Airline Link Wray Tribute Model Dual Tone
Eastwood Guitars Link Wray Dual Tone
Tribute Model electric guitar
Artwork by Vince Ray
This Limited Edition Dual Tone from Eastwood Guitars is a tribute model to Link Wray- Godfather of surf and rockabilly guitar. Wray, who has been dubbed the 'inventor of the power chord' would most certainly approve of this signature model guitar which is perfectly suited for the trademark overdriven twang tones featured on landmark his tracks Rumble and Apache.
Despite appearances, the guitar's pair of humbucker-sized pickups, selectable via a three-way switch, are in fact single-coil units from Airline's Vintage Voiced series. The quirky in-line control plate offers independent volume and tone control for each pickup. The Link Wray Tribute model also features a bolt-on, 20-fret maple neck with a Rosewood fingerboard, block markers and a 24.75” scale length.
Wray, who died in 2005, had a long and active career and is a noted influence on guitarists ranging from Hank Marvin to Jimmy Page. He is also considered a godfather to the punk movement, via artists like Iggy Pop, who took inspiration from the raw, untamed energy of Wray's playing.
The Eastwood Link Wray Tribute Model is a professional grade electric guitar adorned in a unique, retro-style illustrated finish by artist Vince Ray. It comes standard with pro-grade tuners, pots, a custom tailpiece and a pair of Airline Vintage Voiced Single Coil Pickups for a that killer Link Wray tone. The nostalgic package is rounded out with a matching hardshell case, an Airline “curly” guitar cable and custom 'Rumble' strap. Initial production is limited to only 24 guitars. The perfect package for every Link Wray fan and guitarist alike!
Features and Specs of the Eastwood Link Wray Tribute Dual Tone
- Basswood Body
- Maple Neck
- Bound Rosewood Fingerboard
- Block Inlays
- 24 3/4" scale
- 20 frets
- 1 5/8" nut width
- Dual Airline VVSC Pickups
- 3-Way switch
- 2x Volume Controls
- 2x Tone Controls
- Chrome Hardware
- Tune-O-Matic Bridge
- Custom Tailpiece
- Vintage Kluson Style Tuners
- Custom Link Wray Logo Case INCLUDED
NOTES from Vince Ray
"Link Wray is well known for playing a number of different guitars but there's one particular model that I always thought was the coolest, the Surpo Dual Tone. It has that stripped down, wrong side of the tracks vibe that instantly shouts RUMBLE! White body, black neck and an array of switches… that make you wonder if it's also a Raygun. A blast from the past but it still seems futuristic.
I first discussed the idea with [Eastwood Guitars founder] Mike Robinson of adding artwork to an Airline guitar a while ago. When we discovered a mutual admiration for Link Wray and his music, a tribute guitar seemed like the obvious way forward. I wanted to illustrate a few narrative elements, like the poor old Premier amp that had its speakers mutilated to achieve a more distorted sound. I added a bit of artistic license by drawing the amp with flick knives poking into the speaker cone. That seemed to match the razor edge sound of Links guitar on tracks like Rumble, Ace of Spades and Deuces Wild. Those titles were always so inspiring and well imagined, so I turned to those when considering other elements for illustration. Pick up a Link Wray album and look at the track listings...Jack the Ripper...Black Widow...The Shadow Knows...Switchblade...this is the soundtrack of juvenile delinquent rock and roll. That was the vibe that I was aiming for on this tribute model.
I'm banned from playing Link Wray in my car. I'm told it makes me drive too fast"
SKU: | 9191182889 |