Hyper

 

This is the latest by Kiesel, the Hyperdrive. Looks like a Jackson Kelly-esque take with a more compact outline but it's actually a reverse concept of one of their own models. I kinda like how such outlines are offered in a smaller, compressed size. If you have handled a full blown BC Rich Warlock / Ironbird / Beast or anything of that nature, you'd appreciate this compression. Basic build starts at USD1,649.

Goodbye, October... 👋

Les Jones

 

Gibson finally released the Les Paul Adam Jones signature with quite a fanfare. There's a special video featuring a resurrected astronaut & a mutant zombie wasp traversing the ethereal forest giving life to this guitar. Regardless, the guitar in question features an interesting pair of pickups, the Seymour Duncan Custom DDJ & Gibson's own Custombucker installed in reverse. Be informed that the neck gets a relic treatment & worn out to the maple at most places. 

PIC: Guitar.com

Another

 

To wrap up the month. Whatever. 

Esquire!

 

This was a difficult decision but it happened. I got obsessed with the anniversary Esquire after trying it & decided to bring it home (after paying, of course...). I was never a big fan of any anniversary re-intro of anything (em... maybe one other guitar) but this one is a good one per se. It appealed to me in every way & it's a must have. I've been a fan of single pickup guitars to begin with so having only one pickup in there is no big deal at all. OK, more to come & in case you missed the full appraisal: CLICK

Michiya

 

I have a very limited knowledge of what's going on in Japan & there are many talented musicians there. Every now & then I would come across fine players & this is worth sharing - Michiya Haruhata. He has a delicious signature Strat seen above, featuring a DiMarzio Air Norton (n) & Fred (b). The middle single coil is Fender's own Texas Special but a Custom Shop version. This is Michiya in action with this very guitar:

PIC: Fender Japan

Clearance @ TYMC

 

Some stuff are clearing for a good deal @ TYMC. The Carvin LB20 you see here is definitely one of them. Modern tones with a good thump. When I tried this out sometime ago, I managed to hear it in action with some OD & it's one of the more pleasant ones I have ever come across.

These are good stuff as well, especially when you are on a budget - $15 ea... 😯

PIC: TYMC FB