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ESP presents new spring collection
| ESP has presented the new models for 2011. In the
LTD-series new models have been added, especially in the signature area.
The LTD EC-1000 VB / Duncan is another version of the popular EC-1000
series, where all mechanisms are in gold.
It was launched with the LTD Viper-256 another Viper. The new model is to be had in finishes Aged Vintage Black and Vintage Cherry. The new Ozzy Osbourne shredder Gus G. will have three signature models. The 330 series was also expanded. The new models include the EC-330 (Black finish), the H-330NT (Snow White finish), the M-330R (Black finish, with Floyd Rose special bridge), the MH-330FR (Electric Blue with Floyd Rose bridge special ), and the Viper-330 (black finish).
By Melanie Bradley |
Epiphone presents Royal Collection
| Epiphone has introduced the Royal Collection. The series of
five guitars is held completely in white and gold, and is the ultimate
eye-catcher.
The Wildkat Royale (second from left) is equipped with gold P-90 Classic pickups, gold grover tuners and a gold Bigsby vibrato too. It will be in mid-May 2011 available in stores. The price is 449 U.S. dollars. The Dot Royale (far right) is a response to the Epiphone ES-335 with gold Alnico Classic humbucker pickups, a pickguard also in gold, and even the Tune-o-matic bridge is kept completely in gold. The price is also 449 U.S. dollars. The Les Paul Standard Royale (far left) is basically equipped with all the features of the classic Epiphone Les Paul, but has a gold pick guard, gold Alnico Classic humbuckers, as well as tuners, belt clip and Tune-o-matic bridge also all in gold. The Les Paul will be available from mid-April 2011 for around 479 U.S. dollars in trade. The Riviera Royale Custom P93 (second from right) stands with Epiphone P-90 Classic pickups, and gold pickguard, tuners, plus a gold Bigsby vibrato including Tune-o-matic bridge. The guitar is available for around $ 549. The Emperor Swing Rochester Royale is an appropriate version of the rockabilly hollowbody. The golden Epiphone swing bucker pickups with Alnico V magnets, gold tuners, belt clip and a gold Bigsby B30 vibrato to make the particular instrument to a rarity. The Emperor Swing Rochester is for $ 749 in mid-May 2011 commercially available.
By Melanie Bradley |
Gibson launched the 50th Anniversary Standard 24 SG
| 50 years ago the first Gibson SG was invented. So Gibson is
celebrating with a special 50th Anniversary Edition, under the name SG
Standard 24th.
The limited Special Edition is around 2100 U.S. dollars. For the right tone make the 57` Classic pickups, the playability with the 24 frets and the usual round neck also guaranteed. To mark the 50th anniversary of this iconic guitar, Gibson has announced another special edition model. Each month, a further copy will be presented, including Tribute models that address their individual merits and guitarist for the SG.
By Melanie Bradley |
New Guitar Rest
| Sometimes I sit in front of the desk and then jam to a
YouTube video or to a backing track. I usually lean my guitar in between
the desk edge, which unfortunately has already led to times that the
beloved guitar has landed unceremoniously on the floor.
This can be avoided by the Guitar Rest made by Planet Waves. This thing is nothing but a small plastic tool that is used with its anti-slip coating for support on smooth surfaces. by Melanie Bradley |
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AmpliTube Fender for iPhone / iPad
| IK Multimedia has announced, that they have a
Fender version of the popular iPhone and iPad AmpliTube App. This special
edition emulates various classic amps and pedal effects for Fender lovers.
The pedals available are: Fender Phaser, Fender Blender, Tape Delay, Overdrive, Compressor (after a successful registration), and noise filters. Then there are the '65 Deluxe Reverb amp, '65 Twin Reverb, '59 Bassman LTD, Super Sonic and Pro Junior. AmpliTube Fender offers besides the selected effects, also the familiar functionality of the regular App. The AmpliTube Fender App is the first result of extensive cooperation between IK Multimedia and manufacturers such as Orange, Seymour Duncan, Gallien Krueger, and of course Fender. Quite possible, therefore, that soon there will be new options and effects within AmpliTube for iPhone / iPad. By Melanie Bradley |
Fans Magnet promises musicians their own Smartphone Apps January 11 2010
| The US-based firm "Fans Magnet" has
plans for a Web service, where musicians can easily create a Smart phone
app.
The service is currently in a closed beta phase, but the official global launch will take place in the first quarter of this year. The plan is to support the IPhone, IPad, and android phones. The deal is to make it possible for musicians and bands without much effort to create an app that is then placed in the respective App Store. Their own app can then content like photos, videos and events distribute to their fans. Fans Magnet is planning a free basic version and a paid premium version with more extensive options. By Melanie Bradley |
ESP's newest models for 2011
| ESP Guitars presented at the
NAMM music show their new models for 2011. Among them are some new
variations of the LTD Deluxe EC-1000 line, a new Eclipse Gus G. Signature,
as well as new models of the Phoenix series.
New Signature models were also presented by James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett. The new model of the Metallica frontman is called "James Hetfield Snakebyte", and is available with the ESP and LTD lines. As with most of his guitars Hetfield uses EMG pickups. The Snakebyte guitars are available in black and white. The Kirk Hammett Signature Model KH-2 and SE LTD KH-2 SE is limited from 300 to 100 units. Compared to the usual black finish this special model has a very green look:) On the prices for those guitars, ESP has not yet given any information. By Melanie Bradley
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PolyTune for iPhone: New release and action
| TC Electronic has a new version of the iPhone
App PolyTune published. The same foot pedal offers new full support, as
well as some small useful extensions.
The new App also supports the case of color blindness, while you can also customize the colors of the tuning LEDs. Otherwise, all normal tunings are selected, including drop-tunings. By Melanie Bradley
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New Guitar
| A very
special Esquire Telecaster newly
designed by Fender. The transparent solid body design can accommodate
different chambers in fluid and thus provides an unusual look.
Main reason of the action is the flooding in Nashville, which had struck the city of music in the spring. At that time, numerous basements of instrument dealers, producers and musicians had been flooded. Many came to grief at countless rarities that were not insured. The affected owners would engage Fender including the proceeds of the action of Esquire Tele on the ground. The transparent Esquire is a fully functionally equipped with a 50`s re-issue neck, and with vintage pickups and components. By Melanie Bradley |
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