(Photo by Gary Bandfield | Tour Bus Live)
Introducing the "Triple M" (Mick Murphy Model) signature guitar
specially created by legendary guitar designer Grover Jackson for GJ2 Guitars!
Introducing the "Triple M" (Mick Murphy Model) signature guitar
specially created by legendary guitar designer Grover Jackson for GJ2 Guitars!
The new GJ2 Mick Murphy model is a stripped-down, straight-ahead rock machine that looks and plays like a rocket. Made for the “Master of Heaviosity” and bearing a likeness of his trademark =MM= signature, it features a single humbucker with a hard-tail bridge, making it ideal for high-octane, tuned-down riffing. The =MM= will be offered in new colors exclusive to the model. The design is based on the iconic collaboration between Grover Jackson and Randy Rhoads from the dawn of the ‘80s that became the original “RR” model (later evolving into the GJ2 Concorde, which first inspired Mick Murphy to take up the guitar. A longtime favorite in Mick’s guitar collection has been his vintage 1980s-era “RR” Jackson model made by Grover Jackson. Now he’s excited to play this updated version—bearing his own initials—made using modern production methods by the original designer himself.
(Photo by Jill Bandfield | Tour Bus Live)
The new signature guitar was unveiled at the 2014 NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) convention during the Media Preview Day event at the Anaheim Convention Center. Mick Murphy and GJ2 co-founder Jon Gold presented the guitar on stage for the assembled press and Mick demonstrated it at the GJ2 booth. Check it out:
Audio Fanzine also posted some cool footage from the NAMM Preview event:
"There are not too many true guitar heroes around
these days but Mick Murphy is
one of the few. We love his work with My
Ruin and Chevy Metal and
we are really proud to have him playing our guitars." - Grover
Jackson | GJ2 Guitars
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"There are a few reasons that we have
welcomed Mick into the GJ2 team. When you hear him play, the first reason is
obvious, he rocks! Then there is the simple fact that we like him. It is
refreshing to get the chance to work with someone who is totally committed to,
and passionate about his craft and yet is down to earth and easy to get on
with. He gives us great “real world” feedback about our guitars. We know that
our work together will be long term and mutually fruitful.” – Jon
Gold | GJ2 Guitars
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"Even after the fevered buildup from friends about
this guitarist Mick Murphy, he still managed to wildly surpass expectations.
Mick blends a sense of rock musicality with precision, raw power, and
riveting showmanship. Prepare to be blown away."
-Mitch Devine | GJ2 Guitars
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"I've seen &
heard Mick Murphy play the guitar, and seriously he's freaking incredible. It
makes perfect sense that he plays a GJ2. Dude shreds.” – Tom Dumont | No Doubt