminate designs. It comes with rear-mounted pickups, a clear back cover that makes the...
Godin’s Stratocaster-type Progression Series has been around for a while. In 2015 the Canadian manufacture released the follow up called the Progression Plus. The Godin Progression Plus features two Godin GS-2 Single Coil pickups in the neck &...
