Boss Announces the Compact Pedal 40th Anniversary Box Set, Solderless Pedalboard Cable Kit, Waza Amp Head 75, and More

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Nashville, TN (July 11, 2017) -- BOSS (Booth 723) has announced the Compact Pedal 40th Anniversary Box Set, a special limited-edition commemorative package. The set features one-time-only reissues of the OD-1 Overdrive, PH-1 Phaser, and SP-1 Spectrum – the original three BOSS compact pedal models. Each pedal set is made in Japan and comes in a deluxe presentation box with a serial number, the BOSS 40th Anniversary logo, and a personal message from BOSS President Yoshihiro Ikegami. In 1977, BOSS launched the now-famous compact series with the OD-1, PH-1, and SP-1. Over the last four decades, the iconic line has been loved by generations, with 119 unique pedal models produced and well over 15 million units sold. The original three pedals have gone on to become rare classics, commanding high…
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Warwick Updates Rockboard RBO LT XL Power Supply

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Warwick’s W-Music Distribution has updated the RockBoard Power LT XL power supply for 2017. The mobile unit is fitted with rechargeable lithium-ion batteries to supply effects pedals for up to 50 hours with hum-free 9V DC current. It has two 9V DC outputs as well as a USB output for charging smartphones. It can be... via no treble http://ift.tt/2uSCWYI
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Pladask Elektrisk Kniv

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Pladask Elektrisk is a great company out of Bergen, Norway.  A while back, I gave away a Pladask Elektrisk Gjengangar gated delay pedal. That pedal I was SO blown away, I actually bought one the day I reviewed it (since I was giving the reviewed pedal away). When it comes to pedal, I like when they have a unique characteristics that can inspire creativity. Pladask Elektrisk is all about that. When they contacted me to see if I was interested in the Kniv, I was very excited.   Opening the box, I had no idea what the Kniv was all about. Discovering pedals in this way can be super fun. The unit has a few controls, Kniv (on/off) and Feed footswitches. Dry, Loop and a center knob (feedback) for potentiometers,…
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Emma Electronic Updates the DiscomBOBulator Envelope Filter

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Emma Electronic has updated their flagship envelope filter for 2017. The DB-2 DiscumBOBulator builds on its predecessor, which was released nearly 20 years ago, with new features for increased versatility. Specifically, it has an increased frequency range, improved tracking, increased headroom, and a new dedicated clean boost that can run with or independent of the... via no treble http://ift.tt/2sJIzGi
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Meet My New Kiesel Vader

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Hey Meet my Kiesel Vader! She’s a V7 with Hipshot/Kiesel vibrato. One of the coolest things about Kiesel is that every guitar is essentially a custom instrument: there’s an almost overwhelming range of options from which to spec out your dream guitar. Funnily enough, there’s a pretty similar guitar to mine on the V7 gallery, but that’s pretty much coincidence: whoever ordered that guitar just happened to have similar tastes to me. There are some differences too though, and as Homer’s assistant Karl said on The Simpsons, “My reasons … are my own.” Let’s break down what I selected and why. So. Every element of this guitar was selected for a particular reason related to synesthesia. I’ve written about this before, including this article for Guitar World. Essentially synesthesia is…
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Happy 4th! Hendrix, The Edge & a Cast of Fender Players Rock “The Star Spangled Banner”

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Happy 4th! Hendrix, The Edge & a Cast of Fender Players Rock "The Star Spangled Banner" July 3, 2017    To celebrate July 4, the Fender team put together a fun video of guitar stars, hobbyists, and working musicians of all ages and styles performing "The Star Spangled Banner."    They're also asking guitarists to "continue the revolution" of rocking the song on guitar, as Jimi Hendrix famously did at the Woodstock Music & Art Fair in 1969. If you don't know how to perform "The Star Spangled Banner," you can take a quick and easy lesson by CLICKING HERE. Enjoy wishing the United States of America a "Happy Birthday" — loud, sweet, funky, rockin', jazzy, or whatever you desire on YOUR guitar!!! VIDEO via GuitarPlayer RSS Feed http://ift.tt/2tEt7Qj
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Taylor Guitars – A Factory Tour on How They Are Made

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There is no denying the appeal of a quality acoustic guitar. Taylor Guitars are at the forefront of this space that is well respected for their tone, quality and selection. Musicians often set a goal to attain a Taylor guitar, and if you have the opportunity to play one you'll quickly understand why. Their clarity, tone and projection come from the unique combination of qualities that are inherent to the brand: selection of woods; storage & humidity; attention to detail at all steps of construction and finishing; and the quality of all components attached to the guitar body and neck. The overall process of constructing Taylor Guitars isn't all that different from Gibsons, Martins or Breedloves. There will be obvious differences in the individual processes at each company and how…
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Paul Reed Smith Guitars – Beauty, Performance, Style and Sound

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Paul Reed Smith guitars (official site) are seen by many as a holy grail guitar; in other words, something you strive for, but may never be able to afford. And let's be honest, there are some models that command big prices. But there are also a bevy of models with very reasonable prices and all look, feel and sound excellent. (Pics and video below) The bottom line here being that for literally a few hundred dollars(*) you can have one of these finely crafted machines. [caption id="attachment_188" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Image Credit: PRS Guitars[/caption] Now what's the (*) all about?  Why am I caveating this statement? It's simply because to find Paul Reed Smith guitars for under three hundred bones, you may need to buy second-hand. I picked up a second-hand…
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Finger Stretching Exercises for Guitarists – Get Limber – Get Better

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Finger Stretching exercises have made a big difference for me, and they likely will for you, too. Before I owned a guitar, I told myself I couldn't play because I lacked the dexterity and had fat, short fingers. That I was too old to learn and several other excuses to justify not trying. Then I got the f**k over myself and tried. You can too, if these blockers sound familiar. (Videos below) The Excuses I thought I wasn't capable of playing a guitar. I didn't have the skill, that was obvious, but I mean that I couldn't wrap my fingers around the neck properly. The few times I'd held a guitar, I walked away trying to convince myself it wasn't physically possible. The excuses were numerous: My fingers are too…
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D’Angelico Guitars – Delicious Works of Art Deco

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Part of why we love guitars is how they look. It's often said that when we eat, we eat with our eyes first. This is why top restaurants focus so much on the presentation of their food. And so it is with guitars. D'Angelico Guitars ( official site ) knows this well and takes great efforts to ensure you love what you're about to play. (Photos and videos below) They have a unique look with styling based on Art Deco design cues. If you like that kind of industrial design esthetic, D'Angelico Guitars will appeal to you. They are well balanced, the action is almost perfect as delivered, the finish is exquisite and the tone is sublime. These guitars are conversation starters wherever they appear with an ideal blend of…
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