by vintageguitarencyclopedia | Oct 12, 2017 | News Articles
ESP has unveiled the Kirk Hammett Signature KH Ouija Natural Guitar, a limited-edition custom guitar that will be available in two different models. From the company: “It was around 1990 that Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett first approached us at ESP with the...
by vintageguitarencyclopedia | Oct 10, 2017 | News Articles
Blues guitarist extraordinaire Ronnie Earl has recently announced a new album called “The Luckiest Man”. The disc, which was recorded with Earl’s longtime band, the Broadcasters, will be released November 17 via Stony Plain Records. According to...
by vintageguitarencyclopedia | Oct 5, 2017 | News Articles
Did you know it was National Taco Day yesterday? Andrew W.K. knew and he was partying in the future with his custom-made taco guitar. The rocker has been hard at work on hand-painting his very own custom guitar, created by ESP Guitars and hand-painted by Andrew W.K....
by vintageguitarencyclopedia | Oct 3, 2017 | News Articles
Tom Petty has officially been declared deceased at the age of 66 after he was found in full cardiac arrest at his Malibu home Sunday night. The singer was rushed to UCLA Medical Center, but could not be revived. His official death was confirmed by Tony Dimitriades...
by vintageguitarencyclopedia | Sep 28, 2017 | News Articles
Last week, the news of Joe Satriani’s return to the music scene made head-waves. The six-string legend recently announced his 16th solo album, What Happens Next, and the 2018 iteration of his G3 Tour, which will feature Dream Theater’s John Petrucci and...
by vintageguitarencyclopedia | Sep 26, 2017 | News Articles
Chris Jenkins was a practicing veterinarian until he retired a few years ago. What you may not know is his skill in treating his patients was made better by his passion for making some of the finest guitars in the US. “I was a guitar player when I was young and...