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Silver Anniversary

Cannonball celebrates 25 years in 2021 with a new special-edition model of the Big Bell Stone Series saxophones. Each of these models is handcrafted with a nickel silver bell, bow, original neck and FAT Neck, and is further enhanced with an oversized, solid titanium neck screw and lyre screw. An intricate pattern selected from Cannonball’s catalog of premium hand engravings, White Tiger, is carefully carved onto each bell and bow.

Seventeen semi-precious Snakeskin

Jasper stones adorn each saxophone.

The saxophone is finished in polished black nickel plating and acoustically handcustomized as with every pro Cannonball instrument. Available in alto (A5-25) and tenor (T5-25).

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Premiere by Hite

High Performance. Modest Price.

Imagine the possibilities! For the student player, professional results are within reach with Hite Premiere mouthpieces. Popular as “step up” mouthpieces for players who would benefit from better mouthpieces but are put off by higher prices, these personally hand-crafted and finished mouthpieces deliver exceptional performance and value.

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Hey Mr. Tambourine Man

The Music People rolled out four new products. The TMB3200 Tambourine features 0.8mm-thick stainless-steel jingles, producing a rich sound that complements a wide range of styles and genres. The high pitch and bold character of the semicircle-shaped tambourine cuts through the mix. A grooved handle provides a natural grip that reduces hand fatigue for long-lasting comfort while playing. The HPWB2700 Woodblock boasts a bold yet musical tone, ideal for a wide range of musical styles, featuring a high pitch that is designed for both on stage and in the studio. The HPCS3500 Cabasa features a loud, full sound that “shines” through any mix and complements a variety of musical genres. The cabasa features a textured steel cylinder wrapped with steel-bead loops, which offers a variety of percussive sounds. A contoured handle reduces hand fatigue for long-lasting playing comfort. And the five-inch HPCB2500 Cowbell possesses a bold, musical character that cuts through the mix — whether it’s being used for live performances or studio recordings. It boasts a powder-coated steel construction, ensuring dependable performance and consistently great sound, stated the company.

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Stand in the Place Where You Live

Gator Frameworks released a new desktop microphone stand with round weighted base and adjustable height. The GFW-MIC-0501 desktop microphone stand provides a functional and simplified mic stand solution for streaming, podcasts, broadcasts and desktop audio production. One can achieve the perfect mic position using the locking twist clutch to adjust the height from 9.5 inches to 14.5 inches, the company stated. It satisfies a wide range of mic placement needs with its compact 5.88-inch round cast-iron base and low-profile design, making it excellent for both studio and live applications ranging from desktop recording to kick drums or combo amps. Rubber feet underneath the base keep the stand from slipping and reduce noise transference. The stand also features a removable 5/8-27 threaded adapter to accommodate both U.S. and Euro mic clip sizes.

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Cable Guy

Warm Audio announced a new line of cables that exclusively feature cable stock from Swiss manufacturer Gotham AG. The offerings are split into Pro and Premier ranges. The Premier range offers features like Starquad assembly, Double-Reussen shielding, gold connectors and a braided outer wrap. The Pro range features silver connectors, Gotham’s three-conductor cable and a flexible PVC jacket. Both the Premier and Pro ranges feature a limited lifetime warranty. Warm has already begun the process of adding additional SKUs to the portfolio, and the line will continue to grow and expand over the next few years, the company stated.

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Big Burst

Adding to the company’s line of custom instruments, b3 Guitars added the SL59 to its model lineup. What began as the set-neck SL Deluxe has become the ultimate in late ‘50s-styled guitars, stated the company. Handcrafted from the finest materials and incorporating vintage correct appointments, the SL59 is the definition of “Burst Killer,” the company added. The b3 SL59 features an authentic old-growth Eastern maple top, oldgrowth one-piece mahogany body, Brazilian rosewood fretboard, holly headstock veneer, deep setneck tenon, 17-degree headstock angle, tortoise side dots, TonePros AVR-II bridge, aluminum tailpiece, large steel anchors, Bumble Bee capacitors, b3 PAF pickups and a silkscreen logo. It is customizable with a list of bespoke options.

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Get Carter

ProMark Drumsticks launched the Carter McLean signature stick. It is made from hickory with a custom designed wood tip and measures .571 inches in diameter and 16 1/8 inches in length with a lacquered finish. The custom tip shape developed with McLean provides a range of sonic possibilities on any playing surface, depending on the angle of attack, stated the company. Carter Mclean is a highly regarded educator, top Broadway drummer, and live/studio drummer with the likes of Charlie Hunter, Melvin Sparks, and Anthony Hamilton. He is particularly respected for his musical and nuanced approach to sound, touch and groove.

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Holy Howitzer!

Electro-Harmonix announced a new ultra-compact 15-watt guitar preamp/amp with Volume, Gain, Bass, Mid and Treble controls plus a Bright switch and a built-in Effects Loop. Designed with extreme portability in mind, the 15-Watt Howitzer can be mounted on a pedalboard or tucked away in a gig bag and will work with any speaker cabinet rated at eight or 16 ohms. The 15-Watt Howitzer comes equipped with its own 24VDC/1.0A power supply.

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Get Onboard

Luna Guitars’ Vineyard Series ukuleles, available in concert and tenor sizes, feature Fishman’s Kula Ukulele Onboard Preamp System with onboard tuner, so players can be ready to dial in their sound quickly, plug into an amp and hit the stage. Whether the player has a solid musical foundation or is simply looking to make an artistic impression, Luna’s Vineyard Series ukuleles are designed for creative growth. The Uke Vineyard Koa Bevel Tenor has a 17-inch scale length and traditional tenor cutaway body, while the Uke Vineyard Koa Bevel Concert offers a 15-inch scale length and traditional concert cutaway body. On both models, the solid koa A-grade flat top, along with koa back and sides, offer a warm tone and an ergonomic bevel that provides rest for the picking arm. Single-ply rosewood binding adds a finishing touch of sophistication, while Gloss Natural finish allows the tonewoods to shine both aesthetically and sonically, stated the company. Both ukuleles in the Vineyard Series are designed with a comfortable C-shape mahogany neck and set-neck construction that helps transfer the resonance between neck and body more freely. The 1 3/8-inch nut width offers ample string spacing for comfortable chord formation and fingerpicking.

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Driver Wanted

Celestion announced the new 32-ohm version of the AN2075, a low-profile twoinch compact array driver, particularly well-suited for large-scale mini-array applications which require multiple drivers connected together. The 32-ohm AN2075 joins others in the Celestion AN range of compact and lightweight full-range neodymium loudspeakers that are a popular choice for portable or discreet, low-profile sound reinforcement applications. In common with the rest of the range, it utilizes an efficient neodymium magnet assembly and features a stiff and light aluminum cone that remains rigid to higher frequencies in order to deliver a smoother response. All the drivers in the AN Series have been built using a tough but lightweight, glass-reinforced ABS chassis designed for maximum free air movement, with a square mounting frame to facilitate close coupling of multiple units. And each of the drivers in the AN Series has been optimized using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) techniques to give a wider dispersion characteristic than conventional loudspeakers of this size.

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In Synth

KORG’s MS-20 FS (full-size) Monophonic Synthesizer is a 1:1 scale reissue of the MS-20, reborn in four limitededition colors (green, white, blue and black). Recreating the original MS-20 while adding powerful new features, the MS-20 FS is a 37-key classic analog monosynth with patch bay, external signal processor, MIDI IN and USB. The original MS-20, unveiled in 1978, played a vital role in KORG’s history as a synthesizer brand. This full-size reissue consists of limited numbers of the four different powder-coated color variations.

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Going on the Record

TASCAM announced the TM-250U USB Condenser Microphone. Designed for capturing crisp, accurate audio when interfaced with personal computers, the TM-250U is a solution for high quality, direct connection computer audio for podcasting, dialog and vocal recording, music recording, conferencing, and other forms of online audio, stated the company. Featuring a super cardioid polar pattern and a frequency response of 20Hz〜20kHz, it functions via industry-standard USB-C connectors on the Windows, Mac, and Chrome OS platforms. Compatible with USB class compliant devices, the microphone makes a direct connection to computers with a USB cable, so no special driver is required. Record voice-over or music directly to the computer's recording software with stream optimized 16-bit/48kHz sampling and achieve pristine audio quality for any application where clean and natural sounding audio is required. The package ships with the following included accessories: a microphone clip, a six-foot USB C-A mic cable, and a desktop mic stand.

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A Puerto Rican Tradition

Latin Percussion launched Barriles De Bomba traditional drums, which have been used for more than 400 years in the Puerto Rican folkloric music called Bomba. Available in two sizes, the higher pitch Primo or Subidor is played as the lead drum to follow the dancers and the larger Buleador is used to provide a steady, hypnotic rhythm. The 26-inch tall Barriles are constructed from two-ply Siam Oak with natural rawhide heads fitted using traditional rims. Plus, they feature decorative metal bands that are reminiscent of traditional drums from the island. The Latin Percussion 14-Inch (LP2614-MS) and 16-inch (LP2616MS) Siam Oak Barriles De Bomba have chrome plated heart side plates with 5/16-inch diameter tension rods and are supplied with a bag.

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London Calling

Fender Musical Instruments Corp. introduced the acoustic Joe Strummer Campfire and Joe Strummer Esquire guitars in celebration of the legendary British singer, guitarist, lyricist and co-founder of The Clash who continues to influence the way musicians worldwide shape their sound today. The signature models come more than 40 years after the release of The Clash’s landmark “London Calling” album and hot on the heels of the new, remastered collection of Strummer’s solo songs, “Assembly.” Created in part as a tribute to the diversity of Joe Strummer’s music, the new launches include a Campfire acoustic-electric guitar and a limitededition run of Master Built Esquire guitars from the Fender Custom Shop. In addition, fans can get their hands on a new range of Strummer-inspired playing accessories, including a replica of his favorite guitar strap. A punk poet, musician, composer, actor and style icon, Strummer spent his life smashing musical and cultural boundaries both as the front man of The Clash and as a solo artist. Songs in his catalog include “Know Your Rights,” “London Calling,” “Rock the Casbah,” “Straight to Hell” and “Coma Girl.”

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I’m All Ears

Minuendo Lossless earplugs allow musicians and live performers the choice to control sound levels throughout practice and rehearsals. This may prevent potential adverse effects from occurring as a result of excessive exposure. Key features of the product include variable passive HiFi filter, stepless manual adjustment (7 to 25dB reduction), natural flat frequency response, patented adjustable membrane and no electronics or batteries. Minuendo’s mission is to increase awareness about hearing loss prevention and to provide a product that musicians can use to make the auditory experience safe, while at the same time retaining audio quality. The development of some hearing loss conditions are cumulative over time. This includes Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL). Moderate sound levels in practice situations can also be harmful over time, including for acoustic instruments. For those who have continued this practice regimen for years or decades, it often results in hearing damage and tinnitus.

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