News Musikmesse 2014: New Fret-King and Vintage guitars roll into town By Ric Rawlins published 13 March 2014 Three new signature models among guitars being showcased The first of three new artist models on display at Frankfurt, this one's a John Etheridge signature model. Fret King Black Label Elise 'JE' Prev Page 1 of 11 Next Prev Page 1 of 11 Next The second signature guitar in JHS' showcase is this Parker Lundgren model. Fret King Black Label Exige 'PL' Prev Page 2 of 11 Next Prev Page 2 of 11 Next The Jerry Donahue model from the Black Label range. Fret King Black Label 'JDD' Prev Page 3 of 11 Next Prev Page 3 of 11 Next This offset double cutaway rock monster is making its European debut at Musikmesse. The Black Label Exige Standard Prev Page 4 of 11 Next Prev Page 4 of 11 Next The Vintage electrics range are on display this year, with this model showcasing a particularly contemporary style. Vintage V120 Prev Page 5 of 11 Next Prev Page 5 of 11 Next The second reissued Vintage electric to go on display in the JHS showcase. Vintage V130 Prev Page 6 of 11 Next Prev Page 6 of 11 Next Vintage 'Rock Series' introduces both hardtail and vibrato instruments that are sleek and stylish and exude serious tone and power. Vintage VRS130 Prev Page 7 of 11 Next Prev Page 7 of 11 Next The second of two in the VIntage 'Rock Series' at Musikmesse. Vintage VRS150 Prev Page 8 of 11 Next Prev Page 8 of 11 Next Vintage will show the new Vintage V58JD ReIssued which uses Wilkinson single coil pickups custom wound to Jerry Donahue's own specs. Vintage V58JDAB Prev Page 9 of 11 Next Prev Page 9 of 11 Next Vintage's new range of V80 and V90 basses feature 'Roll-Control' which lets users roll between single coil and double coil sounds. Vintage V80 Prev Page 10 of 11 Next Prev Page 10 of 11 Next The second of two Vintage models to hit the stand at JHS' stall this year. Vintage V90 Prev Page 11 of 11 Next Prev Page 11 of 11 Next Ric RawlinsSocial Links Navigation More about guitarsFancy a FREE Fender pedal? Well now is your chance with this epic 3 for 2 Hammertone stompbox offer"I never thought little ole 15-year-old me playing metal guitar in my bedroom would amount to this moment": Kiki Wong named as new Smashing Pumpkins guitaristLatest“Legendary tone”: Behringer has officially released Vintage, its free VST synth plugin (yes, really this time)See more latest ► Most PopularWatch Marcus King turn in an intimate solo performance of Hero on the “Barn Burst” 1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard – a holy grail vintage guitar literally found in a barn“It’s an impossible request: You can’t be hit hard and soft”: Billie Eilish reveals that the title of her new album comes from a Logic Pro synth name that doesn’t exist“Two glowing hot 12AX7 preamp tubes, running at the proper high voltage, are this pedal’s beating heart”: Friedman unleashes the IR-D, a twin-channel boutique fire-breather inspired by a modded JTM45 7 things to consider before your first DJ set: “You might be surprised at just how different your music can sound on a big club sound system”"Sometimes we entertain the idea of having a producer working with us… but in our band, we are each other’s Rick Rubin": Justice on keeping production in house for new album Hyperdrama“Quincy said, ‘Ritenour, this is Q. You gotta get down here right now!’”: Lee Ritenour reveals all about his top secret mission to save George Benson’s Give Me The Night soloGet 3 Native Instruments Play Series instruments for a bargainous $59 - these are the ones we have in our basket“Her dynamics can change so drastically”: Beyoncé’s recording engineer explains why the star’s huge dynamic range dictated his choice of preamp, and how he deals with it when he’s tracking her vocals“If you think your addiction to synths and studio gear is out of control, imagine being in Depeche Mode”: We'd forgotten quite how much of the band's gear Alan Wilder shifted in his legendary auction, and just how many bargains were up for grabs"The piece of gear that I use the most? The Behringer Poly D. For such a low price, the sound and capabilities still surprise me": Producer/DJ Kartell on his career and gear - plus 3 top tips"The next chapter in the story of this little box of magic": Elektron Digitakt II unveiled with stereo sampling, an expanded sequencer, more tracks and new effects
The first of three new artist models on display at Frankfurt, this one's a John Etheridge signature model. Fret King Black Label Elise 'JE' Prev Page 1 of 11 Next Prev Page 1 of 11 Next
The second signature guitar in JHS' showcase is this Parker Lundgren model. Fret King Black Label Exige 'PL' Prev Page 2 of 11 Next Prev Page 2 of 11 Next
The Jerry Donahue model from the Black Label range. Fret King Black Label 'JDD' Prev Page 3 of 11 Next Prev Page 3 of 11 Next
This offset double cutaway rock monster is making its European debut at Musikmesse. The Black Label Exige Standard Prev Page 4 of 11 Next Prev Page 4 of 11 Next
The Vintage electrics range are on display this year, with this model showcasing a particularly contemporary style. Vintage V120 Prev Page 5 of 11 Next Prev Page 5 of 11 Next
The second reissued Vintage electric to go on display in the JHS showcase. Vintage V130 Prev Page 6 of 11 Next Prev Page 6 of 11 Next
Vintage 'Rock Series' introduces both hardtail and vibrato instruments that are sleek and stylish and exude serious tone and power. Vintage VRS130 Prev Page 7 of 11 Next Prev Page 7 of 11 Next
The second of two in the VIntage 'Rock Series' at Musikmesse. Vintage VRS150 Prev Page 8 of 11 Next Prev Page 8 of 11 Next
Vintage will show the new Vintage V58JD ReIssued which uses Wilkinson single coil pickups custom wound to Jerry Donahue's own specs. Vintage V58JDAB Prev Page 9 of 11 Next Prev Page 9 of 11 Next
Vintage's new range of V80 and V90 basses feature 'Roll-Control' which lets users roll between single coil and double coil sounds. Vintage V80 Prev Page 10 of 11 Next Prev Page 10 of 11 Next
The second of two Vintage models to hit the stand at JHS' stall this year. Vintage V90 Prev Page 11 of 11 Next Prev Page 11 of 11 Next