There’s not much more classic than an Epiphone Casino Guitar.  You’ll probably immediately think of the Beatles.  You’ll love the light weight and comfortable neck of the Epiphone Elitist 1965 Casino. The Elite series are instruments that approach custom shop perfection. Crafted with premium woods, fitted with American pickups and circuitry—-even American-made toggle switches and Grover tuners-they’re made at a special factory devoted to their manufacture where they receive a high degree of hands-on luthier attention. You’ll find the Elite 1965 Casino true to the original made famous by The Beatles. A finely crafted, great-sounding, and easy-playing instrument that beautifully blurs the line between Epiphone and Gibson. Includes hardshell case.

There are all kinds of Epiphone Casino’s on eBay in both used mint and new reissue condition:

John Lennon Epiphone Casino Revolution advertisement
	USD 4.49 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-23 13:57:18
Epiphone Limited Edition Casino Electric Guitar w Bigbsy
	USD 649.99 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-28 19:46:09
EPIPHONE CASINO
	USD 450.00 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-23 23:25:51
Epiphone Casino Lennon 65 E230TD Sunburst Excellent Mid 90's
	USD 899.00 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-23 17:43:36
JOHN LENNON EPIPHONE CASINO SELECTOR SWITCH GROMMET
	USD 3.00 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-25 01:51:00
Awesom semi hollow Gibson Epiphone Sheraton style electric guitar.
	USD 350.00 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-25 17:35:07
Epiphone Ltd. Ed 50th Anniversary '61 Casino Electric Guitar Reissue w/ Case
	USD 749.99 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-28 19:35:42
Epiphone Elitist Casino Electric Guitar. VS Made in Japan/ Lists 2498.00
	USD 1291.00 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-26 21:03:29
EPIPHONE CASINO-GIBSON ES 330
	USD 749.00 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-25 15:09:30
Epiphone Casino E230TD Electric Guitar/ John Lennon Nat. Lists $1415.00
	USD 790.00 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-26 23:40:35

If you’re using digital effects – you haven’t seen squat until you’ve checked out this delay pedal!  The Carl Martin DeLayla XL Delay Pedal was designed and developed to have the same sonic quality as the original DeLayla and adds a second delay head for the ultimate in vintage slapback echo. The response of the second head can be fine-tuned, is controllable by footswitch, and can be blended with the first head. The Carl Martin DeLayla delivers warm, smooth delay and echo reminiscent of vintage tape units, but with modern features. The Delayla XL has a tap tempo and a built-in power supply.

Carl Martin DeLayla XL Delay Pedal Vintage Styled Slapback
	USD 179.00 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-24 23:13:49

How can you resist a guitar in the Explorer style? I’ve always been a fan o EMG pickups – especially for the more modern styles. The Future is well suited for metal, modern rock, or alternative guitar playing. The Epiphone Futura Prophecy EX Electric Guitar is loaded with an EMG-81 humbucker pickup in the bridge position for great attack and sustain during solos and an EMG-85 humbucker at the neck for fat, great-sounding rhythm. Lavish, supreme features include the Futura guitar’s highly figured quilted maple top, pearl inlay knobs, strap locks, graphite nut, Grover tuners, bound fingerboard, unique blade inlay, and rich, black cherry finish. The hard maple set neck and 24-fret ebony fingerboard provide a playground two full octaves in length.

Here’s a video review of the Epiphone Futura Prophecy guitar:

Here are some Epiphone Futura guitars listed on eBay right now:

Epiphone Futura Prophesy Guitar Explorer like body, Used, Active pickups NR
	USD / 100.00 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-27 22:43:56
Epiphone Futura Prophecy Custom FX with Floyd Rose Tremolo Midnight Ebony
	USD 511.36 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-26 20:53:59

The Blueridge BR-243 is a quality guitar, well-made, and full sounding. You may not have appreciation of the vintage acoustic guitar, this reissue pays homage to the great luthier work of the prewar era. Crafted with a select solid spruce top, hand-carved X-bracing, choice solid mahogany back and sides, and a traditional dovetail neck joint for pure Golden Era tone. Expertly applied tortoise binding adorns the body and soundhole. The intricate floral-design pearl and abalone inlay work on the headstock is a touch of fine art. Aged-tone finish completes the vintage look. The slim mahogany neck and comfortable 000-sized body make it a truly enjoyable guitar to play.The Historic Series offers authentic vintage style with strict adherence to the spirit of prewar instruments from the materials used to the ornate inlay work.If you’ve been searching for a Golden Era guitar that isn’t priced like it’s made of gold, then Blueridge guitars are for you. Reminiscent of fine American guitars built prior to WWII, Blueridge guitars are made with the same techniques as their antique counterparts, including many by-hand processes.Like the best instruments, Blueridge guitars aren’t overbuilt; they’re crafted to be light and resonant. Meticulous attention to detail and quality craftsmanship is evident in the traditional, forward-position, hand-carved parabolic X-bracing which allows the solid Spruce top to ring loud and true. Blueridge guitars feature a traditional dovetail neck joint, slim mahogany neck, adjustable truss rod, and butterbean-button, Kluson-style tuning machines with an updated mechanism for modern precision and feel.

Here’s a video review of the BR-243, you can hear it for yourself:

There are lots of blueridge guitars for sale on eBay right now:

Blueridge BR-40 Acoustic Guitar 254856-1
	USD 269.99 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-23 21:48:24
BLUERIDGE BR-70 SOLID SPRUCE TOP DREADNOUGT GUITAR+CASE
	USD / 589.00 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-29 12:56:40
Minty Cond. Blueridge BR180 Acoustic Guitar, Very Little use!
	USD 929.00 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-25 06:39:36
BLUERIDGE BR-183 ALL SOLID WOOD "000" GUITAR + CASE !
	USD / 995.00 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-24 16:48:33
NEW BLUERIDGE BR-160A ROSEWOOD GUITAR, ADIRONDACK TOP, With HARDSHELL CASE
	USD 798.00 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-25 22:30:59
NEW BLUERIDGE BR-140 With HARDSHELL CASE MAHOGANY GUITAR
	USD 665.00 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-26 01:37:49
Blueridge BG-60 acoustic guitar with hardcase
	USD 490.00 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-28 20:04:27
Alvarez Yairi DY 51 Blue Ridge Series Acoustic Guitar
	USD 325.00 (12 Bids) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-26 11:56:58
BLUERIDGE BR-73 SOLID SPRUCE TOP "000" GUITAR !
	USD / 589.00 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-26 00:43:05
Blueridge BR-70 Contemporary Guitar with Santos Rosewood Back Sides Dreadnought
	USD 679.00 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-27 01:36:22

A preamp is something you might want to use to plugin directly into your PA or sound system. The Carl Martin 3-Band Parametric EQ/Pre-amp is designed specifically for use with such acoustic instruments as guitar, violin, and harmonica. We plug things into our PA all the time without an outside amp – and works great! These instruments sometimes use combo amps, which require a high-quality EQ (3-band parametric) and balanced line driver.

These features have been integrated into a convenient stompbox format with both XLR and 1/4″ outputs. The Carl Martin Parametric EQ/Pre-amp also works well for tweaking the sound of electric guitars, basses, and other electronic instruments in the studio. Integrated regulated power supply.

If new isn’t what you were looking for, you can always find a decent deal on eBay:

Carl Martin 3-Band Parametric EQ / Pre-Amp Pedal PD-4500
	USD / 140.00 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-27 19:29:43
Carl Martin 3-Band Parametric EQ/Pre-amp
	USD 100.00 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-03-01 06:30:03
Carl Martin 3-Band Parametric EQ/Pre-amp
	USD 257.60 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-26 13:43:30
Carl Martin 3-Band Parametric EQ/Pre-amp
	USD 100.00 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-03-01 06:32:56
Carl Martin 3-Band Parametric EQ/Pre-amp
	USD 257.60 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-26 15:51:16

This Steinberger ZT3 is the guitar you’ve been waiting for because it is better than all those other drop-d hip-bending d-tuna guitars on the market. Straight from the factory it has the ability to change tuning keys on the fly. Want to play a 1/2 step down for a Poison song? Need to drop a whole stop for some Hendrix? Need to drop D or drop C? Maybe you want to tune to the key of C for some crunching death metal? No more do you need to keep a half dozen guitar on the stage- this one can do it all!

The Steinberger ZT3-Custom TransTrem Electric Guitar has a flamed maple top for killer looks, and a transposing tremolo system to make instant tuning changes on stage. You can transpose up or down a whole step, in half step increments, to give you five different on-the-spot tunings. Add to this Steinberger’s brilliant design features such as the tune-it-once direct-drive double-ball bridge and graphite-reinforced neck with ultrafast phenolic fingerboard and you’ve got a truly advanced and infinitely playable electric guitar.The ZT3 Custom guitar has USA-made humbuckers that offer volume, tone and individual coiltapping on both pickups so you can choose a variety of thick humbucker and bright, bell-like tone combinations.Improved intonation from a zero fret. Unique Steinberger headpiece improves balance, ease of tuning, and tuning stability while the ZT3-Custom’s patented Direct-Drive double-ball bridge lets you change strings in seconds then tune up once and not have to tune again until you change strings.

Check out this video review, and you’ll see exactly what I’m talking about:

You can check the price by clicking on the pic at the top of the post – or check these eBay listings for the ZT3 right now:

New Steinberger ZT3 Red Flame Maple TransTrem
	USD 550.00 (16 Bids) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-23 16:47:57
Steinberger ZT3 TransTrem Blue Mint-Unplayed
	USD 949.00 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-23 16:34:56
Steinberger ZT-3 in Trans Red with gig bag
	USD 900.00 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-26 23:10:45
Steinberger ZT3 Electric Guitar/ Black// Lists $2665
	USD 1321.00 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-27 00:18:08

This is a great little practice amp! The Kustom Arrow 16 is a self-contained combo amp offering 16W of power and an 8″ Celestion speaker. It’s perfect for rehearsal or smaller performance environments. The Kustom Arrow 16 is a 2-channel amp, with a Rhythm channel that produces pure, sparkling clean tones and a Lead channel that gets real aggressive. There’s also a headphone jack for late-night practice that won’t disturb anybody and a CD/Tape input for jamming along with your favorite recordings.

Here’s a video demo of the Kustom Arrow 16:

NEW Kustom Arrow 16 Watt Guitar Amplifier Reverb
	USD 157.70 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-24 00:50:31

Kustom Tube 12 - Great little pratice tube amp for practice or small clubs.
	USD 50.00 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-24 20:54:45
KUSTOM KGA10 ELECTRIC GUITAR AMPLIFIER 10 WATT PRACTICE AMP EXCELLENT!!
	USD 19.99 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-29 05:12:59

Vintage Kustom 150 4-Channel Bass / PA Amp Head & 4 x 8" Tower Speaker Cabinets
	USD 139.95 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-23 18:52:34
1970s Kustom K-50-2 Tuck N Roll Blue Sparkle Combo Amp 1-12 Speaker Amplifier 50
	USD 499.99 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-26 02:12:20
1978 GOOD LOOKING P.A. SYSTEM KUSTOM AMPLIFIER AD
	USD 7.99 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-24 17:42:20
1970 Kustom K-150-8 4x10 Tuck N Roll Sparkle Combo Amp 410 Speaker Amplifier 150
	USD 699.99 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-26 02:12:20
Vintage Kustom 200 Amp Head K200B2 Black Tuck and Roll
	USD / 299.00 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-24 19:25:00
Kustom Tube 12 - Great little pratice tube amp for practice or small clubs.
	USD 50.00 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-24 20:54:45
Kustom Quad 200W Guitar Amp Head - Nice !!
	USD 329.00 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-28 04:28:05
Vintage Kustom 250-1 Bass Amp - Original Owner - Made in USA Amplifier.
	USD / 142.29 (14 Bids) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-25 15:28:37
Kustom 12 Gauge Combo Guitar Amp sg
	USD 129.95 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-24 16:42:23
60's Kustom K-200 Wide panel (Frankenstein) amp
	USD 160.00 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-25 20:35:48

You know for a long time, Steinberger was kind of the joke of the 80′s – from the skinny-tie foo-foo pop bands that used them to the retro bands that have them on stage today. If you play a lot, the one thing that can really do you in over time is a really, really heavy guitar. Most people think that you have a 12 lb Les Paul to get good tone. Watch the video review below and you’ll see that the new Steinberger Synapse is a very, very versatile sounding guitar for it’s size, and can work well both on stage and for practice!

The Steinberger Synapse SS-2F Custom Electric Guitar combines the rigidity, strength, clarity, and definition of graphite with the warmth and beauty of wood. The Synapse has a 3-piece hard maple neck with graphite U-channel and truss rod make an adjustable neck that’s extremely stable. Low-impedance EMG USA humbuckers offer a broader bandwidth for unique and robust tone and are mounted on stabilizers that keep them from tilting.The SS-2F Guitar has improved intonation from a zero fret. Unique Steinberger Combo headpiece improves balance, ease of tuning, and tuning stability while the patented Direct-Drive double-ball bridge lets you change strings in seconds then tune up once and not have to tune again until you change strings.Fold down leg rest and strap hook provide comfort standing or sitting.

Check out this video review of the Steinberger Synapse, note how clean it is in the beginning, and how damn dirty and nasty this thing can get for such a small guitar! Amazing!

You can get some great deals on the Synapse SS2F on eBay, check out these auctions ending soon:

Steinberger Synapse SS-2F Electric Guitar Headless with EMG Pickups
	USD 649.99 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-28 19:43:08
STEINBERGER SYNAPSE BASS XS-1FPA
	USD 789.00 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-25 17:28:25
Steinberger Synapse Transcale in Mint Condition
	USD 550.00 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-26 03:57:05
Steinberger- Hohner- Spirit- Synapse Headless Bass Bags
	USD 69.99 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-03-01 03:44:22
STEINBERGER SYNAPSE ST 2FPA ELECTRIC GUITAR
	USD 799.00 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-27 19:52:42
BLUE OYSTER CULT BUCK DHARMA STEINBERGER SYNAPSE GUITAR AD 8X11 ADVERTISEMENT
	USD 4.00 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-23 23:41:47
STEINBERGER Promo Ad 8x10 Synapse Guitar
	USD 0.99 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-28 21:47:00

These Luna Andromeda double cutaway basses are awesome – especially the black version with the dragon design! These things are pretty lightweight and everyone I’ve talked to so far likes to gig them out. It’s only 7 lbs, and these basses are pretty darn responsive for the price range.

The Luna Andromeda Flame electric bass presents sleek, daring lines and ultra-comfortable sculpted body designs. Its lightweight construction makes long concerts a breeze. And double cutaway styling puts the highest notes within easy reach. From the glossy black Opaque bass guitar to the translucent Flame basses, Luna’s Andromedas are a breed apart – contemporary, responsive and equipped with the extras that turn every song into an experience – the musical embodiment of shooting stars. Greek mythology has Andromeda chained to a seaside cliff as a sacrifice to a sea monster in payment for her parents’ vanity. Just in time, she was rescued from the clutches of the monster. The goddess Athena rewarded Andromeda for her loyalty to her parents by placing her in the night sky as a constellation.

Here are some Luna Andromeda basses ending in auctions soon:

Luna Andromeda Merlot Flame Electric Bass and Gigbag
	USD 199.00 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-27 18:56:05

The Tobias Growler bass is definitely a lot of funk for your money! You can’t buy an American made guitar for this price – that’s for sure! The active electronics are awesome and the growler will sing whether you’re funking out with slap bass or playing classic rock or country.

Here’s a video review of the Tobias Growler bass in action:

and here’s an improv video with the Tobias Growler:

The American-made Growler features one large, quad-coil custom-designed Bartolini pickup mated to an 18V, dual-channel stereo preamp. Add to this a pair of custom-designed tone shaping switches, and you’ll get everything from killer slap to punchy Latin tones, and every sound in between. 24-fret, double-octave range. Wenge fingerboard. Massive ABM brass bridge. Swamp ash body. Includes hardshell case.

Tobias Growler 5 String Bass
	USD / 950.00 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-23 23:29:53
Custom MTD 534 neckthru bass handmade by Mike Tobias
	USD 5000.00 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-28 01:10:54
Tobias Growler 4-String Bass
	USD / 999.00 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-26 16:41:11
TOBIAS BASIC! 4-STRING BASS GUITAR W/CASE, SUPER NICE!
	USD / 2000.00 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-25 16:35:47
Tobias Classic 5, Five String Bass, Zebra Wood, Nice!
	USD 1025.00 (53 Bids) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-26 17:52:44
EARLY--82 TOBIAS CLASSIC 5 STRING W/HISTORY (AND PICS!)
	USD 3630.00 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-27 03:04:20
Tobias Made in Korea Bass Guitar
	USD 629.99 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-24 18:12:35
MTD Heir 5 Michael Tobias Design 5-string Bass NR
	USD 217.17 (5 Bids) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-27 19:49:11
MTD Kingston Saratoga 5 String Electric Bass Guitar Michael Tobias Design ONSALE
	USD 499.00 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-25 16:24:27
MTD 535 Michael Tobias 5 String Bass EXCELLENT CONDITION
	USD 2400.00 (0 Bid) | Buy It Now End time: 2012-02-29 02:30:05