Fender have announced the launch of a Kurt Cobain signature Jaguar. Here’s what Fender.com have to say about it: “Fender introduces one of its most distinctive signature models ever, the Kurt Cobain Jaguar®-meticulously modeled on the battered and highly unusual 1965 Jaguar that Cobain wielded during the heady early-’90s era when Nirvana ruled rock and led a musically stunning and culturally subversive movement. Fender craftsmen have reproduced Cobain’s battle-hardened left-handed Jaguar down to the last unusual detail, including its worn…

Fender are to honour ex-Blur guitarist Graham Coxon, with a signature Tele. Some of the highlights are; Ash body with blond finish Vintage style bridge and single coil bridge pickup Seymour Duncan ’59 SH-1 humbucker in the neck position “C” shape maple neck with rosewood fretboard featuring a 9.5″ radius and jumbo frets The guitar carries a recommended retail price of GBP720 (approx USD1,180 or EUR820) but will only be available in Europe. Soures: MI Pro and Music Radar

Gibson are to honour Doors guitarist Robbyt Krieger with a signature model of his famous SG. Here’s what they have to say about it; “During his time with The Doors, and beyond, Robby Krieger proved himself one of the most inventive guitarists in rock. His lithe, flamenco- and jazz-influenced licks and solos took the electric guitar in directions that no other popular rock artist was exploring, and constituted one of the main ingredients in a band that stood out as…

Gibson have been working with Rush stalwart, Alex Lifeson, to create the Gibson Custom Shop Alex Lifeson Les Paul Axcess. Here’s what Gibson have to say about it: “In his work with Rush from the ’70s to today, Alex Lifeson has redefined the boundaries of progressive rock guitar. Embodying far more than that genre label often implies, Lifeson’s playing soars beyond the drama and the bluster to reveal truly stunning virtuosity that has been praised and admired by fans—and players—of…

When George Harrison played Liverpool’s Cavern Club with The Beatles in the early ’60s, he had a Gretsch Duo Jet in his hands. Now, Gretsch Guitars is putting a limited-run of 60 signature models of the instrument Harrison described as his “first really decent guitar” into the hands of fans. Harrison played the Duo Jet on The Beatles’ first album and it is also pictured on Harrison’s 1987 Cloud Nine album. “I’ve never seen a more precise and detailed replica…

Gibson will unveil the Jackson Browne Signature acoustic guitar at Winter NAMM. Browne has worked closely with the Gibson Acoustic Master Shop for five years on this exceptional guitar and he has guided the Gibson Montana Acoustic Master Shop in creating a guitar much like the legendary 1930s Roy Smeck model that can deliver a pure traditional acoustic sound as well as a flawless acoustic tone when amplified in a large concert arena. The Jackson Browne Signature model is handmade…

Fender introduces a replica of the starred-and-striped Stratocaster guitar that infamous MC5 guitarist and Detroit proto-punk Wayne Kramer used back in the late 1960s and early 1970s to kick out the jams and kill hate. It bears his distinctive US flag finish, with a red-and-white striped body and white-stars-on-blue-background pickguard and headstock. “Every band needs its own identity,” Kramer says of his homemade design. “When I founded the MC5 and we started to play out, I wanted to develop a…

The Gibson Custom Shop Eric Clapton signature “Beano” is now available. Here’s what Gibson have to say about it… “The tonewoods used to construct a great Les Paul Standard have always been at the core of this legendary electric guitar’s voice, and the Eric Clapton 1960 Les Paul is no different. Gibson Custom selects from its lightest stocks of mahogany to craft each guitar’s solid, one-piece back, and marries it to a two-piece top of lightly figured maple, seeking wood…

Here’s what Epiphone have to say about their new Joe Bonamassa signature Les Paul. …Joe Bonamassa has brought searing electric blues-rock back to its American roots, and helped to redefine the genre in the process. The effort has won him top honors on countless “guitarist of the year” polls, and #1 status on the Billboard Blues chart–and through it all, a Les Paul has remained Bonamassa’s go-to guitar. Of his beloved instrument, Bonamassa has said, “For me to be myself,…

Yamaha Motorcycles has commissioned a limited run of James Toseland-replica guitars from its musical instrument division. Five of the 52-branded RGX-A2 JT electric guitars will be made, one for JT and the other four for competition prizes. James’ number one instrument is the piano, but the postage on those is crippling. The Sterilgarda Yamaha rider will no doubt enjoy many happy hours playing his new axe, since – according to Yamaha – ‘it boasts a unique combination of traditional electric…