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Gretsch G6228 Players Edition
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The Gretsch G6228 Players Edition Jet BT

Gretsch G6228 Players EditionThe Gretsch G6228 Players Edition Jet BT with V Stoptail displays the same strong, punchy response that made Jet famous. It has a 1.85-inch chambered mahogany body with maple top, full-access rolled cutaway mahogany neck, 12-inch radius rosewood fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets, and aged perloid Big Block inlays. It features anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge, Gretsch “V” stoptail tailpiece, and Gotoh locking tuning keys. Broad’Tron BT 65 pickups meticulously capture the guitar’s sonic palette to reproduce powerful mids, extended lows, and smooth high end. No-load master tone pot with Squeezebox paper-in-oil capacitor and master volume with treble bleed circuit provide tonal control and flexibility. G6228 is available in black, Cadillac green, and dark cherry metallic. A left-handed version comes in Cadillac green.

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Magnatone Amps
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Magnatone Amps

Magnatone AmpsOne of the biggest comebacks in amp history, Magnatone has launched a new line of  amplifiers with hand-built heads and combos, many of which feature the pitch-shifting vibrato found in original Magnatone amps. Super Fifteen (pictured) amps offer big sound through 15-watt EL-84 power tubes known for their British chime and tone. Light weight and compact size make them portable and perfect for medium-sized club gigs. Super Fifteen features a full EQ section of tone controls and effects loop. All-new speaker emulation and headphone jack allow for silent practice.

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The Roberto Quintero Signature Congas
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The Roberto Quintero Signature Congas

The Roberto Quintero Signature CongasThe Roberto Quintero signature congas from Gon Bops are made from premium fiberglass shells, California Series Contour Hardware, and custom REMO Skyndeep heads. The drums create a perfectly balanced sound—deep, resonant bass tones and loud, cutting highs. The congas come in conga, tumba, and super tumba sizes, plus paired 7-inch and 8.5-inch bangos. “Roberto Quintero is one of the world’s premiere congueros, and working with him to develop these outstanding drums was an honor,” says Gon Bops Brand Manager Luis Cardoso.

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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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Kurzweil SP6
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Portable Kurzweil SP6

Kurzweil SP6Combining FlashPlay technology, 128-voice polyphony, powerful DSP, and an intuitive user interface, the portable Kurzweil SP6 is ideal for stage and studio. Its 88 fully-weighted keys provide the feel of an acoustic grand. Aside from high-definition piano sounds, KB3 ToneReal organs emulate Hammond, Vox, and Farfisa models. The SP6 features 256 factory programs in 10 instrument categories, with space for 1,024 user programs. Users can easily create split and layered configurations with up to four zones in Multi Mode. It comes with USB and MIDI connections, a headphone output, and stereo audio outputs with 32-bit DACs. SP6 packs high-end features into an affordable price ($1,295 MAP).

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TRBX604FM and Five-String TRBX605FM Basses
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TRBX604FM and Five-String TRBX605FM Basses

TRBX604FM and Five-String TRBX605FM BassesYamaha four-string TRBX604FM and five-string TRBX605FM basses bring the elegance of intricately finished flame tops and matching headstock veneers to TRBX series’ comfort-contoured mahogany body, bolt-on five-piece maple/mahogany necks, and premium electronics. Able to deliver the right tone for every music style, custom Yamaha H series pickups use four Alnico V pole pieces per string for wide frequency response and noise-free operation. The TRBX604(5) onboard electronics allow players to take full advantage of the pickup’s range with easy-to-use balance control and three-band active/passive EQ. Retail prices range from $970 to $1,070.

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Fuzz Factory Vertical
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Fuzz Factory Vertical

The Vexter series Fuzz Factory Vertical is a five-knob Zvex pedal that allows control of every aspect of your sound. “Gate” squelches noise after the end of sustain or can be used to tune in exact feedback pitch. Adjust “Comp” to add attack, get softer, or tune in fat feedback fuzz. “Drive” increases distortion and can also adjust feedback pitch and tonal thickness. “Stab” controls feedback pitch.

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ZVEX TB-1 Tea Ball Microphone
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The ZVEX TB-1 Tea Ball Microphone

Time for Tea

ZVEX TB-1 Tea Ball MicrophoneThe ZVEX TB-1 Tea Ball Microphone is actually built inside a stainless steel tea ball. It is designed for specialty use and will reject sounds from sources further than an inch away from its grill. On stage, in a loud environment, it can be plugged directly into a guitar amp that’s turned up to a level that would normally cause the mic to squeal. In a studio, when live recording a vocal track, it will reject the amplifiers and drums. The soft tea ball mesh protects your teeth and can be disassembled and washed in soapy water.

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Hafler HA75-DAC
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The Hafler HA75-DAC

Adaptable Headphone Amp

The Hafler HA75-DAC tube-based headphone amplifier and USB digital-to-analog converter can be tailored to suit both your listening style and your headphones. Focus control lets you simulate the experience of listening to speakers. A bypassable three-position voicing switch allows you to adapt the balance of your headphones and source materials or choose neutral response. The load selector switch allows you to customize the output impedance to match any headphones. HA75-DAC’s sturdy chassis is built of 14-gauge steel to block stray magnetic interference. Gold-plated RCA outputs allow you to use it to feed another input device, or connect between a preamp and power amplifier to impart the character of its 12AX7 tube.

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