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Eastwood Guitars Airline ’59 Coronado

anthony — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 01:39:59 +0000

The ’59 Coronado is another great entry in the Eastwood Guitars Airline selection of instruments. The ’59 Coronado is a tribute to the Supro Coronado that was originally made by Res-O-Glas. Newer artists like Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys use the Supro Coronado for it's classic tone. But back to the '59 Coronado...this guitar sounds and plays amazing, and looks super cool too. It’s got a unique shine to it, and you can be pretty sure that you won’t see too many out there playing a similar style axe, particularly at local gigs.

While the Coronado is based on the Res-O-Glas model, it has been upgraded. The Coronado features a tone-chambered mahogany body. It also features rubber body bindings and a Tone Pros bridge. These are all differences from the original model. In addition to the mahogany body, the new model has a bolted-on, bound Maple neck and a rosewood fingerboard with block markers. It uses Alnico Hot-10 humbuckers and a BIGSBY tremolo. The instrument has two volume controls, two tone controls, and a three way switch with a vintage switchplate. It uses Grover style hardware in nickel and chrome.

The ’59 Coronado may not be the best guitar for gigging—some reviews aren’t as positive as you may expect. However, it looks great and is certainly a nice guitar for practice and playing at home. It retails for $1,399.

For more info be sure to check out the Eastwood website: http://www.eastwoodguitars.com/

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Eastwood Guitars ’59 Town and Country DLX

anthony — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:32:03 +0000

The Airline line of guitars was created by VALCO back in 1958, and they produced these instruments up through 1968. They were sold exclusively through Montgomery Ward. While the run was limited, these instruments were very popular, and a number of famous guitarists still play them today. While finding an original Airline Town and Country can be difficult, Eastwood Guitars’ reissue is a great duplicate and faithfully recreates the sound of the older instrument.

The Town and Country DLX features a mahogany body with tone chambers. The neck is bolted on and is made from bound maple. The rosewood fingerboard has block markers on it. The guitar uses two Airline vintage voiced single coil pickups and one Alnico hot-10 pickup. The five way adjustable roller bridge, Bigsby licensed tremolo, and vintage Kluson style nickel and chrome hardware complete the look. The Town and Country DLX has two unique features: a striped pickguard and rubber body binding. It features a three way switch, three volume controls, three tone controls, and a master volume control. The guitar usually retails for $1,499, although it can be found for less than $1,200. It usually comes with a deluxe case.

For more information be sure to check out the Eastwood website: http://www.eastwoodguitars.com/GTRs/airline59-TC-DLX/airline59-TC_DLX_frm.htm

Eastwood Guitars Airline 3P DLX

anthony — Thu, 26 May 2011 00:47:04 +0000

The Airline line of guitars was originally marketed between 1958 and 1968 by VALCO, and they were sold exclusively through Montgomery Ward stores. The guitars have been used by such players as David Bowie and guitarists for the White Stripes and Calexico. However, they were somewhat difficult to find, so Eastwood purchased the brand and released a new line of Airline guitars to fill the need. The Airline 3P DLX was released in 2005 as a custom shop model. There were very few of these guitars made, so they’re something of a collector’s item.

The 3P DLX is made from mahogany and features a bolted on bound maple neck. The fingerboard is from rosewood and has block markers. Eastwood used three Alnico Hot-10 humbuckers and a five way adjustable Roller Bridge with a BIGSBY licensed tremolo. The hardware is all Vintage Kluson style nickel and chrome. The guitar has three tone, three volume, and one master volume controls plus a five way switch. Some of the special features on the 3P DLX include its tortoiseshell pickguard and its NOS Valco 62 knobs.

The Airline 3P DLX generally retails for between $900 and $1029, which includes a hard shell case and an Eastwood t-shirt. The guitar comes in a number of different colors, including red, sunburst, and vintage cream.

For more information check out the Eastwood website: http://www.eastwoodguitars.com/

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Eastwood Guitars Classic 4 Bass

anthony — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:31:13 +0000

The Eastwood Guitar line includes many different models, including the Classic 4 bass. This Classic truly is a classic looking and sounding bass. It is based on the Country Classic look from the 1960s. It also has a 30 inch scale that gives it a very nice balance and feel.

It uses a bound laminated maple body with a maple top and bound F-holes. The neck is set on and is made from bound maple as well. The neck is fairly thin, but it is quite easy to play. It’s finished off with a rosewood fingerboard using dot markers. The Classic 4 uses two EW-retro humbuckers to give it that vintage feel. The bridge is a floating wood bridge with a trapeze tail, and the hardware is all Gotoh nickel and chrome. The Classic 4 uses unique MOP fret markers, something that is a bit different from other guitars. It features two volume controls, a tone control, and a three way switch.

The Classic 4 is a great bass that reflects one of the best designs from the 60s. It’s a very versatile guitar with a solid, sturdy body. It comes in a number of different finishes: white, orange, walnut, and LH walnut. The guitar retails for $649, but you may be able to find one for as low as $499.

For more info be sure to check out the Eastwood website: http://www.eastwoodguitars.com/

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Eastwood Guitars Sidejack DLX

anthony — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:11:52 +0000

The Eastwood Guitars Sidejack DLX series of relic guitars are based on the 1960s Mosrite guitar. These guitars were built in the US and were very popular during the 1960s, thanks in part to the Ventures. The Mosrites features a very distinctive shape that has a reserved Stratocaster look to it. The Sidejack DLX keeps this very distinctive look for all three of its different models.

The Sidejack features a bound solid basswood body and a bound maple set neck. The fingerboard is made from rosewood and features dot markers. The guitar has two vintage EW P-90 pickups and a three way switch. It also has a volume and a tone control. The bridge is a Pro adjustable roller bridge and has fender style tremolo. All of the hardware on the Sidejack DLX is made from either Gotoh nickel/chrome or gold. The body and nick binding is unique to this guitar, as is the slim tapered neck profile. If you’d like to own one of these instruments for yourself, the going retail price is $579. The Sidejack DLX is available in either sunburst, black, greenburst, or metallic blue.

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Eastwood JR Elite – Ay O Let’s Go!

anthony — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 19:35:10 +0000

Eastwood makes some super cool guitars. One of their more popular models is the JR Elite. This relic is based on the famous Mosrite Mark II guitar that was made famous by Johnny Ramone. As a tribute to the Mark II, the JR Elite features an unique pickup configuration based on that used by Ramone. This configuration uses a mini-Humbucker on the neck and a high output single coil in the bridge. It also has a knurled volume knob and an LP tone knob.

The JR Elite has an alder body and a bound maple neck that is bolted on. The fingerboard is made from rosewood and features vintage mosrite mini dot markers. The pickups, as mentioned above, include the mini-Humbucker on the neck and the hi-output fixed single coil on the bridge. All of the hardware is Gotoh nickel and chrome, and it looks amazing. The guitar comes in two colors—gold and white. The JR Elite is priced at $699.

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Eastwood Guitars Eastwood GP

anthony — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 20:11:50 +0000

Eastwood Guitars has made a number of different models over the years. One of their great old fashioned relic guitars is the Eastwood GP. This guitar is certainly a classic. It features a mahogany body with a set neck made out of mahogany as well. The fingerboard is done in rosewood with block markers. Its scale length is 24 and 3/4 inches, and the guitar is 1 11/16th inches wide at the nut. It also features dual super-2 humbuckers and Gotoh nickel and chrome hardware.

The Eastwood GP has three way switching and two volume and two tone controls. The bridge is a five-way adjustable wrap-around. One of the unique features of the Eastwood GP is the contoured maple top. The guitar comes in three finishes: black, cherryburst, and LH black. Eastwood retails the Eastwood GP for $899, which isn’t a bad price for a guitar of this caliber.

Airline MAP – Eastwood Guitars

anthony — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:33:14 +0000

If you are someone who is looking for a classic guitar that has been passed on to the modern era, then you might want to check out Eastwood Guitars. This company is one that has worked to revive the Airline guitars, which was a brand that was very popular during the 1960’s and late 1950’s. For classic rock aficionados, these guitars are pieces of history that bring forth a little extra soul and spirit into the music. However, it can be difficult to find a classic Airline guitar as the original models are now priced at more than three thousand dollars, and can be quite hard to come by. So, if you are looking to use this brand of guitar, then you might want to look at these newly redone models to see if they fit with your purposes.

The Airline MAP is a guitar that will not only look cool, but it will also work to make sure that your sound is one that is unique. In fact, bands today like The White Stripes and The Cure use the Airline MAP guitar for this very reason. If you use this tribute guitar then you will have the option of buying the model in four colors: red, black, white and seafoam green. Not only this, but it has two volume and a single tone control as well as a roller bridge and BIGSBY tremolo. The guitar looks much like the traditional model did that was released in the fifties and sixties, but it is much more affordable.

Eastwood Airline Tuxedo

anthony — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:59:16 +0000

The Eastwood Airline Tuxedo Relic Guitar is a great looking instrument that is based on the original Barney Kessel instrument. This model was originally sold during the 1950s under both the brand name of Kay and Airline. Today’s new take on the Airline Tuxedo features a full hollow body design and is very lightweight. It’s a versatile instrument that can handle anything from punk to jazz and beyond. While the original Barney Kessel models sell for several thousand dollars or more, the Eastwood Airline Tuxedo is much more affordable.

This relic guitar has a set neck, a maple top and back, and mahogany sides. The neck itself is made from bound maple, and the inlays are block markers. As for the bridge, it’s done in a trapeze tail and Tune-O-Matic style. The hardware is all vintage style open back tuners. The Eastwood Airline Tuxedo features a rosewood fretboard, two custom hi-output P-90 pickups, a three-way switch, two volume controls, and two tone controls. The instrument also features a unique 1950’s airline coat of arms on the pickguard so that everyone who sees it will know that this relic guitar is based on one of the greatest instruments ever made.

The Eastwood Airline Tuxedo Relic Guitar is available in several different styles, including a left-hand option, and generally retails for around $899.

Eastwood Airline ’59 2P

anthony — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:30:07 +0000

Eastwood Guitars has revived the Airline brand of relic guitars from the late 1950s and 1960s. These awesome guitars have been played by a number of great players, including guitarists for the Cure, Calexico, White Stripes, and David Bowie. The Airline guitars were originally produced from 1958 to 1968 by VALCO and were sold exclusively through Montgomery Ward department stores. Original Airlines now sell for well over $2,000.

However, the Airline ’59 2P offers players a chance to get their hands on a guitar that looks and feels like one of the originals without paying that much. The limited edition 50th anniversary model comes in either red or gold, and it features just about everything the original did. It’s done in a mahogany body with a bolted on maple neck. The fingerboard is made from rosewood and features block markers. It has two Airline vintage voiced single coil pickups, a three way vintage switch, two volume controls, two tone controls, and a master volume control. It has a tune-o-matic bridge with a custom chrome tail, and it features vintage kluson style nickel/chrome hardware. Two unique features of the Eastwood Airline ’59 2P include its striped pickguard and its rubber body binding.