Guitar Gear News: August 2004

Tuesday, August 31, 2004

Line 6 Spider II 15

Spider II is the only amp designed from the ground up to drown out the voices inside your head. The Spider II 15 features 15 watts of Line6 power driving a single 8" speaker. With 4 amp models and multiple digital effects, you can have your favorite guitar sounds from your favorite albums right at your fingertips - even in your bedroom.

BC Rich S.O.B. Pack

The regular Beast guitar while very popular, is a little large for some smaller built "metalists" to manage while pummeling out power tones! So BC Rich has scaled down the full size Beast guitar just a bit - only 10%. It is still full scale, but with a slightly smaller headstock and body. The SOB pack features the Son of Beast electric guitar, a heavy-duty gigbag, a practice amp, strap, picks, cable and poster.

Gretsch 5032C

Gretsch 5032C

The new Gretsch Rancher Flat Top Dreadnought Cutaway features a solid spruce top, laminated mahogany sides & back, mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard & bridge, and Fishman Prefix pickup.

Breedlove LTD. D25 Calendar model

Breedlove LTD. D25 Calendar model

The Breedlove Limited Edition Calendar5 model features some of the most unique appointments available from Breedlove. It is a D25 deep-body dreadnought with a soft cutaway featuring a Tequila burst finish over a solid sitka spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides and a striking custom fretboard inlay pattern. Includes free Breedlove hardshell case.

Breedlove LTD. D25 Calendar model

Fender GD47S Acoustic Non Cutaway

Fender GD47SCE Acoustic/Electric Guitar

Acoustic 6-string guitars features a solid spruce top, solid rosewood back, and special low mass bridge design. Includes free Fender hardshell case - a $120 value.

Fender GA45SCE Left Handed Acoustic/Electric

Fender GA-45SCE Grand Auditorium Acoustic/Electric Guitar Cutaway Natural

Left handed. Fender's Grand Auditorium guitars incorporate numerous features - body shape, bridge, and bracing - that are Fender-designed and Fender-exclusive, like the Fender/Fishman ACLR* Electronics system with accelerometer blend control. These instruments also feature dove-tailed neck joints, abalone rosettes, tortoise shell binding, solid AA Spruce tops, solid backs (Mahogany or Rosewood), new low-mass bridge design, and Grover tuning machines. Includes free Fender hardshell case - a $120 value.

Ampeg SVT-2 Pro Series Amp Head

The Ampeg SVT-2 Pro Series Amp Head is a shining example of Ampeg's attention to quality and detail. You know it's right when the sound you hear matches the sound in your imagination. For over 5 decades, Ampeg has been helping bass players reach that place where it all comes together. 5 - 12AX7 tubes in the SVT-2 Pro Head provide you with gobs of tone, texture, and gain, while the six - 6550s launch 300 heart-thumping watts into the air. Flexible EQ including 3 tone controls, a 5-position midband frequency control, and a nine-band graphic equalizer work together to help you shape the tone you demand from your gear. The 1/4" thick extruded aluminum front panel not only look good, it is essential for safe racking. With the power and flexibility of the Ampeg SVT-2 Pro Amp Head, your creative mind has the palette to deliver the goods!

Ampeg SVT-CL Classic Bass Head

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Ampeg SVT-350H Classic Head

Washburn XB100 Bass Pack

Washburn XB100 Bass Pack Black

Starting out on bass? The Washburn XB100 Bass Pack will get you started right, with a solid bass and a protective case.The Washburn XB100 is made with a solid mahogany body, maple neck, and rosewood fingerboard. It also features a split-coil pickup and full fingerboard-length adjustable truss rod. Delivers big fat bottom, punchy mids, and is designed with an incredibly balanced feel to make it one comfortable playing machine.The included featherweight case absorbs shocks with a high-density polystyrene foam shell lined with soft plush on the inside and covered on the outside with protective Cordura.

Rogue RB-120BT 120W 1x15 Bass Combo

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Tobias Killer B 5-String Bass

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Michael Kelly Dragonfly Fretless 5-String Acoustic Bass

Michael Kelly Dragonfly 5-String Fretless Acoustic-Electric Bass Amber

Michael Kelly Dragonfly 5-String Fretless Acoustic-Electric Bass Amber

From the intricate vine-style inlay carefully made from real pearl and abalone to the resonant body crafted from luxurious quilted maple, the limited-edition Dragonfly 5-String Fretless bass delivers a unique and elegant look. The all-maple body produces amazing attack and cut with great acoustic projection. The Fishman MKAB amplification system has a 3-band EQ optimized for acoustic bass and a bridge saddle pickup that provides great string-to-string balance. The unlined fretboard has side dots located where they would be on a standard fretted bass and additional small and unobtrusive dots on the top clearly marking the fret position. The Dragonfly is the latest in a line of successful Michael Kelly-designed limited edition acoustic basses.

Traben Chaos 4 Electric Bass

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Monday, August 30, 2004

Johnson JG-641

Johnson JG-641

Similar to the JG-640 guitar this guitar comes with a satin finish for a great look.

Spruce Top
Mahogany Back, Sides
Dovetail Neck/ Body Joint
Fast Mahogany Neck
Cream Bound Rosewood Fretboard
Diecast Machine Heads
5-Ply Body Binding
Martin Strings
Optional 4-band EQ Pickup
Smooth Satin Finish

Johnson JG-620

Johnson JG-620

The best sounding guitar for under $150. We pack all the features you want in an acoustic: diecast tuning machines for precise tuning, a spruce top for a great sound, inlaid body binding, and world famous Martin Strings. Plus 4 colors to choose from. This guitar is sought for its fabulous tone, which is characterized by its rich basses and crisp trebles.

Spruce Top
Diecast Tuning Machines
Nato Neck
Martin Strings
Bound Rosewood Fretboard
Rosewood Bridge
Black Body Binding
Inlaid Dots Position Marker
Nickel/Silver Frets
High Gloss Finish
Available in Left Handed Model

Johnson JG-610

Johnson JG-610

Johnson's most popular guitar. This dreadnaught is well built and affordably priced to give you the best value for a beginner guitar. Special attention is given to the neck angle to ensure that every guitar is intonated & playable. This guitar comes with Martin strings so it sounds great right out of the box.

Nato Neck
Martin Strings
Black Body Binding
Inlaid Position Markers
High Gloss Finish
2 Year Warranty
Available in Natural, Blueburst, Redburst and Black

Blueridge BR-143 ce

Blueridge BR-143 ce

"Style 18" Classic sound
Select solid sitka spruce top with elegant black and white striped rosette
Choice solid mahogany back and sides
East Indian rosewood fretboard with m.o.p. dots
Rosewood bridge
Nickel plated tuners
Cutaway body with pickup

Boss tu 6 Guitar Tuner

Boss tu 6 Guitar Tuner

Featuring switchable Bass and Guitar modes for accurate tuning in both ranges, the TU-6 boasts a tuning meter for precise information and a built-in condenser mic for acoustic guitars.

Ultra Guitar Stand

Ultra Guitar Stand

Ultra guitar stand offers tubular steel construction for your electric, acoustic or bass guitar.

Qwik Tune Guitar Tuner

Qwik Tune Guitar Tuner

Quarter-inch in and out jacks (for electric guitars);
Built-in microphone (for acoustic guitars);
LCD meter AND LED lights for tuning accuracy;
String-select button (for manual tuning mode).
Can be used with guitars and basses

Jasmine JS141

Jasmine JS1414C

Studio-series 1/4-sized classical guitar with spruce top and mahogany back and sides. Perfect for smaller hands.
The Studio Series from Takamine provides educators with correctly proportioned guitars for the elementary, middle, junior, and high school sized players. Not to be compared with many toy guitars available today, these are quality musical instruments that intonate and play correctly, providing young students with a solid foundation for successful musical growth.

The JS141 is a 1/4 sized guitar with all the appointments of it's full-sized cousins. It features a spruce top with mahogany back and sides, a beautiful natural finish, and chrome tuning machines.

Jasmine S34C

Jasmine S34C

The S34-C recieves the same care and setup that the most expensive Takamine recieves, so you know that you are getting the most NEX Mini Jumbo body acoustic for your money. Nato back and sides give the richness that Jasmine guitars are known for (not to mention stability), a spruce top for all the sparkling highs that you could want, and a drastic cutaway leaving the top frets accessable all the way up. Ping covered tuners that tune and stay tuned, and a price that seems impossible for the features offered. Just play it, and you'll be convinced.

Regal Dobro

Regal Dobro

Spruce top
Mahogany back and sides
Solid mahogany neck
Rosewood fingerboard
Mother-of-pearl dot position markers
Nickel-plated brass coverplate and tailpiece
Ivoroid bound body and fingerboard
Multi-ply soundwell
Exclusive hard alloy spider for 30% increased volume
Bone nut
Shop adjusted

Johnson JM998

Johnson JM998

Style-O Bell Brass Modeled after the original, pre-World War II guitars, these resonators are the foremost affordable, metal guitars on the market. Made from bell brass, they have incredible projection and impeccable tone.

Johnson JT-800

Johnson JT-800

We offer our Single Cutaway for the same low price as our Double Cutaway. This guitar is modeled after the classic 60's guitars with a beefier neck and body for better tone. The guitar is available in 8 colors and comes with a rosewood or maple fretboard.

Johnson Las Vegas JH-440

Johnson Las Vegas JH-440

Johnson's Las Vegas archtop guitar is now even more beautiful in tone & appearance. This guitar is carefully built from bookmatched flamed maple for the top and back, and Honduran mahogany for the sides. The bookmatched striping of the maple gives the guitar wonderful symmetry in tone and appearance. The maple's thick grain and strong, solid body give our Las Vegas hollowbody a saturating sound and rich look.

The JH-440 is built with high-quality humbucking pickups for a deep and buttery sound. The gold trapeze tailpiece and rosewood roller bridge aid in providing excellent intonation and slinky action.

Johnson Del Mar

Johnson Del Mar

These guitars are designed to reproduce the classic electric guitar sounds from the '60s. We use a thicker body to help produce that beefy tone associated with the glory days of the guitar. These guitars out-class any others in their price range.

Our double cutaway guitar comes with diecast chrome tuning machines to allow for easy tuning. The neck is made from one piece of solid maple, with an inlaid rosewood neck stripe to give it a classy look. We use computer cut, nickel/silver frets that are well dressed. The solid alder body allows us to give the guitar a beautiful translucent finish. We use only high quality electronics which include high-gain pickups for a better tone, and sealed pots that won't collect dust. The bridge is modeled after the vintage fulcrum bridges and have 6 adjustable saddles. We're confident you won't find a better guitar in this price range.

Johnson Mini Electric Guitar

Johnson Mini Electric Guitar

These guitars are perfect for the kids, or pulling off that show stopping solo. They feature a shorter scale length and thinner neck, perfect for smaller hands. They come with the same high quality electronics found on other Johnson guitars.
Available in 1/2 and 3/4 sizes

Saturday, August 28, 2004

Ibanez SRX705 5-String Bass

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Ibanez SZ320 Electric Guitar

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Ibanez Iceman 400 Guitar

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Ibanez IC200 Guitar

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Ibanez AX220QM Electric Guitar

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Ibanez Artwood 1050 CERLG

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Ibanez AEG10N Classical Guitar

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Ibanez TB100H Tone Blaster Full Stack Package

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Ibanez TB100H Tone Blaster Half Stack Package

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Ibanez TB412 Tone Blaster 4x12 Guitar Cab with Casters

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Ibanez TB212 Tone Blaster 2x12 Guitar Cab with Casters

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Ibanez TB100H Tone Blaster 100W Guitar Head

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Ibanez TS808 Vintage Tube Screamer Reissue

Ibanez TS808 Vintage Tube Screamer Reissue

The Ibanez TS808 Vintage Tube Screamer Reissue is back. This is the incomparable overdrive pedal that vintage gear hounds are always hoping to find. The 2004 TS808 reissue features the same famous square footswitch and the warm tones of the JRC4558 chip used in most of the original TS808s. Ignore look-alikes. If your tone is suffering from a lack of real warmth, the TS808 is the real, nongeneric prescription.

Ibanez FL9 Flanger Reissue

Same circuitry and coveted flanging effects of the original '80s unit but constructed to closer tolerances for more consistency from unit to unit. If you've been hunting for an original but couldn't find one, or couldn't afford a high asking price, now's your chance to bag this '80s favorite. Might even be better than the original.

Ibanez CS9 Stereo Chorus Reissue

Ibanez CS9 Stereo Chorus Reissue

When it comes to compact effects, nine is the magic number. By popular demand (and the understandably escalating prices of the originals), Ibanez has reissued its popular CS9 chorus featuring the original circuitry. If you missed out on getting one of these classics the first time around, now is your chance.