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In this issue...
  • New MONOLITH Guitar
  • Like Rodney, It Don't Get No Respect
  • Rob's Crazy EBAY Finds...
  • Tube Tone Crystal Ball: Amp Trends and Future Predictions!
  • Kirk Lorange - The Power of Chord Tones - 1
  • 1960s Alamo Fiesta 2568R
  • DEMO SALE! - Still a few guitars available
  • AIRLINE '59 Custom
  • Joey and Wendell at NAMM???

  • WEB SITE

    A huge selection of Bizarre Vintage Guitars and Bass guitars.

    Vintage Guitars

    Looking for a deal? We have a nice selection of slightly used in-store demo guitars at greatly reduced prices.

    DEMO Guitars

    TUNE IN NOW! Thayrone-X has the best on-line radio in cyberspace.

    The Bone Conduction Music Show

    Check out the new AIRLINE MAP model in stock NOW.

    NEW in STOCK

    You can find a link at the top of the home page to revisit the prior years worth of newsletter.

    Newsletter Back-issues

    This is the MUST HAVE guitar of the year, and judging by the early reviews, they won't last long!

    AIRLINE H44

    We have a bunch of lefties on stock, ICHIBAN, Hi-Flyer (standard and RAMONES version), DELTA 6, Airlines in 2 and 3 pup version (with optional BIGSBY!) and more on the horizon. Check them out!

    Lefties in Stock

    We are looking for good quality vintage guitars for trade-ins towards a new Eastwood guitar. If you are bored with your old one, upgrade to a new axe!

    Trade-Up

    We finally did it. The AMPEG AEB-1 is now the EEB-1.

    3 NEW Models

    Looking for a hand made 18W combo? Check out our AIRLINE model.

    AIRLINE AMP

    Missed the LIVE version? No worries, you can watch the replay here.

    WEBCAST Replay

    Harmony Central has TONS of EASTWOOD Reviews on-line. Don't forget to write your own!

    Guitar Reviews

    Every month magazines the world over are publishing info and reviews on EASTWOOD products. Here is a link to the latest.

    EASTWOOD in the News #1

    EASTWOOD in the News #2

    EASTWOOD in the News #3

    Lap Steel Review

    Eastwood / SQUEEZE

    AIRLINE 2P DLX reviewed in UK Magazine

    My Rare Guitarticles JANUARY 2009

    We are into the home stretch for NAMM 2009 in California. NAMM runs Jan 15-18 this year and we have a BUNCH of cool new stuff to show off!

    Some of the highlights are the new MONOLITH guitar and the ultra cool AIRLINE '59 Custom. Both are shipping NOW. We are also announcing the SUPRO Dual Tone at NAMM!

    Enjoy!



    MONOLITH Guitar from Eastwood Guitars

    New MONOLITH Guitar from Eastwood Guitars

    NOW SHIPPING - These first Eastwood Monolith guitars are destined to become collector editions. All 48 guitars feature the Made in USA rebelSonic Monolith, a limited edition hand-wired pickup. Check out the video and information here.

    more info

    1979 Gretsch TK 300 Model No. 7624 Guitar

    Like Rodney, It Don't Get No Respect (1979 Gretsch TK 300 Model No. 7624 Guitar)

    By Michael Wright, The Different Strummer

    Some guitars combine fascinating stories about both their creation and acquisition, and this 1979 Gretsch TK 300 Model No. 7624 is one of those guitars! It was conceived during what many vintage Gretsch enthusiasts consider to be the low point in Gretsch history. It was purchased during one of the great guitar adventures of my career! But, is it any good?

    Full story

    Kent Short Scale Bass Guitar

    Rob's Crazy eBay Finds: Kent Short Scale Bass Guitar

    by Rob Roberge

    The Short-Scale Bass is a versatile and wonderful instrument. It packs enough punch to be used as a part of a bassist's gigging set-up. Its shorter scale makes it comfortable to play for beginners, small- handed adults and guitar players more familiar with guitar scale.

    full story...

    Tube Tone Crystal Ball: Amp Trends and Future Predictions!

    Tube Tone Crystal Ball: Amp Trends and Future Predictions!

    by Don Mackrill

    The end of the year is almost upon us and it's time to take stock of what's happening in the tube amp market. Here are my analyses of the most important current trends and what to expect in the future.

    full story...

    Kirk Lorange - The Power of Chord Tones - 1

    Kirk Lorange - The Power of Chord Tones - 1

    As you must know by now, when I improvise melody over a piece of music, I don't think scales. I would have very little success creating a solo over anything thinking scales. That's not to say that others wouldn't ... but I wouldn't know where to begin thinking along those lines, especially in a piece like this that introduces a bunch of 'outside chords' into the picture

    more...

    Gear Acquisition Syndrome: 1960s Alamo Fiesta 2568R Guitar

    Gear Acquisition Syndrome: 1960s Alamo Fiesta 2568R Guitar

    So what else was in the basement of the Alamo along with Pee Wee's bicycle? A guitar and amplifier manufacturer by the same name of course! Only kidding as we all know the Alamo doesn't have a basement but the Alamo brand was manufactured in San Antonio, Texas.

    more..

    Eastwood DEMO SALE! - Still a few guitars available

    Eastwood DEMO SALE! - Still a few guitars available

    With every shipment of NEW guitars, a few B-Stock guitars arrive with minor paint blemishes and scratches. Here is your chance to snap up some SUPER savings!

    Full story

    Eastwood AIRLINE '59 Custom Guitar

    Eastwood AIRLINE '59 Custom Guitar

    QUESTION: What happens when you take the top selling AIRLINE model, toss it back into Eastwood's Custom Shop Labs in Toronto, Canada, and tell them, "Money is no object! I want that damn stripe, and I want it now!!!" ANSWER: The '59 Custom AIRLINE, 2P and 3P models, VVSC pickups, Deluxe FORM-FIT custom case and lots of goodies!

    more

    Joey and Wendell at NAMM???

    Well folks, if you have not made plans to attend NAMM 2009 this year, it's not too late. EASTWOOD Guitars will be exhibiting at booth #1331 this year. BUT! For the first time, Joey Leone and Wendell Ferguson may be at the booth, at the same time, Friday Jan 16th. No promises, but maybe we can talk them into one of these jams, or if we are lucky, one of these! Hell, while we are at it, this one too


    Eastwood GEMINI Guitar

    NEW Eastwood GEMINI Guitar - Now shipping!

    Some have been waiting for 3 years - your day is finally here! Introducing the new GEMINI model from EASTWOOD. The features on this guitar are staggering. First, the body shape is like nothing you've seen - at least since the original Wurlitzer Gemini made its short lived debut in the 1966. Second, we have updated the electronics and controls of the original guitar with our "Made in Canada" custom built electronics system to give it a sophisticated modern tone without sacrificing that 1960's vibe.

    NEW Eastwood GEMINI Guitar

    NEW Sidejack DLX Guitar and Baritone DLX Guitar

    NEW Sidejack DLX and Baritone DLX

    The award winning SIDEJACK has been upgraded for 2009 and is now shipping. Featuring the new and improved tremolo system, roller bridge and headstock, the Sidejack still has all the original features that made it GUITAR of the YEAR in 2006 - one piece basswood bodies with SET maple necks, rosewood fingerboard, 24 3/4" scale, professional grade 5-way adjustable roller bridge, Vintage style tuners, two high output P-90 pickups, 3-way toggle switch with master volume and tone controls.

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