Meticulously recreated by Gretsch master builder Stephen Stern and his crew from the original guitar owned by George and played during his early- and post-Beatles career. Only 60 Harrison TRIBUTE guitars will be produced worldwide.Very special extras include: Original 1987 U.K. 7" picture-sleeve vinyl record of George Harrison hit "Got My Mind Set On You."One of George Harrison's actual personal guitar picks.Two previously unpublished photos of George Harrison with his original Duo Jet guitar.A DVD about the making of the Gretsch G6128T-GH George Harrison Tribute Duo Jet guitar.A copy of 1980 George Harrison autobiography I Me Mine.A personal letter from the Harrison family.A reprint of George Harrison's 1961 IOU to Liverpool cab driver Ivan Hayward as handwritten on the back of the customs slip Hayward filled out to bring the original Duo Jet to England from New York.Set of four Gretsch George Harrison pins.Unique Features: Lightweight mid-'50s chamber body, distressed all-black color scheme (body top, back and sides and back of neck), modified B6C Bigsby tailpiece with black Phillips head tremolo arm pivot bolt, offset mounted strap carriage bolt on butt of bodyThe backgroundThere's a very famous early film of the Beatles performing at Liverpool's Cavern Club the dank, cramped cellar where the group played from February 1961 to August 1963. The grainy black and white footage captures the Beatles (mere days after new drummer Ringo Starr officially joined) sweating through a raucous cover of "Some Other Guy," then a staple of their act, before a packed house.At far stage right, 19-year-old guitarist George Harrison is blasting out the song's infectious chord progression on what he later called his "first real decent guitar"a black 1957 Gretsch 6128 Duo Jet, serial number 21179, with a Bigsby vibrato unit. The guitar is clearly visible in the footage.The Gretsch Duo Jet that Harrison plays in the clip was dear to him at the time. He often referred to it as his first truly good guitar. He'd bought it secondhand from a Liverpool cab driver a year earlier at age 18, in summer 1961. After acquiring the guitar, Harrison played it during the historic three-year period when the Beatles made their momentous transformation from local favorites to U.K. sensations to worldwide phenomenon. He used it to record the Beatles' first album, Please Please Me, and the song of the same name that was their first number-one hit. A quarter-century later he returned to the guitar for his acclaimed 1987 solo album Cloud Nine.So when Gretsch wanted to honor Harrison in 2011 with a signature guitar modelit had to be that guitar.BodyBody Material: Mahogany back, 3-ply Maple topBody Shape: JetBody Top: 3-Ply MapleBody Finish: ArrayNeckNumber of Frets: 22Fingerboard Radius: 9" (22.9 cm)Fretboard: RosewoodNeck Material: 1-Piece MahoganyNeck Finish: LacquerNut Width: 1.66" (42 mm)Scale Length: 24.6" (62.5 cm)ElectronicsBridge Pickup: DynaSonic Single-Coil Bridge Pickup Custom M
The Fender custom Shop Yngwie Malmsteen tribute Stratocaster guitar (a.k.a. the "play loud" guitar) is a meticulous reproduction of Malmsteen's beloved instrument. Produced in limited edition it is authentic in every detail, including the famous "play loud" sticker on the upper horn and, of course, the distinctive scalloped maple fingerboard.Like the original, it features DiMarzio HS-3 pickups in the bridge and neck positions and a standard Fender '70s-era middle pickup, with a standard Fender bridge, a large headstock, and a battered Olympic white finish expertly treated to mirror each of the original guitar's many battle scarsthe nicks, dings, scratches, burns, and worn finish spots from decades of heavy use and abuse in Malmsteen's masterful hands.Model Name: Custom Shop Yngwie Malmsteen Tribute StratocasterBody: AlderNeck: Maple, Modern "C" Shape with Machine Screw Mounting Inserts (Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)Fingerboard: Scalloped Maple, 9.5" Radius (241mm)No. of Frets: 21Pickups: 2 Dimarzio HS-3 (Neck & Bridge), Standard Fender '70s-era (Middle)Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. No-Load Tone Control (Bridge and Middle Pickups)Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade Position 1. Bridge Pickup Position 2. Middle Pickup Position 3. Neck PickupBridge: Standard Fender TremoloMachine Heads: Fender/Schaller Vintage "F" Style Tuning MachinesHardware: ChromePickguard: 3-Ply White/Black/WhiteScale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)Width at Nut: Brass Nut, 1.650" (42 mm)Unique Features: New Special Refined '60's Shape Neck, New Machine Screw Neck Mounting Inserts, New Bullet Truss Rod Nut, New Deeper Scalloped Fingerboard, Brass Nut, Large '60s Styled Headstock, Dunlop 6000 Jumbo Fretwire, Aged Pickup Covers, Aged Plastic PartsStrings: Fender Super Bullets 3250L, Nickel Plated Steel, (.009 to .042), p/n 073-3250-003
The Jubilee Edition saxophones replace the standard Super Action 80 Series II and Super Action 80 series III saxophones. Jubilee Series instruments are more aesthetically elegant and offer redesigned features that are lighter and more responsive. The Series II Model 52 Jubilee Edition Alto Saxophone is an update of the most popular Selmer Paris saxophone ever. There is a reason the Series II has been THE standard in professional saxophones for a generationThe Super Action 80 Series saxophones have been the professional choice for a generation and continue to be the most popular professional saxophone in the world. The reasons are clear: they all possess a flexible but centered tone that is natural in almost any playing situation. Yellow brass body tubes and keys resonate across the entire timbre spectrum: full-ribbed construction enhances their durability. The Series superior intonation characteristics make these saxophone a natural choice for any professional or those who aspire to be.125 years of experience have enabled Selmer Paris to create the acoustic and aesthetic alchemy of the saxophone and become the main architect of its evolution. With the jubilee celebration saxophones, Selmer lays the foundation for a new visual identity of the instrument, while keeping intact its sound conception and the creativity of its ergonomics.In keeping with the French jewelers tradition, the new engraving is thinner thanks to an new outline technique, comes to decorate the bell and the bow, doubled on the bell-to-bow ring by the original signature of the Founder, Henri Selmer. A new lacquer optimizes the quality of the play of light through shades of gold tone in the instruments reflection.The neck key is redesigned through a lighter mechanism and subtly thinner outlines, thus becoming more elegant. In order to fulfill this new visual balance, the geometry of the S neck is imperceptibly modernized on a deep blue background even more recognizable.The new S125 Anniversary mouthpiece gives a final touch to the aesthetic dynamics of the instrument, including a brass ring that optimizes the acoustic resonance potential of the instrument.The S125 Anniversary mouthpiece offers dynamic aesthetics and an optimized acoustic resonanceGold tone lacquer offers more warmth and presenceA new style of outline engraving highlights a thinner, more elegant and elaborate design from the bell to the bow, with Henri Selmers signature on the connecting ring. A redesigned octave neck key has a lighter mechanism and subtly thinner outlinesThe bow-to-bow ring displays the original signature of Henri Selmer100% French manufacturedThe included accessory kit features the latest Selmer Paris top-of-the-range accessory line including strap, swab, cloth, and cork grease
The Jubilee Edition saxophones replace the standard Super Action 80 Series II and Super Action 80 series III saxophones. Jubilee Series instruments are more aesthetically elegant and offer redesigned features that are lighter and more responsive. The Series II Model 52 Jubilee Edition Alto Saxophone is an update of the most popular Selmer Paris saxophone ever. There is a reason the Series II has been THE standard in professional saxophones for a generationThe Super Action 80 Series saxophones have been the professional choice for a generation and continue to be the most popular professional saxophone in the world. The reasons are clear: they all possess a flexible but centered tone that is natural in almost any playing situation. Yellow brass body tubes and keys resonate across the entire timbre spectrum: full-ribbed construction enhances their durability. The Series superior intonation characteristics make these saxophone a natural choice for any professional or those who aspire to be.125 years of experience have enabled Selmer Paris to create the acoustic and aesthetic alchemy of the saxophone and become the main architect of its evolution. With the jubilee celebration saxophones, Selmer lays the foundation for a new visual identity of the instrument, while keeping intact its sound conception and the creativity of its ergonomics.In keeping with the French jewelers tradition, the new engraving is thinner thanks to an new outline technique, comes to decorate the bell and the bow, doubled on the bell-to-bow ring by the original signature of the Founder, Henri Selmer. A new lacquer optimizes the quality of the play of light through shades of gold tone in the instruments reflection.The neck key is redesigned through a lighter mechanism and subtly thinner outlines, thus becoming more elegant. In order to fulfill this new visual balance, the geometry of the S neck is imperceptibly modernized on a deep blue background even more recognizable.The new S125 Anniversary mouthpiece gives a final touch to the aesthetic dynamics of the instrument, including a brass ring that optimizes the acoustic resonance potential of the instrument.The S125 Anniversary mouthpiece offers dynamic aesthetics and an optimized acoustic resonanceGold tone lacquer offers more warmth and presenceA new style of outline engraving highlights a thinner, more elegant and elaborate design from the bell to the bow, with Henri Selmers signature on the connecting ring. A redesigned octave neck key has a lighter mechanism and subtly thinner outlinesThe bow-to-bow ring displays the original signature of Henri Selmer100% French manufacturedThe included accessory kit features the latest Selmer Paris top-of-the-range accessory line including strap, swab, cloth, and cork grease
The depth and mellowness of the Gibson L-5 CES is winning acclaim for this fine jazz guitar from the most discriminating artists. The tonal quality of the acoustic guitar and the advantages of an electric are combined in one instrument. Very few carved guitars are built each year because of the scarcity of the wood required and the handcrafting involved. The building of the L-5s is overseen by Jim Hutchins, a Gibson Builder since 1963. The process has remained relatively unchanged since the 1950s, including the hand-tuning of the top and back. Guitarists sing the praises of the comfortable vintage neck the fast, easy action and the rich beauty of the carved spruce top. Other features on the Gibson guitar include a figured, carved maple back with solid maple rims a pearl inlaid ebony fingerboard and beautiful multi white-black binding. With the creation of the L-5 in the 1920s, the modern archtop guitar was invented and it has set the standard for all carved guitars that have followed. (Click on "Private Reserve" at left to see more gorgeous pics.)Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.Solid spruce topSolid maple sides and backFive-piece maple neckF-holesBinding: Body/neck/peghead/f-holesHardware: GoldBridge/Tailpiece: Tune-o-matic/24K goldPickups: Two '57 Classic HBsControls: Two volume, two tone, three-way switchFingerboard: Ebony 20 fret/block inlaysScale length/nut width: 25-1/2"/1-11/16"Finish: Vintage sunburst
The depth and mellowness of the Gibson L-5 CES is winning acclaim for this fine jazz guitar from the most discriminating artists. The tonal quality of the acoustic guitar and the advantages of an electric are combined in one instrument. Very few carved guitars are built each year because of the scarcity of the wood required and the handcrafting involved. The building of the L-5s is overseen by Jim Hutchins, a Gibson Builder since 1963. The process has remained relatively unchanged since the 1950s, including the hand-tuning of the top and back. Guitarists sing the praises of the comfortable vintage neck the fast, easy action and the rich beauty of the carved spruce top. Other features on the Gibson guitar include a figured, carved maple back with solid maple rims a pearl inlaid ebony fingerboard and beautiful multi white-black binding. With the creation of the L-5 in the 1920s, the modern archtop guitar was invented and it has set the standard for all carved guitars that have followed. (Click on "Private Reserve" at left to see more gorgeous pics.)Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.Solid spruce topSolid maple sides and backFive-piece maple neckF-holesBinding: Body/neck/peghead/f-holesHardware: GoldBridge/Tailpiece: Tune-o-matic/24K goldPickups: Two '57 Classic HBsControls: Two volume, two tone, three-way switchFingerboard: Ebony 20 fret/block inlaysScale length/nut width: 25-1/2"/1-11/16"Finish: Vintage sunburst
This 5-octave model with Honduran rosewood bars shares bar geometry and other features with the flagship M8650H model. This specially developed bar geometry features 8 graduations and was designed with optimal bar resonance and player ergonomics in mind. The black-finished wood upper frame incorporates the revolutionary Majestic re-leveling rail system, and newly designed hybrid-style bar mounting posts and insulators for superior feel and resonance. The standard Majestic concert leg assembly features a wide range of crank-up height adjustment and 4" wheels which are double-locking on the player side. The resonators are comprised of six independently mounted sections that make setup and tear down easy for a solo performer.Includes Majestic drop cover and Innovative Percussion MalletsPrecision tuned Honduran rosewood bars with 8 graduationsNEW bar post design with felt insulators for enhanced feel and bar resonanceRe-leveling rail system Tunable low end resonators
