Now is the right time to become an American Federation of Musicians member. From ragtime to rap, from the early phonograph to today's digital recordings, the AFM has been there for its members. And now there are more benefits available to AFM members than ever before, including a multi-million dollar pension fund, excellent contract protection, instrument and travelers insurance, work referral programs and access to licensed booking agents to keep you working.
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The Solution pedalboard by NEXI Industries lives up to its name in providing trouble-free organization for up to eight effects pedals. Designed with the guitarist in mind, it has a two-channel switch and three-step booster, plus comes with a cover to protect against spills and dirt, a built-in tuner, power supply, and two charging docks for tablet or smart phone.
Bass Clone is a chorus pedal with features especially designed for bass. A combination of modulated and dry signals, its crossover switch cuts low end from the modulated signal so the pedal delivers a more accurately articulated bottom end with excellent tone definition. Bass Clone’s treble control affects the whole signal, while the bass control only affects the dry half. Together with the crossover switch, they provide precise sound shaping for a tight, focused bass guitar sound with well-defined low end and shimmering chorus on top. The Electro-Harmonix Bass Clone features compact design and true bypass switching. It can run on a 
9V battery or adapter.
As prices for 1970s vintage Bad Stones effects pedals soar, Electro-Harmonix has reissued the popular pedal. Faithful to the original circuit design and three-knob control layout, Bad Stone is now a nano-sized pedal. It is the first phase shifter to employ variable feedback and feature six stages of phase shifting plus a manual mode to freeze the phase. Other modern amenities added include true bypass, an LED status indicator, and an AC jack that accepts a standard EHX9.6DC power supply though the pedal comes with a nine-volt battery.
The BOSS ES-8 Effects Switching System is an advanced audio command center for pedal boards. It features eight audio loops, flexible routing options, and programmable switching for all types to effects, creating a powerful centralized tool to allow pedal-switching, creativity, and expression not previously achievable.
