ESP LTD Deluxe EC-1000

Pick up the ESP LTD Deluxe EC-1000 Electric Guitar and you'll believe this lightweight beauty can do it all. Built to crunch with its mahogany body, set mahogany 24-3/4"-scale neck, and rosewood fretboard (ebony on vintage black). Abalone flags plus the model name at the 12th fret give it distinction. The TonePros locking bridge and tailpiece keep tuning rock-solid. Features a flamed maple top and a pair of active EMG-81/60 pickups, except the amber sunburst model that sports a Seymour Duncan JB/59 passive pickup setup. See-thru colors all have quilted maple tops.

Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.

ESP LTD Deluxe EC-1000 Electric Guitar Features:

• Mahogany body Mahogany neck
• 24-3/4" set neck
• Thin U neck contour
• Rosewood fretboard (ebony on vintage black)
• Abalone flags plus the model name at the 12th fret
• 42mm Earvana Compensated Nut
• 24 extra jumbo frets
• TonePros locking Tune-o-matic bridge
• Genuine EMG 81/60 pickups (Seymour Duncan JB/59 set on amber sunburst model)
• ESP locking tuners
• Black hardware (gold on black and vintage black, chrome on amber sunburst)

Poss Miyazaki - Hawaiian Exotics

Time for some Japanese exotica with Poss Miyazaki and his Hawaiian All-Stars. Long time followers of the blog will remember some other postings from the Japanese King Records label. For the uninitiated SDS or Super Dynamic Sound was the Japanese answer to the Command Records Project 3 or Phase 4 hi-fi wonder-sound. As such you can read all about it (even which microphones were used) on the back cover.

As this is an Australian Festival pressing it's not the same as the original King vinyl, but nonetheless packs a fair audio punch. Lots of shimmering lap-steel guitar, some electone organ courtesy of Shiro Michi, a smattering of vibes and those Hawaiian all-stars singing some tasty choruses. Enjoy.

01 - Ta-Huwahuwai
02 - Sweet Leilani
03 - Love Song Of Kalua
04 - Little Grass Shack
05 - Hilawe
06 - Moon Of Manakoora
07 - Blue Hawaii
08 - Malihini Mele
09 - Hawaiian Wedding Song
10 - Mama Iti E Papa E
11 - Beyond The Reef
12 - Aloha Oe

Poss Miyazaki - Hawaiian Exotics

Mr Snookles

Gibson Slash "Appetite for Destruction" Les Paul

A limited-run signature model based on the guitar Slash played on the classic Guns 'N' Roses album.

The Gibson Slash "Appetite For Destruction" Les Paul Electric Guitar is patterned after the guitar Slash plays on the famous Appetite For Destruction recording. The Slash signature guitar is crafted with a traditional-style weight-relieved mahogany body capped with a AAA figured maple top. Act fast, because this guitar is only available in a limited-run.

The signature guitar's neck profile was made for Slash and offers a rounded Gibson 60's Les Paul shape. The "Appetite" LP guitar is armed with Seymour Duncan Slash Signature Alnico II Pro pickups. Slash also selected the special capacitors to create the vintage Les Paul sound he so loves.

TonePros "aged" chrome hardware on the LP guitar includes historic machine heads, and a locking bridge and tailpiece. Other appointments on th]e destructive Slash signature guitar include a deluxe "Appetite" finish with a natural top and faded cherry back, and a smoking skull with top hat artwork on the headstock. Gibson includes a hardshell case and a Gibson Custom Shop Certificate of Authenticity with each Slash "Appetite For Destruction" Les Paul Guitar.

Gibson Slash "Appetite for Destruction" Les Paul Features:

• AAA Carved figured maple top
• Solid mahogany back with traditional weight relief
• Gently aged "Appetite" finish with a natural top and faded cherry back
• Slash signature smoking skull with top hat artwork on head stock
• Set mahogany neck with rounded '60s profile
• 24-3/4" scale length
• Bound rosewood fretboard
• Trapezoid inlays
• Seymour Duncan Slash Signature Alnico Pro II humbuckers
• 2 volume controls, two tones, 3-way toggle switch
• Special capacitors selected by Slash for vintage tone
• Tone Pro hardware
• Single-ply cream binding on top
• Acrylic trapezoid inlays
• Aged chrome hardware
• Includes hardshell case and Certificate of Authenticity

Bennelong Players - Baroque to Beatles

Co-conspirator Shadrack Blintz has been on the prowl for some new old vinyl, and has provided a fewq tasty titbits for your enjoyment. Today's bon-mot is an Australian rarity - the Bennelong Players serving up some popular tunes of the day in their chamber ensemble format.

(Historical note Bennelong was the name of a famous Australian Aboriginal - one of the first to learn about European ways, and to teach the new settlers about traditional culture. The Sydney Opera house is situated on Bennelong point.)

The fare wanders from light classics to Beatles covers and hits of the moment - Australian readers will be able to date the album to a nicety by the inclusion of the theme from 'Rush' - a hit TV series about the gold-rush days.

01 - Joy
02 - Greensleeves
03 - German Dance
04 - Eleanor Rigby
05 - Theme From Rush
06 - Bouree
07 - Scarborough Fair
08 - Nerini
09 - La Volta
10 - Bachianas Brazilleiras
11 - Yesterday
12 - Kemps Jig
13 - Ariosa
14 - The Entertainer

Bennelong Players - Baroque to Beatles
Mr Snookles