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2012

new guitars released in 2012

Oct 18 2012
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ESP LTD Kirk Hammett KH-25

By 2012, Artist Signature Models, New Release No Comments

ESP introduce the LTD KH-25 signature model to commemorate Kirk Hammett’s twenty five year collaboration. The LTD Kirk Hammett KH-25 is a limited-edition instrument for players and collectors alike. Features include a black distressed finish and graphics designed to emulate Kirkʼs famous KH-2 Vintage model. The KH-25 has bolt-on construction at 25.5″ scale, with a basswood body, maple neck, and a Floyd Rose Special bridge. The guitar also features ESPʼs new ALH-200 active pickups.
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Oct 17 2012
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Ernie Ball Music Man Reflex

Ernie Ball Music Man Reflex

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Introducing the Ernie Ball Music Man Reflex. The Reflex features a lightweight body, dramatic styling, and state-of-the-art electronics not found on any other instrument. The epitome of form and function, this new guitar sports two Di Marzio custom humbucking pickups, offering 10 very distinct sounds. Utilizing a 5-way lever pickup selector and series/parallel toggle switch, you can custom shape and color your tonal options like never before. The Music Man design team has engineered optimal contours, weight and balance, making this instrument very comfortable to play.
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Oct 16 2012
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LAG Arkane A500

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The Lâg Arkane A500 has been popular across Europe for many years, and now available for the first time in the US. Heavy and warm sound lovers will be delighted with the outstanding EMG-89 and EMG-81TW installed on this gorgeous maple glamed top and a basswood body. An irreproachable aesthetic with an excellent good value for money. The Arkane A500 comes in stoptail and Floyd Rose options.
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Oct 15 2012
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VOX Apache II Phantom Travel Salmon Red

VOX Apache II Phantom Travel

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The VOX Phantom has appeared as a Limited Edition model over the years. Now, this iconic guitar is reborn in the exciting Apache Series. In addition to the authentic body designs that only VOX can provide, these tricked-out travel guitars host a 2-channel guitar amplifier, speakers, dozens of rhythm patterns, even a convenient E-String tuner – all built right into the guitar itself! Combing cool, retro looks to satisfy the enthusiast with play-anywhere convenience, these playful and spirited instruments are a highly attractive choice.
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Oct 14 2012
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VOX Apache I Teardrop Travel 3-Tone Sunburst

VOX Apache I Teardrop Travel

By 2012, New Release No Comments
The VOX Teardrop has appeared as a Limited Edition model over the years. Now, this iconic guitar is reborn in the exciting Apache Series. In addition to the authentic body designs that only VOX can provide, these tricked-out travel guitars host a 2-channel guitar amplifier, speakers, dozens of rhythm patterns, even a convenient E-String tuner – all built right into the guitar itself! Combing cool, retro looks to satisfy the enthusiast with play-anywhere convenience, these playful and spirited instruments are a highly attractive choice.
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Oct 13 2012
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Jackson Mille Phobia King V Matte Black

Jackson Mille Phobia King V

By 2012, Artist Signature Models, New Release No Comments
After 12 albums & over thirty years in the business, Kreator frontman & guitarist Miland “Mille” Petrozza gets his own signature model. The Jackson Mille Phobia King V was built to Mille Petrozza’s exact specifications and is equipped with a single pickup – an EMG81 active humbucker in the bridge position, it has a maple neck with rosewood fingerboard featuring black shark fin inlays. The Bridge is a recessed Floyd Rose Special. Only available in Europe as a limited edition.
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Oct 12 2012
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Zerberus Chimaira

Zerberus Chimaira

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Introducing the Zerberus Chimaira. Features include a body made of solid Korina wood with an 18 mm thick Maple top and selected flamed maple veneer. The neck is made of hard Maple and is glued deep into the body of the Chimaira. The neck-joint was designed to create a very stable and secure compound. Therefore the neck-heel reaches underneath the neck humbucker. Zerberus tackled the problem of accessing the highest frets in most guitars by developing an elegant and ergonomic neck-body-transition that allows soloing in the highest frets without breaking your fingers.
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Oct 08 2012
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Vox Series 55 SSC-55 Sienna Burst

VOX Series 55 SSC-55

By 2012, New Release No Comments
The VOX Series 55 Single Cutaway (SSC) solid-body guitar features state-of-the-art carving methods providing a 3D contoured body that fits naturally and comfortably. The advanced MaxConnect aluminum bridge features extended saddle travel for flawless intonation with any gauge string. VOX Super Smooth tuners offer enhanced tuning stability. New CoAxe pickups delivers a unique and sophisticated tone, yet each one remains whisper-quiet.
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Oct 07 2012
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PRS SE Clint Lowery

By 2012, Artist Signature Models, New Release No Comments

The PRS SE Clint Lowery guitar is designed for metal and hard-rock players with attitude, and with an adjustable stoptail and 25 ½” scale length, it is perfect for dropped-tuning. In fact, at Clint’s request, the SE Clint Lowery ships tuned to C#/drop “B”[C# G# E B F# B]. The SE Clint Lowery comes in opaque black with white binding on the body, neck, and headstock. It also features a new and exclusive inlay pattern and body shape as well as black nickel hardware for a distinct look that’s as commanding as the music you’ll make with one. Shipping in the first quarter of 2013.
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Oct 04 2012
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Gibson Nitrous Les Paul Studio Electric Lime

Gibson Nitrous Les Paul Studio

By 2012, Green Guitars, New Release One Comment
The new Gibson Nitrous Les Paul Studio combines some of the hottest looks ever with impressive sonic versatility that is firmly rooted in that fat, rich Les Paul tone. While maintaining the appealing “stripped down” ethos at the heart of the Les Paul Studio, the Nitrous adds a truly stunning new range of muscle car colors to a totally reconfigured weight-relief technique that genuinely enhances resonance and sustain while creating an appealingly light guitar, and tops the package off with versatile push-pull coil-tapping for two of Gibson’s most popular humbucking pickups.
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