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Greg Moffitt of the RAM Gallery takes an interspective approach to the follow-up interview in 2016. The Lemmy Bass and Motorhead Bass are detailed rather meticulously and examines the influences, inspirations and concepts behind the bold imagery utilised in the Lemmy Bass specifically.
Phil Campbell, legendary guitarist of Motorhead is taken aback when he gets his hands on the Lemmy Bass Guitar tribute. His expression says it all.
After hearing the tragic news in late December 2015, Cynosure Guitars were commissioned by Paul Raymond Gregory to create two Bass Guitars that would honour the life and legacy of one of the most prolific, pioneering and prestigious Rock artists of all time, Ian 'Lemmy' Kilmister. This video highlights the building process of the second Bass Guitar, inspired by Lemmy's fascination with all things militarial.
After hearing the tragic news in late December 2015, Cynosure Guitars were commissioned by Paul Raymond Gregory to create two Bass Guitars that would honour the life and legacy of one of the most prolific, pioneering and prestigious Rock artists of all time, Ian 'Lemmy' Kilmister. This video highlights the building process of the first Bass Guitar, inspired by the Official Motorhead logo 'Warpig'.
Greg Moffitt of the RAM Gallery interviews Cynosure Guitars on his welcoming back to the RAM Gallery for the second time; focusing on his 2015 commission and addition to the RAM with the eponymous guitar honoury.
'Building the Rock and Metal (RAM) Guitar' video focuses on the creation of the guitar, from ideation to realisation - from the design stage, all the way through to the cutting, grinding, sawing, drilling, carving, sanding, filing and routing, to the finished end-product.
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Cynosure and Paul Raymond Gregory pictured in front of Paul's infamous highly-detailed oil-paintings depicting concepts from JRR Tolkein, folklore and mythology.
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This picture was taken by revered photographer Alison Richards in the RAM Gallery as each artist exhibited their works. Although different mediums of art, Paul and Cynosure both have a solid basis in the origins of their subject.
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CYNOSURE GUITARS exhibits at the Rock and Metal (RAM) Gallery, held onsite at BLOODSTOCK FESTIVAL in the UK. This video captures the backstage experiences and happenings during the 4-day event.
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Featuring Rob Zombie, John 5, Napalm Death, Belphegor, Obituary, 1349, Armored Saint, Mordred, Within Temptation, OverKill, Opeth, Wolf, Savage Messiah
CYNOSURE GUITARS RETURNS TO BLOODSTOCK FESTIVAL (2015) !! Featuring a brand-new commissioned guitar for the Rock and Metal (RAM) Gallery.
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The RAM Guitar is released!
Bloodstock Open-Air Festival, August 6th-9th 2015, CYNOSURE GUITARS shall exhibit the infamous Rock and Metal (RAM) Guitar. More a sculpture, this highly-individual creation features a 3-dimensional Human Skull/Ram horn hybrid design, much akin to the conception of the Greek deity, Pan, hand-carved from Cherry wood.
A scintillating visual statement alone, this guitar is functional as both an instrument and indeed, a sculpture.
CYNOSURE GUITARS EXHIBITS AT SUNSET STRIP, HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA with JANES ADDICTION
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September 19th-21st, 2014, CYNOSURE GUITARS exhibited the Herradura Tequila Barrel Guitar at the House of Blues on the Sunset Strip.
Famed for its outlandish music scene and spawning the careers of countless musicians and rock artists, the Sunset Strip is a thriving community of music pioneers. CYNOSURE GUITARS showcased the Barrel Guitar in the Foundation Room concurrently as Janes Addiction were being offered their Sunset Strip Music Award.
CYNOSURE GUITARS EXHIBITS AT BLOODSTOCK OPEN-AIR FESTIVAL
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The 'INFERNUS' Guitar is released, July 2014; custom-built for Bloodstock Open-Air Festival, August 2014.
The Infernus shall be exhibited at one of the most revered and reputable Metal Music festivals in the World, in the newly-created Rock and Metal (RAM) Gallery. Described as 'the most Metal Guitar of all time', it features a revolutionarily-ambiguous shape, 24 frets, 24.75" scale length, 'all-access' neck 'heel' design, custom branding and inlaying, a carved White Oak 'Bloodstock Ram' with red-glowing L.E.D 'eyes' AND is primarily built for Metal music and speed-playing.