Brad Paisley’s Crook Guitars Gear: Rig Stories Part 3

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Zac Childs

Guest Post by Zac Childs —

Brad’s Salsa Paisley

2004 was a busy time of promoting the Mud on the Tires album with tour dates, television appearances and music videos. All the guitars, including the Buckocaster, were seeing much use, but Brad was interested in having Bill build a 60s vibe guitar with a rounder tone. They tossed around ideas and settled on a T-style with a rosewood fingerboard and a fiesta red and white paisley finish. The guitar was a real stunner, and Brad nicknamed it “Salsa.” Continue reading →

Pink Paisley T-Style Bass – Crook Guitar for Sale

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Bill Crook

This as close as you’ll get to an original ’68 paisley bass, but with a few modern features to make a better sounding and playing guitar.

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Play the New Crook Guitar at the Nashville Guitar Show

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Bill Crook

Stop by my booth and say hello this weekend (March 9-10) at the 4 Amigos Nashville Guitar Show. I am looking forward to meeting everyone, talking guitars and answering questions you may have. Continue reading →

Custom Short Scale Bass with Long Scale Bass Sound

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Bill Crook

Having been a mechanic for 25 years, Don was troubled with hand flexibility issues that made it hard to continue playing his 34” 4-string bass. He was looking for a short scale bass that would still sound like a long scale and would be comfortable and lightweight enough to play from his favorite chair. We talked about how to customize a bass that would fit his needs. Continue reading →

Pink Paisley T-Style Bass for Sale

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Bill Crook

This is a real wolf in sheep’s clothing. Featuring a Spanish cedar body, custom Rutters bridge with compensated saddles and a custom wound Voodoo pickup, this bass has a focused punchy sound with a clarity not usually associated with this style of bass.
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