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Release Kramer Introduces New Stop Bar Models Press Release Kramer announces the introduction of their Striker, Imperial and Vanguard models with stop-bar tailpieces and tun-o-matic bridges. As opposed to their traditional Floyd Rose(tm) equipped counter-parts, these new Kramer's offer the musician even greater ease of use, tuning stability and sustain. "Many of our customers love Floyd Rose tremolos, but a lot prefer the ease of a non-locking tremolo," says MusicYo President Jim Rosenberg. "That's why we worked closely with Kramer to come out with these new stop-bar models." Like all Strikers, Vanguards and Imperials, these new Kramer's feature solid Alder bodies, "Designed in the USA" QuadRail(tm) and DualRail(tm) pickups and premium Gotoh(tm) Machine heads. Also available is the new "Black Mist" color which has a black matte finish and matte neck for a real "gothic" look. Now available with stop-bars are the Striker S-424, the Striker S-422 Custom $229.99, the Striker S-424 Custom $239.99, the Striker S-424L Custom Left-handed $249.99, the Imperial S-404 $229.99, the Imperial S-404L $239.99, the Vanguard S-440 $229.99 and the Vanguard S-440L Left-Handed $239.99. These new Kramers, as well as other Kramer products, are now available and offered exclusively over the Internet at www.MusicYo.com. For more information, please visit www.MusicYo.com or call 615-277-2750 to order. Release Yamaha AES Electrics Hit Rock Head On Press Release In today's musical landscape, the growing emergence of hard-edged, guitar-driven rock demands an instrument that can cut through and be heard-whether playing lead or rhythm, live or in the studio. Yamaha Corporation of America, Guitar Products, answers the requests of young guitarists for axes with a characteristic massive sound, fast feel, and an edgy, standout appearance with the Winter NAMM 2002 introduction of the AES820 and AES820D6 electrics. Designed at Yamaha's USA Custom Guitar shop, the AES820 features a highly contoured, lightweight solid Alder body with a fast, Black Satin-finished 24 3/4" scale Maple neck and Ebony fingerboards (no inlay markers). Electronics include neck and bridge direct-mounted, custom design DiMarzio humbuckers, two Volume controls and a 3-way passive rotary tone switch. Innovations continue with a low mass Tun-O-Matic style bridge, chrome independent tail pieces, and custom design chrome Sperzel Trim Lok tuners. Available finishes include Black, Light Brown, Metallic and Flat Blue. "The new AES820 models pick up where the AES800 left off, with some really extreme body contours and new appointments," states Ken Dapron, director, Yamaha Guitar Development. "They're the best looking, feeling, playing and sounding 2-humbucker rock guitars available anywhere for under $1,000 retail." A Drop 6 version, the AES820D6, contains all the features of the AES820, with the addition of the longer 26" 1/4 scale and special string gauge for down-tuning to A or B. Both models retail for $949 and will ship in April. "These guitars can meet any musical genre head-on-especially what's happening in rock right now," adds David Bergstom, director of marketing, Combo Group, Pro Audio & Combo Division. "The look is bold and classy. The new 3-way rotary tone circuit is simple and extremely effective, and the sound is loud and tight. They're winners." For more information on AES820 and AES820D6 electric guitars, visit Yamaha at Winter NAMM 2002 in the Marquis Ballroom at the Anaheim Marriot Hotel; write Yamaha Corporation of America, Pro Audio & Combo Division, Guitar Products, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011; email infostation@yamaha.com; or visit www.yamaha.com or www.yamahaguitars.com. Release New Peavey StudioPro M1 & M2 Microphones Press Release Peavey Electronics announces the Peavey StudioPro(r) M1 and M2 microphones suited for sound engineers seeking an affordable, yet high-quality recording mic. The Peavey StudioPro M2 condenser microphone is a large, dual-diaphragm capsule with three directional patterns: omnidirectional, cardioid and figure eight, selectable with a switch located below the headgrille. The StudioPro M1 offers only the cardioid pattern. Both have a unique frequency and transient response characteristic. Users will recognize the microphones immediately by their distinctive studio-recording design. They are an excellent choice for any application in broadcasting, film, television studios and even home recording studios. The Peavey StudioPro M2 is used as a main microphone for orchestra recordings, a spot mic for single instruments, and extensively as a vocal microphone for all types of music and speech. The 10 dB attenuation switch enables the microphones to handle sound pressure levels up to 140 dB without distortion. The frequency response of the cardioid and figure-eight directional characteristics are very flat for frontal sound incidence, even in the upper frequency range. The mics can be used very close to a sound source without the sound becoming unnaturally harsh. By means of a high pass filter, interference through subsonic and low frequencies are reduced remarkably. Check out the Peavey StudioPro M1 and M2 microphones for your audio engineers and sound recording clientele. We recommend experimentation to gain maximum use from these adaptable and well-priced microphones. Peavey Electronics Corporation is one of the largest manufacturers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment in the world. Peavey holds more than 130 patents and produces more than 2,000 products, which are distributed throughout the United States and to 134 other countries. To find out more information about Peavey Electronics and its artists, visit www.peavey.com. Feature NAMM Update: Ampeg BXT Series Bass Enclosures Chris Bereznay While stopping by the Ampeg booth we were given a tour of some great new products that Ampeg is really proud of. You bass players out there that are not into hard rock will certainly enjoy this news. Ampeg says about the BXT series: "When Victor Wooten and Steve Bailey were looking for full range cabinets, they came to Ampeg. These cabinets are designed for the R&B, Funk, and Jazz player. The BXT-115HL single 15" and horn features a new crossover design that smoothes out the highs for incredible definition. The variable level control adjusts the top end to perfectly match your instrument. Both of the BXT Enclosures are available in 4 and 8 ohm versions. They include 1/4" and Neutrik SpeakOn connectors and employ the same high frequency protection found on the Classic and Pro Series cabinets." Product Specifications: Specifications: Component 1: Magnet Weight : 109 oz Component 1: Size : 1 x 15" Cast Component 1: Voice Coil : 4" Component 2: Magnet Weight : 10 oz Component 2: Size : Horn/Driver Component 2: Voice Coil : 1" Crossover Frequency : 4kHz Frequency Response (-3dB) : 43-18kHz Maximum SPL : 125dB Nominal Impedance : 4 or 8 ohms Program Handling : 800 RMS Handling : 400 Sensitivity : 99dB Usable Low Frequency (-10dB) : 37 Hz Release MusicGearReview.Com Back On-Line! Chris Bereznay MusicGearReview.Com is now back on-line after several days of downtime due to a network upgrade at our web host. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Our web host claims this upgrade will create a great speed increase across the network and help our site to load faster. Thanks for your patience. If you notice anything abnormal about the site or the way certain pages or sections are loading, please contact us immediately with the details. Music Gear ReviewsTacoma DM10-E Acoustic Guitars I saw this guitar when I went to Trombetti Music looking for sheet music. I hadn't purchased a guitar since 1977, so I was really out of touch with manufactures. What caught my eye was the clean lines and beautiful satin finish it had so I played it. I fell in love with the rich tones it produced. Not wanting to impulse buy,I then checked out a bunch of other guitar brands like: Taylor, Martin, Tacamini, Fender, Guild, Gibson. Some of these guitars were also super looking and sounding, but they were selling at over twice the price of $625 that I paid for the Tacoma. The Fishman electrics are really nice. The guitar sounds great plugged in The action is a little high. First class workmanship. Nice woods Try a Tacoma before settling on some other brand 4 Davey D. Larrivee D-03 Acoustic Guitars I bought this puppy for $679 (gotta have that hardshell case, partner) at Buckdancer's Choice in Portland, Maine. What's not to like? All solid woods, ebony fretboard, very excellent balance -- good low end, but it doesn't take over, even though this is a dreadnought.It's easy to see that this is a CNC (Compter Numerically Controlled) guitar, essentially untouched by human hands. Very plain, almost Soviet in aspect, stamped out of a mold -- which explains the low price. There are one or two little wah-wahs. For instance, a good chunk of fretboard was filed off when the fretwork was capped on the sides. On first glance, it sorta looks like each and every fret was sawn right through. But this is a clean, solid, resonant guitar, with a dovetailed joint in the neck and great choice of wood stock. You could pound nails with this thing in the morning and seduce women with it in the afternoon. This is one of the better guitars I've ever owned. I play in a band with a guy who is a systems administrator, makes a lot of money and owns some fine guitars -- Taylors, Martins, what have you. But every time we play together I catch him looking at/listening to the D-03, and he has said on many occasions that there's nothing that can touch it. That's a little strong, in my opinion, unless you restate it a little: You can't touch it for the money, and maybe not even for twice the money -- unless you're exceptionally fortunate. 2 Willie Dorr Cutlip Martin DC15E Acoustic Guitars I bought the guitar in Ventura at McCabe's and it cost the rest of my MIDI + P.A. equipment, a handmade electric bass + $500 cash. The warm but pepie tones, volume and onboard electronics by Fishman. It's face sides and back are mahogany. This kind of guitar has not been produced since the great depression around the 1920-1930's (known as the 00 and 000 17's). They are ugly to look at, (in my opinion). Like all Martins, this one is built with the same handmade care as the best of their models. It's how they shave the "A" or "X" frame bracings that make each guitar unique + the different choices of wood! It also carries the lifetime warranty! Because Martin could slice a thiner face from mahogany is (I think) the reason my guitar sounds so gooooood! Be warned, I played exact models of the same guitar and they do not sound the same! When buying any acustic guitar practice "What You See Is What You Get" WYSIWYG - Whiseewig! An example would be, I tested and played a Tacoma and a Taylor guitars with the same warmth. I would have bought either one of theese guitars if the music stores would have worked with me on my old equipment for trade and the lack of cash I had! Last Comment, some guitars have great tones, sounds, electronics but, are inexpensive in price and lack fancy woods. Knowing a good "luther" (guitar repair person) can take any poor guitar with great sound and make it play better for you. I also own a "Yamaha FG-80" with pine sides/back and a cedar face. The tones were great but played poorly. My luther took my Yamaha & Martin and turned them into professional playing guitars! My guitars are now equal in sound and playability to some of the best guitars made today at a fraction of their prices! 5 Jerry S. Faigin Martin DM Acoustic Guitars Acoustic Outfitters / Stratham, New Hampshire. I specifically purchased it with overseas travel in mind. I had no desire to risk one of my better acoustics on underpaid baggage handlers and poorly designed luggage carousels. Purchase Price (w/Martin case) $615 The amount and quality of the sound of this instrument far exceeds what you'd expect for the money. I now use it for serious recording. Martin D-28/D-35 sound and feel, at a quarter the price. Quasi-satin finish. Looks like something Cousin Herb threw together in his spare time, while 'under the influence'. Ruggedly braced, but very light overall, which probably accounts for the big, rich voice. Great value, and forgiveable lack of decent cosmetics given the sound. Still -- it would be nice to see a decent finish. 5 Liverpool Lover Taylor 314CE Acoustic Guitars Acquired in September, 2000 at Diapasão (music store). Paid 440.000 PTS (taxes included). Heard and read several comments about Taylor acoustic guitars but never played one. They are rare in Portugal, Diapasão only receives a few every year. Fantastic tone and intonation, bass and treble very present. Excellent playability (everything sounds). Fishman preamp already fitted. Simple look and decoration. 1 3/4 with at neck makes it very good for fingerpicking. After playing it for 2 months I'm completely satisfied. I have no comments against anything. I'm not an expert but the fantastic intonation and the sound quality have much to do with the contruction. It's not cheap, but it has everything I would expect from a quality instrument. I also tried the 414CE but like the 314CE sound much better. 5 Antonio Rosa |
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