2015

Sonoma WireWorks GuitarJack Stage and StudioJack Mini

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Sonoma WireWorks introduces their latest studio quality multi-platform audio interfaces, the GuitarJack Stage and the StudioJack Mini. GuitarJack Stage Related Feature:Amp Modeling Software These are the successors to the company’s popular GuitarJack Model 2, with improved features and compatibility, while retaining the reliability and quality of their predecessor. The company describes these next generation interfaces […]

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Eric Clapton Signature EC Series Amplifiers from Fender

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Fender unveils its first artist signature amplifier, the EC Series Amplifiers which carries with it the name, ideas and specifications of Eric Clapton. [Click to Enlarge] The EC series amps were built under the exacting scrutiny and specifications of Mr. SlowHand himself, based on ’50s era Fender Amps. For years, Eric Clapton’s legendary guitar tone

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Epiphone Joe Pass Emperor-II PRO

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Epiphone expand their archtop line with the updated Joe Pass Emperor-II PRO, now with coil-tapping pickups. Related Feature:Archtop Jazz Guitars This updated version builds on the original by utilizing coil-tapping capable Probucker pickups, allowing for single coil style sounds while retaining the traditional HH configuration, allowing for more tone options without drastically changing the look

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Epiphone Blueshawk Deluxe

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Epiphone introduces the Blueshawk Deluxe, a semi-hollow guitar that was previously part of Gibson’s lineup. Related Feature:Epiphone Gary Clark Jr Signature The Gibson Blueshawk were first produced in 1996 and run in production for ten years, and was known as the thinline Les Paul, now Epiphone is bringing back the discontinued model with added modern

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Microphone Mania

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A New Prospective on Microphone Technology by Dean L. Farley. Over the 35 years since I took up playing the guitar, I have been continually intrigued and mystified by a microphone’s ability to dramatically and (sometimes) drastically affect your guitar’s sound in both recording and live performance applications. For this review, we decided to concentrate

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LR Baggs Lyric Classical Acoustic Microphone – NAMM 2014

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At the upcoming NAMM 2014, LR Baggs will be introducing the new Lyric Classical transducer – designed specifically for nylon string guitars. Related Feature:VO-96 Acoustic Synthesis This new microphone and preamp system is a follow up to the Lyric Acoustic Guitar Microphone, employing the same design but tweaked for classical guitar applications. LR Baggs utilized

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Line 6 Now Under Yamaha

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Music gear giant Yamaha announces acquisition of popular amp and effects modeling manufacturer Line 6. Related Feature:Variax HD Upgrade This is big news for the guitar community because it expands Yamaha’s guitar processing products and pro-audio equipment and it lends Yamaha’s global presence and years of experience to Line 6. This is expected to result

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