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In this issue...
  • Why Won't My Guitar play in TUNE!!!???
  • The Buckeye State of the Art
  • Rob's Crazy EBAY finds... Lectrolab S 400
  • Leo Wins A Grammy.
  • Kirk Lorange - Think Small
  • Art & Lutherie Cedar
  • DEMO and B-Stock SALE!
  • WEBCAST June 30th - GITHEAD - Colin Newman
  • AIRLINE '59 Custom
  • ON THE NET - Lots of cool Vintage stuff

  • 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 JUNE 2009

    Heading off to London UK in a few days for the LIMS Show. Drop by for a visit at stand K78, we will have 30+ guitars there, including the Breadwinner, 50th Anniversary AIRLINE Goldtop, the '59 Custom 3P in Seafoam Green, '59 Custom Town & Country and the Joey Leone Limited Edition models.

    GITHEAD featuring Colin Newman will be in Toronto June 30th, and we will broadcast LIVE worldwide. Register for your FREE Webcast Ticket here. If you are in the Toronto area on June 30th and want to be part of our limited STUDIO Audience, email me michael@myrareguitars.com

    Enjoy the newsletter....



    Why Won't My Guitar play in TUNE!!!???

    Why Won't My Guitar play in TUNE!!!???

    While related, keeping a guitar in tune and having a guitar play in tune up and down the neck are two different issues. If your guitar stays in tune but the chords sound out of tune as you go further up the neck and closer to the body, this is the article for you.

    more info

    The Buckeye State of the Art (Kay Solo King K4102 Guitar)

    The Buckeye State of the Art (Kay Solo King K4102 Guitar)

    By Michael Wright, The Different Strummer

    When I first learned of this guitar, it was known among cognoscenti as the State of Ohio guitar. I once wrote and essay in which I dubbed it The Ugliest Guitar In The World. All of us had a point. The real name, however, is the Kay Solo King K4102, and it dates to that heady period just before guitars really took off in 1960.

    Full story

    1966 Lectrolab S 400 Guitar Amplifier

    Rob's Crazy EBAY finds: 1966 Lectrolab S 400 Guitar Amplifier

    by Rob Roberge

    Recently, I was at a writer's conference and there was another guitar player there and we started talking about amps and guitars and pedals and such, but mostly about amplifiers. And someone there (not a guitar player) asked me: "How many amplifiers do you have?"

    full story...

    Mack Amps: Leo Wins A Grammy

    Leo Wins A Grammy.

    by Don Mackrill

    I thought that was good news and fair recognition for a man who in many respects revolutionized the guitar industry. It caused me to reflect on Leo's amp design...

    full story...

    Kirk Lorange - Think Small

    Kirk Lorange - Think Small

    Just because the guitar has six strings doesn't mean you have to constantly go looking for six-note chords, especially if you are playing in a combo of some sort. Remember, barre chords use repeat notes to make up the full six strings. Sometimes its better to use bits and pieces of a chord than the full version.

    more...

    Art & Lutherie Cedar

    Art & Lutherie Cedar

    It had been awhile since I scoured a local flea market looking for a bargain. I'm sure you could share a story of the one that was purchased for next to nothing at a garage sale or flea market. Some were undoubtedly sold to fund a new acquisition and others still part of your collection.

    more...

    Guitars: DEMO and B-Stock SALE!

    Guitars: DEMO and B-Stock SALE!

    With every new shipment comes a small percentage of B-Stock guitars What is B-Stock? A small paint chip, paint overspray, a scratch... anything that makes a guitar slightly less than PERFECT. We have a few B-Stock guitars for sale and some showroom demos at GREAT prices. Here is your chance to snap up some SUPER savings!

    Full story

    WEBCAST June 30th - GITHEAD - Colin Newman

    GITHEAD featuring Colin Newman will be in Toronto June 30th, and we will broadcast LIVE worldwide. Register for your FREE Webcast Ticket here. If you are in the Toronto area on June 30th and want to be part of our limited STUDIO Audience, email me michael@myrareguitars.com


    Eastwood Airline '59 Custom Guitar

    Eastwood Airline '59 Custom Guitar

    Due to the overwhelming success of the AIRLINE '59 Custom Series, we are adding some colors and some models. 1) 3P Seafoam Green, 2) 2P Goldtop Limited Edition and 3) Town & Country. All include the DELUXE Airline hardshell Case.

    more

    ON THE NET: Lots of cool Vintage Guitar stuff

    ON THE NET: Lots of cool Vintage Guitar stuff

    We have recently updated our VINTAGE ON SALE page. Check out the new old stuff...

    Click here

    NEW Eastwood BREADWINNER Guitar

    NEW Eastwood BREADWINNER

    It's finally in production folks! Yes, we got a LOT of email requests for this model over the years and have finally moved to production. The gutiar will begin shipping in March 2009. The initial limited run will be available in White (as shown) or Black with black pickgaurd. Both colors will be available with the traditional custom hardtail or an optional Strat style tremolo bridge.

    NEW Eastwood BREADWINNER
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