Peavey & Antares Announce the Peavey AT-200 Guitar Featuring Auto-Tune For Guitar TechnologyRevolutionary Guitar Provides Perfect Pitch & Intonation,Forever Changing the Way Guitars Are Played & RecordedANAHEIM, Calif. (NAMM Exhibit 5740, Hall B) Music and audio innovator Peavey Electronics® has partnered with Antares Audio Technologies, the creator of world-renowned Auto-Tune® pitch-correction technology, to announce the dawn of the new guitar revolution: the Peavey AT-200 guitar featuring Auto-Tune for Guitar, a new musical instrument that electronically self tunes and intonates continuously as you play.
An All-Koa Ukulele and Guitar Combo Usher in the Return of Taylor's Builder's Reserve ProgramANAHEIM, Calif. - January 19, 2012 - Riding a wave of creativity and fresh innovations, Taylor Guitars is readying the release of a very special pairing through the company's Builder's Reserve program: an all-koa tenor ukulele and full-sized matching Grand Symphony guitar. The acoustic coupling offer players an exclusive tandem of instrumental voices that celebrate the musical heritage of the Hawaiian Islands.
2012 Tempe Guitar Show Saturday, March 24, 2012CE Distribution is pleased to present the 2012 Tempe Guitar Show sponsored by Jensen Musical Instrument Speakers. The show will be held on Saturday March 24, 2012 at 6221 South Maple Ave, Tempe, AZ from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
MUSIC Group Introduces the BEHRINGER FIREPOWER FCA610 and FCA1616 Recording InterfacesNew Audiophile Multi-I/O, 24-Bit/96 kHz USB/FireWire Recording Interfaces January 20, 2012, Bothell, WA MUSIC Group announces the release of two new BEHRINGER FIREPOWER AUDIO USB/FireWire® audio interfaces: the FCA610 and FCA1616. Ideal for streaming audio to and from a PC or Mac computer, these premium interfaces feature state-of-the-art XENYX mic preamps, highly respected for their pristine clarity and high-headroom sonic performance.
MEDIA FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD EXPERIENCE FENDER VISITOR CENTER & FACTORY TOUR DURING INAUGURAL INTERNATIONAL MEDIA EVENT Corona, Calif. (Jan. 20, 2012) More than 50 music industry media professionals from all over the world experienced The Spirit of Rock n Roll at the Fender Visitor Center and Fender factory in Corona, Calif., on January 18. In an effort to kick-off the 2012 NAMM Show, media from Australia, Brazil, China, Germany, Japan, Scandinavia, the United Kingdom and others, were provided with a private tour of the 8,600-square-foot Center and world famous Fender factory.
Billy Cobham and Benny Greb Join Porter & Davies RosterPORTER & DAVIES are delighted to announce that Billy Cobham and Benny Greb are the latest drum artists to become Ambassadors for P&D tactile monitoring systems.
Washburn Guitars Releases Stu Hamm’s Electic Bass SeriesStu Hamm is known throughout the world for his prowess on the bass, and he has partnered with Washburn Guitars to present the Stu Hamm Electric Bass Series. The series includes three models, the SHB30, the SHB40, and the SHB60. Stu was hands on in the design and creation of these instruments, and Washburn Guitars are proud to offer them at economical prices from $533.90 to $1,069.90. They will debut at NAMM 2012.
Chad Smith talks Chili’s, Chickenfoot and more in iDrum digital magazineRed Hot Chili’s drummer Chad Smith talks to iDrum in an exclusive video interview recorded at the London O2 arena. Chad talk about his return to the Chili’s after a two-year break, the new guitarist Josh and the part he has played in re–energising the band, the new album and the current tour to promote it. He also talks about his friendship with Sammy Hagar, how Chickenfoot was started and working with Joe Satriani.
GUILD® INTRODUCES NEW ADDITIONS TO USA STANDARD SERIES New models represent the essence of Guild’s acoustic legacy SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Jan. 5, 2012) – Guild is proud to announce the addition of exciting new models to the acclaimed Standard Series line. These new models offer legendary Guild sound quality and craftsmanship with the finest cosmetic appointments and performance-driven features. The new models include two guitars and one bass.
INTRODUCING FENDER® SELECT SERIES GUITAR AND BASS MODELSFinely crafted U.S.-made models represent a new pinnacle for Fender production instruments SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Jan. 3, 2012) — Fender is very proud to introduce its new top-of-the-production-line best: the Fender Select series. Designed as “Select instruments for select individuals,” the five guitars and two basses in the series are true players’ instruments that put more than six decades of Fender experience and expertise on outstandingly appointed display and bring a wealth of high-end features and elegant design options to discerning musicians everywhere. With choice tone woods, figured tops, strikingly beautiful finishes, figured and quartersawn maple necks with compound-radius fretboards, specially voiced Fender Select pickups that deliver masterful tone, and other first-rate features, the U.S.-made Select Series presents Fender’s finest selection.