Tiny, ‘Lunchbox’ Amps are a Big Hit at NAMM
Written by admin on January 25, 2010 – 11:32 pm -Big Tones Come From Tiny, ‘Lunchbox’ Amps ANAHEIM, California — Want tasty tones in a small, affordable package? Pack a lunchbox. Guitar-amp manufacturers are responding to the practical and economic wishes of musicians by rolling out a slew of “lunchbox” style amplifiers, so called because they’re about the size of a school lunchbox, complete with handle. Lunchboxes are compact vacuum-tube amps, usually carrying between two and six tubes inside. They run at low power, usually between 5 and 15 watts. Priced between $400 and $800, they are far less expensive than most tube amps. Just plug one into a speaker cabinet (or two, or four) and you’ve got a full guitar rig capable of producing a wide variety of sounds and tones. The amp... more
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Gibson Dark Fire
Written by admin on January 24, 2010 – 12:08 am -Gibson Guitar announced the limited availability of the Gibson Dark Fire guitar. Embracing the spirit of innovation and technical advancement that inspired the original Gibson Digital guitar in 2006 and Robot guitar in 2007, Gibson's Dark Fire guitar is poised to change the music industry overnight. The world's most technically advanced guitar will rock the music industry to its core and will soon become the most sought after musical instrument of its time. An Exceptional Look Gibson's flowerpot inlay graces the headstock of the Dark Fire as seen on other classic Gibson models such as the Byrdland and the 1911 F4 Mandolin. In addition to traditional touches, Gibson developed an entirely new look that required many changes in the manufacturing... more
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Martin Guitar Announces 2010 Debut of the “Performing Artist Series” Of Acoustic/Electric Guitars
Written by admin on January 11, 2010 – 10:44 pm -C.F. Martin & Co. is proud to announce the launch of the "Performing Artist Series," an innovative line of acoustic/electric guitars set to debut in 2010. The three models that form the foundation of the new series include the "DCPA1" Dreadnought, "OMCPA1" Orchestra Model, and the new Grand Performance "GPCPA1." These acoustic/electric models provide flexibility and professionalism for guitarists, from small coffee houses to large arenas to simply recording with your laptop or in a professional studio. These new models combine Martin's legendary tone and styling, while adding player comfort and on-stage performance capability. The DCPA1, OMCPA1 and the modern Grand Performance GPCPA1 all share the same aesthetic blend of contemporary and... more
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Gibson Acoustic Announces The Keb Mo Signature Blues Master Model
Written by admin on January 11, 2010 – 10:31 pm -Gibson Acoustic, the world's premier maker of renowned acoustic guitars located in Bozeman, Montana, announced the availability of the long awaited Keb Mo Signature Acoustic Blues Master guitar. No other musician embraces the blues like the legendary Keb Mo. His post modern playing blues styling stretches to fully electric blues, jazz, and R&B while constantly referencing the Delta fueled acoustic music that forms the beating heart of every one of his inspirations. The blues was born as acoustic music and its roots still run deep in that direction today. Gibson Acoustic has taken the sounds, the tradition and the history of blues music and produced an acoustic model that will inspire musicians throughout the ages. The Gibson Acoustic Keb... more
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Ibanez BTB470 Bass Guitar Praised
Written by admin on January 2, 2010 – 7:24 am -The stunning Ibanez BTB470 Bass Guitar has been praised this month by Guitar & Bass Magazine. The Ibanez BTB470 bass guitar has all the professional features that musicians crave such as neck-thru construction and deep cutaways that give full fretboard access. Select woods and top-shelf electronics also contribute to the big sound and lasting sustain that have been the hallmark of Ibanez basses. The BTB470 has a mahogany body, a 5-piece maple/bubinga neck, Bartolini MK2 pickups, and active 3-band EQ for precise tonal adjustments. Ibanez BTB470 Electric Bass Guitar Features: • Solid mahogany body • Scale: 35" • Neck-thru joint • 5-piece maple/bubinga neck • Rosewood fretboard • U-neck contour • 24 medium frets • 1.73" (41mm)... more
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