Free MIGGS music...

Bell Custom artist Don Miggs of the band "MIGGS" will be releasing a full-length album entitled, "Fifteenth & Hope".

You can download a free mp3 today!
http://mp3.com/free-mp3/miggs-pretty/

Bell On American Idol Tonight...

We have it on good authority that a red Bell Custom Guitars JazzBlaster will be making an appearance on American Idol tonight. Evan Milby who is currently touring with Lauren Alaina (last year's Idol runner up) will be sporting the axe during her performance tonight. American Idol is on Fox at 8/7c.

Tonar Acrylic Cut...

The wings for the Tonar took shape recently using a new (and improved) method. Can't wait to marry 'em up to the wood...

One of a Kind...

Imagine if you will: A semi-hollow acrylic/wood hybrid in the vein of a Gibby 335. Now imagine it's shaped like an Explorer. That's what's happening with this little experiment here. Why? Because we can!

Acrylic Cut For BCG's New Tonar Guitar

The Tonar (short for "totally gnarly") is finally taking shape. This will be a 100% original design, a first for Bell Custom Guitars. The body will be mahogany and plex, with a touch more wood than the JazzBlaster, so the weight will be down a bit, too. Check out a model screen shot here, and an illustration here.

Miggs Video Premier Featuring BCG JazzBlaster. Oh, and Lindsey Lohan.

The Bell Custom Guitars JazzBlaster can be seen at about the 1:40 mark. Thanks to Don Miggs for letting us be a small part of his big thing. Good luck, Miggs!

Video of Gary Hutchison on the JazzBlaster

From the 2010 Arlington Guitar Show.
Watch Here.

A Raving Testimonial...

I bought the frosty JazzBlaster in March of 2011. Everything about the transition was smooth as silk and I got my guitar inside of a month from the time I ordered it. Communication with Don was great and I always felt like I knew what was going on during the process. And what a guitar! Outstanding workmanship, unique, and with a wide variety of classic tones available just from jacking it into an amp. Very versatile. And incredible sustain, even at low volumes on an amps dirty channel (and no pedals). It's hard to imagine a style of music that this guitar couldn't do well. Plus, the LEDs are cool, I have to admit. Good job, Don.

- Walter Ehresman

Bell Custom Guitars in Premier Guitar Feature

It's true! Check it out here. Then tell two friends...
Thanks Premier ; )

New GRO video featuring Jamey Ice and his JazzBlaster

A tasty choice of covers, too.

View here.

Reverse Fret Job

My frets were perfect.

So we reverse-buffed them...

Taped up the fretboard...

and grinded the frets with a special fret wearer to simulate years of shredding abuse.

Now they're all messed up.

Arlington Guitar Show 2010

We were at the 2010 Texas Guitar Show in Arlington. We have pictures to prove it.

At the booth, Don showed two new JazzBlaster versions. This "Soapy" one,

And this "Frosty" one. I'm digging the frost and when I finally get my Bell you can bet it'll be cold chillin'.

This had to be the most beautiful guitar at the show. A deluxe JazzBlaster with rectangle inlays and binding on the neck. This thing just shines.

We're crossing our fingers that someone videoed the showdown performance between a vintage Fender Nocaster and Jerry Amalfitanos' blue and gold JazzBlaster. I hear the Bell was the tone champion as Don saw and heard it live. I have yet to see it, but if it's posted YouTube-ish I'll link it up here.

Free Guitar with T-Shirt Purchase!

Of course the shirts are kind of expensive. They range from about $995 to around $2,495.

JazzBlaster Special Video

I'm a real fumbly masher. But the tone is good. First part is with neck pu, second with bridge.

SS-ER Review in Premier Guitar Magazine

Muchos, muchos gracias to the guys at Premier Guitar Magazine. We are honored to have the SS-ER reviewed in their latest issue. Go buy it, folks! Or check it out online!

Before and After...

Pics from the owner of a torched and broken LP, risen from the ashes.
Here.

Drought Buster / Maker

Here's Don's front door. Don was at Wal-Mart when I arrived. I sat back in the sedan and listened to the Rangers' game. I had forgotten to call... again.

Dude. Here are two proto guitars that Don built for a designer. The paint's not by Bell.

And here's the bass. Cool perspective shot 'cause Don is tall.

The BellMobile_2. Don's fixed 'er up nice and she's good to go.

This is a Martin. It was all cracked up on the top sides and backside. D fixed it that sh!t.

OK, going on vacation for a couple of weeks. But if NEWS BREAKS!, I'll be online and postin'.

Stay cool 'til then.

Realy?

Player Page on Web Site

Check it out, folks. Dis be who playin' da Bells! If you own a Bell Custom Guitar and want your mug and rap sheet on our player page, send me a photo and some info about yourself and your musical endeavors. What's with these underlines? Thanks, blogger!

JazzBlaster Ambassador

Here's GRO's Jamey Ice and friend, Phil Traina of The Finding. The JazzBlaster is Phil's.

Phil loaned the guitar to Andy Davis of Jeremy Camps' band.

Andy played it at Spirit West Coast in Monterey.

Another post-fire finish

What's the deal with all of these guitars in fires lately? Here's a LP Custom, I believe. The hardware will be black. If it's still in the shop I'll get some finalized pics tomorrow.