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Harley Benton Guitar MAX Signature Guitar Released!

Harley Benton Guitar MAX Signature Guitar Released!

March 8, 2023
Major announcement! Harley Benton and Guitar MAX have released the Guitar MAX Fusion Signature model! This affordable Fusion series guitar features top specs and beautiful looks, and is available now. Get the guitar HERE. Check out Max’s video about the guitar below:   Checkout the press coverage of this on Guitar World!
Carlisle | Cascione “Between Two Anvils” Single Released!

Carlisle | Cascione “Between Two Anvils” Single Released!

March 3, 2023
The first track has been released from the long awaited collaboration between Max Carlisle and Dean Cascione! Listen to Carlisle Cascione “Between Two Anvils” here: These tracks are for fans of Yngwie Malmsteen, Vinnie Moore, Paul Gilbert, Tony Macalpine, Jason Becker, Michael Angelo Batio, Joe Stump, and many more of the shred guitarists that we...
New Solo Album Successfully Funded on Kickstarter!

New Solo Album Successfully Funded on Kickstarter!

December 13, 2022
A Kickstarter campaign for the new Max Carlisle Titanium Reign solo album has been successfully funded!  
Jackson’s Ultimate Budget 1980s Shred Guitar

Jackson’s Ultimate Budget 1980s Shred Guitar

September 12, 2022
Right now everyone is talking about the new USA Jackson Soloists... it’s impressive, sleek, fast, and a great heritage, but it has a price tag of $2,500. For $500 you can get this incredibly cool 24 fret shred monster… and in all your favorite, totally radical 80s colors! With an upgrade or two, this guitar...
3 Brothers Guitars: A New Impressive Brand!

3 Brothers Guitars: A New Impressive Brand!

August 16, 2022
Locking tuners, brass block, beautiful frets, roasted neck, alder body, easy on the eyes… this is the first I’ve heard of the 3 Brothers Guitars brand, but it’s starting off on the right foot. Let’s check out this brand new guitar brand!      
First Look at the Music Man Sterling SR50 Stingray!

First Look at the Music Man Sterling SR50 Stingray!

July 12, 2022
From Sterling / Music Man, this SR50 Sting Ray combines classic looks, solid quality and affordability. How have I missed out on this brand?? The Firemist Silver finish is classy, and the little details like locking tuners and polished chrome switchplate help set this guitar apart from other mid-range price electric guitars. Let’s check it...
Max Creates Rocket Launcher Guitar for the Harley Benton DIY Kit Challenge!

Max Creates Rocket Launcher Guitar for the Harley Benton DIY Kit Challenge!

May 16, 2022
To celebrate and promote the Thomann / Harley Benton DIY KIT Challenge, Max has built a heavily modified kit guitar that fires a rocket! This guitar is a fully functional SG style guitar, and features aluminum plating, a fret-hand heat shield, and a solid fuel rocket that can be fired from the guitar!
Solid Spruce Top Acoustic With Fishman Electronics! The Orangewood Mason Live

Solid Spruce Top Acoustic With Fishman Electronics! The Orangewood Mason Live

April 18, 2022
It doesn’t matter if it’s an electric or an acoustic guitar… I always love a good deal. With a spruce top and pau ferro back and sides, plus Fishman electronics with a built-in tuner… AND a nice quality gig bag, all for around $400, you can’t go wrong… as long as it sounds good. Let’s...

Compilation CDs available on Ebay!

A limited number of the Maxxxwell Carlisle “Visions of Speed and Thunder” CDs are available for purchase on Ebay. This CD is a compilation of Max’s solo material and includes both instrumental and vocal tracks.