Yamaha guitars has announced a new series of acoustic electric nylon string guitars - the NX Series. With the NX range, Yamaha has created something new from the oldest and most traditional guitars, to show that nylon string guitars are no longer just for nylon string players.
The NX Series has six models and includes a choice of NT contemporary thinline or NC traditional body styles, traditional classical or crossover neck profiles, body wood options and spec levels, from the workhorse NTX700 to the handcrafted NCX2000, complete with Yamaha's Acoustic Resonance Enhancement (ARE) technology. This technology gives guitars a more matured sound (as in aged), right out of the box!
Benefiting from Yamaha’s class-leading construction including premium tonewoods, ultra-thin finishes and professional setups, the NX range also features the latest version of the exclusive ART (Acoustic Resonance Transducer) pickup system, in a truly nylon-specific configuration.
Yamaha NX guitars were created to provide a range of performance instruments that not only prove nylon strings are a tone every guitarist should have in their palette, but makes those tones more accessible and usable than ever before.
For more information on Yamaha musical instruments, visit www.AndysMusicOnline.com, or call Andy's Music at 251-633-8944.
2009-06-26
2009-03-05
Peavey Vypyr Modeling Guitar Amplifiers
The Peavey VYPYR modeling guitar amplifiers - Vypyr 15, Vypyr 30, Vypyr 75 - are some of the most technologically advanced and affordable guitar modeling amplifiers available. The Vypyr guitar amps have double the processing power and effects of competitive modeling amplifiers. These new Peavey modeling guitar amps dramatically redefine the power and scope of modern guitar amplification. VYPYR amplifiers are based on a combination of powerful 32-bit, floating-point SHARC processors and patented TransTube analog circuitry.
When used with the optional Peavey Sanpera™ II foot controller, the possibilities further expand from 12 in-amp presets to 400 programmable presets, with an on-board looper and more.
Peavey VYPYR modeling guitar amps also act as their own computer audio interface, with a built-in studio-quality USB 2.0 output on most models. The entire six-model VYPYR Series features the easy-to-use Peavey WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) interface.
For additional information on Peavey Vypyr modeling guitar amps, visit www.AndysMusicOnline.com.
2009-01-02
Fender Road Worn Guitars And Basses
Fender Road Worn Series guitars and basses come with a head start on history and bring the guitarist and bassist the best of both worlds—a killer aged design aesthetic that conjures up the ghosts of past music lives, paired perfectly with the modern functionality, playability and high quality that players know to expect from Fender.
Based on classic Fender instruments of the 1950s and ’60s, and production methods invented at the world-renowned Fender Custom Shop, Road Worn instruments reflect the mystic quality of life on the road. The series consists of a ’50s Tele®, ’50s Strat®, ’60s Strat, ’50s Precision Bass® and ’60s Jazz Bass® guitars.
All models feature notably distressed nitrocellulose lacquer-finished bodies and necks, as well as worn chrome hardware (nickel/chrome for basses), to create an aged appearance. Additionally, while the guitars have been designed with period-correct specifications, several modern upgrades have been built into each model, including Tex Mex™ single-coil pickups, larger 6105 frets, and five-way pickup switches (Strat models).
The ’50s Tele features an ash body, maple neck, vintage-style tuning machines and three-saddle strings-thru-body bridge, one-ply white pickguard, and is available in Two-Color Sunburst and Blonde. The ’50s Strat has an alder body, maple neck, vintage-style tuning machines and synchronized tremolo, one-ply pickguard, and is available in Two-Color Sunburst and Black. The ’60s Strat features an alder body, maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard, vintage-style tuning machines and synchronized tremolo, three-ply mint green pickguard, and is available in Three-Color Sunburst and Olympic White.
The ’50s Precision Bass has an alder body, maple neck, vintage-style reverse tuning machines and American Vintage bridge, gold anodized aluminum pickguard, and is available in Two-Color Sunburst and Fiesta Red. The ’60s Jazz Bass features an alder body, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, vintage-style reverse tuning machines and American Vintage bridge, four-ply brown shell pickguard, and is available in Three-Color Sunburst and Fiesta Red.
“There’s something magical about a broken-in or worn instrument,” said Justin Norvell, director of marketing, Fender electric guitars. “Many of the musical icons we’ve looked up to for inspiration play road-hardened workhorse guitars, and there’s something very powerful and aspirational in that aesthetic. The new Fender Road Worn series guitars and basses allow players to experience not only the look, vibe and tone of those instruments, but—perhaps most importantly—they have smooth worn-in necks providing the same comfortable feel as vintage instruments.”
Fender Road Worn ’50s Tele, ’50s Strat and ’60s Strat guitars will be available from Andy's Music with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $1,200; ’50s Precision Bass guitars have a suggested manufacturer’s price of $1,500; ’60s Jazz Bass guitars have a suggested manufacturer’s price of $1,570.
For more information about Fender guitars, go to www.AndysMusicOnline.com.
Based on classic Fender instruments of the 1950s and ’60s, and production methods invented at the world-renowned Fender Custom Shop, Road Worn instruments reflect the mystic quality of life on the road. The series consists of a ’50s Tele®, ’50s Strat®, ’60s Strat, ’50s Precision Bass® and ’60s Jazz Bass® guitars.
All models feature notably distressed nitrocellulose lacquer-finished bodies and necks, as well as worn chrome hardware (nickel/chrome for basses), to create an aged appearance. Additionally, while the guitars have been designed with period-correct specifications, several modern upgrades have been built into each model, including Tex Mex™ single-coil pickups, larger 6105 frets, and five-way pickup switches (Strat models).
The ’50s Tele features an ash body, maple neck, vintage-style tuning machines and three-saddle strings-thru-body bridge, one-ply white pickguard, and is available in Two-Color Sunburst and Blonde. The ’50s Strat has an alder body, maple neck, vintage-style tuning machines and synchronized tremolo, one-ply pickguard, and is available in Two-Color Sunburst and Black. The ’60s Strat features an alder body, maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard, vintage-style tuning machines and synchronized tremolo, three-ply mint green pickguard, and is available in Three-Color Sunburst and Olympic White.
The ’50s Precision Bass has an alder body, maple neck, vintage-style reverse tuning machines and American Vintage bridge, gold anodized aluminum pickguard, and is available in Two-Color Sunburst and Fiesta Red. The ’60s Jazz Bass features an alder body, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, vintage-style reverse tuning machines and American Vintage bridge, four-ply brown shell pickguard, and is available in Three-Color Sunburst and Fiesta Red.
“There’s something magical about a broken-in or worn instrument,” said Justin Norvell, director of marketing, Fender electric guitars. “Many of the musical icons we’ve looked up to for inspiration play road-hardened workhorse guitars, and there’s something very powerful and aspirational in that aesthetic. The new Fender Road Worn series guitars and basses allow players to experience not only the look, vibe and tone of those instruments, but—perhaps most importantly—they have smooth worn-in necks providing the same comfortable feel as vintage instruments.”
Fender Road Worn ’50s Tele, ’50s Strat and ’60s Strat guitars will be available from Andy's Music with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $1,200; ’50s Precision Bass guitars have a suggested manufacturer’s price of $1,500; ’60s Jazz Bass guitars have a suggested manufacturer’s price of $1,570.
For more information about Fender guitars, go to www.AndysMusicOnline.com.
2008-12-15
Ibanez Tube King
When it comes to genuine tube distortion in a stomp box, the Ibanez Tube King TK999HT is “King”. Featuring an actual 12AX7 tube, 3 band EQ and Drive controls along with presence switch, the Tube King generates a wide variety of tones, including thick, singing distortion and outrageous heavy metal distortion.
With its unique VOID function, the TK999HT eliminates noise and helps to create sharp rhythmic expression with heavy distortion. The Tube King is housed in a unique shaped die-cast case with the tube showing through the transparent window, and can make a transistor amp sound like a tube amp.
For more information on Ibanez guitar effects pedals, visitwww.AndysMusicOnline.com, or call Andy’s Music at 251-633-8944.
2008-10-14
Classical Guitar Ibanez G850
The Ibanez G850 classical guitar is an all solid wood guitar that features solid mahogany back and sides, and a solid cedar top. New Spanish joint construction offers greater stability, sustain and overall resonance. The bridge and fingerboard are ebony, and the nut is Ivorex II.
Ivorex II nuts are stronger and more durable than bone and even harder than the original Ivorex. Ivorex II allows brilliant highs and more pronounced lows with less mid-range which makes Ivorex II-fitted guitars perfect for amplification.
Ivorex II nuts are stronger and more durable than bone and even harder than the original Ivorex. Ivorex II allows brilliant highs and more pronounced lows with less mid-range which makes Ivorex II-fitted guitars perfect for amplification.
For more information about Ibanez guitars, visit www.AndysMusicOnline.com.
2008-09-16
Fender DG8S Acoustic Guitar Pack
The Fender DG-8S acoustic guitar pack features a dreadnought acoustic guitar with a solid spruce top, gig bag, chromatic electronic tuner, instructional DVD, strings, picks and strap. A quality starter pack with everything you need that will have you playing in no time.
The Fender DG8S acoustic guitar is crafted from quality woods and components and is designed to provide you years of playing satisfaction and musical enjoyment. Whether you're a beginner player or a working professional musician. It is the embodiment of tone, value and quality that you will appreciate with each passing note for years to come. Natural finish only.
For information on Fender guitars and basses, visit the musical instrument music store at www.AndysMusicOnline.com.
2008-06-12
Peavey Tour 700 and Tour 450 Bass Heads
The Peavey Tour Series 700 and 450 bass amplifier heads, are a pair of high-powered workhorses featuring highly specialized EQ, built-in octave synth/divider, direct out with phantom power backup and patented SmartRail technology.
Tour Series bass amplifier heads offer extensive tone shaping through a nine-band graphic equalization configured so its frequency bands are spaced on “musical” frequencies. Peavey engineers adjusted the EQ centers so users can bring better definition to the low frequencies with ease. These amps also include a Peavey-exclusive analog octave synth/divider with level control and footswitchable bypass that adds an extra note one octave lower than the original n0te, creating textures and enriching the bottom end.
In addition, the XLR-equipped direct out allows traditional patching to a front-of-house or studio mixer, but features fail safe phantom power backup that will send a flat signal through the house P.A. or studio console. For more information on the Peavey Tour series bass amplifiers, visit the music instrument music store at www.AndysMusicOnline.com.
2008-02-16
Ibanez Guitars - Acoustic Exotic Wood Guitars
What makes a true work of art? The beauty of the craftsmanship? The detail of the lines and curves? The subtlety of the color and hue? Probably all of the above, but the most important aspect is that connection with an audience, the spark that speeds up the heartbeat and ignites the imagination. You won’t find anything quite like the Ibanez Exotic Wood acoustic guitars, even among guitars that are much more expensive.
The Exotic wood Ibanez acoustic guitars look beautiful enough for gallery display and yet are ready for any type of gig. Now, that’s an artistic accomplishment. The junior member of the Exotic Wood family, the EWC features a body that's smaller and shallower than the original EWs. The new EWC30ASE features a quilted ash top and the EWC30PDE’s padauk top is finished in resonant low gloss.
For more information on Ibanez guitars, visit the online music instrument music store at http://www.andysmusiconline.com/.
The Exotic wood Ibanez acoustic guitars look beautiful enough for gallery display and yet are ready for any type of gig. Now, that’s an artistic accomplishment. The junior member of the Exotic Wood family, the EWC features a body that's smaller and shallower than the original EWs. The new EWC30ASE features a quilted ash top and the EWC30PDE’s padauk top is finished in resonant low gloss.
For more information on Ibanez guitars, visit the online music instrument music store at http://www.andysmusiconline.com/.
2008-01-18
Yamaha Guitars
New CPX500 and APX500FM Models
Excellent craftsmanship, handsome appointments, sonic quality, and easy action are the hallmarks of the new Yamaha APX500FM, CPX500 and CPX500FM acoustic-electric guitars, which will be introduced at Winter NAMM 2008. These three new guitar entries, a perfect fit for beginners through professionals, are ideal choices for rock, blues, roots or country styles alike.
The new models feature standout sound quality and craftsmanship that is virtually untouchable at these price points—largely due to the fact that they are manufactured in Yamaha owned and operated facilities that adhere to many of the same standards and practices as the company's high end handcrafted line.
"These are rich-sounding guitars for a variety of players, from the intermediate to experienced musicians, regardless of the musical style," said Dennis Webster, marketing manager, Yamaha Guitars.
The APX500FM, a thin-line acoustic-electric, is a flamed maple top version of the successful Yamaha APX500. It also features eastern mahogany back and sides, die-cast tuners, and the proprietary System55T preamp which includes Yamaha's workhorse 1-way piezo pickup, 3-band EQ, adjustable midrange control and onboard tuner.
The CPX500 is a Yamaha Compass (medium jumbo) model with a Spruce top, eastern mahogany back and sides, die-cast tuners and System55T preamp, and is the full bodied "big brother" to the APX500 model. The CPX500FM features a flamed maple top.
"The APX thin-line acoustic electric series has always been a successful line for Yamaha Guitars and now, due to popular demand, we are offering new APX and Compass 500 models featuring beautiful flame maple tops, exceptional craftsmanship, and super-comfortable neck profiles at unbelievable prices," said Armando Vega, product manager, Yamaha Guitars.
The CPX500, CPX500FM and APX500FM performance electric acoustic guitars are expected to ship in spring 2008.
For more information on Yamaha guitars, visit the http://www.andysmusiconline.com/ music instrument music store.
The new models feature standout sound quality and craftsmanship that is virtually untouchable at these price points—largely due to the fact that they are manufactured in Yamaha owned and operated facilities that adhere to many of the same standards and practices as the company's high end handcrafted line.
"These are rich-sounding guitars for a variety of players, from the intermediate to experienced musicians, regardless of the musical style," said Dennis Webster, marketing manager, Yamaha Guitars.
The APX500FM, a thin-line acoustic-electric, is a flamed maple top version of the successful Yamaha APX500. It also features eastern mahogany back and sides, die-cast tuners, and the proprietary System55T preamp which includes Yamaha's workhorse 1-way piezo pickup, 3-band EQ, adjustable midrange control and onboard tuner.
The CPX500 is a Yamaha Compass (medium jumbo) model with a Spruce top, eastern mahogany back and sides, die-cast tuners and System55T preamp, and is the full bodied "big brother" to the APX500 model. The CPX500FM features a flamed maple top.
"The APX thin-line acoustic electric series has always been a successful line for Yamaha Guitars and now, due to popular demand, we are offering new APX and Compass 500 models featuring beautiful flame maple tops, exceptional craftsmanship, and super-comfortable neck profiles at unbelievable prices," said Armando Vega, product manager, Yamaha Guitars.
The CPX500, CPX500FM and APX500FM performance electric acoustic guitars are expected to ship in spring 2008.
For more information on Yamaha guitars, visit the http://www.andysmusiconline.com/ music instrument music store.
2007-10-22
Yamaha Tyros 2 Digital Keyboard
The Yamaha TYROS2 is a 61-key digital keyboard bursting with innovation, and obliterates the limits faced by traditional electronic keyboards. The Tyros2 has a host of new features which will satisfy both the home player and the most demanding professional. The Tyros2 has to be one of the most powerful digital keyboards ever.
The Yamaha Tyros 2 is a never-ending source of inspiration for playing, recording, learning, creating and performing. The richly expressive, authentic sounds and the powerful, dynamic rhythm of the Tyros2 set your creative juices flowing like no other instrument. With the intelligent, easy-to-use performance features and the new audio recording functions, Tyros2 is a treasure chest of inspiration for all your musical applications–from songwriting and demo recording to arranging and live performance. Yamaha Tyros 2: inspired by nature, perfected by technology, created for your personal inspiration.
For more information on the Yamaha Tyros, visit the online music instrument music store at http://www.andysmusiconline.com/
The Yamaha Tyros 2 is a never-ending source of inspiration for playing, recording, learning, creating and performing. The richly expressive, authentic sounds and the powerful, dynamic rhythm of the Tyros2 set your creative juices flowing like no other instrument. With the intelligent, easy-to-use performance features and the new audio recording functions, Tyros2 is a treasure chest of inspiration for all your musical applications–from songwriting and demo recording to arranging and live performance. Yamaha Tyros 2: inspired by nature, perfected by technology, created for your personal inspiration.
For more information on the Yamaha Tyros, visit the online music instrument music store at http://www.andysmusiconline.com/
2007-09-08
Fender Guitars
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is the world’s foremost manufacturer of guitars, amplifiers and related equipment since 1946. The Fender name has become synonymous with all things rock ‘n’ roll. Iconic Fender® instruments such as the Telecaster®, Stratocaster®, Precision Bass® and Jazz Bass® guitars are known worldwide as the instruments that started the rock revolution, and they continue to be highly prized by today’s guitarists and collectors.
Fender has touched and transformed music worldwide and in nearly every genre: rock ‘n’ roll, country and western, jazz, rhythm and blues and many others. Everyone from beginners and hobbyists to the world’s most acclaimed artists and performers have used Fender guitars and amps. Legendary Fender guitars like the Telecaster® and Stratocaster® guitars and Precision® and Jazz® bass guitars are universally acclaimed as design classics.
Fender has touched and transformed music worldwide and in nearly every genre: rock ‘n’ roll, country and western, jazz, rhythm and blues and many others. Everyone from beginners and hobbyists to the world’s most acclaimed artists and performers have used Fender guitars and amps. Legendary Fender guitars like the Telecaster® and Stratocaster® guitars and Precision® and Jazz® bass guitars are universally acclaimed as design classics.
2007-08-28
Yamaha Guitar - Special Price RGX520FZ $299.99!
The Yamaha RGX520FZ electric guitar has hard-edge design and ultimate playability. It's a true double-cutaway set neck guitar with features and appointments typically found only on custom guitars. The Yamaha RGX520FZ electric guitar has a gorgeous figured maple top on a solid mahogany body, a custom inlay at the 12th fret, and a beautiful translucent finish.
Ever since Yamaha started making electric guitars back in the 1960s, the company has invested heavily in continuous research and development to translate guitarists’ needs into instruments of uncompromising quality, at whatever price point. Yamaha spends a tremendous amount of time working with guitarists of all musical persuasions, and by refining the features and performance characteristics that inspire these artists, they ensure that Yamaha guitars - which cover a wide spectrum of designs and applications - satisfy the needs of contemporary players everywhere.
Ever since Yamaha started making electric guitars back in the 1960s, the company has invested heavily in continuous research and development to translate guitarists’ needs into instruments of uncompromising quality, at whatever price point. Yamaha spends a tremendous amount of time working with guitarists of all musical persuasions, and by refining the features and performance characteristics that inspire these artists, they ensure that Yamaha guitars - which cover a wide spectrum of designs and applications - satisfy the needs of contemporary players everywhere.
2007-07-27
BOSS Cube Street Amp For Traveling Musicians
CUBE Street - The Ultimate Amp for Traveling Musicians
If you’re a musician who’s on the move, the new CUBE Street is for you. Whether you’re running to a rehearsal, lesson, street gig, or any situation that requires portability and versatility, the CUBE Street is a battery-powered marvel that’s ready to travel fast. The CUBE Street sounds amazing and is capable of high-volume output thanks to dual (or two) digital power amps and a pair of high-performance neodymium speakers. And just wait until you hear the built-in effects and amp models!
Features:
Compact, lightweight stereo amplifier with slanted cabinet design
Two high-performance 6.5” neodymium speakers
Battery driven (6 x AA, maximum 15-hour continuous use)
Dual-channel architecture with Guitar/Inst and Mic/Line inputs
8 COSM® AMPs, 6 digital effects, and chromatic tuner built in
2-band EQ, Delay/Reverb for the Mic/Line-channel
AC Adaptor included
If you’re a musician who’s on the move, the new CUBE Street is for you. Whether you’re running to a rehearsal, lesson, street gig, or any situation that requires portability and versatility, the CUBE Street is a battery-powered marvel that’s ready to travel fast. The CUBE Street sounds amazing and is capable of high-volume output thanks to dual (or two) digital power amps and a pair of high-performance neodymium speakers. And just wait until you hear the built-in effects and amp models!
Features:
Compact, lightweight stereo amplifier with slanted cabinet design
Two high-performance 6.5” neodymium speakers
Battery driven (6 x AA, maximum 15-hour continuous use)
Dual-channel architecture with Guitar/Inst and Mic/Line inputs
8 COSM® AMPs, 6 digital effects, and chromatic tuner built in
2-band EQ, Delay/Reverb for the Mic/Line-channel
AC Adaptor included
2007-06-28
Fender Squier Guitar Packages
Fender Squier guitars introduce four new Stop Dreaming, Start Playing guitar packs that give aspiring guitarists and bassists everything they need to get started in one cool and convenient guitar package.
First up are two guitar sets: the Stop Dreaming, Start Playing Affinity Strat® HSS with Bullet® 150 DSP Amp and the Stop Dreaming, Start Playing Affinity Strat HSS with G-DEC® Junior Amp. Both sets feature a great sounding, sweet-looking and easy-playing Fender Squier Affinity Strat guitar with a humbucking bridge pickup. The former includes our two-channel Bullet 150 DSP 15-watt amp with digital effects, auxiliary input and headphone jack; the latter includes the 15-watt Fender G-DEC Junior guitar amp with loads of amp types, effects, backing loops, auxiliary input, headphone jack and many other cool features.
Next up are two bass packs: the Stop Dreaming, Start Playing Affinity P Bass® with Rumble™ 15 Amp and the Stop Dreaming, Start Playing Affinity J Bass® with Rumble 15 Amp. Both feature the compact but punchy 15-watt Rumble 15 bass amp. The former includes the tough Squire Affinity Precision Bass® guitar; the latter features the Squier Affinity Jazz Bass® guitar. These Fender bass packs offer a lot of boom for your buck!
Also check out Squier’s two other new guitar packs, the Affinity Strat® Special/Fender Frontman Amp® 15G and the SE Special/Squier SP-10 Amp, both of which include a guitar, amp, stereo headphones, instructional DVD, guitar cable, tuner, gig bag, strap and picks.
For more information on Fender Guitars, visit http://www.andysmusiconline.com/.
First up are two guitar sets: the Stop Dreaming, Start Playing Affinity Strat® HSS with Bullet® 150 DSP Amp and the Stop Dreaming, Start Playing Affinity Strat HSS with G-DEC® Junior Amp. Both sets feature a great sounding, sweet-looking and easy-playing Fender Squier Affinity Strat guitar with a humbucking bridge pickup. The former includes our two-channel Bullet 150 DSP 15-watt amp with digital effects, auxiliary input and headphone jack; the latter includes the 15-watt Fender G-DEC Junior guitar amp with loads of amp types, effects, backing loops, auxiliary input, headphone jack and many other cool features.
Next up are two bass packs: the Stop Dreaming, Start Playing Affinity P Bass® with Rumble™ 15 Amp and the Stop Dreaming, Start Playing Affinity J Bass® with Rumble 15 Amp. Both feature the compact but punchy 15-watt Rumble 15 bass amp. The former includes the tough Squire Affinity Precision Bass® guitar; the latter features the Squier Affinity Jazz Bass® guitar. These Fender bass packs offer a lot of boom for your buck!
Also check out Squier’s two other new guitar packs, the Affinity Strat® Special/Fender Frontman Amp® 15G and the SE Special/Squier SP-10 Amp, both of which include a guitar, amp, stereo headphones, instructional DVD, guitar cable, tuner, gig bag, strap and picks.
For more information on Fender Guitars, visit http://www.andysmusiconline.com/.
2007-05-08
Fender G-DEC Guitar Amp Wins Award
The Music Trades magazine has awarded Fender its coveted “Product of the Year” for the company’s G-DEC amplifier, as announced in the April 2006 issue.
The Fender G-DEC (Guitar Digital Entertainment Center) is Fender’s wildly successful new guitar amplifier that features digital reproductions of various amps and effects, plus onboard drum loops, bass lines and many other features that represent a quantum leap forward in the technology of learning and practicing the guitar.
According to Music Trades, selecting the Product of the Year “has often been a difficult task, given the number of creative minds at work within our business.”
“This year however, you made it relatively simple. In terms of impact, Fender’s creation of the G-DEC is momentous and a logical choice for Product of the Year. We feel that one of our roles as a trade paper is to honor those who have enriched the industry. So it is a pleasure to be able to accord a small tribute to a product that has fostered the creative process and provided a source of profit to retailers.”
The G-DEC joins an impressive list of Music Trades Product of the Year winners. Last year, for example, the award went to the popular GarageBand™ home recording software system by Apple Computers Inc.
“When we consider the company we are in and the other fine products that have previously won this award, we can only say that we are honored to be held in such high esteem,” said Shane Nicholas, marketing manager for Fender amplifiers. “We owe thanks to everyone involved, including our design team, our dealers and, of course, the huge number of guitarists around the world who have made the G-DEC the success that it is.”
For more information on Fender Guitars and Fender Amps, visit www.AndysMusicOnline.com.
The Fender G-DEC (Guitar Digital Entertainment Center) is Fender’s wildly successful new guitar amplifier that features digital reproductions of various amps and effects, plus onboard drum loops, bass lines and many other features that represent a quantum leap forward in the technology of learning and practicing the guitar.
According to Music Trades, selecting the Product of the Year “has often been a difficult task, given the number of creative minds at work within our business.”
“This year however, you made it relatively simple. In terms of impact, Fender’s creation of the G-DEC is momentous and a logical choice for Product of the Year. We feel that one of our roles as a trade paper is to honor those who have enriched the industry. So it is a pleasure to be able to accord a small tribute to a product that has fostered the creative process and provided a source of profit to retailers.”
The G-DEC joins an impressive list of Music Trades Product of the Year winners. Last year, for example, the award went to the popular GarageBand™ home recording software system by Apple Computers Inc.
“When we consider the company we are in and the other fine products that have previously won this award, we can only say that we are honored to be held in such high esteem,” said Shane Nicholas, marketing manager for Fender amplifiers. “We owe thanks to everyone involved, including our design team, our dealers and, of course, the huge number of guitarists around the world who have made the G-DEC the success that it is.”
For more information on Fender Guitars and Fender Amps, visit www.AndysMusicOnline.com.
2007-04-17
Fender Guitars
In 1951 Leo Fender introduced a prototype solid-body guitar that would eventually be called the Fender Telecaster guitar. The Fender Tele, as it was often called then and still is today, was the first solid-body Spanish-style electric guitar to be commercially mass-produced. As a result of this humble beginning, Fender guitars are one of the most popular brands in the world today.
The Fender Stratocaster first appeared in 1954, and incorporated many design innovations based on feedback from professional musicians, Fender staff and Leo Fender himself. The Strat's third single-coil pickup offered more tonal possibilities than the two on the Tele, and its sleekly contoured body made it more comfortable. The double cutaway design of the Stratocaster made access to upper registers much easier.
Nobody could have foreseen then how the Fender Stratocaster would go on to revolutionize popular music. Essentially unchanged since its 1954 debut, the Strat is the most popular and influential Fender electric guitar ever, and players at all levels and in all genres continue to rely on its sound, playability and versatility to this day.
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The Fender Stratocaster first appeared in 1954, and incorporated many design innovations based on feedback from professional musicians, Fender staff and Leo Fender himself. The Strat's third single-coil pickup offered more tonal possibilities than the two on the Tele, and its sleekly contoured body made it more comfortable. The double cutaway design of the Stratocaster made access to upper registers much easier.
Nobody could have foreseen then how the Fender Stratocaster would go on to revolutionize popular music. Essentially unchanged since its 1954 debut, the Strat is the most popular and influential Fender electric guitar ever, and players at all levels and in all genres continue to rely on its sound, playability and versatility to this day.
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2007-04-10
BOSS FBM-1 Fender Bassman Pedal
Fender amps of the ’50s and ’60s are beloved and coveted by guitarists around the world. Thanks to BOSS’ technology and tone know-how, the new BOSS FBM-1 guitar effects pedal brings the natural, fat, rich, bright tone of the Fender Bassman to a BOSS pedal.
In conjunction with Fender, the new BOSS FBM-1 guitar effects pedal recreates the legendary tone of the 1959 Fender Bassman amplifier. Features include the same controls on the original Bassman: Presence, Treble, Mid, and Bass EQ controls. The FBM-1 also functions perfectly as a “pre-gain pedal” placed before an already overdriven amp to add the tone character of the Bassman.
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In conjunction with Fender, the new BOSS FBM-1 guitar effects pedal recreates the legendary tone of the 1959 Fender Bassman amplifier. Features include the same controls on the original Bassman: Presence, Treble, Mid, and Bass EQ controls. The FBM-1 also functions perfectly as a “pre-gain pedal” placed before an already overdriven amp to add the tone character of the Bassman.
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2007-04-06
BOSS DS 1 - Boss DS 1 Distortion
The BOSS DS 1 guitar effects pedal provides a harder distortion effect for guitar and keyboard sounds. Instead of toneless, fuzzy distortion, the DS 1 distortion faithfully reproduces all the subtle nuances of your playing dynamics, from whisper-quiet to screaming loud. The onboard Tone control allows you to tailor the overall sound to your liking.
Beyond standard effects, BOSS is famous for its unique and unusual stomp boxes, such as the SG-1 Slow Gear, VB-2 Vibrato, and, most recently, the SYB-5 analog modeling bass synthesizer pedal. It’s no accident that BOSS has become the world’s leading effects manufacturer. With over eight million pedals sold, BOSS has built its reputation by connecting with the community. They listen and react to what players demand, while also pushing the envelope into new, unexplored realms.
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Beyond standard effects, BOSS is famous for its unique and unusual stomp boxes, such as the SG-1 Slow Gear, VB-2 Vibrato, and, most recently, the SYB-5 analog modeling bass synthesizer pedal. It’s no accident that BOSS has become the world’s leading effects manufacturer. With over eight million pedals sold, BOSS has built its reputation by connecting with the community. They listen and react to what players demand, while also pushing the envelope into new, unexplored realms.
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2007-03-21
Edirol R09 WAV/MP3 Digital Recorder
The Edirol R09 is perfect for capturing live music events, recitals, and rehearsals. It’s also handy as a songwriter’s sketchpad, ensuring that no moment of inspiration is lost. But the R09 has many valuable uses outside of the music world as well. Students can use it to record lectures. Broadcasters and journalists can throw away their antiquated cassette recorders and use the R09 for in-the-field interviews. Wherever, whenever there’s a need to capture audio, the R09 can do it hassle-free thanks to its built-in microphone and long battery operation.
The R09 is perfect for capturing live music events, recitals, and rehearsals. It’s also handy as a songwriter’s sketchpad, ensuring that no moment of inspiration is lost. But the R09 has many valuable uses outside of the music world as well. Students can use it to record lectures. Broadcasters and journalists can throw away their antiquated cassette recorders and use the R09 for in-the-field interviews. Wherever, whenever there’s a need to capture audio, the R09 can do it hassle-free thanks to its built-in microphone and long battery operation.
The R09 is perfect for capturing live music events, recitals, and rehearsals. It’s also handy as a songwriter’s sketchpad, ensuring that no moment of inspiration is lost. But the R09 has many valuable uses outside of the music world as well. Students can use it to record lectures. Broadcasters and journalists can throw away their antiquated cassette recorders and use the R09 for in-the-field interviews. Wherever, whenever there’s a need to capture audio, the R09 can do it hassle-free thanks to its built-in microphone and long battery operation.
2007-02-27
Guitar Trainer, MP3 Player - New Tascam MP-GT1
The new Tascam MP-GT1 guitar trainer is the first MP3 player designed for musicians. Based on the award-winning CD-GT1mkII, this fun mobile guitar trainer includes enough memory 
to store up to 240 songs. Guitar parts can be slowed down, looped and even eliminated to help you learn new riffs. Play back MP3s using Variable Speed Audition, which slows down the speed without changing the pitch, and sections can be seamlessly looped while practicing tricky passages. Songs can even be pitched up or down to match the tuning of your guitar, so you don't have to re-tune for every song.
Tascam MP-GT1 Guitar Trainer Features:
240-song memory capacity (based on average 4-minute MP3 encoded at 128kbps)
Variable Speed Audition changes the speed of the MP3 playback without changing the pitch
Pitch control in 1% steps so you don't have to re-tune
Seamless looping for practicing tricky passages
High-impedance 1/4" guitar input
Guitar multi-effects include overdrive, distortion, delay, flange, reverb and more
Guitar Cancel effect eliminates the guitar part from the recorded song so you can play along
Built-in tuner, oscillator and metronome
1/8" Headphone output
Built-in rechargeable battery with 9-hour reserve
128x64 graphic LCD display
USB jack
Auto Power Off and Hold function
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to store up to 240 songs. Guitar parts can be slowed down, looped and even eliminated to help you learn new riffs. Play back MP3s using Variable Speed Audition, which slows down the speed without changing the pitch, and sections can be seamlessly looped while practicing tricky passages. Songs can even be pitched up or down to match the tuning of your guitar, so you don't have to re-tune for every song.Tascam MP-GT1 Guitar Trainer Features:
240-song memory capacity (based on average 4-minute MP3 encoded at 128kbps)
Variable Speed Audition changes the speed of the MP3 playback without changing the pitch
Pitch control in 1% steps so you don't have to re-tune
Seamless looping for practicing tricky passages
High-impedance 1/4" guitar input
Guitar multi-effects include overdrive, distortion, delay, flange, reverb and more
Guitar Cancel effect eliminates the guitar part from the recorded song so you can play along
Built-in tuner, oscillator and metronome
1/8" Headphone output
Built-in rechargeable battery with 9-hour reserve
128x64 graphic LCD display
USB jack
Auto Power Off and Hold function
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