Buddy Blaze Fine Stringed Instruments has teamed up with Scott Patton to unveil its new signature model, the Generator™. The guitar was unveiled to a national audience on ABC’s Good Morning America as part of their Summer Concert Series. The new Buddy Blaze Generator™ features a custom graphic designed by renowned graphic designer, Stephen Jensen.

Scott Patton is the Band Director and Lead Guitarist for the dynamic super duo, Sugarland. The band is currently out on the road preparing for their new release scheduled in October, entitled The Incredible Machine.

John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd. the worldwide distributor of Vintage® brand instruments announced the launch of the Vintage Gordon Giltrap Signature electro acoustic guitar.

Regarded as one of the worlds great guitar players, Gordon has been at the forefront of acoustic guitar playing since the late 1960's and has released more than thirty albums in his four decades in the music business.

Designed in conjunction with luthier Rob Armstrong and Gordon himself, this crossover Grand Auditorium/000 style Vintage electro-acoustic is based on a hand-crafted instrument that Rob made back in 1980 and Gordon plays today. Featuring a high grade solid North American cedar top, with mahogany back and sides the signature "small waist" body is complemented by Rob Armstrong's trademark headstock design.

Previewed earlier at this years winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, legendary Buddy Blaze introduced a new professional quality line of guitars that are moderately priced and within the reach of any serious musician.

Blaze spent over a year developing and prototyping his new models before declaring them fit for duty. He told us that... “I handmade each prototype and incorporated many design elements that were only found on our ALII Series Guitars before. Our mission was to only make guitars that met the needs of today’s most demanding professional at prices that can’t be beat!”

Hottie Inc., makers of the Hottie Amps® and Hottie Pickups® recently announced the launch of a new website, to support its high-end electric guitar line, Hottie Guitars®.

Hottie Guitars are offered in two solid-body models: the Hottie 327 and the Limited Edition Hottie 454. Look for the Hottie 427 to be launched at Summer NAMM 2010.

“Hand-built in limited quantities, Hottie Guitars represent today's finest American design & craftsmanship” states Jean-Claude Escudie, Hottie Inc. president. He added, “Inspired by ‘70s American muscle cars, our guitars deliver tone that is dynamic and substantial." Hottie Guitars are described as "All-American and built for speed!”

Taylor Guitars has introduced the 12-Fret, as one of several new Specialty guitars in the company's 2010 lineup. Named for the point where the neck meets the guitar's body, the 12-Fret revives an acoustic design concept from yesteryear, refining it with signature Taylor craftsmanship to deliver a sweet, warm, vintage sound with a surprisingly robust voice.

The 12-Fret was inspired by Taylor's 35th anniversary in late 2009, when the company built a series of commemorative guitars in ultra-limited quantities, including a 12-fret Grand Concert model. The guitar's unique sound instantly captivated Bob Taylor and other players, prompting the design of a rosewood/spruce 12-fret model for the 2010 line. "I've fallen in love with it," raves Bob. "It's that pure and wonderful. What gets me is its tone coupled with its large voice, all in a small, lightweight package."