Johnny Beane

On this episode of Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV, we take a look at the new Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Collen PC1-E, a Mexican-made version of Phil Collen’s legendary Superstrat-style signature guitar.

The Def Leppard guitarist has been working with Jackson for nearly 40 years, and the PC1-E brings his unique combination of Strat-style design, high-powered pickups, Floyd Rose tremolo, and onboard sustainer technology to the Jackson Pro Series.

Phil says the PC1-E has “all the bells and whistles” and that you can get the sounds of a Strat, Les Paul, and more from a single guitar.

🎸 Jackson Pro Series Phil Collen PC1-E Highlights:
Phil Collen signature guitar from Def Leppard
Made in Ensenada, Mexico
Strat-style body with reverse headstock
Mahogany body
Caramelized maple neck
24-fret 12"-16" compound-radius ebony fingerboard
Luminlay side dots
Dual-action truss rod adjustment wheel
Gold Floyd Rose 1000 Series tremolo
Jackson die-cast tuners and locking nut
DiMarzio X2N DP102 humbucker in the bridge
DiMarzio Sugar Chakra DP427BK middle pickup
PC1 Sustainer Driver neck pickup
5-way pickup selector
Push-pull coil-split volume control
Sustainer Intensity control
Active Sustainer on/off switch
Fundamental/Harmonic/Blend switch
Pre-relic’d finish designed to reflect Collen’s well-used guitars

The PC1-E also includes design and tonal influences connected to two of Phil Collen’s biggest guitar heroes: Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen.

With its combination of high-output humbucker tones, single-coil sounds, Floyd Rose tremolo and built-in sustainer, Jackson and Collen are aiming to put a huge range of sounds into one instrument.

The Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Collen PC1-E is priced at $2,199.99.

Would you actually need another guitar if you had a PC1-E?

#JacksonGuitars #PhilCollen #DefLeppard #ElectricGuitar

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On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, we take a closer look at the EVH Limited-Edition Wolfgang Special 2015 in Distressed Ivory — the guitar inspired by Eddie Van Halen’s legendary Wolfgang used during the 2015 Different Kind of Truth world tour.

With its road-worn Distressed Ivory finish, lightweight basswood body, graphite-reinforced quarter-sawn maple neck, ebony fingerboard, and EVH Wolfgang AL2 and AL3 humbuckers, this Wolfgang Special was built to deliver Eddie’s signature combination of power, sustain, clarity, and playability.

The guitar also features an EVH-branded Floyd Rose 1000 Series tremolo, EVH D-Tuna, kill switch, and EVH Bourns controls, giving players plenty of tools for dive bombs, squeals, Drop D tuning, and classic Van Halen-style effects.

We’re taking a look at what makes this limited-edition Wolfgang Special so special, how it connects to Eddie’s 2015 touring era, and why it remains such a sought-after EVH Van Halen guitar for collectors and players.

🎸 EVH Wolfgang Special 2015
🎸 Distressed Ivory finish
🎸 Different Kind of Truth era
🎸 EVH Wolfgang AL2 & AL3 pickups
🎸 Floyd Rose 1000 Series + D-Tuna
🎸 22-fret ebony fingerboard

What do you think of Eddie Van Halen’s 2015 Wolfgang Special?

#VanHalen #EddieVanHalen #EVHGuitars #WolfgangSpecial

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Rockin the other night with ‪@musicbytc112‬ in Oakland, California.
Photos by Reenie Raschke Photography.

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🎸 Rehearsal day in Oakland! Today’s guitar setup was the TEASE S-style guitar through my Blackstar 20-watt amp, with a BOSS tuner, TC Electronic distortion, Ibanez chorus, MXR Dyna Comp, and MXR Carbon Copy delay, all powered by the LEKATO pedal power supply. Simple, versatile, and ready to rock! 🔥

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🎸 On this episode of Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV, we talk about Bernie Tormé’s turbulent eight-gig stint with Ozzy Osbourne following the tragic death of Randy Rhoads.

After Randy’s death in March 1982, Ozzy Osbourne was devastated, but the Diary of a Madman tour still had to continue. Bernie Tormé was brought in to help finish the remaining shows — and it became one of the most difficult periods of his career.

🔥 We talk about:

• How Bernie Tormé ended up joining Ozzy’s band after Randy Rhoads’ death
• Stepping onstage with Randy’s guitars, pedals and amps
• The emotional pressure of trying to replace one of rock’s greatest guitarists
• Why Tormé felt he couldn’t simply play like Randy Rhoads
• His relationship with Ozzy during one of the darkest periods of Ozzy’s career
• The infamous story of Randy’s pedals seemingly turning on by themselves
• Why Bernie ultimately walked away after only 7–8 shows
• How Brad Gillis eventually stepped in and helped Ozzy continue the tour
• Bernie Tormé’s place in the history of Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhoads

🎸 Was Bernie Tormé the right guitarist for Ozzy after Randy Rhoads?

Join the conversation in the comments, and thanks for watching Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV!

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On this episode of Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV, we’re checking out Gibson and Epiphone’s bold new Miami-inspired electric guitars! 🎸🌴

Gibson is bringing the Miami vibe to the Gibson Garage Miami with eye-catching Miami Blue and Miami Pink finishes on models like the Les Paul Special, Les Paul Junior Double Cut, and SG Standard ’61.

Epiphone is going even bigger with Vice City Pink, Vice City Blue, and Bumblebee Yellow, giving models like the Explorer, Flying V, SG Standard ’60s, and Les Paul Custom a serious ’80s-inspired look.

We’ll also take a look at the Gibson Custom SJ-200 Art Deco, exclusive MESA/Boogie gear, and other Miami Garage exclusives.

Which one would you want to play? 🎸🔥

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