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Today, Greg talks to Keith Brawley, creator of Laguna

guitars, about the new Laguna 924, his music and

latest CD release.

So what kind of guitar turns you on?

Greg: Well, I’ve always been attracted to the offset,

double-cutaway style. And I like a wood that feels good

and responds well, like swamp ash, which really pops.

In designing the 924 with Laguna, what did

you want to achieve?

Greg: Basically, the fundamentals of the guitar were

already in place, and it was great. But I tend to be

a maple neck guy, so I thought, what would

happen if we did this with a maple neck, flat

top, modified headstock and just experiment

with some different pickup configurations?

Were there any long-standing guitar

problems you were looking to solve?

Greg: As aggressive rock progressed and

became more involved with the whammy

bar, then tuning stability became more of

a factor, which is why I wanted a double

locking trem for ultimate stability. This

Laguna here is rock solid. What can I say –

it’s pretty much everything I could ask for

in a guitar.

Tell us about your new CD, Sound Proof.

Greg: It’s really exciting. I’m with a new

band with some up-and-coming guys.

I wanted this to be a fun album, not

over-think things. It turned out

great. It’s a lot more riff based –

fun and relaxed.

Read the entire interview at playlaguna.com

Front Cover: The famous “Earthrise” photograph taken during the Apollo 8 mission inspired the headstock design of our Laguna acoustic guitars. We re-created this iconic image in Wild Pacific Abalone, the exact color and shading of which is unique to each and every Laguna acoustic we make.

You can get Greg’s new

album, Sound Proof,

right now at greghowe.com.

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“What can I say – It’s pretty much

everything I could ask for in a guitar.”

– Greg Howe

Greg Howe’s unique and fluid style as a solo artist

has elevated him to one of music’s most gifted and

respected guitarists, recently touring with musical icons

such as Michael Jackson and Justin Timberlake.

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Louisiana Swamp

Ash Body

AAA Flame Maple

“Flat” Top

24-Fret Maple Neck

and Fingerboard

Custom DiMarzio™

Pickups

5 Way“Super” Switch

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LagunaDouble-Locking

Trem System

born in the

W hen you need to grab your audience by the throat on the

very first note, play the guitar that re-defines “heavy.” Built on a carved

top Louisiana swamp ash body, it comes with a full palette of features such as a double-locking tremolo, a flatter 15.75” radius 24-fret fingerboard and AAA maple top.

The LE524 — where speed, power and tone intersect.

Laguna LE524 Trans-Red

Trans-Black MSRP: $999 YOUR PRICE: $499

esigned, assembled and hot-rodded in

Southern California, the new Laguna 924

in our custom “Awesome Orange” finish is outfitted with all the

pro-level features that demanding musicians expect. It’s the

ultimate Laguna electric for the most discerning player.

Here’s what makes it special…

Laguna LE924 Awesome Orange

MSRP: $1399 YOUR PRICE: $999

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en, when you were a 13-year-old blues prodigy, you played at venues like The David Letterman Show and

The Apollo – when did you first pick up a guitar?

Ben: When I was 7, I asked my dad for a guitar for my birthday. So he bought me one, and I instantly fell in love with it. Then I stole all his Stevie Ray Vaughan CD’s and learned all his songs.

And now you’re releasing a CD of your own.

Ben: Yes, it’s called Ben Robinson. It’s one of the most eclectic albums I’ve ever worked on in my life. You can go to www.benrobinson.com to hear it.

What guitars did you use on it?

Ben: For rock, I used my Laguna 524 guitar because of the humbuckers and for the sporting-event whammy style. I also used a Laguna 322 if I needed more of a traditional blues tone. And those two were the only guitars I used.

So what do you like about your Lagunas?

Ben: The fact that it is a simple but effective design. You can do anything with it. More importantly, when you pick up and play a Laguna, it just feels so right in your hands.

So what’s next for Ben?

Ben: Touring with the new record. Just riding this train and finding out where the music takes me.

Read the entire interview at playlaguna.com.

Laguna LE422 Trans-Black CherryTrans-Honeyburst

MSRP: $832 YOUR PRICE: $449

Robinsonand

RobinsonBenTake six pounds of toneful Louisiana

swamp ash, pepper with Custom Alnico pickups and a Wilkinson tremolo. Bolt on a fast-action Canadian rock-maple neck with a dark Indian rosewood fretboard. Add self-locking tuners and a slick graphite nut. Serve hot.

Choose either the Laguna 422 series

with highly-figured AAA flamed maple tops or the Laguna 322 series in gorgeous transparent ash finishes.

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BLaguna LE322

Trans-White BlondeMSRP: $665

YOUR PRICE: $399

Laguna LE322 Antique Vintage Burst

MSRP: $665 YOUR PRICE: $399

GreenTake your pick, every Laguna is

Through the power of a song, musicians can move the hearts and minds of the people to conserve the Earth’s natural resources for the benefit of all, for all time. We at Laguna Guitars know that trees are a solution to

many of our environmental problems — and that great wood also makes great guitars. It’s our belief that the preservation

of forests is as vital to our planet as it is to our sound. So Laguna has partnered with www.AmericanForests.org to proudly plant one tree for every Laguna guitar we make. We invite your thoughts at environment@playlaguna.com. Alternatively, you could always write a song.Laguna players: Reforesting the earth, one great guitar at a time.

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Laguna LG6CE Spruce/Ovangkol Cedar/Rosewood

MSRP $999 YOUR PRICE: $699

Laguna LG4CE Bubinga

Quilted Ash, Trans Red MSRP: $799 YOUR PRICE: $499

In the back of the ‘68 Cadillac,

from left to right are:

Look for their new CD release Earthsblood, Feb. 2009

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Laguna acoustic- electrics feature Fishman preamps — the “Classic 4 T”on our LG4’s and the “Prefix + T” on our LG6’s. Both include convenient

onboard tuners.

Since 1996, God Forbid have forged their own unique path and stretched musical

boundaries to the very limit. Their latest concert DVD “Beneath the Scars of Glory and Progression” will undoubtedly stand the test of time.

Doc and Dallas Coyle of the band God Forbid with their Laguna LG4 and LG6 guitars.

Photo: Clay Patrick McBride

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aguna’s line of stunning acoustic-electrics are at home in any setting. Crafted with exotic tonewoods such as ovangkol, rosewood, bubinga and

quilted ash, each model exudes plenty of style, tone, volume and vibe — no matter what the venue.

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Laguna basses are as impressive at

a raucous 50,000 seat concert as they are in an intimate 50 seat coffee shop, thanks to their active electronics and effortless playability. Whether you choose acoustic or electric, you’ll get Laguna’s deep tone, sound versatility and striking good looks.

Laguna LD1 Little Brat MSRP: $299 YOUR PRICE: $199

Laguna LD2 Brat MSRP: $449 YOUR PRICE: $299

Laguna LAB5CE Bubinga

MSRP: $699 YOUR PRICE: $399

Laguna LAB7CE Spruce/Rosewood MSRP: $999 YOUR PRICE: $599

Laguna LB524SM Spalted Maple

MSRP: $849 YOUR PRICE:

$499

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omfortable to play and easy to carry, Laguna’s 7/8-sized Brat

and 3/4-sized Little Brat acoustic guitars still provide all the tone

of larger instruments. By incorporating deluxe

features like solid tops and dovetail neck joints, these Lagunas are the

perfect choice for those who

want big sound in a compact size — with a smaller price

to match.

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The Laguna LE122 guitar included in our Ultimate Rock Guitar Pack features a carved

top, basswood (Sunburst) or kauri (Black) body, dark Indian

rosewood fingerboard, and dual humbucker pickups. You provide the dreams. We’ll supply

the tools. With Laguna’s Ultimate Packs, you’ll find everything you need to start playing right now. Both packs feature a versatile Guitar or Bass Line 6® amplifier with 4 essential tones and a large variety of effects. We also include a gig bag, tuner, cable, strap and instructional DVD — all in

one convenient box.

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Ultimate Bass Pack Laguna LB224 Bass Black or Sunburst Finishes Line 6® LowDown Amp MSRP: $649 YOUR PRICE: $399

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Ultimate Rock Guitar Pack Laguna LE122 Guitar

Black or Sunburst Finishes Line 6® Spider III Amp

MSRP: $599 YOUR PRICE: $349

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