Hanson Pickups Launches New Guitar Line

Hanson Musical Instruments; a top U.S. manufacturer of guitar and bass pickups whose clients include Lakland Basses, and ESP; announces a full line of electric guitars available in August 2009. Branded as "Hanson Guitars," the initial offerings include 4 solid-body models: The "Cigno" and "Cigno ST" based on a set-neck triple-P90 design, and the "Firenze" and "Firenze ST" which are triple mini-humbucker equipped, bolt-on neck models. Retail price points range between $799-$899 (Est. $575 — $650 Street price). Aesthetically, the Hanson designs recall the Italian side of the late 50's early 60's electric guitar explosion. However, from a practical design standpoint, the new models are appointed with professional-grade hardware and components that experienced guitarists expect from a modern instrument, but usually at a much higher price point. Hanson's extensive pickup design experience produced an electronics array that sonically competes with the best pickup offerings at any price. Additional models, including 2, dual-PAF set-neck models, the "Gatto" and "Gatto ST" and semi-hollow body "Chicagoan" model will all be available in October 2009. Pricing on the "Gatto" and "Chicagoan" models to be announced. For additional info, please visit Complete specifications:

• "Cigno" & "Cigno ST"
• Body: Bound Mahogany
• Neck: Set neck bound Mahogany
• Fingerboard: Rosewood with Pearl Block Markers
• Scale: 24.5"
• Frets: Medium Jumbo
• Pickups: 3. Hanson P90s
• Bridge: TonePros Tune-o-matic
• Tail Piece: Cigno: Bigsby "horse shoe" top mounted vibrato tail piece Cigno ST: TonePros stop tail piece
• Tuners: Enclosed full-size chrome
• Controls: Master Vol. Master Tone, 5 way pickup selector

"Firenze" & "Firenze ST"

• Body: Ash
• Neck: bolt-on Maple
• Fingerboard: Rosewood or Maple
• Scale: 25.5"
• Frets: Medium Jumbo
• Pickups: Hanson "Blade" Mini-humbuckers
• Bridge: TonePros Tune-o-matic
• Tail Piece: Firenze: Bigsby "horse shoe" top mounted vibrato tail piece Firenze ST: TonePros stop tail piece
• Tuners: Enclosed full size chrome
• Controls: Master Vol. Master Tone, 5 way pickup selector