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EVH 5150III Amplifier
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EVH 5150III Amplifier

EVH 5150III AmplifierEVH 5150III 50W 6L6 Head is a perfect amp for players who want arena volume and performance in a portable amp. Three channels of sound cover any playing style, while independent dual-concentric controls allow for gain and volume level matching. Channel one powers clear, clean tone; channel two ranges from chunky overdrive to tight distortion; and channel three provides liquid gain. Channels one and two have dual concentric gain/volume controls, with shared EQ, while channel three has its own gain, volume, and EQ controls. The amp head includes selectable impedance (four, eight, or 16 ohms), dual parallel speaker output jacks, effects loop, headphone jack, line out, and four-button footswitch with 1/4-inch input jack and MIDI input.

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D’Addario Screeching Halt Humidifier
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D’Addario Screeching Halt Humidifier

D’Addario Screeching Halt HumidifierD’Addario’s unique Screeching Halt Humidifier lets your protect your acoustic guitar from dryness, even when outside of its case for extended periods. A hydrophilic sponge holds 12 times its weight in water, slowly and evenly releasing moisture and capturing the vapor inside the body of the instrument to maintain proper humidity. The unique soundhole plug doubles as a feedback reducer, keeping your guitar humidified even while you are playing it.

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Gon Bops 8" Timbale Snare
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Gon Bops 8″ Timbale Snare

Gon Bops 8" Timbale SnareBlending the textures and accents of traditional Latin timbale with a sensitive, long-range snare throw-off, Gon Bops eight-inch Timbale Snare lets you play high-tuned timbale accents with a snare backbeat and large range of tones. Its unique snare throw-off lets you slowly dial in the snare sound—from loose rattle to tight hip-hop backbeat. With a lightweight aluminum shell, Gon Bops Timbale is highly portable and easy to incorporate into a drum kit or timbale set-up.

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Yamaha YTR 5330MRC Trumpet
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Yamaha YTR 5330MRC Trumpet

Yamaha YTR 5330MRC TrumpetIn developing the YTR 5330MRC mariachi trumpet, Yamaha sought input from mariachi musicians in Mexico. In the end, they created an instrument with a sound and stunning visual impact perfect for the genre. It features reversed main tuning slide without bracing or water key for open feel and maximum airflow; double-plated bell and valve casing for crisp sound; and lacquered brass main tuning slide with extra long inner tube for a broad range of pitch adjustment.

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Audient iD44 Audio Interface
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Audient iD44 Audio Interface

Audient iD44 Audio InterfaceiD44 is Audient’s most powerful audio interface to date, incorporating four class-A console mic preamplifiers with 60 db gain; leading converter technology; options for digital expansion; intuitive software; and 20-in/24-out desktop interface. iD44 provides the basis for a complete recording studio and is a powerful, yet economical investment for anyone building up their studio.

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Jackson’s Pro Series Signature Mick Thomson Soloist SL2
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Jackson’s Pro Series Signature Mick Thomson Soloist SL2

Jackson’s Pro Series Signature Mick Thomson Soloist SL2Modeled to handle the aggressive style and tone of the Slipknot guitarist, Jackson’s Pro Series Signature Mick Thomson Soloist SL2 has a mahogany body and graphite reinforced through-body one-piece maple neck with ebony fingerboard, featuring 24 jumbo frets and block side dots. Thomson’s signature Seymour Duncan Blackouts pickups and a MTB HT6 hardtail bridge are installed. It has single volume control, three-way blade switch, recessed barrel jack, sealed diecast tuners, and Jackson reverse pointed six-in-line stock. The guitar is available in Arctic white with black binding (pictured) or black with white binding.

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Performance Leather Straps
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D&A’s Valencia Performance Leather Straps

D&A’s Valencia performance leather straps were designed with professional guitarists and bassists in mind. Hand-cut from quality leather selected at one of the finest leather factories in Spain, the straps are available in seven colors. The 2.75-inch wide strap, coated with a thin layer of microfiber, resists moisture and provides comfortable support. An innovative system allows players to adjust size via a one-time screw catch. Valencia quilted straps feature brass hardware and an elegantly concealed strap tail. Pick holders on the front and back of the strap end, as well as die-cut pick slits on the tail, allow players to easily pull picks during a performance.

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Glyph Technologies Atom SSD
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Glyph Technologies Atom SSD

Glyph Technologies Atom SSDGlyph Technologies Atom SSD is built with artists in mind. The lightning-fast solid state drive is rugged and light-weight, allowing you to take your music, videos, and important documents everywhere you go. The pocket-sized Atom features speeds up to 480Mb/s and is equipped the latest USB-C (3.1, Gen 2) connection. Its available in three capacities: 275GB, 525GB, and 1TB, starting at $169.95 and is compatible with both Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.0.

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Radial Engineering Key-Largo Keyboard Mixer

Radial Engineering’s Key-Largo keyboard mixer and performance pedal features quarter-inch analog inputs to connect up to three stereo or mono keyboards, plus a USB interface for use with soft synths or computer-based audio. All inputs feature individual level control. Separate send controls access a shared effects loop activated via a dedicated footswitch. The effects return has its own level control to easily blend the signal and direct sound. A built-in momentary sustain footswitch allows Key-Largo to also act as a standalone sustain pedal. Key-Largo’s USB interface is equipped with high-quality 24-bit/192kHz converters and can be used for both playback and recording.

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IK Multimedia T-RackS 5
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IK Multimedia T-RackS 5

IK Multimedia T-RackS 5IK Multimedia’s T-RackS 5 versatile mixing and mastering system offers four all-new processors for a total of 38 high-quality modules, including a redesigned interface in a flexible 16-processor series/parallel chain. Among the improvements, the Master Match module plug-in automatically matches the sonic fingerprint of up to three reference tracks; Dyna-Mu vari-mu compressor/limiter can impart an audible magic to glue the mix together; and the Equal digital equalizer is a 10-band, ultra-clear, parametric equalizer with an extremely transparent sound. T-RackS 5’s new ONE mastering processor is designed for streamlined and straightforward audio finalization and includes an EQ, compressor, analog harmonic exciter, low-end enhancer, and limiter. It is available in three working environments and four different version price points, from a free Custom Shop version to a complete version for just under $500.

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