OK… I’m around this stuff every day but I have to say that I am really excited about this one! Want to know more? CLICK HERE
Archive for August, 2009
14
Aug
09
another peek at a new model
We’ve been plotting some cool stuff with Zakk Wylde recently and today I can reveal one of them. A new model! Zakk was very hands-on coming up with his new Epiphone Signature model… the Graveyard Disciple. Some of you have already seen it if you have been to any recent Black Label Society shows. Check the video below. Oh, and the pic above is one of the original protos that we ended up sending to Zakk for his birthday back in January… signed by the Epiphone Nashville team.
CLICK HERE for a closer look at the Zakk Wylde Graveyard Disciple.
Last week I went to CrueFest and got together with Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue before the show to discuss his Epiphone signature bass. Nikki customizes every bass he plays with his own unique treatment and artwork so when Nikki’s tech, Darron showed us Nikki’s rack of basses, the discussion immediately turned to the possibility of offering some limited edition Epi Blackbirds inspired by Nikki’s designs. Here’s a few pics.
Then it was on for a get together on the Gibson/Epiphone bus with Charm City Devils who are signed to Nikki’s new label “Eleven Seven” and Rev Theory. Both bands use Epiphone Prophecy guitars and put on yet another great performance. Below is a shot of Rev Theory’s Rikki Lixx soloing with his Epiphone Prophecy Les Paul EX.
If you have the chance to go to Cruefest 2009 I’d encourage you to do so. Motley Crue headlines the festival with an amazing show playing all the hits (and more) from their classic Dr. Feelgood album. Crue Fest 2009 runs through September 5th. You can check out the dates at www.motley.com.
Jim “Epi” Rosenberg
04
Aug
09
dave rude ad in guitar world
Just got the latest issue of Guitar World and our new ad featuring Dave Rude of Tesla with his Sheraton-II is in it. A great shot by our friend Peter at Tickety Boo Photography!
