Duolian, Triolian, Tricone Resonator Guitars - New Shipment!

2nd batch of Regal resonator guitars arrived yesterday. Build quality, attention to detail, playability and tone is fantastic. Very authentic old-timey vibe. Hard to believe these instruments cost less than $640. 1st batch sold out in a weekend. Get 'em while you can, free 2 day drop-ship to lower 48 states. Call me at 615 507 8518 for info and ordering.

And The Angels Sing...EH Cathedral Reverb Pedal



We just received this spectacular pedal from Electro Harmonix: the Cathedral Reverb! It's hard to describe in brief how great this thing is, but check out this link for more:

http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Jan/Electro_Harmonix_Cathedral_Stereo_Reverb_Pedal_Review.aspx

My friend and fellow roaddog Jimmy Clark stopped in yesterday and spent an hour with this little beastie. He played a Tele through the Cathedral into an EH .22Caliber power-amp pedal into a 1x12 cab. One feature that knocked him out was the delay setting. What happens is the delay is generated by the reverb circuit, so you've got bonafide delay with this slight but exquisite wash of reverb in the background to sweeten everything just so. Plus the pedal is finished beautifully. It's going on my Christmas list for sure. Call me at 615-507-8518 to get yours.

Also just in: EH Memory Man with Hazari Looper, .22Caliber Power Amp pedal

Visit me here at Sam Ash Nashville when you have the chance. 1647 Gallatin Pike North, Madison TN 37115. 1/2 a mile off I-65 at the Rivergate exit just north of Nashville. My cel is 615 507 8518 or call the store at 615 860 7475 and ask for "Nick in Guitars".

Nashville Guitar Show 12/3

Howdy! I'm going to have a booth at the Nashville Guitar Show this Saturday 12/3 to promote the newly remodelled guitar department at Sam Ash Nashville. I'll have a few choice instruments on display and will be happy to spend time with everybody and yak it up. Come and see me, I'll be there from open (9am) until maybe 4pm or so. It's at the Tennessee Fairgrounds off Murfreesboro Road and Wedgewood.

A Pretty Pair: 1981 Les Paul Artisan, 1984 Les Paul Custom

Quite the lookers, these two. The Artisan is special. Here's what the excellent "Modern Era Of The Les Paul Legacy: 1968-2009" book says about it:
"Frills, bells and whistles...loads of extra fingerboard trim, reminiscent of the early banjo days, was added to this fancy Les Paul Custom variation. Gibson's original Granada banjo design with the "exquisite hearts and flowers" patterns was artistically inlaid on the ebony fingerboard, along with the old-style Gibson script logo on the headstock"

This one is in really excellent condition. Tobacco Sunburst, Series VII humbuckers, TP-6 fine-tuning tailpiece(standard from 1978 on), built-in string winder tuners, 3-piece maple neck, no volute, multi-layered Custom style binding and on and on. The inlay is in near perfect condition.

The 1984 Les Paul Custom in Silverburst is equally amazing. The Silverburst option was available from '79 to '82, so this may have been a special order. This guitar is a 9.9 out of 10.

The guitars are in the new High-End and Vintage Room at Sam Ash Nashville, where the picture was taken. Call me cel at 615-507-8518 with any questions. Free 2-day drop-ship to lower 48 states!

Truly A Rare Bird: Brand-New Rickenbacker 4003 Bass

No kidding- having a new Rickenbacker bass show up on your loading dock is about as rare as finding a lead singer willing to make an effort.
This is a beautiful 4003 model in JetGlo(um, black) with case included of course. It features the legendary two jack Rick-O-Sound output option, which means you can use one jack and get the standard both pickups on, or use both jacks and send each pickup to a separate amp for a faux stereo effect. The bass also has a push-pull tone knob which gives you either a standard tone or a more treble-y tone("vintage" setting).

I had the 4001 version of this for a while back in the 70's until some rat bastard broke into my place in Wiesbaden and stole it along with some other special items. May he rest in pieces. Anyway, we used to liken the Rick bass tone to a sledgehammer striking a church bell. While it certainly has that tone, in the years since I've seen these beasties put to good use in all kinds of music including funk with slap. This is one classy piece of work!

Holler at me if you want it, free 2-day dropship to lower 48 states. My cel is 615-507-8518.

Visit me here at Sam Ash Nashville when you have the chance. 1647 Gallatin Pike North, Madison TN 37115. 1/2 a mile off I-65 at the Rivergate exit just north of Nashville. My cel is 615 507 8518 or call the store at 615 860 7475 and ask for "Nick in Guitars".

Duolian, Tricone, Dobro, Uke, Kala UBass, Mandola

We just received the 1st shipment of Regal Duolian and Tricone Resonators, plus a number of Regal round and square neck Resophonic (Dobro) guitars. The build quality is amazing to say the least. The Resonators pictured are solid bell brass and nickel-plated steel with aluminum resonators. The string action out of the box is near-perfect, that is if you don't mind playing the manly sized 13-gauge Daddario phosphor-bronze strings they come with. Very reasonably priced. Very low or even free shipping to lower 48 states. Call me 615 507 8518.

Great selection of Ukeles now in stock.

The amazing Kala Uke-Bass! More an electric bass despite it's appearance. When played through an amp the plastic strings give it a huge upright bass sound that has to be heard (and seen) to be believed. Reminds me of the old Guild Ashbory bass of decades past. Very quality build, great attention to detail, high-end tuners etc. Check it out at http://www.kalaukulele.com/UBASS.asp

We have a Trinity College Mandola with case. The Mandola is like an A-style mandolin only twice the size and tuned down an octave. Mainly used in Celtic music, but very much in use in the studios here in Nashville for all kinds of music. I once saw Richard Bennett play an entire set on one while backing up a rootsy country singer. Pictures will follow.

Visit me here at Sam Ash Nashville when you have the chance. 1647 Gallatin Pike North, Madison TN 37115. 1/2 a mile off I-65 at the Rivergate exit just north of Nashville. My cel is 615 507 8518 or call the store at 615 860 7475 and ask for "Nick in Guitars".

Almost There!

We've just about got the high-end and vintage room finished! Counters are in and hooked up, just waiting on another terminal. Here's a pic of the back wall with counters and just about any Gibson Les Paul you could ever want...

Below is a shot of the right wall with all the great Gretsch guitars we have now. 6120, 6122, 6119, DuoJet, White Falcon, White Falcon Double Cut and White Penguin. Also Fender Custom Shop and limited run 60th Anniversary Telecasters.

This week I should receive about 10 guitars fresh from the Philly Guitar Show. Call me on my cel 615-507-8518 if you need to know. I'll try to feature some here by next week. It will be busy here this week with Turkey Day, Black Friday and all...

Come on by and visit me when you're in the neighborhood. Sam Ash Nashville, 1647 Gallatin Pike North, Madison. About 1/2 mile off I-65 at the Rivergate exit north of Nashville. 615-860-7475 and ask for "Nick in Guitars"

Nashville High-End Room Update

Here's a few pics of new arrivals at the Sam Ash Nashville high-end room.

Gretsch! That's a White Penguin and a Duo-Jet flanking the White Falcon and a nice 6122 Country Gentleman on the right. Also two new Cabronita Teles and a killer 60th Anniversary Flametop Tele.

Fender Custom Shop pieces including some Masterbuilts, a David Gilmour Relic, some Heavy Relics, 2 Jeff Becks and an Eric Clapton in funky Antigua. Couple of cool 60's and 70's Tele's for good measure as well.

Gibson Memphis, PRS and an awesome 1964 JTM45 on an early 70's Hiwatt 412.

Updated "Wall Of Paul"  

We are in the process of increasing our effects pedal, Bluegrass and general Guitar Department inventory. I'm placing orders daily. With any luck my order of 10 G&L USA models with handpicked finishes will arrive soon. Come by and visit me sometime. Sam Ash Nashville, 1647 Gallatin Pike North, Madison, TN 37115 or call 615-860-7475 and ask for "Nick in Guitars"!

NEW NASHVILLE HIGH-END/VINTAGE ROOM NOW OPEN!!!

Well, it's finally happened. After a year in the planning and several months construction, the new High-End and Vintage room at Sam Ash #45 in Nashville is open for business. We have good inventory to start with and new guitars arriving daily. Over the last few days we've had Sammy Ash and the vintage buyer Mike Rock in the store helping set things up.

Not only is the high-end room open but the entirely new guitar department is open as well. I'll follow up with more posts but here are some teaser pics:

That's me with Sam Ash vintage buyer Mike Rock in front of "Wall Of Paul"

Vox Wah Pedal, Late 60s, Italy

Vox wah pedal from the 1960s. Recreate your favorite Cream or Hendrix song with the actual wah that Eric or Jimi would have used. Very clean, works great. Available for purchase at a reduced price. For info call me at 615 507 8518 or email nick.kane@samashmusic.com. Free shipping to lower 48.

A Little Tweed, Anyone?

This is a recent Fender American Standard Telecaster that has been professionally covered in laquered tweed and features an Oxblood speaker-grill-cloth pickguard! Not so much for lead due to small space between strings and pickguard but great for rhythm. You could always replace pickguard with a thin single-ply one to make it work for lead. Perfect guitar for either cowboy hat and boots or pompadour and tattoos. Comes with ohsc. Available for purchase, call 615 507 8518 or email nick.kane@samashmusic.com. Free shipping to lower 48.

Kay Archtop with Original Hang-Tag

Kay archtop guitar from 50s or early 60s. Definitely one of the cooler models. Great condition, maybe 9.5 out of 10. Original hang-tag, original hsc. Available for purchase and very reasonable at that. Call me at 615 507 8518 or email nick.kane@samashmusic.com. Free shipping to lower 48.

1968 Telecaster Blonde

This is a pretty great 1968 Fender Telecaster available for purchase. This guitar oozes 60's Tele goodness and tone. Cool checking on the body. Medium weight. Missing original case. Call me at 615 507 8518 or email nick.kane@samashmusic.com for info. Free shipping to lower 48.

1984 LP Custom Silverburst MINT!!!

Can you hear the angels singing? Well, you should because this is the HOLY GRAIL of all Silverbursts!!! 1984, technically still Norlin-era. This guitar is almost unplayed and in PERFECT condition. 10 out of 10. Perfect unfaded Silverburst finish. All hardware, pickups, pots, tuners etc, match. Original 'chainsaw' molded case. More pictures on request. Available for purchase. Call soon, this one won't last! Tel: 615 507 8518, email nick.kane@samashmusic.com. Free shipping to lower 48.

1966 Gibson Hummingbird

A 1966 Gibson Hummingbird in most amazing condition. I have never seen another (this old) this well preserved. Sound is deep yet it sparkles. With original case. If you would like to own this beauty call me at 615 507 8518 or email nick.kane@samashmusic.com. Free shipping to lower 48.

1964 Marshall JTM45

This is an all-original early version of Jim Marshall's first amp, the JTM45. 100% functional. Clean amp, rocks hard! Available for purchase. Free shipping to lower 48. Call me at 615 507 8518 or email nick.kane@samashmusic.com  for details.