HW soundbite SEPTEMBER 2014 in this issue: DRUMS P2-3 GUITARS P4-5 BASSES P6-7
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P2 NEWS | HW Audio JULY 2014
Drums We’re now stocking an extensive range of Yamaha drums From Gigmaker and Stage Custom ranges to the latest electronic kits GigMaker The new Yamaha GigMaker kit features hex tom ball joints and new eye-catching glitter wrap finishes. What makes this range exceptional for its price is the matching wood bass drum hoops for superior tone and playability and both a 20” and 22” configuration. Stage Custom The legendary tone of an all-birch set! The beautiful Honey Amber finish really makes this kit stand out from the crowd. With its low fundamental and warm tone, the birch drums have been top choice of drum kits for drummers all over the world for 30 years! Electronic kits Take a look at the DTX700 for example... In addition to the 1,268 drum and percussion sounds and 128 instrument voices, you can add new sounds to the DTX700 by simply loading them into the included 64MB Flash-ROM. By incorporating the DTX-PADs (the most advanced drum pads ever made) for the snare and toms you develop real drum playing technique the more you play the drums. And you’ll be playing day and night with the on-board practice songs that let you mute the drums and play along; you can even record yourself for further study. You can check the whole range over at HW Audio HW Audio JULY 2014 | NEWS P3
PAC611HFM First launched in 1990, the Pacifica series was driven by the Californian session scene of the day - where versatility, performance and individuality were key. Inspired by those custom-shop guitars, and that original vision, Pacifica 611 is today’s embodiment of the Pacifica concept.
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PAC611HFM Bolt-on 25 1/2"(648mm) Rosewood 350mm 22 Flamed Maple + Alder Maple (Tinted) Grover Locking Tuner Hardtail Bridge with Graph Tech String Saver Saddle Seymour Duncan SP90-1n, Custom 5 3-Way Master Volume, Master Tone(Push-Pull Coil Split) Translucent Black, Translucent Purple, Root Beer
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P4 NEWS | HW Audio JULY 2014
Guitars The award winning Pacifica series matches vintage vibe with modern performance. Designed to be player focused, the Pacifica range offers sound, feel and versatility ready for any style or stage.
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HW Audio JULY 2014 | NEWS P5
P6 NEWS | HW Audio JULY 2014
Bass Guitars With Yamaha’s unique combination of advanced design, precision engineering and time-honoured craftsmanship, the Yamaha Guitar Development team have created the perfect instrument for bass players who aren’t ready to compromise. An instrument that seamlessly blends the powerful sound you need to underpin your performance with immense flexibility so you can create and define your own tone. An instrument designed and built to be the core of your music. TRBX features a sculpted solid mahogany body, with a mass-optimized 3D design for the optimum balance between tone and comfort coupled with perfect weight distribution. A high-mass die-cast bridge efficiently transfers string vibrations to the body for full, rich tone combined with excellent adjustability and road-tested durability. 18mm string spacing on the 5-string model offers outstanding playability for technical slap or finger styles.
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HW Audio JULY 2014 | NEWS P7