Peavey built the Odyssey during the years 1989 thru 1992. Apparently it was their first attempt at moving into the higher end axe-market. Peavey’s own literature from their website’s archived manuals lists the specs; 24 3/4 inch scale neck, ebony fretboard, Graphlon nut, 15″ fretboard radius, 10″ tilted and bound peghead, genuine mother [...]
The Disappearing Guitar
Why is it a disappearing axe? It’s so thin, light and comfortable to play while standing on stage that you’ll forget you’re wearing a guitar. If your Les Paul has carved a permanent crease in your shoulder then give this slender beauty a try.
Move the humbuckers away from the strings (1/8 in.) [...]
A Strat style guitar that doesn’t feel much like a Strat, which is what sets it apart from the rest (I do love Strats, but variety is neat). The overall feel is larger and the neck reminds me of an SG. Good rocker. The whammy setup is a bit crummy but don’t [...]
So you want a vintage guitar but can’t swallow the cost of an old Strat or Les Paul? Well then try any old Ibanez. They are all keepers; very “collectible”. Ibanez might be the only Japanese brand that can really be considered vintage.
The earliest Artist series had bolt on necks and maple veneer tops molded [...]
This U.S.A. built Hamer is not your average double humbucker equipped axe even though the white plain-Jane finish and plankish looking double cutaway body may lead you to think “blah” rather than “wow”.
Take a closer look. Better yet, play the thing for a while and you’ll realize how deceiving its appearance can be. [...]