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Product Spotlight is brought to you by leading manufacturers who want to make it easy to get information about their products. The Product Spotlight Section appears both in print and online. Check us out each month for Product Spotlight updates. For advertising information call Mike Montgomery at 650.238.0307 or email mmontgomery@musicplayer.com or call Allison Smith at  650.238.0296 or email asmith@musicplayer.com.


“70’s Grey Bottom” Calibrated Alnico Single Coil Pickup Set

GFS [Now Available]

GFS “70’s Greybottom” Alnico pickups come in calibrated sets of 3. Wound on vintage correct grey fiber flatware with alnico magnets and plain enamel wire. Available in Vintage, Texas and Overwound sets.

SRP: List price $129 Guitarfetish Direct Price $67.95
www.guitarfetish.com

Lil Puncher Noise Cancelling Guitar Pickup

GFS [Now Available]

GFS Lil Puncher features extended chrome rails to cover even wide Vintage string spread. Noise canceling with vintage tones. Available in bridge and neck versions, wound to vintage, hot or overwound specs.

SRP: List price $59 Guitarfetish Direct Price $29.95
www.guitarfetish.com

GRAMMA

Auralex Acoustics [Now available]

The GRAMMA (Gig and Recording, Amp and Monitor, Modulation Attenuator) is an incredibly effective patented device that's used to float an amp or loudspeaker. GRAMMA yields nearly total acoustic isolation, resulting in a purity of tone that has to be heard to be believed!

SRP: $59.95
www.auralex.com
317-842-2600

M50 Guitar Amplifier

Swampdonkey Amplifiers [Now Available]

50-watt, single channel, all-tube guitar amplifier offers widely variable gain structure with amazing tonal personalities. Variable footswitchable boost. Hand-built, original design. Includes ATA flight case. Speakers optional.

SRP: $3,495
www.swampdonkeyamps.com
403-540-4311

Guitar Centric Video Tutorials

HowAudio.com [Now Available]

Complete line of Guitar Centric video tutorials including GTR Set-Up & Maintenance, How To Relic A Guitar, Guitar FX Pedals, Building Your Own PedalBoard, and Line 6 Spider Valve Amps.

SRP: Online Membership Starting at $19/month
www.HowAudio.com

Dual

Lehle [Now Available]

Flexible perfection. It’s more than just a sexual fantasy, it is the Lehle Dual! One guitar into two amps and a tuner? No problem! One guitar into three amps? Easy!

SRP: $459  
www.myspace.com/lehleusa 
805-644-6621

A440 strings

Octave4Plus.com [Now Available]

Premium plain steel strings that easily tune up to open A440Hz at the 26"+ scale lengths. Available in gauges .005-.010. Ideal for 7+ string guitars.

SRP:  $4 - $8
octave4plus.com 

Lace Hot Gold Sensor

Lace Music Products [Now Available]

The bench mark for single coil performance with the world's quietest true single coil patented design. Excellent reviews from vintage players to metal. Available in black, white and cream covers.

SRP: 3-Pack $229.99, Single $84.99    
www.lacemusic.com   
800-575-LACE

Pignose PGG-100

Pignose [Now Available]

A 24 1/4" scale, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard, bolt-on maple neck, fixed bridge, and 1/4" headphone jack which also allows the guitar to be plugged into an amp. Plus a Classic Pignose amp built right inside.

Street Price: $269.95
www.pignoseamps.com 
973-772-3333

Pedal Cables

Spectraflex [Now Available]

Our new lower priced short cables for use with effects pedals are now available using the same high quality components as we use in our standard professional line .

MSRP: $14.95 - $19.95
www.spectraflex.com 

Recyled G

Kronodale Guitars available in U.S. through Procables N Sound [Now Available]

European hand built guitars artistically designed by Laurent LaGamba with low fast action and great sound.  Excellent construction and superb attention to detail.  Available in different body woods and colors.

SRP $: $1999.95
www.procablesnsound.com
www.kronodale.com 
586-634-2411

Primacoustic RX7 Recoil™ Stabilizer

Primacoustic [Now Available]

A remarkable new nearfield monitor platform that eliminates resonance while providing a stable base mass for the loudspeaker. Once in place, low end is more defined, clarity and depth of field are greatly improved. 

SRP: Starting at $99 USD each
www.primacoustic.com 
604-942-1001

Red Repeat

Carl Martin [Now Available]

Based on the Delayla, the 'Red Repeat' is an affordable 600 milliseconds of delay and echo. Add just a touch of delay to thicken your sound, or push the echo circuit to where it begins to self-oscillate.

SRP: $159
www.carlmartin.com
973-772-3333

OM-1 Onomatopoeia Booster/Overdrive

Emma Electronic [Launch Date: 11/15/07]

The OM-1 can raise volume to "solo" levels or distort in the same manner as a tube amplifier when it first begins to overdrive.  Features a "seesaw" Tone control, Gain control and a Saturation control.

SRP: $295    
www.godlyke.com  
866-246-3595

Power Engine 60: 1x12, 2x12, 4x10

Tech 21 [Now Available]

Multi-purpose, 60-watt powered extension cabinet. Use with any direct recording device/pre-amp --without having to retweak for live gigs. On-board, 3-band active EQ. 1x12, 2x12, 4x10 configurations.

SRP: $435; $605; $765
www.tech21nyc.com
973-777-6996

Little Dual

Lehle [Now Available]

Can’t decide which girl to ask to the dance? Take them both! The Little Dual will route your guitar to your two favorite amps, with no noise and superb switching!

SRP: $289    
www.lehle.com 
805-644-6621

SFX-04 Twin Tube Mayhem

Seymour Duncan  [Now Available]

Sporting a duet of 6205 tubes, the SFX-04 provides the most gain and the heaviest tones one expects from a great preamp voiced for extreme metal. It also features 8dB boost and true bypass.

SRP: $325
www.seymourduncan.com 
805-9649610

G-40V

Pignose

A vintage style, all tube amp at a great price with 40 watts, volume, master volume, presence, treble, mid and bass controls and a 10 inch speaker. Designed by Dennis Kager.  Also available with 60 watts and reverb.

www.pignoseamps.com
973-772-3333

Radial PZ-Pre™ 2-Channel Acoustic Instrument Preamp

Radial Engineering [Now Available]

Compact footpedal preamp featuring great sounding Class-A piezo boosters for virtually any pickup system. Powerful parametric EQ, notch filter, 2 DI-outputs, amp-output, tuner-out, FX-loop, mute and more. Unbelievably clear true sound for your acoustic instruments!

SRP: $399 USD
http://www.tonebone.com 
604-942-1001

Classic Chorus

Carl Martin [Now Available]

The Classic Chorus offers a chorus and vibrato in one box. The Bypass switch engages a warm analog chorus, while the Vibrato switch allows the user to dial from chorus (counter clockwise) to vibrato (clockwise) and any blend between with the ‘Rate’ knob. 

Street Price: $126
www.carlmartin.com
973-772-3333

Matrix Infinity

Fishman Acoustic Amplification [Now Available]

Completely redesigned active preamp provides clear, transparent tone. Soundhole-mounted Volume & Tone controls. Switchable voicing to accommodate all performance situations. Includes the world’s best selling undersaddle pickup, the Acoustic Matrix.

SRP: $209.95
www.fishman.com
978.988.9199

KRM Rhythm Guitar Poster Company

Keith Moore [Now Available]

Created by a teacher with 15 years experience. Unleash your inner Guitar God with charts and tabs that explain notation, bar chords, triads, rock, funk, Latin, and reggae grooves, fingerpicking, odd time riffs, chord scales and more!

SRP $10.99
www.keith-moore.net
415-898-7242

Solidbodies, The 50 Year Guitar War

Lightning Lab Productions [Now Available]

This documentary now available on DVD focuses on the five decade battle between the two solidbody guitars that have dominated the sound of rock music.   A must-see for serious and casual players alike!

SRP: $24.95    
www.SolidbodiesTheMovie.com

VIA Handgrip for Musicians

VIA Handgrip [Now Available]

 # 1 Hand Exerciser for Musicians! VIA Handgrip exercises each finger, and was designed for musicians to greatly improve finger strength, speed & dexterity while maintaining the health & well-being of the hands. Ideal for any level musician. Available in light & medium resistance.

SRP: $9.95 - 11.95
www.viahandgrip.com
800-880-3427

Twin1 Boost

T-Rex [Now Available]

This is the perfect solution for situations where you need more control than just switching between rhythm and lead settings. Each channel has a boost level control and 3-band EQ!

SRP: $369
www.t-rex-engineering.com
805-644-6621

AmpStrap

Mighty Moe [Now Available]

All-in-One – 9-V amp, strap and cable deliver good sound in a package small enough to fit in a guitar bag.  Clear and Overdrive controls. Travel, Practice, Perform. Walk n' Roll!

SRP $: 89
www.mightymoe.com
415-455-9268

California Acoustic Pickup

Lace Music [Now Available]

The new and improved California Acoustic Sound Hole pickup is the latest acoustic pickup using patented Lace Sensor technology with ultra low noise and rich acoustic harmonics and clarity.

SRP: From $99.99 to $114.99
www.lacemusic.com
800-575-LACE

Guitar Armoire

Hart Productions [Now Available]

High-end handcrafted cabinets for the true player and collector. Built to order by master cabinetmakers, encompasses an array of special design, environmental, and security features. Stock models, Antique Vintage and Modern Classic, as well as the Custom Shop. Visit our website for a full list of options and features.

SRP : Visit website for pricing and options.
www.guitararmoire.com
631-385-1805

PA-9B Power-All Basic Kit

Godlyke, Inc. [Launch Date: 11/15/07]

9 VDC, 1700 mA digital power supply can power an entire pedalboard from one outlet.  Features 5-connector right-angle daisy chain and 4 assorted jumper cables to connect a variety of effect types.  Lifetime Warranty.

SRP: $30   
www.godlyke.com   
866-246-3595

Babicz Identity Series Model # ID-SPIDER-06e

Babicz Guitars USA [Now Available]

Award winning Babicz Spider, inducted into the Museum of Making Music. Solid Mahogany, patented ‘Continually Adjustable Neck’, ‘Torque Reducing Split Bridge’ ‘Lateral Compression String Anchor System’, L.R.Baggs Element On Board.

SRP: $1,395    
www.babiczguitars.com  
877-856-0780 or 845-790-5250

Pete Shelley STARWAY Guitar

Pete Shelley STARWAY Guitar [Now Available]

Limited edition replica of Pete's famous guitar used on the Buzzcocks Spiral Scratch EP. Only 88 guitars made, each signed by Pete Shelley. Features custom form-fit hardshell case, certificate of authenticity and lots of Buzzcocks memorabilia.

SRP: $1399
www.eastwoodguitars.com
905-702-8291

Club Classic Combo 5010 'Little Monster'

Club Amps [Now Available]

The "little amp that could".  50-W hand-wired chassis with Weber High Power 10-inch speaker.  Voicing from clean to crunchy.  Small but mighty.  Add an extension cab for bigger gigs.

Street Price:  $1475
www.clubamps.com
831-335-3999

Pentavocal Tremolo

Red Witch [Now Available]

This tremolo pedal has five distinctive voices to choose from, making it a very versatile addition to your arsenal. Add to that the unique “Bottom” control and you’re in trem heaven!

SRP: $309.95
www.redwitchanalogpedals.com
805-644-6621

Radial BigShot™ MIX Effects Insert & Mix Pedal

Radial Engineering [Now Available]

From the tone fanatics at Radial-this great little box lets you mix in effects with your straight guitar signal the same way a professional mixing console lets you add just the right amount of reverb to a dry vocal.

SRP: $180 USD
www.radialeng.com 
604-942-1001

Overtube

Jacques [Now Available]

Perfect tone clone of the world's most famous vintage overdrive from JACQUES lab. If you need 2, a CASCADE option is included, for much less the price of 1 original.

SRP: $175
www.ts808.com
+33 4 91 57 1001

ENGL Powerball

ENGL [Now Available]

The Powerball is an ultra low end, 4-channel monster with the sonic flexibility today's modern guitarist needs. Rich harmonics and fast attack delivered by custom transformers cut through any stage or recording performance.

SRP $2,299
www.engl-amps.com
239-877-7757

Spin Doctor

T-Rex [Now Available]

Is your tone weak and lifeless? Call the Spin Doctor! This dual triode programmable preamp has motorized knobs that move when you select a new setting. Killer tone never looked this cool!

SRP: $1,199
www.myspace.com/trexelectronics
805-644-6621

Trademark 60: 1x12, 2x12, 4x10

Tech 21 [Now Available]

A universe of tweakable tone in a 2-channel, 60W combo with reverb. Three formats: 1x12 and 2x12 with Celestion 70/80s, and 4x10 with custom Eminence speakers. 100% analog circuitry.

SRP: $765; $935; $1,095
www.tech21nyc.com
973-777-6996

Visual Learning for an Audio World

HowAudio.com [Now Available]

HA! is the largest Online, On-Demand Learning Center for the audio/music industry. Learn at your own pace from industry professionals. Subscribe today and get $100 annual membership (promo code: SW2008C).

SRP: $19/Month, $99/yr with Promo Code SW2008C exp. 4/30/08
www.HowAudio.com

Monitor Station

PreSonus [Now Available]

The ultimate desktop monitoring and communications system for your recording studio featuring talkback, speaker switching (3 stereo), input source switching (3 stereo), four ultra loud and clear headphone amplifiers and more.
SRP $: 399.95
www.presonus.com
225-216-7887

The mini amp that plugs directly into your guitar!

AMP-U-PLUG-N-PLAY [Now Available]

No guitar cord needed just plug it into your guitar and play! Your guitar securely carries the AMPUPLUGNPLAY. Fits in your guitar case and runs on a 9 volt battery.

SRP: $34.95    
www.ampuplugnplay.com

 

 
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