Putting BOSS Pedals To The Test In New BOSS vs. Campaign

Roland's BOSS pedals have the reputation of being tough.  In an attempt to test their durability and tensile strength, Roland has created an innovative test to put them through.  Called 'BOSS vs.' (versus), this campaign goes above and beyond to prove to musicians that BOSS pedals have what it takes to endure the most challenging atmospheres and thereby be the best product any musician can use to accompany them.

So, what will the BOSS pedals survive?  The answer is right here ...

Thus far, they have put boss pedals against Ice/Gravity, Paint and a Mega Slingshot.  They will be coming with such adversaries every week!

BOSS vs. Ice/Gravity

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Follow us as each week, we put BOSS pedals up against yet another adversary. Will BOSS win? The only way to find out is to watch!  Got a BOSS survival story of your own? Email us at bossvs@roland.ca and let us know!

BOSS vs. MEGA SLINGSHOT

It’s a bird.. it’s a plane… it’s a BOSS DS-1? Yes, that’s right. We put a DS-1 in a slingshot. Not just any slingshot, this is BOSS vs. people! This sucker takes three burly men to operate! Now close your eyes and imagine just how far that DS-1 flew. Wait, did you seriously just do that?? Umm, cause you can just watch the video instead…

BOSS vs. Paint

For round two of BOSS vs., we took a BOSS TR-2 Tremolo, put it in a can of paint and let’er ride for 2 minutes in a paint can shaker. The result? Watch and find out!
Please, do not try this at home. We had Ross, professional paint dude. Without him, none of this would be possible.

BOSS vs. Ice/Gravity

In the inaugural video of the BOSS vs. series, we’ve taken the classic BOSS Compact Pedal – the DS-1 Distortion Pedal – encased it in a large block of ice, and thrown it off the roof of Roland Canada’s headquarters.

- See more at: http://www.bossvs.ca/videos/#sthash.VxubqyBY.dpuf

In the inaugural video of the BOSS vs. series, they have taken the BOSS Compact pedal - DS-1 Distortion Pedal - encased in a large block of ice, and thrown it off the roof of the Roland Canada Headquarters.  View the video below to check out who won!

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BOSS vs. Paint

For round two of BOSS vs., we took a BOSS TR-2 Tremolo, put it in a can of paint and let’er ride for 2 minutes in a paint can shaker. The result? Watch and find out! - See more at: http://www.bossvs.ca/videos/#sthash.VxubqyBY.dpuf

For round two of BOSS vs., we took a BOSS TR-2 Tremolo, put it in a can of paint and let’er ride for 2 minutes in a paint can shaker. The result? Watch and find out! - See more at: http://www.bossvs.ca/videos/#sthash.VxubqyBY.dpuf

For round two, they took the BOSS TR-2 Tremolo, put it in a can of paint and let it ride for 2 minutes in a paint can shaker.  The result? Watch and Find out!

BOSS vs. Mega Slingshot

In the third instalment of the series, they put the BOSS DS-1 in a slightshot.  Not just any slightshot, one that takes 'three burly men' to operate.  Watch the video here!

We can safely say that Roland BOSS is a company that truly has faith in their products to put them through this - and we agree 100%.

Do Not Try This at Home - It will void your warranty.

taken the classic BOSS Compact Pedal – the DS-1 Distortion Pedal – encased it in a large block of ice, and thrown it off the roof of Roland Canada’s headquarters. - See more at: http://www.bossvs.ca/videos/#sthash.VxubqyBY.dpuf

Videos

Follow us as each week, we put BOSS pedals up against yet another adversary. Will BOSS win? The only way to find out is to watch!  Got a BOSS survival story of your own? Email us at bossvs@roland.ca and let us know!

BOSS vs. MEGA SLINGSHOT

It’s a bird.. it’s a plane… it’s a BOSS DS-1? Yes, that’s right. We put a DS-1 in a slingshot. Not just any slingshot, this is BOSS vs. people! This sucker takes three burly men to operate! Now close your eyes and imagine just how far that DS-1 flew. Wait, did you seriously just do that?? Umm, cause you can just watch the video instead…

BOSS vs. Paint

For round two of BOSS vs., we took a BOSS TR-2 Tremolo, put it in a can of paint and let’er ride for 2 minutes in a paint can shaker. The result? Watch and find out!
Please, do not try this at home. We had Ross, professional paint dude. Without him, none of this would be possible.

BOSS vs. Ice/Gravity

In the inaugural video of the BOSS vs. series, we’ve taken the classic BOSS Compact Pedal – the DS-1 Distortion Pedal – encased it in a large block of ice, and thrown it off the roof of Roland Canada’s headquarters.

- See more at: http://www.bossvs.ca/videos/#sthash.VxubqyBY.dpuf

Videos

Follow us as each week, we put BOSS pedals up against yet another adversary. Will BOSS win? The only way to find out is to watch!  Got a BOSS survival story of your own? Email us at bossvs@roland.ca and let us know!

BOSS vs. MEGA SLINGSHOT

It’s a bird.. it’s a plane… it’s a BOSS DS-1? Yes, that’s right. We put a DS-1 in a slingshot. Not just any slingshot, this is BOSS vs. people! This sucker takes three burly men to operate! Now close your eyes and imagine just how far that DS-1 flew. Wait, did you seriously just do that?? Umm, cause you can just watch the video instead…

BOSS vs. Paint

For round two of BOSS vs., we took a BOSS TR-2 Tremolo, put it in a can of paint and let’er ride for 2 minutes in a paint can shaker. The result? Watch and find out!
Please, do not try this at home. We had Ross, professional paint dude. Without him, none of this would be possible.

BOSS vs. Ice/Gravity

In the inaugural video of the BOSS vs. series, we’ve taken the classic BOSS Compact Pedal – the DS-1 Distortion Pedal – encased it in a large block of ice, and thrown it off the roof of Roland Canada’s headquarters.

- See more at: http://www.bossvs.ca/videos/#sthash.VxubqyBY.dpuf

Videos

Follow us as each week, we put BOSS pedals up against yet another adversary. Will BOSS win? The only way to find out is to watch!  Got a BOSS survival story of your own? Email us at bossvs@roland.ca and let us know!

BOSS vs. MEGA SLINGSHOT

It’s a bird.. it’s a plane… it’s a BOSS DS-1? Yes, that’s right. We put a DS-1 in a slingshot. Not just any slingshot, this is BOSS vs. people! This sucker takes three burly men to operate! Now close your eyes and imagine just how far that DS-1 flew. Wait, did you seriously just do that?? Umm, cause you can just watch the video instead…

BOSS vs. Paint

For round two of BOSS vs., we took a BOSS TR-2 Tremolo, put it in a can of paint and let’er ride for 2 minutes in a paint can shaker. The result? Watch and find out!
Please, do not try this at home. We had Ross, professional paint dude. Without him, none of this would be possible.

BOSS vs. Ice/Gravity

In the inaugural video of the BOSS vs. series, we’ve taken the classic BOSS Compact Pedal – the DS-1 Distortion Pedal – encased it in a large block of ice, and thrown it off the roof of Roland Canada’s headquarters.

- See more at: http://www.bossvs.ca/videos/#sthash.VxubqyBY.dpuf

Videos

Follow us as each week, we put BOSS pedals up against yet another adversary. Will BOSS win? The only way to find out is to watch!  Got a BOSS survival story of your own? Email us at bossvs@roland.ca and let us know!

BOSS vs. MEGA SLINGSHOT

It’s a bird.. it’s a plane… it’s a BOSS DS-1? Yes, that’s right. We put a DS-1 in a slingshot. Not just any slingshot, this is BOSS vs. people! This sucker takes three burly men to operate! Now close your eyes and imagine just how far that DS-1 flew. Wait, did you seriously just do that?? Umm, cause you can just watch the video instead…

BOSS vs. Paint

For round two of BOSS vs., we took a BOSS TR-2 Tremolo, put it in a can of paint and let’er ride for 2 minutes in a paint can shaker. The result? Watch and find out!
Please, do not try this at home. We had Ross, professional paint dude. Without him, none of this would be possible.

BOSS vs. Ice/Gravity

In the inaugural video of the BOSS vs. series, we’ve taken the classic BOSS Compact Pedal – the DS-1 Distortion Pedal – encased it in a large block of ice, and thrown it off the roof of Roland Canada’s headquarters.

- See more at: http://www.bossvs.ca/videos/#sthash.VxubqyBY.dpuf

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Special Father's Day Savings

GET DAD WHAT HE REALLY WANTS THIS YEAR

Forget the shirts and ties this Father's Day and get Dad what he really wants this year. If Dad is just a beginner or a professional musician L.A. Music has a gift to please him. Just in time for Father's Day L.A. Music is offering exclusive savings off of our already super low prices. Use discount code DAD at online checkout or when you call and SAVE! Hurry, offer ends Sunday, June 16th, 2013, midnight EST.

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If you are not sure what to get Dad an L.A. Music gift card is sure to please all the Dad's with musical aspirations out there.

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New Limited Edition Fender Acoustic Guitars

Limited Edition instruments are only available for a short time, which makes it eminently collectible and adds to its investment value.  Fender has released some outstanding acoustics this past year and we have chosen two specifically to feature.  Take a look!

Fender Sonoran SCE Duane Peters Limited Edition Acoustic-Electric

 

The FENDER^® Sonoran SCE Duane Peters limited edition acoustic-electric guitar is a thinline dreadnought that measures 3" deep. A maple Strat-style neck makes the Sonoran a dream to play., and the solid spruce top and laminated mahogany back and sides provide full-range tone. For performance, built-in Fishman electronics make it great for plugged-in gigs. Skate legend and punk-rock singer Duane Peters designed this limited edition Sonoran SCE with custom graphics and Fishman electronics, and only 500 of these special guitars will be available worldwide! If you want an acoustic-electric guitar that plays fast and smooth and has a distinctive look, you'll love the Fender Sonoran SCE Duane Peters limited edition!

Great tone and a comfortable body style that begs to be played
The sweet thing about the Sonoran SCE Duane Peters is that you get awesome acoustic tone, without spending a fortune. This is definitely a cool "first guitar" - and also a great choice for any seasoned acoustic player. In the name of tone, the Sonoran SCE Duane Peters has a solid spruce top. It's a very popular acoustic guitar tonewood, because it gives you a round and powerful voice. This is the kind of guitar you'll want to bring into the coffee shop and hit the next open mic. Of course, apart from hearing this one, you'll totally dig playing this one. It has a cutaway body style, so it's easy to play up and down the neck. And speaking of neck, it's got a vintage "C"-shaped neck, so the Sonoran SCE Duane Peters will fit perfectly into your palm.

Built-in pickup system lets you plug it in onstage
Go on and hit the stage with your Sonoran SCE Duane Peters. It's got Fishman's Isys III active onboard preamp system, so you can plug right in and get to playing. On the Isys III's controls, you can take charge of volume, bass, mid, and treble levels.

Cool vibe with a chilled out look
Yes, it's about tone, but it's also about vibe. And the Sonoran SCE Duane Peters definitely has vibe. Lots of it. Check out the headstock on this one - it's the same shape as Fender's iconic Stratocaster^®, so you've got a unique-looking acoustic guitar that's going to draw some looks. Also cool, the custom graphics feature skulls and black and red stripes, capturing the intensity of Duane Peters himself. Like we said, this is one cool guitar.

Fender Sonoran SCE Duane Peters Limited Edition Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:

• Limited edition acoustic-electric guitar with custom graphics - limited run of only 500 worldwide!
• Designed in the style of Duane Peters, singer for Orange County punk rockers U.S. Bombs
• Solid spruce top for classic acoustic tone
• Fender Strat-style neck for fast and smooth playability
• Fishman Isys III pickup system built-in for excellent plugged-in tone

Fender Elvis Presley Kingman Limited Edition Acoustic Guitar

Once upon a time the King of Rock 'n' Roll played a FENDER^® acoustic in a movie called Clambake. The Fender Elvis Kingman acoustic guitar brings that guitar back to life complete with the vintage '60s "Wildwood" finish. You get a rich, full acoustic tone from the solid spruce top on this full-size dreadnought guitar. The classic Fender headstock gives this acoustic a vintage look, and its C-shape neck makes playing a joy. Elegant pearloid block inlays adorn the smooth-playing rosewood fretboard. Evoke the spirit of Elvis at your next beach bash and grab a Fender Elvis Kingman!

Wildwood finish
In the mid-'60s Fender introduced the exotic Wildwood finish. This look was achieved by injecting beechwood trees with a chemical dye years before harvesting them, which stained the grain pattern. This wood was then used to construct various instruments. The Fender Elvis Kingman brings back this finish on the back, sides, and headstock of the guitar.

Great feel and vibe
You'll love the distinct vibe and feel of the Fender Elvis Kingman guitar. Not only does it look and sound good, but the electric-like neck makes it a breeze to play. The solid spruce top give the guitar a rich, full acoustic tone. This is a full-bodied guitar that electric and acoustic players will enjoy and love.

A perfect acoustic for electric players
Electric players will feel right at home with the Elvis Kingman's soft C-shaped neck, 25.3" scale length, and Strat^® guitar headstock. Other features include a new pickguard shape, white pearloid block inlays, scalloped bracing, vintage-inspired Fender "Viking" bridge, Elvis's signature on the headstock, and the cool Wildwood finish.

Fender Elvis Kingman Acoustic Guitar Features:

• Dreadnought body shape
• Solid spruce top
• Wildwood back and sides
• Vintage-style "Viking" bridge
• Maple neck
• Rosewood Fretboard
• Stratocaster headstock
• Elvis signature on headstock

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At A Glance: Five Key Aspects Of An Acoustic Guitar

  

Acoustic Guitars can be as complex as they are elegant.  Although the buying process might first seem overwhelming, we hope this quick guide makes your decision easier to make. 

Body Style and Size

There are three main acoustic shapes: Classic, Dreadnought and Jumbo.  They also come in various sizes, from small travel sizes to larger ones.  Companies usually use these basic shapes and sizes as a jumping point and way to organize their catalog.  So, it all comes down to your comfort and how the guitar feels when you hold it.  This is a great way to streamline your purchase.  Additionally, the body style also affects the guitar's projection and tonal quality.

Neck 

 The size of your hand is the ultimate determent when looking at an acoustic's neck.  Usually, the thickness and width of the neck is dependent on the aforementioned body style and sizes.  Acoustics usually have 12-fret or 14-fret necks.  (The 12 and 14 is not the overall number of frets, its exclusive of the ones on the body).

Intonation

Sometimes you will find that even if a guitar is 'correctly tuned', the notes played don't sound right in relation to each other.  To put it simply, intonation determines how accurate the pitch is as you move up the fretboard on the guitar.  Make sure your guitar is properly intonated before you buy it!

Tonewood

 The type of wood used to craft a guitar is the absolute defining factor on the guitar's sound, apart from your skills that is.  Different woods vibrate and react differently, thereby making their own unique and distinct sounds. Also, tonewood plays a major role on the cost of the guitar, especially if the type of wood is rare.

Tuning Machines 

The type of tuning machines on your acoustic determines how fine tuned the guitar is.  Enclosed machine heads are lower on maintenance as compared to open tuning machines because they resist rust and other corrosives.

 We hope you found this quick overview useful.  Be sure to stay tuned for more in-depth complete guides!

 

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Latest Release in Yamaha's FSX Series Acoustic-Electrics

Yamaha's famed FG line of folk guitars has long represented incredible value and playability, a tradition furthered with the introduction of the FSX700SC. The FSX700SC is a small body version of FGX700SC but with big sound. This concert-type body shape along with its shorter string scale is great not only for young players but experienced singer/songwriters. Because FSX series has a deeper body depth, rich acoustic resonance is still present.

A compact and affordable steel-string with stage-ready System 55 electronics.

The FSX700SC features Yamaha's impeccable build quality with an added cutaway and a one-way System 55T piezo/preamp system that includes a tuner, three-band EQ and an adjustable mid frequency slider. It has solid Sitka spruce top, die-cast tuners and represents phenomenal value. This is a small-bodied guitar, offering full tone in a guitar shape that offers less bulk and is perfect for students, travelers and women.

Key Features

• Solid Sitka Spruce top
• Nato (Eastern Mahogany) back and sides
• Nato neck with rosewood fingerboard
• Rosewood bridge
• Diecast Chrome tuners
• Preamp System 55T 1 way, Piezo 3-band EQ, A.M.F (adjustable midrange frequency control) & built-in tuner
• 25" scale length
• Available in three colours: Natural, Brown Sunburst and Sand Burst

 

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Must Have: Rode Microphones SmartLav for iPad and iPhone

The smartLav is a professional-grade wearable microphone designed for use in a wide range of film, television and broadcast scenarios, or wherever professional quality audio is required in a discreet, portable format without the complication and expense of additional wireless equipment. With the smartLav the user simply mounts the microphone on the talent, connects it to a smartphone or tablet headset jack and records via the RØDE Rec app for iOS, or any other audio app of their choice.

By employing a high quality omni-directional condenser capsule the smartLav picks up sound equally from all around the microphone, allowing for versatility when mounting and ensuring a high degree of user-friendly operation.

A foam pop shield is supplied to minimise wind noise and vocal plosives (hard ‘b’, ‘t’ and ‘p’ sounds), as well as a durable mounting clip with in-built cable management.

The smartLav is compatible with any audio app that accepts input from the headset connection, however it has been designed to pair perfectly with RØDE’s "RØDE Rec app" for Apple iOS devices. RØDE Rec turns the user’s iOS device into a fully-featured field recorder, with a wide range of equalisation presets to suit various recording situations, in addition to professional editing functions and the ability to publish to SoundCloud and Dropbox direct from the app.

Professional Audio, Direct to your Smartphone or Tablet
The smartLav is a professional-grade wearable microphone designed for use in a wide range of applications, from the boardroom to the pulpit, the car to the classroom.

TRRS connection:Simplicity and compatibility
The RØDE smartLav uses a standard TRRS connection, which plugs directly into your smartphone or tablet's headset input.

Compatible with the iPhone®, iPad® and iPod® touch, in addition to a wide range of TRRS devices.

Omni Directional: Versatile and user friendly
By employing an omni-directional capsule that picks up sound equally from all around the microphone, the smartLav can be mounted in a variety of positions and orientations on the subject.

Included Accessories
The smartLav is supplied with a foam pop shield to minimise wind noise and vocal ‘plosives’ (hard ‘b’, ‘t’ and ‘p’ sounds), as well as a durable mounting clip with in-built cable management.

Apple iOS or Android
The smartLav is fully compatible with the iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPad (3rd and 4th generation), iPad 2, iPad, iPad mini, iPod touch (1st generation through 5th generation).

RØDE Rec app
The smartLav works with any audio app that accepts input from the headset connection, however it has been designed to pair perfectly with RØDE’s RØDE Rec app for Apple iOS. RØDE Rec turns your iOS device into a fully-featured field recorder, with a wide range of equalisation presets to suit various recording situations.

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JUST IN: Fender Custom Shop 1956 Relic Stratocaster Melon Candy

The Fender Custom Shop reached new heights of craftsmanship with its acclaimed Time Machine series—artfully “relic-ed” guitars and basses that revolutionized the entire concept of “reissue” instruments. The Custom Shop has since ventured even higher by crafting meticulous replicas using the same techniques and tooling used to create the originals all those years ago.

A historic instrument with a custom twist. Fender Custom Shop has taken one of Fender’s greatest instruments and added color and features to make the 2013 version something that could have been built in 1956 but wasn’t.

Key Features

• Lightweight ash body
• Most requested neck shapes (the 10/'56)
• Fat '50s pickups 
• Flatter 9.5" fingerboard radius
• Taller 6105 frets

One of the most requested wiring and tone-control circuits, which lets the player control the middle and bridge pickups with one tone knob. Finished with gold hardware and an anodized gold pickguard, the 1956 Relic Strat® is a beauty to hear, see and play. Available (for the first time) in three new colors: Melon Candy (pictures above), Lake Placid Blue and Candy Tangerine.

Technical Specs

Body Material:  Select Lightweight Ash

Body Finish:        Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Body Shape:       Stratocaster®

Neck Material:  1-Piece Maple

Neck Finish:        Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck Shape:       10/56 Large "V"

Scale Length:     25.5" (648 mm)

Fingerboard Radius:        9.5" (241 mm)

Number of Frets:             21

Fret Size:             Jumbo

Nut Width:          1.650" (42 mm)

Position Inlays:  Black Dot

Neck Pickup:      Custom Shop Fat '50s Single-Coil Strat®

Middle Pickup:  Custom Shop Fat '50s Single-Coil Strat®

Bridge Pickup:   Custom Shop Fat '50s Single-Coil Strat®

Pickup Switching:             5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup

Pickup Configuration:     S/S/S

Controls:              Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge/Middle Pickup)

Hardware Finish:              Gold

Bridge:  6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo

Pickguard:           Gold Anodized Aluminum

Included Accessories:    Case, Cable, Strap and Certificate of Authenticity

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