October 2018 Musician's Friend Gear Guide

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Comfortably sized with beautiful tonewood

TAYLOR GS Mini Series GS Mini-e Koa Acoustic-Electric This scaled-down Mini-e is really impressive. Not only does the solid Hawaiian koa top and layered koa body with matte 2.0 varnish finish provide a gorgeous, natural woodgrain aesthetic, but it produces plenty of volume as well. Comes with ES-B electronics. Natural finish. Includes gig bag.

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TAYLOR 114ce Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric

Affordable all-around guitar. An ideal choice for a first guitar, the 114ce features an expressive body shape with a cutaway and neck profile that make it easy to discover your playing style and master the basics. When you’re ready to perform or record, Taylor’s ES2 electronics give you even more versatility. Natural finish. Includes gig bag.

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TAYLOR 214e DLX Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric

Great Taylor tone at an accessible price. One of Taylor’s flagship models, the 214e is popular for its comfortable, curvaceous body and excellent balance and clarity. This DLX version is a Sitka and rosewood pairing with a full-gloss finish, white binding, small diamond fingerboard inlays and ES2 electronics. Tobacco sunburst finish. Includes hardshell case.

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Flagship model refined and enhanced

TAYLOR 814ce DLX V-Class Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric The DLX V-Class version of the already popular 814ce offers you dynamic and superior sonic detail thanks to Taylor’s modern V-Class Sitka spruce bracing, and adds a specially designed radius-style armrest in maple with rosewood top edge trim and a Venetian cutaway for exceptional playabilty. Gotoh tuners and ES2 electronics round out this outstanding guitar. Natural finish. Includes hardshell case.

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TAYLOR 414ce V-Class Special Edition Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric

More than a little something special. Featuring the improved intonation, sustain and volume of a solid tonewood pairing and Taylor’s V-Class bracing, this guitar has also been appointed with an abalone rosette, engraved Victorian fingerboard and peghead inlays, grained ivoroid binding, and a warm, Shaded edge burst. Includes hardshell case.

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TAYLOR 224ce-K DLX Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric

Killer look and aural warmth. The 224ce-K is a big-bodied beauty with a solid koa top and layered koa body that yields a controlled, rolled-in effect with compression that balances out its lively attack. The Standard Taylor neck profile, Venetian cutaway and ES2 electronics help deliver a great playing experience. Shaded edge burst finish. Includes hardshell case.

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

Martin Acoustic Guitars

Legendary Martin Standards Reimagined for Today’s Player

By Martin

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he guitars in Martin’s reimagined Standard Series, from styles 28 to 45, have been the guitars of choice for famous players such as Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, Hank Williams, Joni Mitchell, Kurt Cobain, Beck, Eric Clapton, and countless others. They’ve been woven into the very fabric of our history for generations and across all genres of pop culture, and continue to inspire musicians worldwide.

“I challenged my coworkers to help me with the significant task of modernizing guitars whose origins go back to the 1930s (and earlier),” said Chris Martin. “As you might imagine, the discussions were quite animated. Fortunately, we all knew we were working toward a common goal: How can we modernize traditional Martin Guitar models while continuing to honor our rich history and heritage? Well, together we met that challenge head-on, and the results far exceeded my expectations.

“Changing this many models that are so iconic to the company and music industry all at once was a real challenge,” says Fred Greene, Martin’s Senior Director of Product Management. “But our team did an incredible job in choosing appointments and improvements that make these instruments even better.”

The most notable updates to the line include the addition of a modern, high performance neck that is thinner and more comfortable for the player, and vintage appointments, including aging toner and open-gear tuners. There have been changes to internal features as well that include scalloped and forwardshifted top bracing, depending on the style. The bottom line?

When you put all of the changes together, the result is a Martin Standard Series line that looks, plays, and sounds better than ever before.

L40111

HD-28 Standard Dreadnought Includes hardshell case.

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D-35 Standard Dreadnought Includes hardshell case.

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GPC-28E Grand Performance Acoustic-Electric

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Includes hardshell case.

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Martin’s newest and most heralded innovations

MARTIN D-28 Dreadnought The 185-year-old guitar maker has combined vintage appointments, including open-gear tuners, an aged toner top, antique white accents and a faux tortoise pickguard with a special neck profile to give D-28 enthusiasts a modern feel and comfortable playing experience. Martin has also added forward-shifted bracing to allow greater vibration of the top. Natural finish. Includes hardshell case.

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MARTIN M-36 Standard Grand Auditorium

Optimized for versatility and projection. This wide-bodied, yet thin-framed, Grand Auditorium offers a distinct sound, tremendous power and sustain, and is extremely wellbalanced, making it a great choice for the recording studio.

Aging toner and a three-piece back add to its charm.

Includes hardshell case.

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MARTIN 000-28 Standard Auditorium

Reimagined feel with classic looks. No matter what style or genre you play, this Martin is built to handle it. The Sitka spruce top offers reliable projection complemented by the richness of an East Indian rosewood body. It’s also been given a PLEK setup to optimize the string action.

Choose natural, ambertone or sunburst finish. Includes hardshell case.

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Classic concert shape with modern flair and electronics

FENDER FA-135CE Concert Acoustic-Electric This single-cutaway design features quality laminate spruce on top with a laminate basswood body, Modern Viking bridge, concentric rings rosette and sidemounted preamp with 2-band EQ and and tuner. If you’re just starting out, this Fender was built to inspire.

Choose 3-color sunburst, black or natural finish.

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FENDER Grace VanderWaal Signature Ukulele

A fun, stylish uke built to inspire the next big star. America’s got talent. Here’s a chance to show off yours with style. Built for the winner of the 11th season of the popular TV talent show, it has a Dark Walnut gloss finish, 4-in-line Fender headstock, gold sparkle rosette, custom floral soundhole label, and her distinct heart signature on the headstock’s back. Walnut finish. Includes gig bag.

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FENDER FA-115 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Pack

Get started on the right note. Not only do you get a rich-sounding FA-115 dreadnought with a smooth-playing fingerboard and tone-enhancing bridge and compensated saddle, but they’ve also thrown in all the necessities, including a gig bag, picks, strap, spare strings, and a free 90-day subscription to Fender’s online lessons, Fender Play.

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

Fender® California Series Acoustic Guitars

Express Your Style With the Fender California Series

By Fender

S

upremely comfortable, California Series guitars’ slim-taper C-shaped mahogany necks are inspired by our electric legacy, giving them the same outstanding feel that’s great for any playing style. The matching painted-6-in-line headstocks are immediately recognizable and exude classic Fender Custom Color vibe.

Instruments as individual as the artists who play them, California Series guitars have electric-inspired, unexpected style that is sure to turn heads wherever you go. A bold-modern twist on traditional acoustic aesthetics, they’re eye-catchingly appealing and uniquely Fender.

Our exclusive new body shapes feature refined geometry and unique bracing patterns designed for responsive, articulate tone.

California Series guitars’ distinctive shapes and colors are for visionary artists who aren’t afraid to stand out from the crowd.

California Special and California Classic acoustic guitars are equipped with a specially voiced Fender- and Fishman®-designed PM preamp specifically tuned to complement the unique shape and voice of each instrument—complete with tuner, frequency and phase controls. California Player acoustic guitars feature a standard Fishman pickup/preamp system for incredible amplified performance with pure, rich and resonant tone.

With their superb playability, distinctive looks and unmistakable Fender vibe, California Classic guitars transcend traditional acoustic guitar design. The fully-painted, solid Sitka spruce tops and natural, solid mahogany backs and sides, as well as matching painted, 6-in-line headstocks and koa binding and rosettes, give them an elegant two-toned aesthetic that was made for the stage.

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K47864

K47863

K47876

The bold looks and inspiring sound of California Player guitars were made for only one thing—expressing your unique personal style. Their lightweight mahogany necks feature an easy-to-play, slim-taper C-shaped profile suitable for any playing style. With their superb playability and one-of-a-kind looks, California Player guitars are unmistakably Fender, standing out from the sea of traditional acoustic instruments.

California Malibu Player Acoustic-Electric K47864 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

California Redondo Player Acoustic-Electric K47863 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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TAYLOR K24ce V-Class Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric

Cutting-edge bracing system improves intonation, sustain and volume. Among Taylor’s first run of V-Class braced acoustics-electrics, this all-solid koa creation not only looks amazing, thanks to the tonewood’s natural woodgrain and the shaded edge burst finish, but it sounds incredibly clean, especially when playing chords.

Shaded edgeburst finish. Includes hardshell case.

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MARTIN D-41 Standard Dreadnought

Finely tuned reimagined classic. With “Golden Era”-inspired bracing, antique white binding and abalone inlays, this D-41 is a dream for those looking for that classic Martin tone and visual aura. Its modified oval neck with Performance Artist taper give it a more modern feel for long-term comfort. Choose aged toner, ambertone or sunburst finish. Includes hardshell case.

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

Mitchell Acoustic Guitars

Making Better Guitars More Affordable

By Mitchell

M

itchell Guitars consistently offers affordable acoustic instruments that deliver excellent tone, alluring looks and solid, traditional construction. These instruments are designed and crafted with exceptional tonewoods such as solid spruce, rich rosewood, toneful cedar and warm mahogany. Premium models come with stunning appointments, including maple binding, genuine abalone rosette inlays, ebony tuning-pegs, and more — luxury features usually found on guitars costing much more.

J09483 J17025

Exotic Series – MX420 Built with gorgeous quilted ash burl, bubinga and ovangkol woods, these limited edition, grand auditorium, shallow body instruments provide uniquely lush and rich tones. A 3-band EQ preamp and shifted, scalloped X-bracing ensure incredible sound and projec tion features usually reser ved for more expensive instruments. And their exotic looks attract attention wherever they go.

Element Series - ME1ACE This eye-catching, auditorium-style acoustic-electric guitar from the Mitchell “Element” Series combines premium tonewoods with state-of-the art construction techniques and breathtaking aesthetics, assure superior tone and unwavering quality. It features a solid spruce top with striped sapele back and sides for punchy midrange and great projection, while the shifted scalloped X bracing pattern enhances resonance. The Venetian cutaway allows for easy upper fret access, and the onboard Fishman INK electronics provides excellent tone control to an amp or mixer.

MX420 Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric J17025 . . . . . . . . . . . . 449 $ 99 MME1ACE Auditorium Cutaway Acoustic-Electric J09483 . . . . . . 349 $

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J40311

J40312

J51473

120 Series - D120SCE The new Mitchell 120 Series acoustic guitars are definitely more than meets the eye.

With seven different models featuring forward shifted, scalloped X bracing for enhanced bass response and overall resonance, ultra-thin finishes for improved volume, and slim-tapered necks for superior playability, these guitars are a remarkable value. Select 120 Series guitars feature solid Engelmann spruce tops, convenient cutaways and built-in electronics, resulting in superior stage-ready instruments that are within reach of anyone’s budget. Welcome to the new Mitchell 120 Series – beauty to the eyes and ears.

The D120SCE is a rich-sounding, solid-top dreadnought that lets you take your music to the next level with ready-for-stage electronics advanced build quality. The new slim-profile neck, combined with the Venetian cutaway, makes it easy to play anything from intricate solos to complex chords, while the solid Engelmann spruce top provides first-class tone that is ideal for performing and recording. The lighter finish and scalloped bracing allow the top to vibrate more freely, further enhancing the tone

and projection. The D120SCE combines a preamp with 3-band EQ and a built-in tuner with an under-saddle piezo pickup, providing a wide sound palette and complete onstage versatility.

For extended shimmer and tone that will fill any room, stage or studio, check out the D120S12E, a 12-string version of the D120, or, if you like the same great tone in a smaller packaging, try out the O120CESB orchestra-sized model.

24999 99 O120CESB Cutaway Acoustic-Electric J51473 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 $ 99 D120S12E 12-String Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric J40311 . . . 349 D120SCE Cutaway Acoustic-Electric J40312 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

D’Angelico Premier Series Acoustic Guitars

Premier Tone From D’Angelico

By D’Angelico

The D’Angelico Premier Series offers players remarkable tone

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ollowing a landmark year where Premier Series acoustics skyrocketed in popularity and success, the line sees a host of upgrades and additions for 2018.

The Premier Gramercy delivers a smooth, clear tone that is unmatched. Its n ew lightweight construction features a thinner Sitka spruce top allowing for great resonance and tonal clarity.

The Gramercy’s slim C-shape neck allows for maximum comfort and playability, ideal for younger and older players alike. The Gramercy’s standout tone is complemented by the D’Angelico aesthetic—a traditional scroll-style headstock coupled with a three-ring abalone rosette.

The Premier Niagara Koa Mini Dreadnought acoustic-electric is a great travel companion. This non-cutaway mini-dreadnought boasts a tone far bigger than its compact body size, with a beautiful koa top for plenty of warmth and shimmering high end.

Its 14” wide body, slim C-shape neck and satin finish guarantee exceptional comfort. It also includes an onboard preamp and tuner

to make the Premier Niagara Koa Mini Dreadnought as well-suited for the stage as it is the campfire.

The Premier Lafayette is a unique take on the single-cutaway dreadnought normally offered in D’Angelico’s Premier Series.

Featuring an Aged Vintage Sunburst open pore finish, the Premier Lafayette sings with remarkable projection and midrange clarity.

Tortoise binding and antique bronze hardware complement the Lafayette’s vintage aesthetic, while re-designed thinner top bracing provides enhanced comfort and sustain. It comes equipped with a D’Angelico preamp and pickup system that includes an onboard tuner.

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Premier Series Gramercy Koa Single-Cutaway Grand Auditorium L25316 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Premier Niagara Koa Mini Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric L20208 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Premier Series Lafayette Single-Cutaway Dreadnought L15587 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Slim body design and cutaway for uninhibited performance

D’ANGELICO Premier Fulton 12-String Acoustic-Electric D’Angelico’s first 12-string is offered with a smaller, 16" wide body, slim C neck profile and generous cutaway making it a breeze to fly up and down the fingerboard. Its laminated rosewood body and solid Sitka top produce robust bass with good tonal balance. A nostalgic headstock design adds charm. Choose sunburst (shown) or natural finish.

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D’ANGELICO Premier Gramercy Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric

Accessible design with top-notch electronics. With it’s slim C neck profile and lightweight cutaway design, this is an excellent choice for young beginners and older players alike.

It’s Sitka spruce top, redesigned bracing and thin finish ensure excellent resonance, while the Scalini pickguard and traditional scroll-style headstock make it a real standout at this price. Grey black finish.

L19048 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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D’ANGELICO Premier Bowery Acoustic-Electric

A real performer with aesthetic charm. Optimized with thinner bracing and finish, this flagship D’Angelico offers up enhanced sustain and resonance and is equipped with Fishman Presys+ with a tuner to ensure accurate amplified tone. The aged natural mahogany finish and headstock design give it a cool, nostalgic vibe. Natural finish.

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Traditional construction and all-solid tonewoods

EPIPHONE Masterbilt DR-500MCE Acoustic-Electric This guitar sounds great unplugged but comes alive with Shadow NanoFlex and NanoMag pickups. The eSonic2 preamp system has a tuner and phase switch to help eliminate feedback. Features a Sitka spruce top, mahogany body, Grover Sta-Tite tuners and rosewood fretboard. Plek’d for ultimate playability. Choose vintage sunburst (shown) or natural finish.

423559. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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EPIPHONE Masterbilt AJ-45ME Acoustic-Electri

Historic advanced jumbo with modern appointments. This reimagining of the popular J-45 round shoulder features a Shadow NanoFlex undersaddle pickup with Shadow Sonic Soundhole electronics. It is finished in an artful tobacco sunburst and features a Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides. Vintage sunburst finish.

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EPIPHONE Masterbilt DR-400MCE Acoustic-Electric

An inspired all-solid wood acoustic. With vintage appointments and style, the DR-400MCE is the most affordable model in Epiphone’s Masterbilt series. It features a solid Sitka spruce top, cutaway for easy access, mahogany body and neck, bone nut and the superb eSonic HD preamp system and NanoFlex-HD pickup for true acoustic sound when plugged in.

Choose cherry sunburst (shown), satin natural, violin burst or vintage sunburst finish.

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The classic style and sound of a 1930’s resonator

BEARD GUITARS R Model Mahogany Squareneck Resonator With its a traditional, smaller shape, all-solid mahogany body and neck, and open soundwell construction, the R Model produces a clear, sustained high range balanced with a punchy, throaty bass. Featuring Paul Beard’s triple-spun Legend cone and an original #14 Spider, its also appointed with curly maple binding, slotted diamond inlays and a classic burst finish. Includes hardshell case. $

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BEARD GUITARS Copper Mountain Squareneck Resonator Acoustic-Electric

Innovative approach to resonator construction. Beard’s Copper Mountain features a composite back design and Finnish birch laminate top for rich, even tone with increased volume and projection. Made in the USA, they come with Paul Beard’s triple-spun Legend Cone and Original #14 Spider, Bass reflex baffle, solid maple neck, and the versatility of Fishman Nashville bridge pickup. Choose amber burst (shown) or scarlet burst finish. Includes gig bag.

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BEARD GUITARS Deco Phonic Model 27 Roundneck Resonator

Punchy, full-range resonator with great projection. Inspired by the stylings of the Art Deco period, when resonators were born, and created using innovative modern construction techniques, the Deco Phonic Model 27 has a throwback vibe thanks to its original Beard triple-spun Legend Cone and Original #14 Spider, as well as the vintageinspired satin sunburst finish. Includes hardshell case.

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Full-bodied and powerful tone

GUILD D-55E Acoustic-Electric The original D-55 was made famous by comedian Tommy Smothers, and played by the likes of Waylon Jennings and Billie Joe Armstrong. The D-55E has all the premium appointments of it’s predecessor, adding an L.R. Baggs pickup system, and a thinly handsprayed Antique Burst finish for maximum resonance. Includes hardshell case.

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GUILD F-2512E Jumbo 12-String Acoustic-Electric

A 12-string with plenty of zing. With its solid Sitka spruce top and maple body, this Guild Jumbo features an impressive, full-toned voice aided by Guild’s signature arched back design, which also gives it added sustain as well. The AP-1 pickup gives you clear plugged-in performance. Natural finish. Includes gig bag.

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GUILD Jumbo Junior Acoustic Bass

Gorgeous flamed maple and rich acoustic tone. This compact acoustic-electric bass uses a solid Sitka top and arched flame maple back much like an upright bass to provide a clear, tight deep voice. The satin antique blonde finish adds even more character to the tonewood’s natural woodgrains. Onboard AP-1 Active pickup system lets you plug in with volume and tone controls. Antique natural finish. Includes gig bag.

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A performance-ready design with gorgeous curves

IBANEZ Exotic Wood AEW2212CD-NT 12-String Acoustic-Electric

A performance-ready design with gorgeous curves. Budding singer-songwriters will enjoy the accessibility of the thinner body, Florentine cutaway and comfortable C-profile neck of the AEW2212CD-NT. Its onboard AEQ-SP2 preamp allows you to fine-tune the bass, treble and volume while plugged in. The elegant cordia body and rosette marquetry of rosewood and spalted maple make it a real standout at this price. Natural finish.

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IBANEZ V70CE Acoustic-Electric

Staggering stage presence and powerful plugged-in tone. Comes with Ibanez’s AEQ200 preamp featuring 2-band EQ and volume control to deliver articulate amplified tone. It also features a select spruce top and a mahogany neck, back and sides. Other appointments include rosewood fingerboard chrome tuners and a soft cutaway for easy access to the higher frets. Choose black or transparent blue finish.

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IBANEZ PNB14E Parlor Acoustic-Electric Bass

Bass you can take any place. This short, 25�- scale, parlor-shaped bass has a similar feel to its regular-sized brethren and offers up plenty of volume. The open pore finish gives this all-mahogany creation a vintage aesthetic. Satin neck finish for faster play. Rounded out with Ibanez pickup/preamp with EQ and tuner. Natural finish.

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RAINSONG Hybrid Series H-WS1000N2 Deep Body Cutaway Acoustic-Electric

Lush, warm tone and structural stability

Signature sound in an innovative and versatile body. Carbon and glass fiber combine for robust sound and great durability. A large, deep chamber generates strong projection and rich bass. The narrow waist and tight upper bout deliver brilliant and balanced treble response. Fishman Prefix+T electronics offer 2-band EQ, contour controls, a chromatic tuner and feedback control. Natural finish. Includes hardshell case.

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RAINSONG Concert Hybrid Series CH-OM Acoustic-Electric

This concert-size guitar boasts RainSong’s lightest unidirectional carbon top to mimic the tight grain of a fine spruce soundboard. This impeccably balanced guitar features shapely curves and a lightweight design that make it comfortable to cradle while sitting or standing. The extra-deep cutaway encourages playing up the guitar’s fretboard. Carbon finish. Includes hardshell case.

All-carbon fiber power with great electronics. Pairs warm and responsive unidirectional carbon Concert Series soundboard with a carbon/glass body and shortscale 12-fret neck for an intimate instrument with plenty of warmth and punch where needed. L.R. Baggs Stagepro Element adds a 3-band EQ, phase/notch filters and a tuner. Pinstripe Rosette finish. Includes hardshell case.

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RAINSONG CO-WS1000N2 Concert Series Graphite Acoustic-Electric

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

Washburn Acoustic Guitars

The Shape of Your Sound

By Washburn Guitars

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ince 1883, Chicago-based Washburn Guitars has been crafting sought-after acoustic guitars. No detail is too small in their pursuit of building a great instrument. Washburn’s craftsmen take a holistic approach to giving you the perfect guitar for your collection.

Best-sellers These best-sellers have become go-to models for players around the world thanks to their combination of player-centric features and price.

Great “take-anywhere” tone T h e Wa s h b u r n C o m f o r t Tr a v e l / M i n i g u i t a r, t h e C o m f o r t WCGM55K, has a striking koa top, back and sides. Its walnut binding is rounded underneath the player ’s forearm and a

“Comfort Carve-Away” at the upper shoulder gives superior access to higher frets . The Comfor t WCG M 55K is ideal for extended playing thanks to an ergonomic armrest bevel. Big tone, portable size and ultra-playability.

Apprentice G-Mini The Apprentice G-Mini was designed to go. Its 7/8 size grand auditorium body is comfortable and sports a durable satin finish.

Slide your Apprentice G-Mini into the included bag and take it anywhere. Enjoy playing and enjoy the journey.

Contoured comfort Comfort Series acoustics by Washburn have an ergonomic armrest bevel, making them more comfortable to play. Here are just 2 of the many Comfort models Washburn has to offer.

The Comfort 700 is all about sound thanks to its torrefied solid Sitka spruce top that replicates the tone typically found in a

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WCG25SCE Comfort Series Acoustic-Electric L18080 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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AGM5K Apprentice Series G-Mini Acoustic Guitar L18055 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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vintage guitar. The Comfort 700 Grand Auditorium has solid African ovangkol sides and back body that adds warmth and body to the immediacy and volume of the aged top. The Fishman Prefix Blend system combines an under-saddle pickup and onboard microphone to create warm acoustic vibes and includes an onboard tuner.

Comfort Deluxe 25 This Grand Auditorium has a Venetian cutaway for superior upper fret access. The recurved ergonomic armrest bevel blends smoothly into its beautiful mahogany binding. It also features a book-matched solid Sitka spruce top, pau ferro back and sides, and mahogany/maple bound body. The addition of premium Fishman electronics makes for outstanding amplified sound with versatile tonal shaping. On stage, in the studio, or at rehearsal you will sound great, look great and enjoy unprecedented comfort.

L18078 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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HD10SCE12 Heritage 10 Series 12-string $

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WL012SE Woodline 10 Series Acoustic-Electric

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Includes gig bag.

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WCG700SWEK-D Comfort Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Includes hardshell case.

WCGM55K Comfort Mini Grand Auditorium

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Woodline 10 Series With its all-mahogany orchestra body, the Woodline WLO12SE is a favorite of players seeking focused and bold tone. Its solid selectgrade mahogany top with Cathedral Peak Scalloped-X bracing, paired with mahogany back and sides, results in a tonally versatile guitar; rich, beefy and harmonic at the same time. A FishmanÂŽ Presys II 301T tuner/preamp makes for natural-sounding acoustic tone plugged in. Let the Washburn Woodline WLO12SE inspire your best.

Heritage 10 Series 12-String Go ahead and scratch that 12-string itch! The Heritage 10 Series 12-string has a solid Sitka spruce top with C athe dral Peak Scalloped-X bracing for superior tone that improves with age. The cutaway makes it easy to reach the uppermost frets. With its builtin premium Fishman Presys II 301T Tuner/Preamp it’s plug-in ready.

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WASHBURN RSG100SWEVSK-D Solo DeLuxe Auditorium

Pre-war voice with appointments that’ll make others swear it’s an antique. Inspired by the 1939 Washburn Solo DeLuxe Super Auditorium 5246 this all-solid Revival Series acoustic features a torrefied Sitka spruce top and bracing, and period-inspired details such as a narrow “Crown” headstock, 1939 Vintage Sunburst, ivoroid binding and rosette, fingerboard inlay, and faux-tortoise pickguard. Includes hardshell case.

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WASHBURN WCG15SCE12 12-String Acoustic-Electric

Designed for comfort with subtle maple and mahogany appointments. With it’s deluxe recurve-style ergonomic armrest bevel and Venetian cutaway, this 12-string Grand Auditorium was built not just to sound great, but to feel comfortable for long sessions in the studio or stage. A cool parquet-style rosette adds more style, while Fishman 501T electronics add its performance appeal.

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WASHBURN WG7S Harvest Grand Auditorium

Solid top for solid acoustic performance. This solid Sitka topped Harvest Grand Auditorium will give aspiring players excellent tone that will grow and age the more they play. This extremely affordable instrument also includes a stylish rosette, chrome die-cast chrome tuners and ABS nut.

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Built-in effects that require no plugging in

YAMAHA FG-TA TransAcoustic Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric With Yamaha’s TransAcoustic models, you get authentic reverb and chorus built right into the guitar–no pedal or external amplification required. Whether you’re in the bedroom practicing or on a coffeehouse stage, it’ll sound like you’re playing in a room with rich acoustics. Choose vintage tint, brown sunburst or black finish.

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YAMAHA SLG200S Steel String Silent Guitar

Unique design paired with high-performance electronics. This bodiless steel-string has all the resonance of a traditional acoustic guitar into an amp or through headphones thanks to Yamaha SRT electronics. Its slim neck and low action let you play more expressively, while its design makes feedback virtually impossible when performing.

Comes with an aux in and has onboard reverb and chorus effects. Choose tobacco sunburst, trans black or natural finish. Includes gig bag.

J26084 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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YAMAHA APX600 Acoustic-Electric

A stylish instrument to get started on. With five finishes to choose from, the APX600 gives aspiring players a cool first instrument with a more accessible cutaway design and fast-playing electric-style neck. Visually it has ivory and black ABS body binding, ABS and abalone rosette, and a gloss finish to help it last through all your learning stages. Choose Oriental blue burst, natural, old violin sunburst, black or vintage white finish.

L03937 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

Yamaha A Series Acoustic Guitars

“With SRT2 technology, you – the artist – can record your sound during the day and then 100% replicate your sound live on stage that night.”

Yoshi Tambara, Yamaha acoustic guitar designer

Achieve Your Sound Yamaha A Series is louder and stronger in the low-to-mid range due to Yamaha’s cutting-edge acoustic analysis.

Experience the Next Level

By Dennis Webster, Product Marketing Manager for Yamaha Guitars

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esigned in America to be the ideal performance acoustic guitar, the Yamaha A Series is crafted from the ground up and perfectly suited for life on the road. With natural, dynamic, plugged-in tone and stage-ready electronics, enjoy played-in comfort out of the box. The A Series is ready when you are to take your playing to the next level.

“Our analysis led to the development of the new scalloped bracing for the top board and a modified shorter bracing pattern on the back board. Also, treating the tops with the Yamaha exclusive A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) process gives the instrument that rich, vintage quality tone, making it sound as though you’ve been playing it for years the very first moment you pickup an A Series,” explains Yoshi Tambara, Yamaha acoustic guitar designer.

A.R.E. wood-reforming technology allows the instrument to produce a tonal richness similar to that of a vintage instrument.

This chemical-free, environmentally-friendly technology uses precisely controlled humidity and temperature to manipulate the

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wood’s molecular properties for a more acoustically resonant sound. The goal is not to replicate vintage tone, but deliver the best-sounding guitar.

Being a global leader in electronics, Yamaha developed the SRT2 (Studio Response Technology 2) for optimum sound on stage and in the studio. The saddle pickup uses individual elements for each string to give an ultra-clear, ultra-wide bandwidth signal with ar better dynamic response and tonal accuracy than regular ribbon-type piezo pickups. The SRT2 also allows you to select two different mic types for the exact balance and desired tones.

Exceptional Comfort To complement its incredible sound, Yamaha wanted the feel and playability of the guitar to exceed players’ expectations. This led to a straighter neck taper for easier high-fret playing and hand-rolled neck edges to achieve that comfortable, played-in feel. Whether you are on stage switching from an electric guitar to an acoustic, recording a session with intricate open tunings or practicing at home, the A Series delivers the playability you crave.

Shape Your Future All A Series guitars sport a solid Sitka spruce top, are are offered with either rosewood or mahogany back and sides. The A Series comes in two body shapes. The A body shape (traditional Western body cutaway) delivers powerful lows and clear highs with full body resonance. The smaller, fingerstyle-friendly AC body shape (concer t cutaway body) has ar ticulate mids and highs with defined lows.

A1M Cutaway Dreadnought J50347 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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AC3R Concert Cutaway Includes gig bag.

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A5R Folk

Includes hardshell case.

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

Breedlove Acoustic Guitars

You Will Sound Better, Play Better, and Play More on a Breedlove

By Breedlove

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behind-the-scenes look at how Breedlove’s revolutionary Sound Optimization™ process will make you sound better, play better and play more!

For 25 years, we’ve challenged everything and taken nothing for granted. Our custom shop in Bend, Oregon is where design meets science, where age-old wisdom is quantified, engineered and channeled into acoustic perfection.

We identified a problem: Today’s production guitar is not living up to its sound potential. why? Tonewood density can vary up to 30% in a single tree! If left unaddressed, guitars will not live up to their potential.

The Solution: The Sound Optimization™ Process The greatest instrument builders in history understood tonewood variability. That knowledge has been largely ignored by production builders, until now. This proprietary process is the key, unlocking a new era of guitar building. Here’s what Sound Optimization allows us to:

Design New Revolutionary Body Shapes Breedlove’s understanding of tonewood variability allows us to engineer and handcraft entirely new body shapes. We offer

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three distinctive designs in total sized to fit individual players – each with a unique projection and tonal complexity: the Concerto, the Concert, and the Concertina.

Crafted With Aesthetically and Tonally Groundbreaking Exotic Tonewoods Historically, guitar builders relied on a limited assortment of tonewoods . Utilizing the Sound Optimization™ process , we can build with an array of exotic tonewoods. The result: tonal complexity from guitars that sound and look so good, you can’t put them down.

Sound Optimization at Work in the Award-Winning Oregon Series Breedlove craftsmen have pioneered the rise of myrtlewood as a respected tonewood. Using Sound Optimization™, this exceptionally well balanced, sustainable and visually striking tonewood is the backbone of the Oregon Series and quickly becoming one of the most coveted tonewoods for guitar players around the world.

Oregon Concert CE Sitka Spruce - Myrtlewood Acoustic-Electric Includes hardshell case.

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Oregon Concerto CE Spruce Top Acoustic-Electric

Oregon Concertina with Spruce Top Acoustic-Electric Includes hardshell case.

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Player-friendly design at a budget-friendly price

BREEDLOVE Pursuit Concert with Red Cedar Top Acoustic-Electric Breedlove topped their best-selling body shape with solid red cedar and paired it with a mahogany body and the Breedlove Bridge Truss. The result is warm, rich complex sound.

Premium L.R. Baggs EAS VTC electronics make it a great all-around instrument for playing live. High gloss natural finish. Includes gig bag.

49900

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K59750 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pursuit Concert Nylon with Red Cedar Top Acoustic-Electric Includes gig bag.

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Pursuit Concert with Red Cedar Top Left-Handed Acoustic-Electric Includes gig bag.

49900

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BREEDLOVE Discovery Concert with Sitka Spruce Top Sunburst Acoustic-Electric

Find your sound with this stylish, ergonomically friendly guitar. As its name suggests, this is a great design for aspiring players to discover their way around a guitar and their playing style. A narrow nut width, radiused fingerboard, cutaway and a thinner neck profile and pinless Delta bridge make it easier to play and change strings. Gloss sunburst finish. Includes gig bag.

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BREEDLOVE Pursuit Concert Acoustic Ukulele

A natural beauty with surprising volume. As you can see, this Pursuit Concert features the striking natural woodgrain of Oregon myrtlewood enhanced by a satin sunburst finish and complemented by herringbone top purfling. Its a great instrument for beginners and immediate players alike with balanced tone and solid projection. Sunburst finish.

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RECORDING KING RK-R35 Madison Tone Ring Banjo The RK-R35 has a maple resonator with a hand-rubbed brown matte finish. Recording King builds it with a Mastertone-style bell brass cast tone ring and one-piece flange. The Madison peghead and fretboard feature a Seagull inlay for a banjo that looks as classic as it sounds. It comes standard with an authentic Remo head. Maple finish.

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RECORDING KING RO-G6 000

Affordable elegance. This stunningly affordable package offers you a solid spruce soundboard with a bone nut and saddle for a tone sound please both bedroom pickers and professionals alike. Aesthetically, the G6 Series has a simple elegance. Adorned with a tortoiseshell rosette and binding, this gloss finished beauty is bound to turn heads.

Gloss natural finish.

L25329 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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RECORDING KING RR-50-VS Professional Wood Body Resonator

Pro-level features and style and an entry-level price. Looking for that real old-school Americana experience? This Recording King resonator has a traditional roundneck design with parallel soundwell, hand-spun cone, and Vintage Sunburst for a timeless look and tone. Its bone nut and maple/ebony saddle enhance sustain. Classic features include rounded soundhole screens and slotted screws. Vintage sunburst finish.

L19859 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

Recording King Acoustic Guitars

Your Acoustic Specialist

By Recording King

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t Recording King , we make acoustic instruments, just like the first Recording Kings 90 years ago. Our focus has always been a little different from other builders, as shown in the Dirty 30’s Series 9 PLUS Single-0/Parlor guitar.

A Parlor to Hold Recording Kings are also different in regards to our attention to detail. While many single-0 size guitars on the market are called parlors, we also build a true parlor guitar in the RPH-P2-TS. This extremely comfortable parlor-sized body sports a 24.2" scale. The lower string tension is remarkably easy to play and has a softer tonal blend, while still leading the pack of specifications with a solid spruce top and bone nut and saddle.

RPH-P2-TS Dirty 30’s Cross Country Parlor J40348 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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“ Same. Same. Same. Different. What is different? You know it when you see it. Certainly, when you hear it. Especially when you feel it . ” Travis Atz – Director of Product Development

Where’s That Big Sound Coming From?

Th e R P S -9 P -TS is o n e of th e lig hte s t weight, full-size guitars we have ever built.

Our attention to the weight has resulted in a super-resonant and loud small-body guitar. The solid spruce top is supported by our Dirty 30’s Cross Lap bracing, with an extra rigid vertex of the X, creating maximum support where the top needs it most and allowing much thinner bracing a n d to p -th i c k n e s s n e a r th e e d g e s of the body. The soundboard—which can flex more than most guitars in this price range—combines with a bone nut and saddle and an ultra-thin, open pore finish to give you a guitar with a sound and feel far beyond its size and price.

RPS-9P-TS Dirty 30’s Series 9 PLUS Single 0 K48510 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Detailed Tone Amplified Our Dirty 30’ Series 9 models, take the vibrant tone of a solid Sitka spruce top and combine it with CrossLap bracing for the best-sounding Dirty 30’ models yet.

This 000 model adds Fishman Presys electronics to accurately reproduce its outstanding tone.

ROS-9-FE5-TS Dirty 30’s 9 000 Acoustic-Electric L25318 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

Yairi Masterworks Honduran Series Acoustic Guitars

Perfection Is a Journey, Not a Destination

By Alvarez

T

his magical line of guitars came about almost by accident. As we were detailing the specs of a guitar we were making for Jack Pearson, a wonderful player, we realized that Adirondack spruce paired with Honduran mahogany would be the best combination needed for the artist’s tonal requests.

M r. Yairi has amassed an incredible amount of tonewood throughout his life, some stored some miles away. We would go and see the wood on every trip, but because most of it had darkened due to the elements, we were never sure what all of it was. Looking back, he may have been thinking, “One day they will realize what is in here.”

Well that day came, and what we found was pure gold. Perfectly conditioned billets of old-growth Honduran mahogany that had been naturally seasoning for around 50 years. This series celebrates this amazing wood, arguably the best tonewood of all, as well as Mr. Yairi’s lifelong commitment to his art.

The mahogany has been paired with AAAA Adirondack spruce, plus an OM model in all-solid Honduran mahogany. Sonically

they’re incredibly full and powerful with huge clear bass and mids.

They’re almost intuitive in the way they respond and draw the player in and then take them away.

The DYM60HD Dreadnought is a powerful guitar with a rich voice. It’s very warm sounding with as much low end as any player should need, yet very balanced with round full trebles.

The FYM60HD OM is incredibly lively and powerful for its size.

The OM body shape made with such great tonewood delivers almost perfect balance and immediate response.

The F YM66HD OM is a stunning little guitar made from all old-growth Honduran mahogany. It’s very warm sounding with wonderful, strong mids and round, full trebles.

These guitars are very light due to the wood quality and thin finish. You feel them resonating as they instantly respond to your playing . The projection is open and its volume is excellent.

Honduran Series are some of the best guitars Alvarez-Yairi have ever made and offer incredible value for such highly specified, inspiring handmade instruments.

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Yairi DYM60HD Masterworks Dreadnought Adirondack Includes hardshell case.

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NEW ALVAREZ CC7HCEAR Cadiz Classical Acoustic-Electric

Inspired by original classical guitars with modern flourishes. Alvarez went to the birthplace of the classical guitar, Andalusia, Spain, for inspiration for the Cádiz models.

The CC7HCEAR is a hybrid classical with top-notch wood pairing, bevel armrest, a cool wood mosaic rosette and the full complement of an L.R. Baggs StagePro preamp system for solid classical tone in all environments.

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A solid choice for the aspiring classical acoustic guitarist. Looking to join the world of nylon string classical guitars? The lightweight CC7 pairs a solid A+ Sitka spruce top with a stylish dark walnut body for great tone, and adorns it with a cool wood mosaic rosette, mother-of-pearl headstock logo inlay and acacia binding.

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Quality step-up Flamenco model. When you’re ready to take your show on the road, a GK Pro Negra in your arms will help make a great first impression. Made for the stage, it has aesthetic touches like Indian rosewood binding to multi-ply purfling on the top and sides, and comes with a special Fishman preamp with 3-band EQ to ensure you sound your best. Includes hardshell case.

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CORDOBA C10 SP/IN Acoustic Nylon String

Next-level classical at a budget-friendly price. Part of Cordoba’s Luthier Series, the C10 is an all-solid wood constructed classical with traditional fan bracing and Spanish heel construction for full-instrument vibration. Appointments inspired by a 1920’s Domingo Esteso guitar, include a mother-of-pearl weave rosette. Includes polyfoam case.

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CORDOBA C9 CD/MH Acoustic Nylon String

A fantastic first instrument for flamenco fans. Love the Gypsy Kings or Strunz & Farah?

Now you can work on emulating these flamenco legends with this solid Sitka A+ spruce and cypress with assymetrical fan bracing featuring a treble bar for more bell-like chime in the upper registers. Overall, it’s a great way to start your flamenco journey.

Handmade tradition, using some of the finest tonewoods in the world. This nylon string boasts a solid Canadian cedar top with solid mahogany back and sides and ebony fingerboard. The Spanish-heel neck joint provides instrument strength and doesn’t lose any tone. A polyurethane natural finish lets the wood’s beauty shine through. Includes polyfoam case.

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NEW ALVAREZ CF6 Cadiz Flamenco

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

Córdoba Acoustic Guitars

H96236

Superior Spanish Tone from Córdoba

By Córdoba

D

esigned in the Spanish tradition, Córdoba nylon-string guitars are resonant, lightweight and handcrafted. Pick one up and you’ll want to play it for a lifetime.

C10 Crossover The all-solid C10 Crossover offers a new spin on a Córdoba classic.

Built with an European spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides, the C10 Crossover’s main standout feature is its slim neck.

A reduced 48 mm nut width, radiused fingerboard, and thinprofiled C-shaped mahogany neck will feel familiar to steel string and electric players. The C10 Crossover has traditional Spanish fan bracing and Spanish heel construction to allow for a responsive soundboard and full vibration throughout the entire body. The C10 Crossover has a two-way truss rod for long-term neck stability.

Delicate aesthetic touches like the 1920s-inspired pearloid rosette adds a touch of vintage elegance. The C10 Crossover comes with a lightweight polyfoam case.

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GK Pro The GK Pro is a superior gigging nylon-string guitar for professional musicians. All-solid wood with a European spruce top and cypress back and sides, it features a soft cutaway and Fishman PreFix ProBlend preamp. For flamenco players, this model has the quintessential bright and snappy tone. Constructed with a slightly thinner body depth, neck and nut width than a traditional Spanish guitar, the GK Pro is extremely comfortable and easy to play. The neck is designed to have little or no relief, offering low action and a flamenco-style buzz, and its Spanish heel provides maximum resonance and projection. It comes in a Córdoba humidified archtop case.

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C12 Classical The C12 is one of our most high-end and modern guitars.

Available with either a solid Canadian cedar or European spruce top with solid Indian rosewood back and sides, the C12’s lattice bracing makes its sound truly stand out, providing rich tones with a lively presence. The raised fingerboard makes accessing upper frets a breeze. The C12 also features stunning decorative elements, such as its flamed maple center wedge on the back, matching maple binding, and hand-inlaid 1920s-inspired pearloid rosette.

It ships with a hardshell CĂłrdoba humidified archtop case.

C12 CD H96255 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

C12 SP H96236 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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FISHMAN Loudbox Mini Charge 60W 1x6.5” Battery Powered Acoustic Combo Amp

Get great acoustic tone wherever you play. The twochannel Loudbox Mini Charge is a portable, rechargeable battery-powered amplifier designed to faithfully reproduce the sound of acoustic instruments and a diverse assortment of vocal or recorded accompaniments. With the addition of Bluetooth wireless connectivity, you can now easily and neatly add backing tracks or other accompaniment to your performances, jams and beyond. Brown finish.

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FISHMAN SA330X Performance System

ASHDOWN AA-50 50W 2x5 Acoustic Combo Amp

Experience great tone, powerful features and beautiful craftsmanship.

Combining a beautiful wooden cabinet with modern features, the Parlour is the ideal choice for live performance and recording. With inputs for microphones and acoustic guitar, it boasts a pure, clear acoustic tone and performance-enhancing features like phase reverse and feedback eliminating notch filters.

It also has an aux. in for playing along with tracks and an 8” Celestion speaker.

L20319 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Amazing acoustic sound you can take to any venue. The Fishman SA lineup offers everything you need to project your sound clearly from the front row to the back of the venue—and without the backache from traditional amps. From the SA330X Solo Performance System to the Expand Channel Expander to the SUB Powered Subwoofer— the powerful, lightweight SA series delivers for acoustic guitarists and bass players, DJs, public speakers and more.

J40290 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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ACUS SOUND ENGINEERING One for Strings AD 350W 2x8 Acoustic Guitar Combo Amp

Ultracompact and powerful amp system. This is ideal for the singer/songwriter on the move who requires outstanding sound reproduction. In a smart-looking package, it houses a dynamically controlled 60W 1x8 amplifier with two independent channels, including one with an XLR/combo jack, an assortment of effects and an array of signal connectivity. Black finish.

Get massive power and rich tone for a variety of acoustic instruments. The One for Strings AD is the most powerful model in the range. It’s designed for the solo performer or small ensemble as an all-inone, 5-channel solution. A particular feature of this unity can be found on channel 4, which is equipped with a 3-position switch that can be used to further enhance the tone of the instrument, including violin, cello, classical guitars, steel-strings and more. Wood finish.

H86846 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

J53456 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

AER Compact 60 60W 1x8 Acoustic Guitar Combo Amp

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LANEY A-DUO 80W 2x8 Acoustic Guitar Combo Amp

A portable powerhouse with tons of great, useful features. The Acoustic Singer Pro is a compact powerhouse that produces rich, vibrant sound. Independent channels are provided for acoustic guitar and vocal, and each is equipped with discrete analog input circuits and 3-band EQ for studio-quality sound. Additional features include Acoustic Resonance, looping, automatic vocal harmonies, effects and much more.

A-Duo 80W 2x8 Acoustic Guitar Combo Amp Black Grill. The A-DUO is a portable acoustic instrument combo with a range of acoustic-friendly controls and variables, including digital reverb and chorus. An ultra-efficient, dual mono, Class-D power amplifier is combined with a pair of 8” custom-designed, dual-cone woofers to deliver articulate, transparent acoustic sound reproduction with both punch and high-end clarity.

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BOSS Acoustic Singer Pro 120W 1x8 Acoustic Guitar Combo Amp C: 0 M: 0 Y: 0 K: 100

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DV MARK AC 101H 150W 1x10 Acoustic Combo Amp

Great tone, plenty of power and playerminded features. The AC 101H features impressive musical clarity, tonal flexibility, satisfying bottom end from the DV Mark 10” custom speaker and smooth, crisp highs from the 1” tweeter. It’s the ideal amp for acoustic guitar and bass, harp, cello, accordion, etc. It includes 48V phantom power, feedback control, XLR DI out with pre/post EQ switch, FX send/return, tuner out, digital reverb and chorus.

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FENDER Acoustic 100 100W 1x8 Acoustic Guitar Combo Amp

A great, powerful grab-and-go acoustic combo with awesome features. The perfect portable system for solo performances, the Acoustic 100 offers 100W of power and two channels designed for instrument or microphone use, each with studio-quality effects. Other convenient features include Bluetooth wireless streaming, an integrated handle, universal voltage for international use and more.

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HUGHES & KETTNER era 1 250W 1x8 Acoustic Combo Amp

Get rich, powerful acoustic tone in a platform made to German standards. Developed with renowned designer Michael Eisenmann, the Hughes & Kettner era 1 250W 1x8 acoustic combo amp gives you richly detailed definition for peerless authenticity and tonal brilliance, plus a bunch of remarkably innovative and intuitive features to make every performance better. On top of all this, era 1 is built in Germany to the highest quality standards. Choose Black or wood finish.

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ROLAND AC-33 Acoustic Chorus Combo Amp

Super-portable batterypowered stereo sound. With 30W of true stereo sound, guitar and mic/line channels, headphone out, custom-tailored effects, antifeedback and a phrase looper with 40 seconds of record time, it’s a great little rig for performing off the power grid and on street corners. Runs on AC power or 8 AA batteries. A tilt stand helps project tone where you want it.

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

Acoustic Guitar Combos

Authentic Acoustic Sound

By Acoustic Amplification

W

ith 50 years of rich sonic history, Acoustic Amplification has helped legendary players create their signature tone with unparalleled power via an assortment of rugged and versatile products for stage and studio. With expansive tone-shaping options, cutting-edge materials, built-in effects and power to fill any size room, the Acoustic Instrument amp line is robust…and affordable. Test drive one today and see why this legacy lives on.

A1000 It’s the ultimate solution for today’s performing acoustic musician who craves high power, authentic acoustic sound and easy portability. This amp benefits from 100 watts of Class-D power in a true-stereo 2 x 50W configuration, and includes stereo effects. Enjoy top-tier features like two independent channels (each with two combo inputs for instruments or vocal mics), a pair of neodymium coaxial speakers, plus digital effects and DSPbased automatic feedback elimination. Bluetooth connectivity provides an ultra-easy playback interface for your mobile devices.

Independent direct outputs for each channel provide an interface to any external PA system and the monitor-style cabinet yields outstanding live monitoring.

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A1000 FEATURES

A40 FEATURES

A20 FEATURES

• 100 (2 x 50) watts true stereo RMS output

• 40 watts

• 20 watts

• Class-D power amplifier

• 8 in. full-range co-axial speaker

• 8” full-range co-axial speaker

• Two 8" full-range neodymium co-axial speakers

• Dual inputs with combo XLR-1/4” jacks

• Dual inputs with combo XLR-1/4” jacks

• Ported cabinet design

• 3-band EQ

• Two separate channels

• 3-band EQ with sweepable mid-range

• Ported cabinet design

• Dual inputs with combo XLR-1/4" jacks on each channel

• User-editable digital effects

• Digital chorus with adjustable rate

• Auxiliary Bluetooth connectivity for instant backing tracks

• Digital reverb with adjustable level

• Automatic feedback elimination circuit

• Full-feature direct output with ground lift, pre-post EQ and level

• Two digital effects processors (separate for each channel) • 20 Preset programs

• Vari-control feedback elimination

• 20 User programs

• Full-feature direct output with ground lift, pre-post EQ and level

• Reverb, Chorus, Delay, Flanger

• Effects loop

• 3-band EQ with sweepable mid-range (each channel) • Low +/-15 dB @ 80Hz

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• Mid +/-15 dB, 500Hz to 1.2kHz (sweepable)

J10059

• High +/-15 dB @ 10kHz • Automatic feedback elimination circuit (12 filter, DSP-based, each channel) • Auxiliary Bluetooth connectivity for instant backing tracks • XLR direct output with ground lift, pre-post EQ and level (each channel) • Effects loop

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A40

A20

This full-featured amplifier with 40 watts of power and a fullrange coaxial speaker provides pristine acoustic tone. You can connect your acoustic-electric instruments or any microphone via two combo inputs with independent level controls. The built-in digital effects can be customized and stored, and the DSP-based automatic feedback elimination circuit constantly scans for, and eliminates, feedback. Bluetooth connectivity provides an ultraeasy playback interface for your mobile devices and the direct out lets you connect with any PA system. The monitor-style cabinet offers exceptional live monitoring.

Designed to provide authentic, pristine tone for both acoustic instruments and vocal accompaniment, it’s the perfect compact solution for today ’s acoustic-electric musician. Two combo inputs with independent level controls allow for instrument or microphone connection and 20 watts of power drives the fullrange coaxial speaker for amazing sound. The digital reverb and chorus lets you dial-in your personalized sound, while the antifeedback filter eliminates unwanted feedback with ease. A direct out provides the perfect interface for any external PA system. The monitor-style cabinet provides excellent live sound monitoring.

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L29437

J73192

K82371

Signature touches for the player who knows tone.

The Mike Campbell II features an arched top and back, bent sides and a 25.5 in. scale. A custom “Y” shaped component supports the bridge and connects the top and back of the guitar resulting in more feedback resistance, while keeping the natural, distinct tone of an all-hollow instrument. Fitted with Domino P90 single coils, electronics include a 10 dB volume boost knob. The fretboard is carefully Plek’d and finished by hand for optimum playability..Red and White. Includes hardshell case.

J43627 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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GIBSON CUSTOM Limited Run 1959 Les Paul Standard with Brazilian Rosewood Fredboard

Everything on your wish list. This desirable ’59 Les Paul Standard is perfectly re-created for player and collector alike with a lightly aged finish, bumblebee capacitors, historic-spec wiring and vintage reissue components that assure ‘50s inspired tone. Other features include a solid mahogany body, authentic Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and Custom-wound CustomBucker pickups that capture the authentic chime, pluck and growl of a true Gibson Les Paul. Choose Washed Cherry, Slow Iced Tea Fade, Dirty Lemon Fade, Bourbon Burst or Green Lemon finish. Includes hardshell case.

K82371 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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K01047

FENDER American Elite Stratocaster HSS This model combines a powerful Shawbucker open-coil humbucking bridge pickup with 4th-generation Noiseless pickups for amazing tones. Push-push switching instantly bypasses the tone circuit for enhanced overtones and high output. The compound profile neck works for all playing styles and a two-point modern tremolo keeps tuning tight.

Choose ocean turquoise, 1935 sunburst, 3-color sunburst, mystic black, Olympic pearl, autumn blaze metallic or champagne finish. Includes hardshell case.

Ebony Fingerboard K01047 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Maple Fingerboard J30663 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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FENDER American Special Telecaster

A U.S.-made Tele with a gentler price tag. A Texas Special single-coil in the neck delivers full, meaty tone while another in the bridge generates familiar Tele bite with a touch of warmth. The Greasebucket tone circuit rolls off highs without adding boominess. The subtle 9.5� maple neck radius, maple fretboard and jumbo frets are very finger-friendly.

Choose vintage blonde or 3-tone sunburst finish. Includes gig bag.

584387. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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FENDER American Professional Jazzmaster Combining the best of yesterday and today, the American Professional Jazzmaster is an ideal evolution from the instrument that helped define underground music. With redesigned V-Mod pickups and locking tremolo tailpiece, it’s ready to take your music beyond your imagination. Choose 3-color sunburst, olympic white or candy apple red finish.Includes hardshell case.

J46453 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Somewhere, guitar history took a different path

FENDER Parallel Universe Meteora Torn from another dimension, the Parallel Universe Meteora streaks across the firmament with it’s unique body contours combined with classic Telecaster-inspired electronics. With futuristic, other-worldly looks, it’s definitely an instrument that stands out from the crowd.

Butterscotch finish. Includes hardshell case.

L01050 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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FENDER Eric Johnson Thinline Stratocaster

A signature guitar with a unique concept. Known for his tone is addition to his articulate playing, Eric Johnson turned to Fender to design a signature guitar that combined to qualities of his favorite semi-hollow body guitars and his Stratocaster. The result is the unique Eric Johnson Thinline, an instrument that is a unique marriage of two styles of guitar. Choose 2-color sunburst or vintage white finish. Includes hardshell case.

K64653 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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FENDER Traditional 60s Jazzmaster Blue Flower

A guitar with flower power. Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Jazzmaster, Fender has produced a very special, made-in-Japan Traditional ‘80s Jazzmaster. Inspired by the vintage classic, this limited-availability guitar comes in a stunning finish. Includes gig bag.

L28826 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Fender® Player Series Electric Guitars

Player Series Overview

By Fender

F

ender Player Series guitars feature the quality craftsmanship, timeless designs and iconic sound and style that inspires legends. New pickups, new colors. Designed for authentic Fender tone— with a bit of an edge—the Player Series alnico single-coil, split-coil and humbucking pickups keep a foot in the past while looking to the future.

There’s no denying the smooth-playing feel of a Fender. The “Modern C”-shaped neck’s comfortable contours are ideal for almost any playing style, and the bodies are hand-shaped to original specifications.

Every Player Series instrument is authentically Fender. They have the sound, style and feel that makes Fender electric instruments the choice of musical legends.

Stratocaster® Articulate With a Timeless Voice The inspiring sound of a Stratocaster is one of the foundations of Fender. Featuring bell-like high end, punchy mids and robust low end, combined with crystal-clear articulation, the Player Stratocaster is packed with authentic Fender feel and style. It’s versatile enough to handle any style of music and it’s the perfect platform for creating your own sound.

Telecaster® The One That Started It All Bold, innovative and rugged, the Player Telecaster is pure Fender, through and through. The feel, the style, and, most importantly, the sound—they’re all there, waiting for you to make them whisper or wail for your music. Versatile enough to handle almost anything you can create and durable enough to sur vive any gig, this workhorse is a trusty sidekick for your musical vision.

Jaguar® Sweet Jangly Notes With a Bite Sleek and stylish and with a voice that ’s a modern twist on our classic sound, the Player Jaguar has a uniquely slinky playing feel. It encourages you to reach for new chords and melodic twists and to explore new sounds and tonalities. Decked out with spotlight-ready chrome accents, it has the authentic sound, features and feel that’s inspired countless artists to write fresh songs and create unique genres of music.

Jazzmaster® Refined yet Wild With a fat, thick sound all its own, and sleek, elegant style, the Player Jazzmaster stands out under the spotlight. It’s an inspiring instrument with a flexible voice that works with any kind of music.

Rugged, raw and powerful. The Jazzmaster keeps turning up in the hands of musical visionaries and rebels on stages everywhere.

Player Stratocaster L22052 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Player Telecaster L21565 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Player Jaguar L21566 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Player Jazzmaster L22053 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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IBANEZ AZ224F AZ Premium Series

A precision machine for your musical dreams. Introduced at NAMM 2018, the Ibanez AZ2204F features numerous playability and performance features that push the boundaries for modern players. From the next evolution of their tremolo bridge to the versatile dyna-MIX9 switching system, it’s an ideal instrument for players who love fast and powerful. Transparent aqua blue finish. Includes hardshell case.

A spectacular guitar, from A to Z. The AZ224F features a fast, live oval-C profile roasted maple neck on a lightweight basswood body and Hyperion pickups developed in collaboration with Seymour Duncan. The revolutionary dyna-MIX9 switching system offers up nine different possible pickup configurations and the Gotoh T1502 tremolo bridge, made expressly for Ibanez, offers excellent tuning stability and resonance. Choose brown topaz burst or blue iceberg gradation finish. Includes hardshell case.

K76901 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

L00729 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

IBANEZ AZ2204F AZ Prestige Series

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A signature guitar meant to shred

IBANEZ Nita Strauss JIVA10 Signature Ibanez’s first signature guitar for a female artist is, not surprisingly, made for virtuosic guitarist, Nita Strauss. The JIVA10 bears Strauss signature DiMarzio Pandemondium pickups, special “Beaten Path” fingerboard inlay and a unique “Deep Space Blonde” finish. Designed for high-speed fretwork and to suit her electrifying stage style, this instrument is designed to impress. Includes hardshell case.

L19851 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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IBANEZ RG550 Genesis Collection

Always ready to rock. When you’re ready to start putting yourself and your music in front of an audience, you want a guitar that states your case. The Ibanez RG Genesis collection delivers screaming performance with pro features like an Edge tremolo and the renowned, ultra-fast Super Wizard neck. It’s ready to rock when you are. Choose road flare red, purple neon, desert sun yellow or gloss white finish.

K59743 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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IBANEZ RG570 Genesis Collection

A classic built to rock. Since its debut in 1987, the RG series has been one of the most popular lines for serious rockers. The RG570 Genesis collection harkens back to the vibe of those early days, with precision Japanese construction, the classic Edge tremolo and original Ibanez V7, S1 and V8 pickups for soaring tone. Choose black or jewel blue finish.

K59724 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

Mitchell Electric Guitars

It’s Electric

By Mitchell

M

itchell Electric Guitars offer a full line of exquisitely built guitars and basses that cover a wide array of musical genres, playing styles and sounds. With a nod toward traditional, time-tested motifs, and then re-imagined for a completely new generation of expressive, high-performance player, these new Mitchells stand at the intersection where our precision meets your emotion.

Mitchell’s fresh designs include faster necks and fretboards, a build quality that goes beyond expectation, and inventive electronics that allow you to achieve even the most dynamic sounds. Each embodies the creative expression of the musicians who play them, while answering the technical demands of today’s top-tier performers.

All Mitchell electric guitars and basses receive a complete stateside setup and quality control inspection to ensure exceptional playability.

TD Series Traditional double-cutaway looks and tone for musicians searching for a creamy, spot-on rock-and-blues sound that’s at home in the studio or on weekend stages.

Mitchell TD400 The TD400SB electric guitar offers a traditional double-cutaway design wit premium alder body, maple neck and rosewood fretboard. A versatile pickup configuration includes one humbucker and two single-coil, paraffin-dipped alnico V pickups that guard against microphonics and unwanted feedback. The slim-taper neck profile will feel instantly comfortable in any player’s hands. The TD400 also features staggered-height tuners, which keep tension on the nut without the use of string trees, while the locking tuners provide great tuning stability. Add to these a push/pull-pot coiltap, providing great single-coil sounds from the bridge-position humbucker, and a Wilkinson VS50-II™ tremolo with locking saddles, and you’ve got a great-sounding, modern take on tradition.

TD400 Double-Cutaway J37232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Mitchell MD300 This model features a carved top, basswood body and a one-piece, bolt-on maple neck for impressive resonance and articulation. A rail-style alnico humbucker at the bridge and a mini-rail Alnico V humbucker at the neck deliver modern sound. The stringthru body design increases sustain even further, while high-ratio locking tuners make precise tuning easy.

J37214 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Mitchell MD400 Fast and furious, these modern music machines take it to another level with refined, contemporary looks and more aggressive sound dynamics. They come in a variety of beautiful finish options, including quilted maple tops—so there’s an MD Series guitar for every player.

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Mitchell MS400 This model features a thin-profile, single-cutaway, mahogany body and an easy-playing, shallow-C, mahogany set neck. A unique heel joint provides improved playing comfort and upper fret access.

Includes dual-humbucking, paraffin-dipped alnico V pickups with push/pull coil-taps. The flame maple binding and purfling further enhance the high-end look.

J37222 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting at BACKSTAGE PASS

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Old-school looks meet modern playability

SQUIER Classic Vibe Telecaster ‘50s Cherished ’50s Tele features include a pine body and vintage-tint gloss maple neck that offers modern playability with a 9.5” radius, C-shaped profile, and medium-jumbo frets.

Custom Alnico III single-coils on the vintage blonde and Alnico 5 on the butterscotch produce clear note definition even in distorted modes and are dynamically responsive.

Choose vintage blonde or butterscotch blonde finish.

519376. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SQUIER Black and Chrome Fat Stratocaster

A blinged-up Strat with cutting tone. The Squier Black and Chrome Fat Strat is the ultimate fashion accessory in an electric guitar. This sleek, gloss black and chrome Stratocaster looks great under the lights. It’s also an electric guitar that screams, thanks to a hot bridge humbucker, while 2 single-coils cover the traditional Strat sounds.

L20499 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SQUIER J Mascis Jazzmaster

Re-imagining the Jazzmaster. V Squier honors alt-rock godfather and Dinosaur Jr. leader J Mascis with a striking new Jazzmaster guitar model that delivers as much massive sound and performance as its namesake. The pickups, hardware and finish are all specified by Mascis himself for tremendous tone and value. intage white finish.

L21008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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A masterpiece built to shred

CAPARISON GUITARS Horus-M3 CC Courtney Cox The Caparison M3 composite tonewood body construction offers a balanced sound with focused low frequencies and rich sustain. It features a luxuriously fast 5-piece maple and walnut neck and a robust Schaller S-FRT II floating tremolo. It comes with Caparison SH-27F and PH-bc pickups that deliver everything with accuracy and full, in-your-face tone. Pink sapphire finish. Includes hardshell case.

L20317 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SUPRO Hampton Baritone SSS Baritone

Retro style in a forward-thinking instrument. Featuring Supro’s award-winning, retro-deco aesthetics, the Hampton Baritone offers serious down-tuned goodness with a vintage sound and vibe. With tonal variations that range from deep and warm to sparkly funk, the easy fretting guitar makes it easy to explore the extended range of this special instrument.

L30344 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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STERLING BY MUSIC MAN Albert Lee HH

A model fit for a guitar master. With its unique “retro-modern” offset profile, there’s no mistaking the Albert Lee Signature guitar. This affordable version from Sterling by Music Man features a full tonal range, from the thickness of a full humbucker to shimmering single-coil bite and twang, thanks to dual 4-conductor Sterling by Music Man humbuckers wired to a 5-way switch. Choose daphne blue or black finish.

L00109 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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D’Angelico Electric Guitars

21ST Century Designs With Vintage Styling

By D’Angelico

N

ew fo r 201 8 , D ’A n g e lico’s D e luxe se ries solid-bodies aim to balance D’Angelico’s largely semi-hollow and hollowbody product line by providing a feedback-resistant option with tremendous sustain and tonal versatility.

The flagship design in this trio of solid-bodies, the Deluxe Bedford is a speedy offset that looks like it was plucked from the sixties. Strapped with Seymour Duncan pickups, the Bedford ’s stacked single-coil neck pickup offers crystalline clarity without sacrificing output. Settled in the middle position, the Bedford sounds remarkably balanced—both full and bright, paired perfectly with a pau ferro fingerboard.

Perhaps the most unique in the trio, the Ludlow is a striking offset that stands alone as the first of its kind. Built with maximum playability in mind, the Ludlow’s unique body shape allows for effortless access to the highest frets, while a slim C-shape neck guarantees comfort. Seymour Duncan 59 humbuckers and coil-tapping push/pull tone knobs bring the versatility, allowing the Ludlow to offer a remarkable range of sounds and sweet sustain from its oversized body shape.

At once familiar and all-new, the Deluxe Atlantic is a powerful single-cutaway solid-body. Strapped with two Seymour Duncan 59 humbuckers, the Atlantic appears to be built for full, loud tones at first glance—but two push/pull tone knobs for coil-tapping offer exceptional single-coil tones as well. A deep belly cut and thinner body depth keep the Atlantic lightweight, while the slim-C neck shape guarantees playability.

L01483

L01485

B eing the first solid-body collec tion in the brand ’s 85 -year histor y, these guitars aim to live up to D’Angelico’s legendary reputation for remarkable quality and tone. That legend persists by guaranteeing the utmost quality instruments made with the utmost passion.

Deluxe Series Atlantic Swamp Ash

Includes hardshell case.

L01485 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Deluxe Atlantic (non-swamp ash model) Includes hardshell case.

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L01448

L01480 L01482

Deluxe Series Bedford

Deluxe Series Ludlow Includes hardshell case.

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Deluxe Series Ludlow Vintage White Includes hardshell case.

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Deluxe Bedford P-90 Swamp Ash Includes hardshell case.

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Musician’s Friend

A near clone of Rory’s famous battle-worn Strat

FENDER CUSTOM SHOP Rory Gallagher Signature Stratocaster© It features three custom-wound ’60s single-coil pickups and aged chrome hardware.

Fender takes time to create extra detail during the relic process. They’ve even gone so far as to include five Sperzel tuners and one Gotoh tuner; as well as replacing the 12th dot marker with white plastic instead of the original clay. Includes hardshell case.

518968. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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FENDER CUSTOM SHOP Artist Series Eric Clapton Stratocaster©

Built to EC’s specs. An exact Custom Shop re-creation of Eric’s personal axe by the same craftsmen who made the actual Clapton instrument. Refinements include a special neck shape, Noiseless pickups, blocked original vintage synchronized tremolo bridge, and active circuitry. Choose black or Mercedes blue finish. Includes Fender hardshell case.

511544. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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FENDER CUSTOM SHOP David Gilmour Signature Stratocaster©

Beautiful, powerful and as idiosyncratic as Gilmour’s playing. This meticulous re-creation has an alder body, black pickguard, one-piece straight-grain maple neck, custom pickups, and Gilmour’s now-famous electronics and shortened vintage tremolo arm. It comes with a premium Evidence cable and Gilmour’s 3-disc Live in Gdansk CD/DVD set. Choose relic black over 3-tone sunburst or nos black finish. Includes hardshell case with “David Gilmour” embroidered on crushed green lining.

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Jazz’s greatest rhythm instrument

GIBSON CUSTOM L-4 Electric Hollowbody Today’s gorgeous L-4 CES adheres to the classic design of its namesake. It has a solid carved spruce top and a carved solid mahogany back and rims. Its one-piece mahogany neck has a 24.75 in. inch scale length and Indian rosewood fretboard. Two ‘57 Classic humbucking pickups provide plenty of authentic tone. The tailpiece is the iconic L-4 T-shape style and the bridge a hard-working ABR-1. Includes hardshell case. $

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GIBSON CUSTOM Le Grande

An awesome archtop that’s truly a sight to behold. Features a graceful Venetian cutaway; pearl and abalone inlays on an inky ebony fretboard; gold-plated, individually fingered jazz tailpiece; and fully adjustable saddle with a pearl-inlaid ebony bridge base.

The BJB floating pickup with gold cover is mounted to the pickguard rather than the neck for a smooth, mellow tone without feedback. Sleek, lightweight peghead design. Natural finish. Includes hardshell case.

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GIBSON CUSTOM Super 400 Electric Hollowbody

A crowning achievement in guitar making. Few archtop jazz guitars have been more aspired to than Gibson’s Super 400. Everything about the guitar is elegant, from the rounded curves to the cooly understated tailpiece. The tone is classic, warm and vibrant, just waiting for you to find the groove you desire. Vintage sunburst finish. Includes hardshell case.

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Historic Les Paul Standard VOS Electric Guitars

Gibson Lets You Play a Page Out of History

By Gibson Custom

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he 2018 Historic Series exemplifies Gibson Custom Shop’s tireless quest for exacting accuracy to the original classics.

The most important details that made these legends are artfully revived in painstakingly accurate detail to recreate a convincing vintage playing experience.

While the Les Paul Goldtop was introduced in 1952, it took a few years to figure out the best bridge and tailpiece setup.

1956 was the only full year in which it featured P-90 pickups, an adjustable ABR-1 bridge and stopbar setup, a combination that allowed the Les Paul model to intonate, sustain and roar like never before. It features all solid woods, vintage-accurate gold paint, True Historic replica appointments, narrow/tall frets and hot hide glue construction.

The iconic ‘57 Goldtop has been the tool of choice for countless guitar heroes. Its elegant gold finish, classic solid mahogany/ maple construction and versatile humbuckers make one wonder “what else can I possibly need in a guitar? ” This is probably why it gained the reputation as the “working man’s Les Paul” – less flashy than its figured-top counterparts from 1958-1960, but almost identical under the hood. Two new updates for 2018 include all True Historic-spec parts and, for the first time, narrow/tall frets which bring the tone and playability closer to the character of the originals.

The Standard Historic 1959 Standard Les Paul from Gibson Custom delivers the tone, looks and feel of the Sunburst Les Paul that set the standard. It features hand-crafted beauty, authentic vintage Gibson tone and historic appointments, plus historically accurate aniline dye, hide glue neck construction and the renown sound transference that comes with its long neck tenon.

1960 was the last year for the original Les Paul, as the SG model was lined up to replace them with a more “modernistic” look.

This year also saw the adoption of new “reflector” knobs and a new slim neck shape, a perfect profile for the many famous musicians who played ‘60 Bursts including Eric Clapton, Joe Walsh and Paul McCartney.

Whichever Gibson Custom Historic Les Paul you choose, it’s sonically, visually and tactilely, as close you can get to owning a priceless original.

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Limited-edition finishes with high-performance electronics

NEW GIBSON Les Paul Standard 2019 Revamped for the new model year, the Les Paul Standard is more versatile than wver with Gibson’s HP (High Performance) electronics. These stunning finishes make it even more of a standout guitar that you’ll be proud to own. Choose sea foam green or blueberry burst finish. Includes hardshell case.

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NEW GIBSON SG Standard ‘61 2019

Classic rock sound and style. A true American classic, the SG has always screamed rockand-roll. A plethora of well-known players made it their axe of choice because of its warm, but cutting tone and spectacular playability. Once you pick one up and play it, you’ll understand why.Vintage cherry finish. Includes hardshell case.

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NEW GIBSON Les Paul Junior Tribute DC 2019

Stripped-down rock-and-roll attitude. If “three chords and the truth” is what you’re all about, this Les Paul Jr. TRibute is the guitar for you. Raw, punchy, stripped-oown style witih only the essentials you need for geat music. The single P90 becomes your voice, from the softest whisper to the loudest scream. Worn brown finish. Includes gig bag.

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Classic Les Paul style with newly flexible tonal options

GIBSON Les Paul Classic 2019 Starting with of the quintessential rock and roll guitars, the Les Paul Classic for the new model year features a custom look with zebra-coil humbuckers. Also new is a new set of controls with coil-taps phase siwtch and more. If you’ve been putting off pickup up a Paul, there’s no better time. Choose honey burst or gold top finish. Includes hardshell case.

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GIBSON SG High Performance 2019

SG style, updated for modern players. With Gibson’s HP electronics package, the SG High Performance is like owning multiple custom guitars, all in the same package. Set the internal switches for exactly the configuration and sound you want, but feel free to change your mind, because the combineations are virtually limitless. Choose translucent ebony or blueberry burst finish. Includes hardshell case.

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GIBSON ES-335 Figured - Semi-Hollowbody

A gorgeous figured top and classic 335 tone. With a stunning Blueberry Burst finish and figured top, ES-335 is a standout, both visually and sonically. Using thermally engineered spruce and maple for braces and center block adds extra stability and reduced weight, as well as providing the tone of an instrument that’s been through years of aging. Blueberry burst finish. Includes hardshell case.

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

Epiphone Electric Guitars

Limited-edition Classics From Epiphone

By Epiphone Guitars

A Rock ‘n’ Roll Legend Makes a Comeback J24182

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piphone’s Ltd. Ed. G-1275 6-string and 12-string Doubleneck is based on the vintage original 1235 that was first produced in 1963. With a select mahogany body with a cherry finish, the G-1275 isn’t just eye catching, it sounds extraordinary, too. The 12-string half of the G-1275 features an Alnico Classic humbucker in the neck position and an Alnico Classic Plus humbucker in the bridge position. The 6-string body is powered by an open-coil Alnico Classic humbucker in the neck and an open-coil Alnico Classic Plus humbucker at the bridge. Both necks are mahogany and share a 1960s SlimTaper shape, 25.75” scale, rosewood fingerboards, pearloid parallelogram inlays and period-correct Deluxe Tulip Button tuners. Epiphone has also re-created the one-of-a-kind hardware and pickguard that make the Ltd. Ed. G-1275 one of the most easily recognized guitars in rock.

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The Classic Shape and Bell-like Tone of Gibson’s ES Series First introduced in the late ‘50s, the ES series became an instant classic, bringing the feel and look of an archtop to a generation of players who had grown up playing solid body guitars. Epiphone’s ES-335 PRO is an instrument with its roots firmly planted in the classic era when Epiphone’s Kalamazoo factory produced some of rock’s most legendary instruments.

Featuring an ES-style body with Alnico Classic PRO humbucker pickups, the ES-335 PRO semi-hollowbody from Epiphone turns back the clock while breaking new ground in sound and style. Other classic features include a tune-omatic bridge and stopbar tailpiece for incredible sustain, Wilkinson vintage-style tuning machines, and a rosewood fretboard adorned with small block inlay.

Traditional Looks With Modern Tech From their iconic designs to the Madein-USA Gibson ‘57 Classic and Super ‘57 zebra pickups, the Epiphone Limited Edition Traditional Paul III is all Les Paul.

Replace that sentence with this: This limited-edition guitar has remarkable playability and delivers an impressive range of tones thanks to coil split, boost and phase on push/pull control pots.

With all the fat, sweet, snarling Les Paul tone that purists love, the Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro III sports a mahogany body with a thick maple cap for the perfect blend of warmth and clarity.

The top is finished in high-gloss lacquer, while the back, sides and neck have a smooth satin finish that feels great and lets the wood resonate fully. Choose between the solid finish on the Traditional Pro III or the flamed finishes of the Traditional Pro III Plus.

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The best craftsmanship and materials Jackson has to offer

JACKSON USA Select Dinky DK2 FSR The USA Select Series represent Jackson’s top-line, brought to life by the best luthiers and builders in the business. The 25.5” scale USA Select Dinky DK2 is a beauty to behold with a basswood body with a birdseye maple top. Its graphite-reinforced bolt-on caramelized flame maple neck features a scarf joint and hand-rubbed urethane gel finish, and a compound radius fingerboard with heavy rolled edges. The DiMarzio Super Distortion sits in the bridge position, offering the perfect blend of power and tone, while open-sounding DiMarzio PAF Pro neck pickup slices through the mix. Natural birdseye finish. Includes hardshell case.

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JACKSON USA Signature Phil Collen PC1

Refreshed to match his latest tastes and specifications. This Signature model boasts premium features, including a caramelized mahogany body with quilt maple top and a bolt-on caramelized quartersawn flame maple neck. Collen’s favored H/S/S configuration is also here, with a DiMarzio DP-152-F bridge pickup, DiMarzio HS-2 DP116 middle pickup and a PC1 Sustainer Driver as the neck pickup. Gold hardware includes a Floyd Rose Original tremolo. Includes hardshell case. Choose satin transparent amber, satin transparent blue, satin au natural, satin transparent black, satin transparent red or satin transparent green finish. Includes hardshell case.

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JACKSON USA Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7FM

A signature 7-string ideal for Djent. This signature Juggernaut 7-string guitar from Jackson was designed with Periphery guitarist Misha Mansoor. Designed to satisfy this most discerning guitarist, its Dinky-inspired caramelized basswo od body and flame maple top complement the natural resonance of the guitar, feeding powerful Bare Knuckle Ragnarok humbuckers. Choose amber tiger eye or laguna burst finish. Includes hardshell case.

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A multi-scale 7-string for the adventurous player

STRANDBERG Boden 7 Private Stock From .strandberg*’s custom shop in Umeå, Sweden, this gorgeous version of their revolutionary multi-scale headless design features a buttery smooth ebony fingerboard in a neck-through build with their patented EndurNeck ergonomic profile. It’s extraordinarily fast, with a big, open, warm sound, thanks to the chambered aspen body “wings” and Lundberg M7 pickups. Green/yellow finish. Includes gig bag.

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STRANDBERG Boden Original 7

The original Strandberg look, sound and feel. This is the Boden model that started it all. Featuring Swamp Ash body mated with 4A Flame Maple top and roasted Maple neck with roasted Birdseye Maple fretboard, the acoustic character is lively and balanced with superb articulation for both rhythm and lead playing. This 7-string model also features Fishman Fluence active pickups to faithfully transfer the natural sound of the woods.

Includes gig bag.

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STRANDBERG Boden Plini Edition

Sophisticated features designed to take your playing to the next level. Designed in collaboration with Australian prog-metal guitarist Plini, this unique guitar features a headless, multi-scale, fanned fret neck, incredibly lightweight chambered swamp ash body and stable EGS tremolo system. Includes gig bag.

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

PRS Electric Guitars

Designed to Work. Built to Last.

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ot every design is built to last. Some work to fill the need of a moment. Some work to meet the needs of a few. When PRS came to market, fads seemed to outweigh quality. But, it is the first model that PRS brought to the proverbial party, that has remained the bestselling model since the company’s inception in 1985.

obvious (sometimes they even go completely unmentioned), but in order to make a guitar that will stand the test of time, the type of pickup magnet, the size of a screw head and the material of a tuning shaft matter.

The Custom 24: Player’s Choice

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While the Custom 24 was one of two models available in 1985, it alone comes as seven unique models now. Depending on your style a n d b u dg et , yo u c a n ch o ose th e P RS S E Custom 24, the S2 Custom 24, the CE 24 (the Custom’s bolt-on brother), the “original” Core Custom 24, the Custom 24 Piezo, the Custom 24 “Floyd” or the Custom 24-08. That covers a lot of ground.

When Paul Reed Smith started, he approached guitar design from a repairman’s point of view.

As a local repairman in Maryland, Paul worked on hundreds of guitars that were beloved by players, but that had some innate flaws as well – flaws that showed themselves through broken headstocks, crooked necks, lifeless pickups and more. He studied the guitars on his bench and It is designs that solve a problem that you he applied what he learned to a new design in can rely on to stand the test of time. Does the PRS Custom 24. your car start? Does it get you from point A to The Custom 24: The Details point B? Does it need only basic maintenance While (in some ways) the Custom 24 hasn’t to stay at the performance level you expect? changed much over the decades, the details Do you think of your guitar the same way? have. Foundationally, the Custom 24 features The reliance on your guitar to play in tune, stay the classic pairing of mahogany, maple and in tune and be ready when you’re ready are all rosewood. It boasts 24 frets, a 25” scale length the things that you should realize from the first and locking tuners and a tremolo bridge. moment. If you haven’t picked up a PRS guitar But, PRS sweats the details. The pickups, the (or if it’s been a few years), it may be time for a bridge, the tuners…all these “details” have test drive. Perhaps the best model to get you been refined time and again to make a better started: the PRS Custom 24. guitar with each tweak. These are not always 74

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77900 $ 00 S2 Custom 24 Includes gig bag. J50427 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting at 1449 $ 00 CE 24 Includes gig bag. J30024 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999 $ 00 Custom 24 Includes hardshell case. J51243 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3500 $ 00 Floyd Custom 24 Includes hardshell case. J32712 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3650 $ 00 Floyd Custom 24 10-Top Includes hardshell case. J32744 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4250 SE Custom 24 Includes gig bag. J46382 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

Ernie Ball Music Man Electric Guitars

Get Roasted With All-new Roasted Necks From Ernie Ball Music Man

By Sterling Ball, CEO of Ernie Ball Music Man

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ew for 2018, we’re excited to of fer upgraded versions of many of our top models with allnew roasted figured maple necks, new colors, new options and more.

Take a closer look at a few of our newest family members below.

Revisit a Modern Classic With the Cutlass RS

Roasted Necks What’s the Fuss?

Roasting neck wood utilizes a kiln drying process which removes moisture, creating a stronger, lighter, more stable wood blank. The roasting process enhances the overall resonance between neck and body, producing a lively-more vibrant instrument. Added strength and stability help the neck remain less susceptible to climate changes. The roasting process also helps bring out the natural figuring of the wood, delivering an aesthetically pleasing, luxurious playing experience.

Based on original 1970’s Music Man designs, the 2018 Cutlass RS has been re-engineered to deliver unparalleled playability and performance, featuring a brand new premium roasted figured maple neck with ebony, rosewood or maple fingerboard. The Cutlass del vers classic rich tones thanks to its lightweight alder body, vintage spec electronics, and super smooth, modern tremolo system.

Cutlass RS HSS

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No Need to Fear the Future With the New St. Vincent Guitars The St. Vincent signature model is now available in an Ernie Ball Music Man-designed dual-humbucking pickup configuration.

Featuring lightweight African mahogany body, roasted figured maple neck with ebony or rosewood fingerboard, black or chrome hardware, matching pickup covers and 5-way switch.

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The Valentine: What (Guitar) Lovers Do The Valentine signature guitar features a lightweight slab ash body, figured roasted neck and custom designed Ernie Ball Music Man electronics. The Valentine now includes the option of standard bridge or Ernie Ball Music Man’s super smooth, modern tremolo, offering superior playability and added versatility to its dynamic, articulate tone.

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Another Astonishing Instrument From John Petrucci The JP15 features a lightweight African mahogany body with a figured maple top, and figured roasted maple neck and fingerboard. The JP15 is powered by DiMarzio Illuminator pickups, piezo bridge system and onboard 20 dB gain boost. Available in 6-or 7-string.

John Petrucci JP15 Includes hardshell case.

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Product Spotlight

Fretlight Guitars

By Jason Curtis, Director of Marketing, Fretlight Guitars

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or Mac in those days was unheard of, and it wasn’t until the Fretlight connec ted via US B in the early 2000s, that Fretlight found its way into thousands of customer’s hands.

n 1983, Rusty Shaffer was a budding guitarist at the University of Connecticut, playing rhythm guitar in college bars and pubs. After graduating, he asked a friend to teach him to play lead guitar so he could improvise over his favorite songs and have fun while learning lead. His friend opened up a scale book and said, “Start memorizing.”

After about 10 minutes of the painful back and forth method of learning, Rusty said to himself, “This is stupid…there has to be a better way!” In 1987, he came up with the idea to put little lights, LEDs, in the fretboard of a real guitar to mimic the scale book so that you’d have the information you needed right under your fingers. Fretlight was born.

Rusty Shaffer

Over the next few years, Rusty would engage with various factories around the world to build the Fretlight Guitar. Built initially by the notable builder Robert Godin in Canada, Fretlight production was moved to the Samick factory in South Korea in the mid-90s.

Fretlight started with knobs on the guitar to select various chords and scales to light up the fretboard. With the emergence of Windows 95, computing and the burgeoning internet were on the horizon. Fretlight was connected to the PC as “SMARTLight” via a serial port in 1997. Ironically, connecting a guitar to a PC

During the next decade, software became the main focus, and as computer processing speed and memory increased, so did the Fretlight’s software capabilities.

In 2008, video took center stage. For the first time, exactly what a guitar teacher in a video lesson played was reflected instantly on the Fretlight guitar. 2016 was another revolutionary change as Fretlight went wireless via Bluetooth, and connected to mobile devices and tablets.

In 2017, Fretlight released the pinnacle mobile app called Guitar Tunes. Guitar Tunes lets you download your favorite songs (the real song) and see all the guitar parts on a virtual fretboard on the screen, or, with a Fretlight guitar connected, right under your fingers. Guitar Tunes can also show you a correct scale for songs so you can improvise over your favorites. 30 years later, Rusty’s vision of that “fun learning environment” has finally come true.

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Stunning looks and huge sound

EVH Wolfgang USA Edward Van Halen Signature Built to the precise specs of Edward Van Halen, this flagship signature USA-made Wolfgang carries classic, elegant style while always being ready to shred. With a basswood body, big-leaf maple top with five-ply binding and custom-wound Alnico EVH Wolfgang humbuckers it includes a hardshell case and premium leather strap. Choose ivory or stealth black finish. Includes hardshell case.

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EVH Striped Series 5150

Signature sound and streamlined performance. It features a basswood body identical to the original, with a bolt-on quartersawn maple neck and comfortable modified “C” profile. It comes fitted with a single, custom-designed EVH Wolfgang alnico 2 humbucker, delivering the perfect amount of power and articulation with sweet sustain and thick chunky rhythms in a perfectly balanced EQ curve. A certified EVH-branded Floyd Rose bridge and patented EVH DTuna offer stunning performance.

J53159 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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EVH Wolfgang Standard

Awesome value with a forearm contour for max playing ease. This one has a flat top of quilt maple and a special “comfort cut” forearm contour. Features include a one-piece bolt-on maple neck with satin finish and graphite reinforcement, 1.62” nut, a compound radius maple fingerboard (12”-16”) with rolled edges, dual EVH Wolfgang direct-mount humbucking pickups, EVH Floyd Rose Special bridge and locking nut, and mini die-cast tuners. Choose trans black, trans red, 1935 sunburst, transparent purple burst, cherry sunburst, matte blue frost or zilla burst finish.

J10454 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting at BACKSTAGE PASS

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Charvel made this guitar for serious rockers

CHARVEL Pro-Mod DK24 HH HT M QM Designed for hard rock and metal players, the Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 is loaded with premium features. With a fast, compound-radius neck, no-load tone control and Seymour Duncan pickups, you get incredible performance and tone, combined with great looks.

Purple phaze finish. Includes gig bag.

K58580 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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CHARVEL Pro-Mod DK Signature Satchel

Recapture the wild panther with this signature guitar. Russ “Satchel” Parris from Steel Panther was one of the iconic ‘80s sthredders who ruled the Sunset Strip in its metal hayday. This signature guitar perfectly captures that era, with modern touches like a pair of Fishman Fluence Classic humbuckers and a compound radius neck to suit your need for catlike speed. Yellow bengal finish.

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CHARVEL Guthrie Govan Signature HSH

A signature guitar packed with performance features. The result of two years of development with virtuoso Guthrie Govan, this signature model from Charvel may be the ultimate ultra-pro guitar. Loaded with special performance features like versatile switching and custom-wound pickups, it’s an instrument that easily goes from subtle to screaming.

Natural finish. Includes hardshell case.

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Schecter SLS Elite Electric Guitars

Become an Elite Player

By Schecter

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he folks at Schecter Guitars put their minds to creating a fully loaded instrument ideal for contemporary, cutting-edge guitarists, and the C-1 SLS Elite is the game-changing result.

A 7- p ly m a p l e/wa ln ut /p a d a u k n e ck-th r u construction, reinforced with carbon fiber rods for stability and utilizing a spoke-wheel truss rod to facilitate easy adjustment, is mated to a swamp ash body with Ivory binding, and topped with flame maple for boutique looks and tone. Comfort carves in the waist and cutaway, as well as an ultra-access car ve at the neck joint, enable you to explore all 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets across the 25.5� scale ebony fingerboard with absolute freedom, while the Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic and Modern Alnico humbuckers with individual voice controls, deliver crushing power into your rig with unprecedented tonal expressiveness. Topping it all off with Schecter Locking Tuners, an Ernie Ball compensated or Floyd Rose 1500 nut, and available with either a Floyd Rose or Hipshot bridge to provide an ultra-stable platform to keep you in tune. The optional Sustainiac adds another voicing to this already versatile guitar. Available in the striking finish choices of Antique Fade Burst, Black Fade Burst or Gloss Natural (available exclusively in the C7 Multiscale), this guitar will be sure to distinguish you from the pack.

C-7 SLS Elite 7-String K92661 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Grab some authentic ‘60s pop fangle

GRETSCH GUITARS FSR G5422G-12 Electromatic Hollow Body 12-String Capture the jangle of ‘60s folk, rock and pop with the full hollowbody Gretsch G5422G-12. True Filter’Tron pickups deliver the classic 12-string chime and jangle, and the looks grab the essence of that musical era, complete with gold-finish G-cutout Gretsch tailpiece. Amber stain finish.

K90844 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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GRETSCH GUITARS G5420T Electromatic Hollowbody

Pure and powerful Gretsch tone. Alive and resonant, the G5420T has a full hollowbody build with a true Filter’Tron voice that explodes with huge punch and clear, strong presence. It features a classic U-shaped maple neck and 22 medium jumbo frets with thumbnail inlays. A Bigsby B60 tailpiece is onboard to add spice and style to your performance. Choose orange stain, Aspen green or Fairlane blue finish.

J38506 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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GRETSCH GUITARS G6228FM-PE Players Edition

Crafted to inspire your playing. The Players Edition Duo Jet from Gretsch, featuring Tim Shaw-designed Broad’Tron pickups, has a near-perfect combination of warmth and topend fidelity that will inspire your playing and help it stand out in the mix. From growling overdrive to shimmering cleans, this is a guitar that brings your individual voice to the fore. Choose dark cherry stain or bourbon stain finish. Includes hardshell case.

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Pure luxury and performance

DUESENBERG USA Julia With stunning Art Deco-inspired looks, a resonant, chambered mahogany body and custom-wound Duesenberg pickups paired with a deluxe tremolo bridge, this gorgeous instrument stands our from the crowd, both sonically and visually. Choose black or Narvik blue finish. Includes hardshell case.

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REVEREND Jetstream 390

Unique style, amazing tone. With enough twang for surf and country, enough growl for blues, and more then enough attitude and thickness for rock, the Jetstream 390’s unique looks help you stand out from the crowd. With custom-wound Reverend P-90-style single-coils and a resonant, lightweight korina body, this guitar always bites through the mix with style. Choose oceanside green or midnight black finish.

L19835 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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RICKENBACKER 360/12C63 C Series

An exact replica of the world’s most popular electric 12-string. It’s precisely the same as the guitar George Harrison made so famous, complete with double-bound body, trapeze tailpiece and unique Rickenbacker 12-string headstock. It matches the 1963 version in every detail. Fireglo finish. Includes hardshell case.

513664. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call for price

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

Friedman Metro D Electric Guitars

Metro D Metallic Blue Includes hardshell case.

L37173 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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From Motown to Metro

By Friedman

I

t all started in 1988, when an 18-year-old named David Friedman left the “Motor City” to chase his dreams in Hollywood. It was during that time that Dave cultivated his vast knowledge and passion of legendary vintage guitars and amps. At Andy Brauer Studio Rentals, Dave learned firsthand what real vintage guitars and amps actually sound like. This expertise combined with Dave’s refined ear is what makes every Friedman Guitar special. Dave makes certain that every feature is thought out, from the wood selection all the way down to the subtle details. Then he partnered up with legendary guitar builder, Grover Jackson to bring Friedman Guitars to life.

Grover has been making guitars since 1973, and hasn’t put his tools down since. After making thousands of guitars, he’s now committed to making one-of-a-kind, custom shop-style, madeby-hand instruments. From body shapes to the compound radius fretboard, Grover has forever impacted the guitar world. He is a real-life living legend.

The Metro D is Friedman’s interpretation of the set-neck guitar.

Its defined sound is directly inspired by the golden age of guitar building while maintaining modern playability. The classic singlecut body is equipped with dual-humbuckers and is built from the ground up in Southern California. The Metro D is available with an

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alder or mahogany body, and every single tonewood that is used has been handpicked by Dave and Grover to ensure quality and rich tone. The Metro D’s long-tenon mahogany neck is paired to a rosewood, ebony or pau ferro fingerboard. Its 10”-14” compound radius prevents notes from fretting out while bending, and allows for maximum comfort and playability. Every Metro D is PLEK’d to ensure accurate fret leveling and overall setup.

There are two styles of finish options. The “Non-Aged” models all wear a thin conversion varnish coat allowing the wood to resonate freely, whereas the “Aged” models all feature a thin nitrocellulose lacquer coat that allows the wood to breathe and age over time. The final piece to the Metro D is the Friedman Classic pickups. The Classic humbucker in the neck position is a ‘tip-of-the-hat’ to the legendary PAF humbucker, and is paired with the Classic+ humbucker in the bridge position, for a slightly hotter with a crunchier tone that still maintains overall clarity and punch while played clean. At the end of the journey, every guitar is hand-tested, and a certificate of authenticity is signed by Dave and Grover to ensure that every Metro D that leaves the factory delivers the high level of standards that define the Friedman family of products.

Friedman products have always delivered high-end experience and tone, and the Metro D is no different. It ’s truly a unique modern classic Together, with Grover’s hands and Dave’s ears, they produce a product that stands out from the rest.

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Metro D Reseda Green Includes hardshell case.

L37172 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

G&L Electric Guitars

L30540

L30542

Introducing the New G&L Fullerton Deluxe Models

By G&L Guitars

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he new Fullerton Deluxe guitars feature some of G&L’s most popular appointments, with each instrument showcasing a fanfavorite combination. All Fullerton Deluxe guitars include PLEK

fret processing for unparalleled playability, luxurious vintage gloss neck finish, solid brass saddles and a deluxe Tolex case.

Fullerton Deluxe ASAT Classic Bluesboy

Fullerton Deluxe S-500

The G&L ASAT Classic Bluesboy is a factory-modded version of Leo’s final word on the traditional single-cutaway bolt-on axe.

For players looking for the unmistakable warmth of a classic humbucker in the neck position, the Bluesboy delivers with a wellbalanced pairing of a G&L A2S4248N Alnico II magnet humbucker and a single-coil G&L Magnetic Field Design bridge pickup designed by Leo Fender. Includes hardshell case.

The G&L S-500 is Leo’s own evolution of the traditional doublecutaway bolt-on guitar, delivering his innovations including the Dual-Fulcrum vibrato and Magnetic Field Design single-coil pickups. These MFD pickups deliver a bright and sparkly top end and robust bottom end, all without losing midrange focus. Includes hardshell case.

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L21430

L20662

2018 G&L Fullerton Standard Models The 2018 Fullerton Standard models deliver unsurpassed value in an authentic G&L made in Leo’s historic factory in Fullerton, California. With a clear satin neck finish and traditional fret dress,

Fullerton Standard guitars deliver genuine G&L quality at a gig-friendly price.

Fullerton Standard Legacy

Fullerton Standard ASAT Classic

The G&L Legacy blends contemporary refinements from the Leo Fender-designed S-500 and Comanche models with classic Alnico V pickups. If your holy grail is faithful Alnico single-coil tone with modern refinements and superb craftsmanship, the Legacy makes for an excellent choice. Includes gig bag.

The G&L ASAT Classic is Leo’s final word on the traditional singlecutaway bolt-on axe. Framed in a classic boxed-steel bridge, the single-coil Magnetic Field Design bridge pickup created

by Leo Fender† delivers crisp attack with complex harmonics, while individual brass saddles offer modern levels of intonation refinement. Flip to the single-coil MFD neck pickup and you’ll discover a delectably rich tonal palette, from round clean jazz tones to thick, gritty blues. Includes gig bag.

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A stealthy instrument for out-front playing

ESP LTD EC-401 Fluence Loaded with groundbreaking Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers and boasting a stealth black satin finish, the LTD EC-401 is ready to bring your playing to the fore.

Designed for aggressive, guitar-centric music, the EC-401 is fast, sleek and powerful for high-impact riffing. Black satin finish.

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ESP LTD SCT-607B

A signature extended-range guitar designed for contemporary players. Updated for 2018 with a killer new Green Sparkle finish, the LTD SCT-607B 7-string is an extraordinary guitar designed by innovative player Stephen Carpenter of Deftones. The traditional shape disguises a contemporary rock machine with baritone-length scale and expanded range. Green finish. Includes hardshell case.

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ESP LTD Sparrowhawk

Designed in collaboration with Mastodon’s Bill Kelliher. Loaded with coil-splittable Lace Sensor Divinators, and boasting Kelliher’s own unique offest design, the latest signature model for the Mastodon guitarist carries classic design elements and features while creating its own distinct vibe. Choose military green sunburst or pelham blue finish.

Includes hardshell case.

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Fully expressive with stylish looks

GUILD Starfire V The Starfire V is a semi-hollow beauty with a graceful 16-3/8” in. thinline body and twin Guild LB-1 “Little Bucker” pickups that make it an outstanding choice for rock, blues, roots and more. Its all-maple body features an arched top and back, connected to a 3-piece neck with vintage-style “soft U” profile. Nickel hardware includes a tune-o-matic bridge on a rosewood base, Guild vibrato tailpiece and Grover Sta-Tite tuning machines.

Emerald green finish. Includes hardshell case.

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DANELECTRO 12SDC

A reissue of a classic instrument from the early days of rock. This vintage-looking 12-string has a ‘59-style double-cutaway body made of laminated wood, dual Lipstick pickups, dual/concentric “stacked” master volume and tone controls, an elongated “bottle” headstock, Gotoh tuners, wide neck, matte finish, textured tape binding on the side, and a fully adjustable fixed bridge. Black finish.

423552. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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HAGSTROM Fantomen

Not a phantom, it’s a solid shred machine. Designed in collaboration with Swedish metal band Ghost, the Hagstrom Fantomen’s edgy design is complemented by Hagstrom’s legendary playability. A fast, thin, balanced neck set into an asymmetric mahogany body with custom-wound pickups delivers a wide range of distinct voices. Choose tobacco sunburst, gloss white or gloss black finish.

K36657 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Dean Electric Guitars

L10408 L10416

The 79 Blue Burst Series The Famous Blue Burst Finish Returns

D

ean Guitars has always been a trailblazing, innovative company.

In that spirit, they introduced the Blue Burst finish in the late ‘70s. The first of its kind, the Blue Burst color became one of the most sought-after finishes in the Dean line.

New for 2018, Dean Guitars has re-issued the Blue Burst finish within its 79 Series guitars in all three foundation shapes, the V, Z and ML. Dean Guitars upped the ante and now also offers a Blue Burst ML with an optional Floyd Rose locking tremolo system.

All four models feature set-neck construction and DMT-Designed dual-humbucking pickups. Other timeless features include a mahogany body, string -through construc tion , mahogany neck , pau ferro fingerboard, chrome hardware, Grover tuners, 3-way toggle switch, full single-ply binding, abalone dot inlays, independent pickup volume controls, master tone control and iconic Dean styling and tone. *String through construction not available on Floyd Rose equipped ML.

79 SERIES Z 79 L10410 . . . . . . . . . .

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ICON SERIES GUITARS Become an Icon

F

irst introduced in 1997, the Icon has stood the test of time and proven itself able to stand toe to toe with any electric guitar out there. The Icon series has something for everyone, whether it’s the new-for-2018 Baritone model in satin black, the new Icon X flame top in trans red, or the amazing flame top Floyd Rose model in trans blue. Set neck or bolt on, flame top or satin black finish, the Icon series guitars deliver the great playability, tone, versatility and show-stopping good looks that Dean Guitars has been famous for. All models are equipped with beautiful contoured tops, independent volume and tone controls for each humbucking pickup, and a 3-way toggle switch.

Three-per-side tuners and balanced headstock provide the ultimate in tuning stability.

Get one of these weapons of tone in your hands so you too can soon stand out from the crowd and become an icon.

Icon Baritone L18493 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Icon X Flame Top L18475 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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L35258

A massive sonic footprint at any volume SOUND CITY Master One Hundred 100W Tube Guitar Amp Head The One Hundred’s dynamic range delivers a “whomp” and “snap” that will breathe new life into your playing style. From the first note, the inspiring tone will bring you back to the vintage sounds of countless classic recordings, without the need to run the amp at high volume levels. It also excels as a power house foundation for your pedals and effects.

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412 Cabinet L35259 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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MARSHALL ORIGIN SERIES

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he Origin family takes you back in time with a range of great-sounding, all-tube-flavored Marshall amps with straight-forward controls and awesome vintage styling. With options from a 5W 1x8 to a 50W 1x12 or head, there are choices for practice, the studio or the stage. They sound great dry, or with FX in front of the amp or through the loop. Plus, they're a fantastic value.

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MARSHALL JVM Series

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More channels, more gain, more versatility. This 100W all-tube head is the most versatile Marshall amp ever made. It also boasts more gain than any other Marshall to date. The four channels have separate controls and three modes each, making them the equivalent of 12 channels. Studio-quality digital reverb, two footswitchable master volumes, two effects loops and an included six-way footswitch.

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FENDER ‘64 Custom Deluxe Reverb 20W 1x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp Moderately powered and producing a full, snappy and crystalline tone, the pedal-friendly ‘64 Custom Deluxe features a modified, all-tube handwired AB763 circuitry. It boasts Bright and Normal channels, tube-driven spring reverb and tremolo on both channels and 20W watts of output power. And it all comes firing out a 12” Jensen C-12Q speaker mounted to a solid pine cabinet.

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Amazing 5150III sound, now powered by EL34 tubes. Experience the legendary power and sound of the 5150III—now loaded with a quartet of EL34 power-amp tubes instead of the usual 6L6. Paired with eight (yes, eight) 12AX7 preamp tubes, this shred monster has no shortage of gain on tap, plus the smoother contours, sag and saturation of a more modern U.K. sound—plus more sustain than ever before. Experience the updated legend for yourself.

239999 $ 99 J42913 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 999

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MILKMAN 10W Pint 10W 1x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp

Take a big gulp of the delicious tone from this full pint. The Pint is designed to add a little bit more punch to the low-power Half Pint circuit. The Pint delivers 10 clean Watts and 18 snarling, overdriven watts when pushed all the way. Like its little brother, it features reverb and tremolo and Class A single-ended breakup. Speaker options: 1x12” Celestion Greenback; 1x12” Alnico Jupiter; 1x12” Celestion Alnico Blue. Vanilla finish.

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

Laney Amplification Cabs and Amps

Innovation Is Our Heritage

By Simon Fraser-Clark, Laney Amplification

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t b e g a n i n 1 9 6 7, w h e n Ly n d o n L a n ey — member of The Band of Joy with Robert Plant and John Bonham—decided that his career lay in building amps rather than standing in front of them. He wanted to build amplifiers whose tonal character was unheard of; Lyndon had an interest in distor tion. This sonic characteristic brought Lyndon to the attention of much local talent, most notably that of Mr. Tony Iommi, who used an LA100BL on the first Black Sabbath album.

Under the leadership of Lyndon and his son James, now the CEO, Laney is a family business that has never stood still. It’s always striving to listen to the needs of musicians, whether playing in their first band or on a world tour. Today’s diverse line-up caters for many applications and styles with ranges that include Ironheart, Lionheart, GHR, Cub, Audiohub, A-Series Aco u s tic , N exu s , R ic hte r, M i n i - L a n ey a n d , of co u r se , th e acclaimed Black Country Customs production.

Lyndon Laney, Founder & James Laney, CEO

L19545

Mini-Laney Practice or perform any style, any place with a Mini-Laney! Ultracompact, battery-powered Mini-Laney amps deliver great tone, and can also be operated via AC adapter. They’re perfect for desktop, backstage or practice anywhere.

Mini-Laney amps are available in two model levels, both of which are available in three iconic design styles inspired by Laney’s back catalog of amp design: Lionheart, Ironheart and Supergroup.

L19580

Mini: The original miniature Laney—super compact with twin channels for quality guitar tone anywhere.

Mini-Lion 3W 1x3 Mini Guitar Combo Amp

Mini-ST: Twin-speakers, stereo amplifier and integrated digital delay delivering full, wide tone.

Ironheart Mini-Iron 3W 1x3 Guitar Combo Amp

Both Mini and Mini-ST also feature special LSI (Laney Smartphone Insert) connection. LSI allows easy connection of the amp to your favorite guitar tone-generating app on smartphone or tablet.

Launched in conjunction with the free Tonebridge app, it couldn’t be easier to make your Mini-Laney sound like any of the thousands of famous guitar tones available.

Plus, all Mini-Laney amps are bundled with a free, three-month trial of Ultimate Guitar Pro. Learn how to play all your favorite songs from Ultimate Guitar’s huge database.

L19545 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Mini-SuperG 3W 1x3 Guitar Combo Amp L19537 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mini-St-Lion 2x3W Stereo Mini Guitar Amp L19573 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mini-St-SuperG 2x3W Stereo Battery-Powered Guitar Amp L19583 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mini-St-Iron 3x2W Stereo Mini Guitar Amp L19580 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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IRT60H 60W Tube Guitar Amp Head J00132 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ironheart IRT412 320W 4x12 Guitar Speaker Cabinet J46124 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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L19188

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LA30BL 30w Tube Guitar Amp Head L19188 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

L50H 50W Tube Guitar Amp Head J00129 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

L20T-112 20W 1x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp J00139 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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LT112 30W 1x12 Guitar Speaker Cab J00139

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

Hughes & Kettner Amp Heads and Cabs

J49370

Deluxe Tone Made in Germany

By Mr. Hughes & Herr Kettner

C

ompany founders (and brothers) Hans and Lothar Stamer began producing their own guitar amps in 1984. While the production space may have been small, their aspirations were not. Soon, the reputation of their products for craftsmanship and performance spread, prompting them to expand operations time and time again.

Since 1984, the name Hughes & Kettner has become synonymous worldwide with guitar amps of the highest quality. Engineered in Germany, these amps are the product of a lifelong passion and pursuit of a vision – to make great tone accessible for the discerning player.

J03761

Grandmeister Deluxe 40: The Smartest All-tube Amp the World Has Ever Seen GrandMeister Deluxe 40 pairs analog all-tube tone with smart control features to deliver a scintillating sound experience packed into the most complete all-round, all-analog tube amp head ever.

GrandMeister Deluxe 40 is the do-it-all amp for every six-string style. The Clean, Crunch, Lead and Ultra channels can be sculpted to your heart’s content with the powerful EQ and gain controls – and on top of that you can Boost each channel and add studioquality reverb, delay and modulation effects (chorus, flanger, phaser and tremolo) to take your tone to new levels.

Every GrandMeister Deluxe 40 knob and switch setting (except Master Volume) can be easily saved, stored and recalled at the touch of a button, while standard Hughes & Kettner technological innovations are also onboard, including a Power Soak, Tube Safety Control and the Red Box AE’s outstanding DI speaker simulation.

GM40DH GrandMeister Deluxe 40 40W Guitar Amp Head J49370 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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FSM 432 MK III MIDI Footswitch Controller J49370

J03761 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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J18317

J30821

H79232

J20740

With Deluxe tones that take you from pure, pristine cleans to an authentic brown sound and devastatingly powerful modern-day high gain, TubeMeister Deluxe 20 is simply jaw dropping.

Triamp Mark 3: Breathtaking Versatility and Inspirational Tonality TriAmp Mark 3 gives you a world of breathtaking tonality. Each of its six independent channels represents a whole era of tone, that can be routed to three independent tube power amps. You can also combine two, or even all three, of the power amps, merge different power amp characters, and play TriAmp Mark 3 with up to 150 watts of sheer tube power. This lets you custom tailor your amp in the amp, recalling up to 128 sound constellations with the touch of a button via MIDI. TriAmp Mark 3 150W Tube Guitar Amp Head J18317 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TriAmp Mark III 4x12 Guitar Speaker Cabinet J20740 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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The Red Box DI output, featuring Ambience Emulation, delivers you the ultimate in tonal consistency and sonic excellence: fullblown power amp tube tones ready for stage and studio.

Meanwhile, the power soak lets you switch between the full 20 watts of power, 5 watts, 1 watt, or even 0 Watts for truly silent recording at any time of day or night.

TubeMeister 20 Deluxe Head J30821 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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TubeMeister TM18H 18W Tube Guitar Amp Head H79232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Experience the iconic sound of an AC30 in a streamlined package

VOX AC30S1 1x12 Tube Combo Amp The AC30S1 offers a single-channel design based on the revered Top Boost channel of the legendary AC30. It also features a 12” Celestion custom speaker, studio-quality digital reverb, an effects send/return for pairing with your favorite pedals, and an external speaker output for pairing with other speaker cabinets.

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SUPRO STATESMAN SERIES

Plug in and experience the gorgeous tube tone with a surprising amount of volume.

The SW22R 22W 1x12” is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. This amp produces a sweet, singing sustain, even on clean notes. Intentionally designed to be the loudest and cleanest it could be with two 6V6s, it is still capable of producing a warm, compressed natural overdrive that may have you turning off your favorite boosts. And it’s loaded with a 1x12” Celestion G12H-75 Creamback speaker.

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his Statesman unites vintage Supro tone with modern channel switching functionality.

The red channel uses the preamp from the Supro Thunderbolt for high-headroom, rock-and-roll power. The blue channel contains the high-gain preamp and all-tube reverb of the Comet. The Statesman provides A/B/Both channel-switching operation, allowing the two to be run in parallel.

1699RH Statesman 50W Tube Guitar Amp Head K36528 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1799 Statesman 150W 2x12 Guitar Extension Speaker Cabinet L10528 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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AMPLIFICATION

ORANGE AMPLIFIERS Rocker 15 Terror 15W Tube Guitar Amp Head This little Rocker offers a unique 2-channel delivery at volume levels you can play at home. It’s easy to get great tone with the timeless 12AX7 and EL84 tube pairing, powerlevel switching from 15W to 0.5W, a classic Orange crunch/gain channel and a truly clean channel with only a volume control. And it takes pedals beautifully with a tube-buffered FX loop.

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PPC212-V Vertical 2x12 Guitar Speaker Cabinet K48434 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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BLACKSTAR HT Venue Series Stage 100 MKII 100W Tube Guitar Amp Head Experience even richer tone and features. This updated take on the widely popular Stage 100 tube head offers greater tonal versatility and cutting-edge features. It’s loaded with three channels of 12AX7 preamp and EL34 power-amp tone, built-in digital reverb, a speaker-emulated output, USB for direct recording, an FX loop and included footswitch.

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DIEZEL VH4 100W Tube Guitar Amp Head

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A do-all, crush-all 4-channel monster.

The 4-channel, all-tube 100W VH4 dishes out everything from the most sparkly, chimey cleans to the thickest, nastiest high-gain you can imagine. Thanks to the 12AX7/KT77 tube combination, four independent channels, two FX loops, independent channel inserts and MIDI switching, there isn’t anything this monster can’t do.

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HT212 HT Venue Series MKII 160W 2x12 Extension Speaker Cabinet

412FK 400W 4x12 Front-Loaded Guitar Speaker Cabinet

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Massive versatility, power and brutality built for Misha Mansoor

PEAVEY Invective.120 120W Tube Guitar Amp Head With design input from Periphery’s Misha Mansoor, this 3-channel beast will achieve the most revered metal sounds. Each channel features foot-switchable noise gates and boosts.The rear offers parallel speaker outputs, an MSDI-XLR direct out, MIDI out/thru and MIDI footswitch input, plus two switchable FX loops, half-power switch and two 9VDC/ 500mA aux. power jacks. Footswitch is included.

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SOLDANO Hot Rod 25 25W 2-Channel Tube Guitar Amp Head

Low wattage, amazing tone and big-league features. Preamp circuitry is based on the legendary Soldano 100W Super Lead Overdrive. It utilizes five 12AX7s, and two 6L6 power tubes and a filter choke in the power supply that enable this 25W head to deliver much tighter bass and punchier low end than most other amps in its class. Choose black or blue bronco finish.

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BOSS Katana-Artist 100W 1x12 Guitar Combo Amplifier C: 0 M: 0 Y: 0 K: 100

Get stage-ready power and a huge range of pro-quality tones in a portable 1x12 combo. The flagship Katana-Artist combo takes Katana performance to new heights, offering all the latest series features, along with numerous refinements tailored for the needs of professional players. Outfitted with a premium 12� Waza speaker, semi-closed cabinet, newly retuned amp characters, and much more, this 100W powerhouse is a tone machine for all types of music.

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This son of Satan inherited all the evil in a smaller, 50W size

PRS Mark Tremonti Signature MT 15 15W Tube Guitar Amp Head

This do-all beast delivers a huge range of sounds in a tiny package. The PRS MT 15 is a commanding two-channel amp with balanced aggression and articulation. Powered by 6L6 tubes, the MT 15 has a large, bold sound, so you can dig in heavy with rhythms, but also get singing lead tones out of one amp. Whether recording, practicing, writing or playing a small room, this amp has everything you need.

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Mark Tremonti 1x12 Guitar Cabinet Stealth K90837 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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RANDALL Ola Englund Signature Satan 50W Tube Guitar Amp Head QUILTER LABS Mach2-COMBO-8 Micro Pro 200 Mach 2 200W 1x8 Guitar Combo Amp

This tiny titan delivers huge sound and power in a super-portable size. The Quilter 8�

Mach 2 combo is the ultimate grab-and-go performance amplifier. Weighing only 19 lb., it features a very potent, high-power pro audio driver. The sealed enclosure is calibrated to deliver a balanced and beautiful tone combined with the characteristics of an epic Celestion TF0818 speaker designed to withstand the full sonic fury.

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When Randall began its collaboration with metal legend Ola Englund on his signature Satan amplifier, nobody imagined it would become as successful as it did. Now, the next chapter of metal history is about to be written. For unto Satan has been born a 50W son, featuring two channels of 12AX7/6L6 tube power, a footswitchable FX loop, speakeremulated output and more.

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RD412-V30 Diavlo 4x12 Angled Guitar Cab H98363 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Gibson Les Paul Studio Deluxe and Fender® Hot Rod Deluxe®

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Friendly Advice

Miles Franco Product Advertising Coordinator

The Gibson Les Paul Studio Deluxe is the perfect guitar for anyone who needs more versatility than a regular Les Paul Studio. If you’re like me, and you enjoy writing and working with different artists and genres of music, then you want a guitar that is going to be able to pump out a variety of different tones without having to switch to another guitar entirely. The coil-tapped humbuckers Gibson put into these Les Paul models do exactly that. I enjoy the coil-tapping feature because in the humbucking position you can get your standard humbucker rock tone with enough output to dig into pinch harmonics—and the Les Paul’s set-neck design has incredible sustain—whereas in the single-coil position, the tone switches to a nice, snappy twang that rivals a Telecaster, offering gritty bite that cuts through the mix.

As for amps, I’ve been using my Fender Hot Rod Deluxe for years now and I love it because of how versatile and relatively compact it is. In my opinion, Fender amplifiers have some of the most clear and full-bodied clean tones on the market. I also enjoy being able to have two channels to switch between, and with the addition of the More Drive button, you can take the amp from sultry slow songs to ripping rock riffs. The combo design makes it easy to haul from place to place, but with its 40 watts of all-tube power, it has more than enough headroom to be heard, even in the biggest rooms.

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

Synergy Amps and Modules

Tonal Flexibility With Swappable Boutique Preamps

By Synergy

S

ynergy is a revolutionar y USA Made, all-analog system , bringing together the world’s most respected boutique amp builders, and their most famous preamps, into a compact, all tube solution. These swappable modules slide easily into various innovative Synergy housings, designed for recording and gigging musicians alike.

Synergy Is Ideal For: 1. Players who want a variety of great, all-tube boutique amps.

2. Traveling musicians concerned about which backline they’ll have to use next.

3. Recording professionals and enthusiasts wanting access to the finest amplifiers in a more efficient, affordable platform, with an all-analog, all-tube signal path.

L30246

SYN-1: Single Module Tube Preamp The SYN-1 is a table top, roadworthy pre-amp housing that allows you to change your sound by simply sliding in a different Synergy preamp module. With the SYN-1 you can send the cab simulated direct out into a recording console, concert venue mixer or powered monitor. You can also add “boutique” channels to your current amp, by hooking the SYN-1 to your amp’s series effects loop, allowing you to change between the channels on your Synergy module and your amp via the included footswitch.

SYN-2: Dual Module Rackmount Tube Preamp The SYN-2 unleashes boutique tube tone in three ways. The cabinet-simulated direct out sends 12AX7-driven tone direct to your recording console. Use with the Synergy SYN-5050 for a fantastic all-tube 4 channel rig. Or, add flexibility to your current rig by integrating the SYN-2 with other amps, adding four additional foot-switchable channels to any amp with a series effects loop.

L30256

SYN-2 Dual Module Tube Preamp L30256 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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KEMPER Profiler PowerHead 600W Guitar Head + Remote Bundle The Kemper Profiler PowerHead offers the same incredible tonal potential of the standard Profiler—a must-have, do-all studio beast—and incorporates a 600W power amp, which makes it arguably the most versatile amp rig on the planet. And, with the included remote in this bundle, you can control the massive array of features with your feet, so you can showcase your tone profiles in any venue.

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FRIEDMAN ASM-12 Active Amp Modeler/Profiler Monitor

Voiced for today’s guitar amp profilers. The ASM-12 powered monitor was designed for modelers including Fractal Audio Axe-Fx, Kemper Profiler, Line 6 HD Series and others. It features a Celestion 12’’ loudspeaker with a 2.5’’ edge wound voice coil and a premium Celestion high frequency compression driver. At the heart of the ASM-12 is a robust 500w Bi-Amp Class-G amplifier that is anything but digital.

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MISSION ENGINEERING GM2-BT Gemini II 2x12 220W Guitar Cabinet Huge sound for your modeling rig, with Bluetooth connectivity. Mission Audio powered monitors are the industry-leading solution for those players who seek a powered monitor for their Kemper, Helix, Head Rush or other modeling rig. This American-made, roadready 2x12 features a wealth of ports and options, including USB, XLR, 1/4". It also offers Bluetooth connectivity to stream backing tracks or music from your mobile device or computer.

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DV Mark Micro Series Amp Heads

Micro Series

By DV Mark DV Mark products are designed with a profound respect for the great history and traditions of classic guitar amps, using cuttingedge technology to create a new standard for ultra-portable, lightweight and great-sounding rigs. All come with a lush builtin reverb, sound-expanding FX Loop and a dual-voltage feature (120V/240V) that allows you to go wherever the music takes you.

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DV Micro 50 II Clean To Mean And Everything In Between The new DV Micro 50 II features user-friendly and effective tone controls in a two-channel configuration. It features a lush, onboard reverb, convenient headphone output, an Aux In for MP3 players and a Dual-Voltage Switch 120V/240V for overseas gigs. Plus, check out the new FX loop that allows you to use your pedalboard and the newly designed Lead Channel for when you need all the tone you can get.

Micro 50 II 50W Guitar Amp Head

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DV Micro 50 CMT Ciro Manna Signature Head With Tube-driven Pre-amp

Ciro Manna is a highly respected Italian guitar virtuoso, playing with icons like Richard Bona, Frank Gambale, Alain Caron, Andy Timmons and many others.

He worked with Marco De Virgiliis and DV Mark team to design this signed tube driven DV Micro 50 CMT.

With a preamp section powered by a 6205 micro tube, this “CMT� version provides a warm, dynamic and slightly overdriven tone on both channels. The Clean channel goes from clean to growl with a turn of a knob, while the Lead channel kicks the overdrive into... overdrive. It also includes a headphone output and an Aux input for iPod or MP3 player so you can practice anywhere, anytime.

And like other DV Mark Micros, it includes a Dual Voltage Switch 120V/240V so you can use your new bass amp in other countries without a converter.

Micro 50 CMT Ciro Manna Signature 50W Guitar Amp Head J52454 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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DV Micro 50 Jazz The Same Legendary Tone As the Jazz Series Combos This ultra-portable and lightweight head comes after the huge success of the Jazz series combo amps by DV Mark. The DV Micro 50 Jazz delivers the same warm tone, featuring a beautifully rich, reverb, FX Loop for your pedalboard and effects, Aux In and headphones out. DV Mark legendary Jazz tone has never been so portable.

Micro 50 Jazz 50W Guitar Amplifier Head J52451 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Line 6 Spider V Series Cabs and Combo Amps

J42863

Tonally Evolved

By Line 6

F

eaturing a huge collection of upgraded amp and ef fects models, a clean and modern design, and a specialized fullrange speaker system, the Spider® V amplifier sounds great and is easy to use—it’s the most impressive Spider ever. Choose from more than 200 newly refined amps, cabs and effects. Quickly dial-in the perfect tone using simple color-coded controls. The bi-amped full-range speaker system delivers incredible depth and clarity for both electric and acoustic guitars. Plus, Spider V is packed with over 100 specially designed presets—including iconic rigs, artist-built tones and Line 6 originals—giving you instant access to an arsenal of professionally dialed-in sounds.

Select models even come wireless-ready; just add an optional Relaytransmitter. Offering models all the way up to 240 watts, there’s a Spider to suit any playing style and application.

Tons of Amps and Effects Models Spider V amplifiers are packed with more than 200 updated amps, cabs and effects models, giving you the power to rock out with a virtually limitless number of amazing guitar tones. The enhanced modeling engine packs a serious punch—with quality and realism that are unprecedented for amps in this class. Combine up to eight effects for some seriously original tones.

Electric and Acoustic Unlike conventional guitar amps, Spider V has the added power of being equipped with a full-range speaker system, consisting of a custom-designed guitar speaker and high-frequency tweeter.

This means your amp will sound great with electrics, acoustics and music in general. Hear your modeled amp and effects tones in stunning clarity. Play your acoustic guitar through Spider V and save on the cost of a separate amp. You can even play your favorite music through your Spider V amp for a great experience when it’s time to practice.

Fast and Familiar Controls Spider V amplifiers make it fast and easy to craft your sound thanks to familiar, easy-to-use controls. Tweak settings and parameters directly on the amp using traditional knobs and the intuitive editing interface. Get the perfect tone faster using simple color-coded controls for different types of amps and effects models. Because when it’s time to create, you don’t want to fiddle with complex menus. Plus, the optional FBV 3’ controller unleashes the full potential of Spider V amps with colored LED footswitches to help you keep track of your presets and effects, as well as a fullsized volume/wah pedal.

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Wireless Ready for Line 6 Relay G10T Ready to cut the cord? Spider V is equipped with an internal w i r e l e s s r e c e i ve r t h a t ’s c o m p a ti b l e w i t h t h e R e l ay G 1 0T transmitter*. It doesn’t get any easier to take your performance wireless—just plug in and play.

Professionally Crafted Presets The line-up of presets in Spider V is truly special. The Spider V amplifier’s Iconic Rig presets are based on setups heard on legendary songs and albums. Artist Presets were created by some of the world’s most renowned guitarists, giving you cuttingedge tones that you’ll recognize from well-known songs. And Genre Presets make it easy to find sounds that fit your unique creative style.

BUILT-IN TUNER, METRONOME, AND REAL DRUMMER LOOPS Spider V is packed with the extra features you need to take practicing and performing live to the next level. Keep everything sounding great with a built-in tuner. Keep your riffs in time and on point with a metronome. And hone your timing and chops by playing along with a collection of real drummer loops recorded by pro musicians.

J42865

The Spider V amplifier features a clean and modern design that sounds great and is easy to use. It’s the most impressive Spider ever. More than just a great amplifier, it’s the Spider you’ve been waiting for. *Relay G10T transmitter sold separately. The Relay G10 transmitter is compatible with typical 1/4” output jacks used on most passive and active instruments. Guitars that have non-standard jack wiring may require a 1/4” mono adapter for use with Relay G10.

Spider V 20 20W 1x8 Guitar Combo Amp L25179 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Spider V 30 30W 1x8 Guitar Combo Amp J42865 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Spider V 60 60W 1x10 Guitar Combo Amp J42864 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Spider V 120 120W 1x12 Guitar Combo Amp J42862 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Spider V 240 240W 2x12 Guitar Combo Amp J42863 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Spider V 240HC 240W Head with Built-In Speakers J48308 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Spider V 412 320W 4x12 Guitar Speaker Cabinet J48309 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Line 6 Powercab Speaker Cab

POWERCAB™ for Your Modeler

By Line 6

A

t Line 6, we’ve spent decades studying what makes amplifiers sound great. Although modern modeling technology can faithfully recreate the tone of essentially any amp, there’s no substitute for a speaker pushing air in the room.

That’s why we’ve introduced Powercab 112 and Powercab 112 Plus. These 1x12 active speaker systems deliver an authentic “ampin-the-room” experience for any modeler. When set to Flat mode, Powercab amplifies the sound of your presets as they are, much like a standard “FRFR” speaker system—but with the response and feel of an actual guitar amplifier.

Setting the Powercab to Speaker Modeling mode lets you instantly load any one of six classic speaker types just by pressing a button. This new technology. developed by Line 6. enables Powercab to provide the authentic sound and feel of those classic speakers.

The Powercab 112 features a custom hybrid coaxial speaker that combines the range, clarity, and power-handling capabilities of a

PA speaker with the rapid transient response of a guitar speaker.

And with a clean 250-watt power amplifier, Powercab 112 is loud— producing 125dB SPL maximum volume.

The Powercab 112 also looks like a true guitar cabinet—sturdily constructed of plywood, with a unique curved back that adds rigidity and decreases weight. A flip-out kickstand allows it to be angled toward you.

Need even more? The Powercab 112 Plus offers all of the above, plus advanced features like a 2” LCD, 128 user presets, MIDI In/Out, AES/EBU and L6 LINK TM digital I/O, a multipurpose second input, a USB audio interface, and loading of up to 128 third-party speaker cabinet impulse responses (IRs).

The Consummate Cab for Helix Although Powercab 112 delivers superb results with any modeler, it’s the perfect sonic complement to Line 6 Helix guitar processors, completing the chain—from guitar input to guitar speaker.

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L18389

Powercab 112 Plus 250W 1x12 Active Speaker Cab L18389 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Helix Multi-Effects Guitar Pedal J23118 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Powercab 112 250W 1x12 Powered Speaker Cab L18373 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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HeadRush GigBoard and FRFR-112

GIGBOARD

F

eaturing a finely-tuned, quad-core processor, and powered by exclusive Eleven HD Expanded DSP software, the ultraportable HeadRush Gigboard delivers some of the most versatile, realistic-sounding and responsive amplifier, cabinet, microphone and FX models ever found in a compact, road-ready floorboard guitar FX processor.

The 7” touch display enables you to touch, swipe and drag-anddrop to instantly create and edit your rigs. Plus, it features gapless preset changes with reverb and delay tail spillover between rigs; a

built-in looper with 20 minutes of record time; the ability to load custom impulse response files and exclusive, original boutique ef fects that can’t be found any where else. Whether you’re looking for a classic, warm, vintage amp with natural tube drive; wide ambient stereo delay textures with infinite feedback; or the heaviest of heavy djent tone, the HeadRush Gigboard covers it all and everything between.

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FRFR-112 The HeadRush Pedalboard stormed the market with groundbreaking innovation in FX and amp modeling. Now that you’ve elevated your rig to the new innovative standards of today’s modelers, don’t rely on the limited frequency response of a traditional amplifier or PA speakers.

The HeadRush FRFR-112 is a 2,000W, full-range, flat-response powered cabinet that perfectly complements your HeadRush Pedalboard (or any other multi-FX/amp modeler) to give you a realistic, room-filling sound with the authentic feel of a speaker pushing air.

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Boss GT-1000 Guitar Effects Processor

Premium Tone and Unmatched Flexibility

By Jim Bybee, BOSS

F

or over two decades, GT-series processors have set the standard for floor-based, guitar multi-effects. The compact GT-1000 is BOSS’s best yet, delivering next-level performance that launches the digital guitar processor into a new era of tone quality and musical expression.

Aird: A Revolution in Digital Amp Processing The GT-1000 debuts the groundbreaking AIRD (Augmented Impulse Response Dynamics) technology, which is based on the acclaimed Tube Logic concept behind the Katana, Waza and Blues Cube amplifiers. AIRD amplifiers live and breathe like real tube amps, providing inspiring feel and authentic tonal dynamics.

And with sophisticated AIRD Output Select functionality, it ’s easy to achieve consistently great sound with any setup, from standard guitar amps to direct recording and full-range stage monitoring applications.

Advanced Effects The GT-1000 includes a huge range of cutting-edge BOSS effects to enhance your tones, with BOSS’s innovative MDP tech on board, along with algorithms from the popular DD-500, MD-500 and RV-500 pedals. A cool new Stompbox feature lets you adjust settings in favorite effects across multiple patches at once, making it simple to execute on-the-fly tweaks on the gig.

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Next-generation Control Powerful performance control is provided with 10 footswitches and an expression pedal with toe switch, all of which are userassignable to nearly any command. The GT-1000 is even equipped with onboard Bluetooth, allowing you to wirelessly manage sounds and edit patches from the BOSS Tone Studio app.

Built for Exceptional Sound

GT-1000 Multi-Effects Guitar Pedal

Get tour quality and a wealth of high-quality amps and FX models. Designed for superior tone and exceptional musical response, the GT-1000 is the first guitar multieffects processor with 32-bit AD/DA and 32-bit/96 kHz internal processing. Driven by BOSS’s custom DSP engine and filled with cutting-edge BOSS technologies, the GT-1000 delivers class-leading performance in a compact and lightweight floor-based unit.

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BOSS’s latest flagship delivers class-leading 32-bit AD/DA, 32-bit floating-point processing, and 96 kHz sampling rate throughout, and features an all-new, custom DSP engine with over three times the power of previous generations. This impressive processing muscle unlocks greater sonic detail than ever before possible, making it quick and easy to get the sounds you’re after.

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BOSS RC-300 Loop Station

LINE 6 HX Stomp

Triple stereo looping and much more. Three synchronized stereo tracks with dedicated volume knobs and transport-control footswitches. Also features 16 pro FX; expression pedal; and ultrawide control panel for the ultimate on-stage looping. XLR input with phantom power, aux input, 3 hours of internal memory and a USB port that lets you save your loops externally and import/export WAV files.

Helix amps, cabs and effects in a compact pedal. It’s easy to use too thanks to its simplebut-powerful controls, 320 x 240-pixel color LCD, and capacitive-sensing footswitches with color-coded LED rings. External control via MIDI and optional expression pedal and footswitch control provide additional flexibility, as does I/O that may be configured for sophisticated routing.

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DIGITECH RP360XP Guitar Multi-Effects

Premium tone for players on the go. The GT-1 is driven by the BOSS GT-Series engine, giving you access to a huge selection of amps and effects. A streamlined interface enables quick and intuitive creation, while an assignable control switch and expression pedal provide real-time adjustments. You can also download free pro patches, editing software and more.

Versatility redefined. The RP360XP includes over 125 different effects (32 amps, 18 cabinets, 74 stompboxes) inspired by some of the world’s best-selling pedals and iconic amps along with an expression pedal, 40-second looper, nearly 200 presets, USB port, configurable footswitch modes, built-in tuner; dedicated headphone jack, Sound Check and 60 built-in drum tracks.

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EVENTIDE H9 MAX Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal

Seven delay pedals rolled into one. It includes all 45 algorithms and associated presets from Space, TimeFactor, PitchFactor, and Modfactor.

Plus, UltraTap delay, Resonator, and compressor EQ. Utilize wireless control with Bluetooth via the H9 Control app available for Windows and OSX, or iOS devices. Built-in tuner, true-bypass and MIDI

BOSS MS-3 Multi Effects Switcher

Expand your pedalboard’s capabilities. The MS-3 is a pedalboard solution that maximizes your creative options by combining a multi-effects engine and multi-pedal switcher in one small, dedicated unit. It can run six internal pedal effects at once while integrating three of your favorite external pedals. It also offers deep rig control capabilities, allowing you to switch amp channels, adjust effects, work with MIDI devices and more.

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BOSS VE-8 Acoustic Singer Multi-Effects C: 0 M: 0 Y: 0 K: 100

A compact, all-in-one preamp and effects solution for singer/songwriters. The VE-8 Acoustic Singer features sophisticated BOSS sound processing with simple, intuitive controls, studio-quality vocal processing with chromatic pitch correction for live vocal tuning and more. Create natural vocal harmonies in real time based on guitar input or manual key settings. Dedicated guitar channel includes a wealth of effects, plus looper function.

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HEADRUSH Multi-Effects Pedalboard

Take a massive arsenal of tones with you anywhere you play. The HeadRush Pedalboard features a finely tuned, quad-core processor, and it’s powered by exclusive Eleven HD Expanded DSP software, so it delivers some of the most versatile, realistic-sounding and responsive amplifier, cabinet, microphone and FX models ever found in a floorboard guitar FX processor. And its 7” touchscreen allows for fast and intuitive tone editing.

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ZOOM G3Xn MultiEffects Processor

IK MULTIMEDIA iRig Stomp I/O USB Pedalboard Controller

Get maximum control with top-notch tech right at your feet. The iRig Stomp I/O is a different type of USB pedalboard controller that integrates a professional, high-resolution, MFi-certified audio interface with MIDI input/output for iPhone, iPad, Mac and PC. It comes bundled with state-of-the-art guitar, vocal processing and recording software for flexibility and usability, both live and in the studio.

A massive amount of tonal versatility in an intuitive package. The G3Xn is a genre-defying multi-effects processor that gives you the versatility you need to experiment with new sounds and playing styles. Its built-in expression pedal, 80-second looper, faithful amp and cabinet emulators, and extensive selection of effects and patches make it an essential addition to any pedalboard.

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TECH 21 Acoustic Fly Rig Multi-Effects Pedal TECH 21 dUg Pinnick DP-3X Signature Effects Pedal

Take the unique, blended tone of dUg Pinnick anywhere. A super-compact version of his Ultra Bass 1000 Signature head, the DP-3X also recreates the sound dUg Pinnick originally developed in the ‘80s, merging high-end distortion with low-end bass. In addition to achieving his unique tone, it has the flexibility to provide traditional bass amp sounds as well. Features include a chromatic tuner, headphone out and an XLR direct out.

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Fender Effects Pedals

Original Designs. Fender Tone.

By Richard Bussey, Director Product Development - Accessories

O

ver the last 70 years, we’ve developed classic guitar tones that inspired generations of players. Now, Fender is dedicating itself to pedals.

Born and designed in Southern California, our effects are all original circuits that were designed by our in-house team of experts. The chassis are crafted from lightweight, anodized aluminum, and the LED-backlit knobs can show your control settings on a dark stage. We even included a magnetically latched 9V battery door.

The Pelt Fuzz The Pelt features all the familiar onboard controls of your favorite fuzz effects; Level, Fuzz and Tone, along Fender’s own unique Bloom control to help contour your sound. The Mid switch lets you boost or cut the midrange for even more voicing options, while the Thick switch adds some girt to your sound.

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Marine Layer Reverb Whether you’re adding dimension to your sound or drenching your signal in sparkling reflections, our Marine Layer Reverb can do it all. It features reverb types, including classics like Hall and Room, along with modern marvels like Shimmer.

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Mirror Image Delay The Mirror Image delay features Digital, Analog and Tape models— each with two voicing variations. It even has the option to add a dotted-eight note for those Irish-inspired washes of sound.

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Full Moon Distortion The Full Moon distortion comes packed with brutal, high-gain tone, 3-band EQ, a hightreble filter and more.

Both symmetrical and asymmetrical clipping modes are lurking under the Texture switch, while the Bite switch shifts the upper mid-range and harmonics to bring out your pick attack. Also featured is a switchable boost, adding up to 16dB of post-gain volume.

Engager Boost Fender’s Engager Boost provides players with more volume (+20dB) or fatter tone, making it the ideal clean boost pedal.

The adjustable, onboard 3-band EQ shapes tone to cut through a mix, while the Frequency switch lets players select the middle frequency range (400Hz or 800Hz), ideal for shaping tone precisely. The Engager Boost features a switchable FET input buffer and is also perfect for boosting a signal into an amplifier’s preamp.

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

DigiTech Guitar Effects Pedals

Be the Band

P

laying with a band is great, but being the band is awesome.

DigiTech has developed the products you need to have the experience of playing with a band all on your own. The TRIO+, SDRUM and JamMan empower you to be the band.

Strum up a Beat The DigiTech SDRUM pedal is your own personal drummer, always ready to learn a new song. Think of a groove, grab your guitar, scratch out a bar or two, and the SDRUMs BeatScratch technology will build a full drum accompaniment based on what you played.

You’ll get a verse and chorus automatically, making it simple to perform complete songs. You can even add a bridge part, change kits or try out countless pattern variations that never stray from your basic groove. Use the SDRUM along with a DigiTech JamMan Express XT or JamMan Solo XT loopers and you can automatically synchronize thanks to JamSync.

Be the Band Creator The DigiTech TRIO + B and Creator + Looper is the per fec t combination of advanced features and ease of use. TRIO+ listens and learns the chords and rhythm you play and automatically creates drum and bass accompaniment. TRIO+ now also allows you to loop and custom sequence your looped guitar parts to create full songs on the fly. Additional features, such as Expanded Styles, FX send/return, Genre and Style saving and simplified bass, make TRIO+ irresistible.

Trio+ Band Creator Plus Looper Guitar Effects Pedal J31935 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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JamMan Solo XT Stompbox Looper H89866 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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h eth e r it ’s to exp a n d yo u r s o u n d o n s t a g e w i t h e f f e c t s o r r hy t h m accompaniment, DigiTech designs cool and unique pedals that deliver the sonic options you are seeking.

The Whammy’s Little Brother

The DigiTech FreqOut Natural Feedback Creator is the only pedal to deliver natural feedback at any volume. It’s perfect for situations where volume must be controlled, such as the studio, with in ear monitors, or low-volume performance and practice. However, the FreqOut can also be used at gig volume to focus out-of-control feedback on a preferred harmonic at any stage position.

FreqOut Frequency Dynamic Feedback Generator Pedal

If you love classic Whammy effect, but want to get it in a smaller, more pedalboard-friendly package, the Whammy Ricochet is for you.

It lets you bounce your playing up or down in pitch, in controlled or crazy shifts. A momentary switch and customizable independent rise and fall time ballistics allow you to get the Whammy action you know and love without the use of a treadle. Just hold your foot on the footswitch and let the Ricochet do the rest. It features seven pitch selections: 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, Octave, Double Octave, and Octave+Dry, as well as a toggle to select up or down for the selected pitch. The Whammy Ricochet also has latching footswitch mode, so you can rise or fall to pitch and stay there, and an LED ladder that shows your shift trajectory at all times.

Whammy Ricochet Guitar Effects Pedal

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BOSS CE-2W Chorus Waza Craft Guitar Effects Pedal

The re-imagined original, built in Japan. The CE-2W’s Standard mode faithfully recreates the classic CE-2 chorus sound, and adds an expansive new sound field with stereo output, which was unavailable in the mono CE-2. CE-1 mode fully reproduces the stereo chorus and vibrato sounds of the legendary CE-1, with the addition of variable chorus depth not available in the original pedal.

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BOSS FX 40th Anniversary Pedal Box Set

Celebrate 40 years of stompboxes with this limited-edition set. The Compact Pedal 40th Anniversary Box Set celebrates four decades of compact-pedal innovation. This special, limited-edition commemorative package features one-time-only reissues of the OD-1 Overdrive, PH-1 Phaser, and SP-1 Spectrum, the original three BOSS compact pedal models. Only 1500 box sets produced.

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BOSS DS-1 Distortion Pedal

BOSS DD-500 All the grind you’ll ever want. From screaming loud Digital Delay Guitar to whisper soft, these distortion effects faithfully Effects Pedal reproduce the dynamics of your playing style.

Compact delay with Level and distortion controls give you complete 12 modes. With a dozen command of the amount of signal processing. The distinctive delay modes tone knob lets you tailor EQ right on the unit. This with exceptional audio quality, from basic echo to emulations of classic delays to lush tough stompbox can take whatever your boot can spatial textures, the DD-500 will take your music places you never thought possible. dish out.

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BOSS RV-500 Reverb Multi-Effects Pedal BOSS JB-2 Angry Driver Overdrive Effects Pedal

Get two incredible overdrives in one compact pedal. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of BOSS compact pedals, BOSS and JHS Pedals have come together to create the JB-2 Angry Driver, which pairs the tones of the iconic BOSS BD-2 Blues Driver with JHS Pedals’ popular Angry Charlie.

The result is a combined circuit with refined sound and performance perfectly tuned for dual-mode drive operation.

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The 500-series stompboxes offer a huge amount of creative power.

The DD-500 Digital Delay, RV-500 Reverb and MD-500 Modulation feature outstanding sound quality, deep editing, intuitive interfaces, expressive real-time control and board-friendly design. They all feature class-leading 32-bit AD/DA and 32-bit/96kHz audio quality, a wide selection of highly musical effects and much more.

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FENDER Snata Ana Overdrive Pedal

Unlock a world of active tremolo effects. This fresh take on an old classic gives you the ability to actively change the depth and/or rate of the tremolo effect while you’re playing, instead of the standard on/off. And its sleek, sturdy, lightweight aircraft-grade aluminum housing is built to easily fit on an average pedalboard.

Unlock a wide range of sonic flavors.

Armed with FET technology, the Santa Ana overdrive lets you dial in sounds varying from “just a little hairy” to thick, fully saturated overdrive. LED-backlit knobs illuminate your control settings on the darkest stage. Even swapping batteries is easier with a magnetically latched 9V battery door. From the Amp Jewel LED all the way down to the character of its tone, the Santa Ana is Fender through and through.

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ERNIE BALL Expression Tremolo Effects Pedal

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FENDER Pugilist Distortion Pedal

Down-tuned chunk without changing guitars. The DigiTech Drop is a dedicated polyphonic drop tune pedal that allows you to drop your tuning from one semitone all the way down to a full octave. The Drop also features a momentary/latching switch. With the switch set to momentary, you can turn the Drop into a true performance pedal.

Deliver a knockout punch with this versatile distortion.. Fiery sounding and flexible, the Pugilist Distortion is ready to add some heavyweight gain to your rig. It features dual gain engines, with independent tone controls. Series/Blend switch lets you stack channels for thick, cascading distortion, while the Bass Boost switch fattens up your tone. The Blend control mixes the two channels to get the best of both worlds.

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DIGITECH The Drop Polyphonic Drop Tune Pitch-Shifter Guitar Effects Pedal

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TC ELECTRONIC Hall of Fame 2 Reverb Effects Pedal

DIGITECH Polara Reverb Guitar Effects Pedal

The architect of your soundscape. The Polara’s flexible reverbs cover a full spectrum, from the intimate warmth of “Room,” to the vast expansiveness of “Hall,” through time with the cosmic power of “Reverse,” as well as Lexicon’s “Modulated,” “Plate” and “Spring” reverbs.

In addition, the Polara introduces the “Halo” reverb with cascading octaves interspersed in the reverb decays.

Even more features, same versatile reverb tones.

The Hall of Fame 2 Reverb builds upon the original by adding an expression pedal to a world-class reverb stompbox that not only responds to your touch and saves precious pedalboard space, but blends the celestial world of reverb with the ultimate in personal expression. Add a scintillating new Shimmer effect, and you’ve got a reverb pedal unlike any other.

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

Mad Professor Amps and Effects

L28067 L28066

Boutique Tone for Today and Tomorrow

By Mad Professor

May the Tone Be With You

T

he Mad Professor story started in Finland, circa 2002, when the first Mad Professor product, the now-legendary CS40 amplifier was introduced. It was in 2006 that CEO Harri Koski and Jukka Mönkkönen founded Mad Professor Amplification Ltd with a vision to continue their production of boutique amplifiers while developing their first series of groundbreaking effects pedals.

T h e f i r s t M a d P rofe s s o r p e d a l to b e i ntro d u ce d wa s th e hand-wired Little Green Wonder, which put a progressive spin on classic vintage overdriven tones. Right from the get go, the Little Green Wonder was well reviewed and found its way onto many pedalboards around the world. Since the initial success of the Little Green Wonder, Mad Professor has continued to chase tones and innovate pedal technologies to give players frequently sought-after sounds and textures with pedals such as the 1 and the Golden Cello for that classic “brown sound” and singing overdriven leads respectively.

The Mad Professor team has decades of experience working with b o utiq u e a n d vintag e g uita r s , a m plif ie r s a n d p e dals .

A notable collec tion of vintage gear has ser ved as a good knowledge base for understanding the history of guitar tones.

And while history and knowledge of classic gear is essential and a good starting point, Mad Professor is not about remaking the classic amps and pedals, but rather creating products of their own design that take steps towards the future of the guitar. Some of those steps towards the future can be found in their brand-new Dual Blue Delay and Kosmos Reverb pedals.

Mad Professor is all about the love of the tone and providing tools for artists to express themselves in unique ways. May the tone be with you!

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Big Tweedy Overdrive L28066 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sweet Honey Overdrive Deluxe L28053 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Twimble Predrive and Overdrive L28064 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Kosmos Reverb L28068 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Old School 21 RT 21W 1x12 Combo Amp L28792 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Electro-Harmonix Guitar Effects Pedals

Electro-Harmonix Delivers Advanced Looping Power, User-friendly, Intuitive Operation

By Larry De Marco

95000 Performance Loop Laboratory EHX’s most advanced looper, designed from the ground up to be a performance tool with six footswitches providing access to key loop functions. The 95000 features six mono tracks and one stereo mixdown track where you can bounce tracks. It will record up to 375 minutes and 100 loops with a 16GB Micro SD card (included), and switching between loops is quick and easy. With a control layout that’s been optimized for use as both a tabletop and foot-pedal unit, and a robust I/O, the 95000 is your ultimate looper.

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45000 Multi-Track Looping Recorder The 45000 is a true multi-track looper that allows instant creation, storage or overdubbing on any of its tracks. It features four mono tracks and one stereo mixdown track per loop with seamless switching between up to 100 loops. All that recording real estate, plus features like octave drop, speed adjust over a two-octave range, reverse playback and recording—all usable on the fly—gives you incredible control.

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The First Family of Fuzz and Distortion Meet the

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NYV Big Muff Pi With its signature sound and sweet, singing tone, the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi has helped define the sound of rock guitar for almost 50 years. Revered for its creamy, violin-like sustain, everyone wants a piece of the Pi!

Deluxe Big Muff Pi The icon re-imagined. Now we’ve added Classics USA Big Muff PI extras, including a foot-switchable MIDS $ 40 153314. . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 section, adjustable attack control, switchable bass boost and a built-in noise gate for those who crave more sound-shaping control. All the sounds of the original, plus more.

Big Muff Pi With Tone Wicker

Deluxe Big Muff Pi

More Muff possibilities at the flick of a switch.

Open up three high-frequency filters with the Wicker switch for enhanced definition, or remove the tone control completely for a thicker, meatier sound. Turn the Wicker off and the Tone on to access the original Big Muff.

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Nano Big Muff Pi Th e smallest B ig M uf f yet, we sh run k th e original without changing its magical sustain and sought-after sound. Pedalboard-friendly and ready to rock.

Green Russian Big Muff Pi The authentic reissue of the legendar y distortion/sustainer heralded by guitarists and bassists for its devastating low end and its unique sludge and sizzle. The Green Russian Big Muff Pi creates a huge tone that’s all its own, but undeniably Big Muff.

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The circuitry of the ‘70s Op-Amp Big Muf f f a ithf u lly re - c re ate d . P o p u l a rize d by th e b rillia nt B illy C o rga n , wh o use d it o n th e Smashing Pumpkins’ epic, Siamese Dream, the Op-Amp Big Muff’s crushing, wall-of-distortion sound is formidable.

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JHS PEDALS Bonsai 9-way Screamer Overdrive Effects Pedal

Experience the iconic sound with even more versatility. The Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay adds a bevy of new features to fine-tune the warm, organic sound. With delay time now up to 1.2s, and tap tempo functionality, you now have more control over your repeats. To add further character and texture to your repeats, just hit the Mod switch and use the Speed and Width controls to shape the chorusing to your taste.

Take a journey through decades of screaminggood tones. The Bonsai utilizes a simple rotary knob to switch through nine classic, vintage, rare or hard-to-find variations of the Screamer. It’s not a “box of mods,” it is exact replications of these nine units in one box!

When you choose a mode, you are actually activating components specific to each mode, along with all the quirks, drift, vintage mojo and individuality that a vintage pedal has.

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MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay Pedal

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EARTHQUAKER DEVICES Data Corrupter Modulated Monophonic Harmonizing PLL

DUNLOP CBM535Q Cry Baby Q Mini Wah Effects Pedal

Take your signal into another dimension. The Data Corrupter is a wild, yet repeatable threevoice modulated monophonic PLL harmonizer that takes your input signal and amplifies it into a crushing square wave fuzz tone that is then multiplied, divided and modulated to create a harmonically complex, expressive and touchresponsive analog synth tone up to three octaves below (or above) the original, plus additional harmonies.

Get a wide range of awesome wah tones without sacrificing board space. The Cry Baby Mini 535Q Wah provides the perfect balance of wah control and pedalboard efficiency. Set the character of your sound with the Range Selector, which allows you to choose one of four popular sweep ranges. With the Q control, you can shape the wah’s response. If you want to a bump up to the front of the mix, just crank the Volume control and then kick the Boost switch.

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FULLTONE Full-Drive1 Overdrive Effects Pedal

Get the highly sought-after tone without the marked-up price. It’s the sound of a late ‘90s to early 2000s Fulldrive without the boost channel! It’s simple as it comes, with Volume, Tone, Drive, and toggle bringing back the FlatMids, Vintage and the infamous Comp-Cut modes. Soundwise, it’s the exact (full midrange) Comp-Cut that was in the earliest FD2s, not the Flatter mids CC in later models.

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PETTYJOHN ELECTRONICS Gold Overdrive Effects Pedal

Add a touch of British-inspired Gold to your signal. What started as a simple box inspired by classic “Golden amps from Britain” ended up to be more than just an amp-in-a-box. The Gold is incredibly touch sensitive, with the ability to clean up with pick attack or volume knob. The gain covers many of the designers’ favorite flavors, from classic low-gain edge of breakup, Plexi-style tones through full-on distortion with one knob.

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ELECTRO-HARMONIX SYNTH9 Synthesizer Machine

ELECTRO-HARMONIX Oceans 11 Multifunction Digital Reverb Pedal

Get incredible, realistic synth sounds from your guitar or bass..

The polyphonic SYNTH9 Synthesizer Machine transforms your guitar or bass with nine presets that were precisely tuned to emulate the most sought-after, vintage synth sounds ever. From searing lead synths to spacey synth pads and deep, funky, synth bass grooves, it’s all accessible with a tracking range from the 23rd fret on the high E string of a guitar to the open A string on a bass guitar.

Get 11 awesome reverbs in one versatile pedal. The Oceans 11 is packed with advanced functionality and 11 reverb styles, ranging from essential to exotic. It features powerful, intuitive “hidden” parameters accessible thru its Secondary Knob Mode.

An internal Tails switch provides a choice of whether the reverb effect fades out naturally or stops immediately when the pedal is bypassed.

L25533 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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ELECTRO-HARMONIX Superego+ Synth

An amazing wealth of features in a compact size. Digital delays, warbly tape echoes, reverse and modulated delays—even an exquisite Deluxe Memory Man emulation; 10 different effects in all, plus a full-featured looper. Tap Tempo with tap divide and intuitive secondary knob controls deliver a truly grand experience.

Get amazing synth tone, plus even more versatility. Building on the synthesis platform of the award-winning Superego, the Superego+ raises the bar when it comes to creating synth effects, sound layers, glissandos, infinite sustain and more. Plus, the designers added a complete effects section featuring 11 effects types, an EXP input for effect parameter control and an EXT jack for a 3-button controller.

J49609 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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KEELEY Dark Side Workstation Analog MultiEffects Pedal WALRUS AUDIO Limited-Edition Julia Analog Chorus/Vibrato Effects Pedal Travel to the depths with this siren donning limited-edition artwork. The Julia is a fully analog, feature-rich chorus/vibrato packed with a wide array of tonal landscapes. She is able to produce mild smooth chorus, to seasick vibrato and everywhere in between. With controls like Lag, Dry-Chorus-Vibrato Blend, and selectable analog LFO wave shapes, you are able to dial in all types of classic and unique chorus/vibrato sounds.

K36153 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Realize the power of the Dark Side. This multifaceted powerhouse offers a wealth of tonal textures in one pedal-boardfriendly platform. It features ‘70s-style fuzz that lets your guitar shine through, a multi-head tape delay, and four different modulation effects—flanger, rotary speaker cab, U-vibe and phaser. It also hosts a TRS insert for adding effects between the fuzz and modulation.

J47106 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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WALRUS AUDIO Phoenix 120V Clean Power Supply

Clean power for most pedalboards. This 15-output isolated power supply utilizes two internal custom wound toroidal transformers to provide the highest noise filtering and cleanest power, giving artists the purest sound in their signal chain possible. With its 230V transformers, this version can be used in Europe, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

Comes in a durable midnight blue texture enclosure.

TEMPLE AUDIO DESIGN Templeboard Pedalboard

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emple Audio's boards are designed to maximize usable space and portability.

Depending on your pedal rig and your needs, there's a travel-friendly Templeboard for you. And, with their side-mounted optional modules, you can add lighting, a buffer and more without losing board space. Choose temple red, vintage white and gunmetal finish.

DUO 17

Limited-Edition L26613 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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BLACKBIRD PEDALBOARDS 1530 15x30 Pedalboard and ATA Case VOODOO LAB Dingbat Medium Pedalboard Power Package with Pedal Power 2 PLUS

Keep your pedals safe and sound—and powered. This American-made board measures 22 x 13.5 in., and is made from aircraft-grade aluminum for light weight and durability.

And the included Pedal Power delivers enough juice for eight standard 9V pedals, and even 18V and 24V FX when using a Voltage Doubler cable. Includes a premium bag with a padded shoulder strap.

J49287 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Blackbird pedalboards use the same quality amplifier tolex used by amp builders. Tolex is a musician-proven material that can put up with the bumps, spills and abuses of frequent gigging. Each pedalboard comes standard with black solderless 1/4” jacks and Blackbird’s improved ATA case is perfect for the gigging musician with 3/8” thick plywood and a completely foam lined interior.

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FRIEDMAN Tour Pro 1520 Gold Pack Pedalboard with Buffer Bay PEDALTRAIN Classic JR. Pedalboard

Based on the original PT-JR. The Classic JR features Pedaltrain’s original four-rail design and traditional rail spacing. However, the Classic JR has been updated with an open front design (portholes are history) making power supply mounting more flexible and convenient. Other changes include a wider stance at 18’’ and the elevation has been raised by approximately 1’’. Choose tour case or soft case.

J21022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting at

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

Warwick Bass Guitars

Old World Meets New Millenium

By Brian Blood, Product Manager, Warwick Basses

Warwick ... the Beginning of a Legend

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n 1 9 45 , Fred Wilfer founded Framus in B avaria , G ermany and by the late 1960s the company had become the largest manufacturer of guitars in Europe employing over 300 workers.

In 1982, enter Hans-Peter Wilfer, Fred’s son, who decides to found his own company ... Warwick, to carry on the family tradition. From the outset, he was determined to make high-quality instruments.

A s there was a tremendous demand from bass players for instruments featuring exotic woods and master craftsmanship, the route to take became obvious. Their build quality and consistency, along with an adventurous R&D ethic, has always kept Warwick in tune with current musical genres, while maintaining their unique identity. Used by artists worldwide, Warwick is one of the most respected and sought after brands in the world.

Warwick Teambuilt Pro Series

patented Just-A-Nut that can adjust the string height at the nut without having to file down the nut slots, IFT (Invisible Fretwork Technology) for a profile that increases stability and increases the transfer of vibrations into the instrument, rechargeable lithiumion battery systems to power active electronics, and many other amazing features.

Warwick’s wood selection is an extensive process from a diverse wood library. Over 40 species of woods are used, ranging from Birdseye maple to California Buckeye burl to the extremely rare Pommele bubinga.

Always breaking new ground with materials and designs, Warwick instruments are built with players in mind. Each meticulous step taken

by Warwick’s master luthiers allow players to feel and hear the difference.

Warwick: The Sound of Wood.

K36144

A Warwick Teambuilt Pro Series bass is hand-crafted in Warwick’s German facility under the direct supervision of their master luthiers, so you know every detail has been specifically chosen for excellence. A team of master craftsmen work together to create the Teambuilt Pro Series.

The Teambuilt Pro Series features wenge necks with neck la min atio ns th at give th e m un rivalle d sta bilit y, Wa r wick ’s

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L21444

WARWICK German Pro Series 2018 Limited Edition Streamer STI Includes gig bag.

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WARWICK German Pro Series Includes gig bag.

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An upgraded classic with active electronics

FENDER Limited Edition American Elite Jazz Bass V Fourth-generation Noiseless pickups are powered by a redesigned 18-volt preamp for more headroom and reduced noise. The compound profile neck with a 9.5-14" compound radius fingerboard is a joy to play. Along with a HiMass Vintage bridge that increases note attack and resonance you’ll find all Fender’s immortal aesthetics. Surf pearl finish. Includes hardshell case.

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FENDER Player Series Precision Bass

A bass as authentic as it gets. The fat, punchy Player Series split-coil Precision Bass middle pickup is packed with legendary Fender bass tone. The “Modern C”-shaped maple neck has a 9.5”-radius fingerboard with 20 medium-jumbo frets that are ideal for almost any playing style, while the 4-saddle bridge is engineered for accurate intonation and easy action adjustment. Choose tidepool, buttercream, 3-color sunburst, black or polar white finish.

L21559 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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FENDER American Original ‘60s Jazz Bass

An iconic bass, evolved for modern players. Fender’s American Original series maintains that original vibe and sound of the Jazz bass, with an updated feel for modern players.

Featuring period-correct alnico V pickups, vintage-style hardware and vintage tall frets for accurate intonation that responds exceptionally well to slapping styles, this is a bass that appeals to both traditionalist and modern bassists. Choose 3-color sunburst, olympic white or candy apple red finish. Includes hardshell case.

K48552 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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A versatile Japan-made 6-string

IBANEZ BTB1906E 6-String This boutique-style bass delivers huge tone and virtually effortless playability. With a mahogany wing body with figured maple top and back, a 9-piece wenge/bubinga neckthrough design and Mono-rail V-Bridge you’re guaranteed maximum sustain. Aguilar DCB pickups matched with a custom preamp with defeatable 3-band EQ top off the package.

Brown topaz burst finish. Includes gig bag.

K45951 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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IBANEZ SR400EQM Quilted Maple

A beautiful bass with smooth playability and high-end features. The SR400EQM is a handsome 4-string designed for the advanced player. Features include a mahogany body with a beautiful quilted maple top, a sturdy 5-piece maple/rosewood SR4 neck, a rosewood fretboard, Accu-cast B300 bridge, Ibanez PowerSpan dual coil pickups and Ibanez Custom 3-band EQ with power tap switch. Choose dragon eye burst or purple space burst gloss finish.

J27991 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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IBANEZ TMB100

A cool retro look with a sound that will inspire any player. Features include a mahogany body, a maple neck with rosewood fretboard, a standard bridge and a tortoiseshell pickguard. Electronics consist of an Ibanez DXP neck pickup and a DXJ bridge pickup for rich, vintage sound and a Custom 2-band active EQ. Choose soda blue, white, ivory, black, tri-fade burst, mint green, flat walnut or pearloid mint green finish.

J18871 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

Höfner Violin Bass Guitar

Lightweight, Balanced and Woody

By Jonny Dive

Höfner (Founded in 1887)

T

he Violin bass was designed by Walter Höfner in 1 955 and first shown to the public at the Frankfurt Musikmesse in the spring of 1 9 5 6 . Walter ’s intention was to produce a bass guitar that would be appealing to players of the upright bass (double bass) who no longer wanted to carry such a big heavy instrument around to play in beat and jazz groups. He also designed the bass so that the construction method would be familiar to the workers at Höfner who had been making violins for decades.

Ed Sullivan Show On February 9th, 1964 a record-setting 73 million people tuned in that evening to see and hear the Beatles and the screaming fans. To this day many people who witnessed the event can still recall where they were that night. The instruments used that night were inspiring and with its unique sound and look the Höfner violin bass sighting was part of music history.

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Playability With its 30” Short scale and hollow body design the bass is extremely light and comfortable to play. Acoustically, the bass is loud and you can hear the even balance of notes and warmth.

Plugge d in th e bass is simila r in ton e , b ut obviously louder in volume.

The Sound The sound is often called warm and woody (like an upright with frets), with very even sound all the way up and down the fretboard. The sound cuts through even on the highest notes.

The Control Panel • Volume for bridge (treble pickup) • Volume for neck (bass pickup) • Rhythm/Solo-Solo is 100% volume, Rhythm cuts volume slightly. In other words, Solo can be used as a boost.

• Treble On-Solos the bridge pickup (turns off neck pickup) • Bass On-Solos the neck pickup (turns off bridge pickup) Ignition Series Vintage Violin Bass

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Vintage ‘62 Violin Bass Includes hardshell case.

J05981 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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The StringRay Special is here

ERNIE BALL MUSIC MAN StingRay Special HH Maple Fingerboard Reimagined with new features and appointments, this upgraded bass provides a new level of playing comfort. Substantial revisions include an enhanced contour, a sculpted neck joint, and lightweight aluminum hardware. New electronics feature powerful neodymium magnets for higher output, a 5-way switch and a new 18-volt 3-Band preamp for extra clean headroom without clipping. Includes hardshell case.

L10421 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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ERNIE BALL MUSIC MAN StingRay5 Special H

Roasted maple neck beauty. Sporting all of the new features of the 4-string above, this 5-string model is powered by a single Music Man humbucker. Electronics include three bands of high-headroom active EQ, plus a 3-way switch that changes the pickup coils from parallel to series, or to series with a filter. The result is amazing versatility. Classic natural finish. Includes hardshell case.

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ERNIE BALL MUSIC MAN StingRay Special H Ebony Fingerboard

Ebony smooth, tonal bliss. StingRay Specials come in 12 configurations and this one is among the most enticing for 4-string players. Ebony for the fingerboard offers a high-end feel and a tone that’s consistent across the entire fretboard range. Electronics are identical to other models minus any throw switch. The tone is pure with all the versatility of 18 volts powering a 3-band EQ. Choose aqua sparkle, jet black, charcoal sparkle or cruz teal finish.

Includes hardshell case.

L20237 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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