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In this issue...
  • Joey Says...
  • Center stage in the Spotlight
  • Guyatone GA-530A
  • Leo Wins A Grammy.
  • Kirk Lorange - Melody is Boss
  • Gibson Electric Steel Guitars
  • DEMO and B-Stock SALE!
  • AIRLINE '59 Custom
  • ON THE NET - Check out our EBAY Store

  • 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 MAY 2009

    Golf courses are open. Life is good. Last week we began shipping FIVE new models! The Breadwinner, 50th Anniversary AIRLINE Goldtop, the '59 Custom 3P in Seafoam Green, '59 Custom Town & Country and the Joey Leone Limited Edition models. Eastwood sure has been busy! We hope you are expecting a TAX REFUND this year!

    We have plenty of guitarticles for you this month, so sit back and enjoy! Also, don't forget to tell your friends about our various contests.

    NOTE: All '59 Custom models include the new AIRLINE DELUXE hardshell case and are fitted with the AIRLINE Vintage Voiced Single Coil pickups.



    Joey Says...

    Joey Says...

    That Is Not MY Guitar Until...

    This month I will be discussing a much overlooked aspect of guitar playing and appreciation, the professional setup. As I always say - this is not MY Guitar until it is setup to my specifications. I think perhaps 90% of today's guitar players do NOT have a personal guitar repair technician that they work with. Why?

    more info

    1988 Epiphone Spotlight Guitar

    Center stage in the Spotlight (1988 Epiphone Spotlight Guitar)

    By Michael Wright, The Different Strummer

    These days Epiphone guitars are almost ubiquitous. If a band plays Gibson-style guitars, they're most likely to be slinging Epis, because the cost is much lower than the Les Paul's.. But what about the EPI SPOTLIGHT?

    Full story

    1960's Guyatone GA-530A Guitar Amp

    1960's Guyatone GA-530A Guitar Amp

    by Rob Roberge

    So, a few months back I talked about how great the Univox U-45 is. And I figured I'd talk about more vintage Univoxs this month-specifically the 305-B which is a really great amp with 6973 output tubes. This month I wanted to share this rare bird with the My Rare Guitars world.

    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 - Melody is Boss

    Kirk Lorange - Melody is Boss

    What is it that makes one tune different from another? Melody. What makes a song a hit and what is it that you remember? Melody . What is the only aspect of music that you can copyright? Melody. Melody is boss...

    more...

    Gibson Electric Steel Guitars

    Gibson Electric Steel Guitars

    April showers bring May flowers, right? It also brings the lastest work by noted author, Andre Duchossoir, Gibson Electric Steel Guitars (GESG). As a resource for these vintage treasures manufactured for all of 32 years it has no equal.

    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

    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: My Rare Guitars EBAY Store

    ON THE NET: My Rare Guitars EBAY Store

    We have a wide range of guitars, pickups, guitar parts, "project" guitars, etc on sale on EBAY. We have also 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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