New Products

[caption id="attachment_2202" align="alignright" width="300"] The PRS P245 is perfect for players who prefer short-scale guitars and provides players with both electric and authentic acoustic tones in one instrument.[/caption] PRS Guitars’ new P245 is a vintage-inspired single-cutaway guitar with the added versatility of the LR Baggs/PRS piezo system. Perfect for players who prefer short-scale guitars, the P245 provides players with both electric and authentic acoustic tones in one instrument. With two output jacks, the P245 can be plugged directly into an amplifier or plugged into a soundboard’s direct input. By utilizing the separate blend control, the tone of the P245’s 58/15 pickups can be combined with acoustic sounds through a single output. The P245 is one of the first models to feature the new 58/15 treble and bass pickups, which were personally designed by Paul Reed Smith. 58/15’s are a vintage style pickup with exceptional clarity and focused midrange. These pickups paired with a shorter 24.5” scale length and 22 frets, give the P245 a truly classic voice that is imminently recordable and gig-ready. Continue reading →

[caption id="attachment_2191" align="alignright" width="300"] The AMPLIFi TT delivers the AMPLIFi experience in an ultra-powerful yet compact size that fits everywhere, so guitarists can take advantage of every spare moment and enjoy playing guitar more often.[/caption] Line 6 has just announced the new AMPLIFi TT guitar tone processor, making it possible for guitarists to turn any speaker system into a guitar amp and Bluetooth streaming system that mixes in guitar amp tones. AMPLIFi TT makes jamming, practicing, and recording easy and accessible, and enables guitarists to develop their musicianship while they interact with the music they love. The release builds on the growing momentum of the AMPLIFi product line, and provides guitarists with even more ways to play and enjoy music. “The AMPLIFi family is the most innovative and exciting line of products for guitarists to play with,” said Marcus Ryle, Line 6 Chief Strategy Officer. “AMPLIFi TT delivers the AMPLIFi experience in an ultra-powerful yet compact size that fits everywhere, so guitarists can take advantage of every spare moment and enjoy playing guitar more often.” Continue reading →

[caption id="attachment_2185" align="alignright" width="300"] Fishman ToneDEQ Acoustic Instrument Preamp[/caption] Fishman has just announced that it will begin shipping their highly anticipated ToneDEQ Acoustic Instrument Preamp and Neo-Buster Soundhole pickup in January 2015! Let's take a closer look at what we can expect. ToneDEQ Acoustic Preamp w/ Effects The complete performance solution for acoustic musicians, the ToneDEQ Acoustic Preamp with effects combines a high quality preamp, dual effects section, tone controls, a compressor, level booster and a balanced DI in one device. End to end analog circuitry from preamp to output in the ToneDEQ provides a richer tonal quality. Digital effects are mixed in parallel to maintain signal purity. A low noise 1/4" amplifier output and XLR DI output with automatic ground-lifting and selectable pre/post EQ settings are also included. Continue reading →

[caption id="attachment_2150" align="alignright" width="300"] The 100% hand-built GC-2 Limiting Amplifier is a unique and modern circuit that delivers studio quality compression for guitar players in stomp box format[/caption] Keeley Electronics today announced it is shipping their new compression effect pedal. The 100% hand-built GC-2 Limiting Amplifier is a unique and modern circuit that delivers studio quality compression for guitar players in stomp box format. With controls for Compression, Threshold, Gain, and Threshold indicator the GC-2 gives players simple and effect tools to accomplish high quality compression. Using dbx-inspired circuitry we crafted a compressor that has exceed our expectations. The GC-2 features ultra low noise and incredible transparency. It also gives players a huge range of compression from 1:1 to 1:Infinity Compression, and up to 30dB boost. The new GC-2 is designed to work with active pre-amps as well so acoustic guitar players will delight in having a compressor/limiter that finally has the ability to meet their difficult demands. The new GC-2 Compressor and Limiting Amplifier can easily be used as a hard-line limiter so your recordings will never be damaged by high levels. Continue reading →

[caption id="attachment_2117" align="alignright" width="300"] Fender Top Hat Resonator[/caption] Fender has just announced two new instruments, the Brown Derby Resonator and Top Hat Resonator. Fender’s Brown Derby Resonator gives a jaunty tip of the hat to phenomenal round-neck reso-phonic sound and style. Pure resonator tone rings from the mahogany body and maple top, which features dual Fender “F” soundholes and a special Eastern European “Continental” cone of hand-spun aluminum. For an unmistakable Fender touch, a Telecaster headstock tops the mahogany neck, which also features a comfortable “C”-shaped profile and elegant French heel. Other fine appointments include a 20-fret rosewood fingerboard with 16” radius and black binding, aged white body binding with black-and-white purfling, bone nut, maple biscuit bridge, nickel hardware, vintage-style tuners with aged white plastic buttons, and brown stain finish. Continue reading →