Hagstrom Super Swede Electric Guitar in Cherry Sunburst

 

Serious guitarists worldwide are jazzed about the reintroduction of the Hagstrom Super Swede, especially at such an amazingly low price. Brilliant craftsmanship is evident in every detail of the mahogany body with carved maple top, flamed maple veneer, set mahogany neck, and bound Resinator fretboard with pearl block inlays. The queen of the Hagstrom line, the Super Swede sports Custom '58 humbuckers with thick, rich bottom end and warm clarity on top plus coil splitting for single-coil sounds.

H-Expander Truss Rod
All Hagstrom guitars feature our revolutionary patented H-Expander truss rod. Providing tension at either end and running the entire length of the neck, the rigid yet lightweight alloy truss rod allows for very low action and a thin neck, earning us our reputation as the "Fastest Neck on the Planet."

Resinator™ Fretboard
Yet another Hagstrom exclusive, the Resinator™ Fretboard is an extraordinary, homogeneous wood composite that maintains a strong fundamental harmonic and eliminates wolf tones. Resinator™ Fretboards offer the articulate sound of high quality ebony but with more consistency and durability. Silky smooth, reliable, and fast, the Hagstrom neck is a guitarist's dream come true.

Key Features

• Mahogany back
• Carved maple top
• Flamed maple top veneer
• Set mahogany neck
• Resinator fretboard with pearl block inlays
• H-expander truss rod prevents twisting
• Hagstrom Custom '58 humbuckers
• 3-way selector
• 2 volume controls
• 2 tone controls
• Coil-tapping mini-toggle
• Tune-o-matic bridge
• Hagstrom 18:1 die cast tuners
• 25-1/2" scale 

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Ten New Fender Acoustic Guitars!

Fender has released a slew of new acoustic guitars.  Check out an overview below! (In no particular order)

1. Fender Avril Lavigne Newporter

 Based on Canadian Musician Avril Lavgine's signature Squier Tele, Fender has released an acoustic that is just as unique.  Along with the punk-pop charm the songstress is known for, this concert sized guitar has all the distinct features you could hope for.  It has an all-black finish, binding and tuners, a special designed 'star' rossette, 12-th fret skull and crossbones inlay and Lavigne's signature Tele headstock.

• Body Shape: Concert
• Body Top: Laminated Mahogany
• Back and Sides: Laminated Mahogany
• Bracing: Quartersawn Scalloped "X"
• Body Binding: Black
• Rosette: Avril Lavigne Stars
• Headstock: Telecaster®
• Neck: Mahogany, Vintage "C" Shape
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Fingerboard: Rosewood, 11.81" (300 mm) Radius
• Frets: 19
• Scale Length: 23.3" (592 mm)
• Nut Width: 1.69” (42.9 mm)
• String Nut: Graphtech® NuBone™
• Truss Rod: Dual-Action
• Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style Black Chrome
• Bridge: Rosewood-Based Vintage-Style Fender® "Viking" Bridge with
• Compensated Graphtech® Nubone™ Saddle
• Hardware: Black Chrome and Chrome
• Strings: Fender® Dura-Tone® 80/20 Bronze (.012-.052 Gauge)
• Special Electronics: Fishman® Isys III System with Active Onboard Preamp and Tuner

2. Fender CD-140S All Mahogany

Fender's best selling acoustic is now available with all-mahogany construction.  For those who like a sweet mellow sound, this is the guitar for you.  Other features include multiple black/white body binding complemented by an elegant tortoiseshell pickguard and mother-of-pearl rosette design, rosewood bridge with compensated Graphtech® NuBone™ saddle and aged white with black dot bridge pins, 20- fret rosewood fingerboard with small 3 mm dot inlays, dual-action truss rod, and die-cast tuners. 

 Series: Dreadnought
Body Shape: Dreadnought
Body Material: Solid Mahogany Top with Laminated Mahogany Back and Sides
Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
Bracing: Scalloped X
Neck: Mahogany
Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
Fingerboard: Rosewood, 11.81" (300 mm) Radius
Frets: 20
Scale Length: 25.3" (643 mm)
Nut (Material/Width): Graphtech® NuBone™, 1.625" (41.3 mm)
Hardware: Chrome
Bridge: Rosewood with Compensated Graphtech® NuBone™ Saddle
Tuning Machines: Chrome Die-Cast
Strings: Fender® Dura-Tone® 80/20 Phosphor Bronze (.012-.052 Gauge)

3. Fender CD-140SCE, All Mahogany

Fender's CD-140SCE dreadnought cutaway acoustic is now available with all-mahogany construction, including the solid top with scalloped “X” bracing.  Other features include multiple black/ white body binding complemented by an elegant tortoiseshell pickguard and mother-ofpearl rosette design, rosewood bridge with compensated Graphtech® NuBone™ saddle and aged white with black-dot bridge pins, 20- fret rosewood fingerboard with small 3 mm dot inlays, dual-action truss rod, die-cast tuners and Fishman® Presys™ pickup system with onboard preamp, tuner, tone controls and low battery indicator light.

• Series: Classic Design
• Body Shape: Dreadnought
• Body Material: Solid Mahogany Top with Laminated Mahogany Back and Sides
• Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Bracing: Scalloped X
• Neck: Mahogany
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Fingerboard: Rosewood, 11.81" (300 mm) Radius
• Frets: 20
• Scale Length: 25.3" (643 mm)
• Nut (Material/Width): Graphtech® NuBone™, 1.625" (41.3 mm)
• Controls: Integrated Electronic Tuner with On/Off Switch, Volume, Bass, Mid,
• Treble, Body (Mid-Sweep), Low Battery Indicator Light
• Special Electronics: Fishman® Presys Pickup System with Active Onboard Preamp and
  Tuner
• Hardware: Chrome
• Bridge: Rosewood with Compensated Graphtech® NuBone™ Saddle
• Tuning Machines: Chrome Die-Cast
• Strings: Fender® Dura-Tone® 80/20 Phosphor Bronze (.012-.052 Gauge)

4. Fender CF-60, Folk

Ideal for beginners and flatpickers, Fender’s CF-60 folk-size acoustic is a slightly smaller adaptation of our top-selling CD-60 dreadnought that offers wonderful tone and playability. Features include a spruce top with scalloped “X" bracing, mahogany back and sides, black body and neck binding, 20-fret rosewood fingerboard with small 3 mm dot inlays, white pearloid acrylic rosette design, rosewood bridge with compensated Graphtech® NuBone™ saddle, white with black-dot bridge pins, dual-action truss rod, and die-cast tuners.

• Series: Classic Design
• Body Shape: Folk
• Body Material: Laminated Spruce Top with Laminated Mahogany Back and Sides
• Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Bracing: Scalloped "X"
• Neck: Mahogany
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Fingerboard: Rosewood, 11.81" (300 mm) Radius
• Frets: 20
• Scale Length: 25.3" (643 mm)
• Nut (Material/Width): Graphtech® NuBone™, 1.625" (41.3 mm)
• Hardware: Chrome
• Bridge: Rosewood with Compensated Graphtech® NuBone™ Saddle
• Tuning Machines: Chrome Die-Cast
• Strings: Fender® Dura-Tone® 80/20 Phosphor Bronze (.012-.052 Gauge)

5. Fender CF-60CE, Folk

Ideal for beginners and flatpickers, Fender’s CF-60 folk-size cutaway acoustic is a slightly smaller adaptation of our top-selling CD-60 dreadnought that offers wonderful tone and playability. Features include a spruce top with scalloped “X” bracing, mahogany back and sides, black body and neck binding, 20-fret rosewood fingerboard with small 3 mm dot inlays, white pearloid acrylic rosette design, rosewood bridge with compensated Graphtech® NuBone™ saddle, white with black-dot bridge pins, dual-action truss rod, die-cast tuners and Fender/Fishman® Isys III™ preamp system with under-saddle piezo pickup, chromatic tuner and tone controls.

• Series: Classic Design
• Body Shape: Folk
• Body Material: Laminated Spruce Top with Laminated Mahogany Back and Sides
• Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Bracing: Scalloped X
• Neck: Mahogany
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Fingerboard: Rosewood, 11.81" (300 mm) Radius
• Frets: 20
• Scale Length: 25.3" (643 mm)
• Nut (Material/Width): Graphtech® NuBone™, 1.625" (41.3 mm)
• Controls: Built In Chromatic Tuner, Volume, Bass, Mid, Treble
• Special Electronics: Fender®/Fishman® Isys III System with Active On-Board Pre-Ampand Tuner
• Hardware: Chrome
• Bridge: Rosewood with Compensated Graphtech® NuBone™ Saddle
• Tuning Machines: Chrome Die-Cast
• Strings: Fender® Dura-Tone® 80/20 Phosphor Bronze (.012-.052 Gauge)

6. Fender Jimmy Stafford Nohea Ukulele

Fender’s Jimmy Stafford Signature Nohea Ukulele is based on the Train guitarist’s customized Ukulele Nohea model, as heard on 2009 hit “Hey, Soul Sister.” It’s a real stunner, too, with a gorgeous all-koa body, abalone acrylic rosette and binding, and a rich Transparent Black gloss finish.  Other features include scalloped fan bracing, 17” scale, “U”-shaped mahogany neck with aged white binding and Telecaster® headstock, 19-fret rosewood fingerboard with abalone acrylic dot inlays, rosewood bridge and Fishman® Sonitone™ soundhole pickup system with volume and tone controls.

• Series: Artist Design
• Body Shape: Tenor Ukulele
• Body: Laminated Koa Top, Back and Sides
• Neck: Mahogany, "U" Shape
• Nut (Material/Width): Synthetic Bone, 1.38" (35 mm)
• Frets: 19
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Scale Length: 17" (432 mm)
• Bridge: Rosewood with Compensated Synthetic Bone Saddle
• Hardware: Nickel
• Controls: Volume, Tone
• Strings: Aquila Nylagut® Tenor Wound C

7. Fender Kingman™ Jumbo SCE Limited Edition

Large in size, volume and vibe, the Kingman™ JumboSCE cutaway acoustic really cuts through the mix. Its
sweet-sounding solid-spruce top produces loud, booming bass and nice even tone, with a laminated mahogany back and sides that contribute pleasingly mellow warmth. The elegant Natural finish and maple Stratocaster neck with comfortable “C”-shaped profile create a classic look that evokes Fender’s great sun and- fun acoustics of the 1960s.

• Series: California
• Body Shape: Jumbo Cutaway
• Body Material: Solid Spruce Top with Laminated Mahogany Back and Sides
• Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Bracing: Quartersawn Scalloped X
• Headstock: Standard Stratocaster®
• Neck: Maple, "C" Shape
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Neck Binding: Multiple Aged White/Black
• String Nut: Bone, 1.69" (42.9 mm)
• Fingerboard: Rosewood, 11.81" (300 mm) Radius
• Frets: 20
• Position Inlays: White Pearloid Block
• Scale Length: 25.3" (643 mm)
• Hardware: Nickel
• Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
• Bridge: Rosewood Based Vintage Style Fender® "Viking" Bridge with
• Compensated Bone Saddle
• Strings: Fender® Dura-Tone® 80/20 Phosphor Bronze (.012-.052 Gauge)
• Controls: Integrated Electronic Tuner with On/Off Switch, Volume, Bass, Mid,
• Treble, Body (Mid-Sweep), Low Battery Indicator Light
• Special Electronics: Fishman® Presys Pickup System with Active Onboard Preamp and Tuner

8. Fender Sonoran™ SCE Wildwood IV

Reminscent of the Wildwood models from the '60s, we've taken the best and most exotic woods to create a truly unique looking, sounding and playing instrument.  The Sonoran™SCE Wildwood IV has a solid spruce top for balanced and superior tonal quality and we've matched it with either exotic Purple Heart or Dao back and sides. The purple heart wood has striking and elegant looks with an extended dynamic range while the Dao wood has a groovy tropical look with balanced tones. Other features include maple Strat® headstock and "C" shape neck, Fishman® Presys with built-in tuner, 3-ply gold pickguard, rosewood fingerboard, and bone nut and saddle.

• Series: California
• Body Shape: Dreadnought Cutaway
• Body Material: Solid Spruce Top with Laminated Purple Heart Back and Sides
• (0968622021) or Laminated Dao Back and Sides (0968620021)Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Bracing: Quartersawn Scalloped X
• Neck: Maple, "C" Shape
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Headstock: Standard Stratocaster®
• String Nut: Bone, 1.69" (42.9 mm)
• Fingerboard: Rosewood, 11.81" (300 mm) Radius
• Frets: 20
• Position Inlays: Dot
• Scale Length: 25.3" (643 mm)
• Hardware: Nickel
• Bridge: Rosewood Based Vintage Style Fender® "Viking" Bridge with Compensated Bone Saddle
• Bridge Pins: Aged White
• Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
• Strings: Fender® Dura-Tone® 80/20 Phosphor Bronze (.012-.052 Gauge)
• Controls: Integrated Electronic Tuner with On/Off Switch, Volume, Bass, Mid, Treble, Body (Mid-Sweep), Low Battery Indicator Light
• Special Electronics: Fishman® Presys™ Pickup System with Active Onboard Preamp and Tuner

9. Fender Ukulele '52

Leave it to Fender to fashion a great-sounding ukulele in the familiar form of the Telecaster. The Ukulele ’52 features the unmistakable body and headstock shape of Fender’s first famous electric guitar, with a finely crafted spruce top and mahogany back and sides for rich South Seas tone. Other features include tone-bar bracing, a threepiece mahogany neck, aged body and fingerboard binding, 19-fret rosewood fingerboard, rosewood bridge, satin neck and body finish, Aquila strings, and Fishman® KULA pickup/preamp system with volume and tone controls and onboard tuner.

• Series: Folk Music Instruments
• Body Shape: Telecaster®
• Neck: Mahogany
• Nut Width: 1.38" (35 mm)
• Frets: 19
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Scale Length: 15.1" or (384 mm)
• Bridge: Rosewood with Compensated Synthetic Bone Saddle
• Hardware: Nickel
• Controls: Built-In Chromatic Tuner with On/Off Switch, Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble
• Strings: Aquila Nylagut® Concert C
• Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Special Electronics: Fishman® KULA Preamp with Built-in Tuner
• Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
• Body Top: Laminated Spruce
• Back and Sides: Laminated Mahogany

10. Fender Vince Ray Spook Show T-Bucket™

Fender and acclaimed hot rod artist Vince Ray are at it again for yet another deranged custom collaboration. The Vince Ray Spook Show T-Bucket acoustic puts the “dread” in “dreadnought,” with dazzling over-the-big-top graphics that evoke the creep-tastic circus sideshows of yesteryear.

Under the hood it’s a genuine Fender T-Bucket that sounds as bold as it looks. Features include a cutaway for easy access to the upper reaches of the 20-fret rosewood fingerboard, spruce top with quartersawn scalloped “X” bracing for balanced tone, mahogany back and sides for mellow midrange, mahogany neck with comfortable “C”-shaped profile, pinstriped Fender “F” inlay at 12th fret, rosewood bridge with compensated saddle, and Fishman® Isys III pickup/ preamp system with on/off switch, three-band EQ and
chromatic tuner.

• Series: Hot Rod Design
• Body Shape: Dreadnought Cutaway
• Body Material: Spruce Top with Laminated Mahogany Back and Sides
• Body Finish: Gloss UrethaneBracing: Scalloped Quartersawn Spruce X Bracing
• Headstock: Traditional Fender®
• Neck: Mahogany, "C" Shape
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• String Nut: Graphtech® NuBone™, 1.69" (42.9 mm)
• Fingerboard: Rosewood, 11.81" (300 mm) Radius
• Frets: 20
• Position Inlays: White Dot
• Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
• Hardware: Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Die-Cast
• Bridge: Rosewood with Compensated Graphtech® Nubone™ Saddle
• Strings: Fender® 60L, Phosphor Bronze, (.012-.052 Gauges)
• Controls: Built-In Chromatic Tuner with On/Off Switch, Volume, Bass, Mid, Treble
• Special Electronics: Fishman® Isys III System with Active Onboard Preamp and Tuner

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Calling ALL Fender Fans!

Calling ALL Fender Fans!

If you're a Fender enthusiast, you will be happy to know that Fender is due to release new FSR models very soon.  Stay tuned for more information to come through.

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What's New with Yamaha PSR Keyboards

 Yamaha PSRE343 Keyboard

With a stunning variety of voices and styles, the PSR-E343 opens the door to a world of musical enjoyment. Hone your technique with the onboard lessons, then when you're ready, connect to a portable music player and use the unique Melody Suppressor function to jump in and play right along.

 

Aux line input and Melody Suppressor

Yamaha's unique Melody Suppressor function suppresses the melody line in your favorite songs so that you can play along. Just connect any device with a line output, such as a mobile device, a computer, a mixer, or even another keyboard, to the AUX-in port and hear yourself play along with your favorite artists. You can even use the AUX-in port to simply enjoy playback from your audio device.

"Y.E.S" and "Keys to Success" Lesson Functions

Practice at your individual level with the Yamaha Education Suite lesson functions. Now, the playback of the selected song is continuously adjusted to the tempo of the player's performance. "Keys to Success" allows you to practice preset songs, using more advanced lesson functions. Step by step, you can practice single parts of the selected song. You can even practice playing the correct notes, and the timing of these notes separately.

Connection with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch

Extend and enhance your keyboard by connecting to your iPhone/iPad/iPod. Add virtual pitch bend, mod wheels and an arpeggiator with Yamaha's Sound Controller app. Record your children's music progress as video and MIDI with My Music Recorder. Requires optional accessory, i-UX1.

Master EQ

You can optmize the overall sound with different EQ settings on the instrument. Tailor the overall output for optimal sound in different listening situations.

Yamaha PSRE243 Keyboard

With a versatile range of sounds and functions, the PSR-E243 is the ideal instrument for aspiring musicians who are just starting out. Featuring unique Ultra Wide Stereo technology for a wide stereo image and great sound, this keyboard also offers onboard lessons that make learning music easy, and more importantly, fun!

"Y.E.S" Lesson Functions

Practice at your individual level with the Yamaha Education Suite lesson functions. Now, the playback of the selected song is continuously adjusted to the tempo of the player's performance.

Connection with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch

Extend and enhance your keyboard by connecting to your iPhone/iPad/iPod. Add virtual pitch bend, mod wheels and an arpeggiator with Yamaha's Sound Controller app. Record your children's music progress as video and MIDI with My Music Recorder. Requires optional accessory, i-UX1.

Master EQ

You can optmize the overall sound with different EQ settings on the instrument. Tailor the overall output for optimal sound in different listening situations.

Ultra Wide Stereo

Creates a stereo image wider than the speakers using Yamaha's digital signal processing technology.

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3X My Rewards Canada Day Long Weekend Special

Earn 3X the My Rewards all weekend long. Collect My Rewards points online with every purchase and use them like cash towards your next purchase.

Happy Canada Day from L.A. Music!

Hurry this promotion ends Monday, July 1st, 2013, midnight EST. Don't miss out!

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SPOTLIGHT: Get AMPLIFIED with Roland's New Cube Lineup

Roland has recently released an array of amps to add to their Cube Lineup.

AC-40 Acoustic Chorus Guitar Amplifier

Compact Stereo Amp for Acoustic Guitarists and Singer/Songwriters

Ideal for gigging guitarists and singer/songwriters, the versatile AC-40 delivers top-quality stereo acoustic amplification in an affordable, mobile package. The latest addition to Roland’s trusted Acoustic Chorus family features clean, loud, and natural sound reproduction for acoustic instruments, with a dual-channel configuration that supports both a guitar and a microphone. Onboard stereo effects include a high-quality digital reverb and Roland’s famous chorus, while the anti-feedback function automatically controls problematic acoustic feedback, allowing you to play and sing with no worries. Lightweight, rugged, and performance-ready, the AC-40 is the perfect solution for acoustic musicians on the move.

• Powerful and lightweight stereo amplifier with natural acoustic tone
• Dual custom-designed 6.5-inch speakers deliver impressive sound levels with superior projection
• Stereo chorus and reverb effects for rich, spacious sound
• Dual channels: GUITAR (1/4-inch input) and MIC/LINE (XLR/TRS input), each with three-band EQ and independent effects controls
• AUX IN with level control for connecting music players
• Mono/stereo LINE OUT for interfacing with house sound systems and recording devices
• Automatic anti-feedback function

 

MICRO CUBE GX Guitar Amplifier

The New Standard in Ultra-Compact Amps

 

 A top-seller worldwide for nearly 10 years running, the MICRO CUBE is the most popular battery-powered amp of all time. The new MICRO CUBE GX retains the tiny size and huge sound of its legendary predecessor while adding many great additions and improvements, including i-CUBE LINK, increased output power, a chromatic tuner, and a MEMORY function for saving your favorite settings. The massive, high-gain EXTREME brings the total number of COSM amps to eight, while HEAVY OCTAVE has been added to the onboard effects section for thick, ultra-low tones. i-CUBE LINK opens many new opportunities for practice and recording, providing a built-in audio interface for working with music apps on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

• Ultra-compact guitar amp with custom-designed speaker
• Eight COSM amp tones, including the ultra-heavy EXTREME amp
• Eight DSP effects, including HEAVY OCTAVE and dedicated DELAY/REVERB with spring emulation
• MEMORY function for saving favorite amp and effects settings
• i-CUBE LINK jack provides simple audio interfacing with Apple’s iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch (interface cable included)
• Free CUBE JAM app for iOS plays songs and minus-one jam tracks, and lets you record the MICRO CUBE GX’s COSM amp tones along with music playback
• Chromatic tuner built in
• Runs on battery power or supplied AC adapter; carrying strap included

 

CUBE-20GX Guitar Amplifier

Pro COSM Tones and i-CUBE LINK

 

 Building on the top-level tone and rock-solid reliability that’s made the CUBE name famous, the all-new CUBE-GX series turns up the heat with even more versatile operation and connectivity for Apple’s iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Small yet mighty, the CUBE-20GX is a potent tone machine with features and performance that easily make it the best value in its class. Three footswitchable channels include JC CLEAN, LEAD, and a fully programmable SOLO channel, with built-in sound enhancement on tap in three independent effects sections. i-CUBE LINK turns the CUBE-20GX into a powerhouse for practice and mobile recording, providing a simple onboard audio interface for working with music apps on your favorite iOS devices.

• 20-watt guitar amp with custom-designed 8-inch speaker
• Three channels: JC CLEAN, LEAD (six different types), and SOLO
• SOLO channel is fully programmable, allowing you to save and recall JC CLEAN or LEAD sound type plus EQ and effects settings
• Three independent effects sections: EFX (five types), DELAY, and REVERB
• Hands-free channel switching with optional BOSS FS-5U or FS-6 footswitches
• i-CUBE LINK jack provides simple audio interfacing with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch (interface cable included)
• Free CUBE JAM app for iOS plays songs and minus-one jam tracks, and lets you record the CUBE-20GX’s tones along with music playback
• Three-band EQ; built-in chromatic/manual tuner
• RECORDING OUT/PHONES jack for silent practice and direct recording

CUBE-40GX Guitar Amplifier

High-Octane Combo with i-CUBE LINK

 

Building on the top-level tone and rock-solid reliability that’s made the CUBE name famous, the all-new CUBE-GX series turns up the heat with even more versatile operation and connectivity for Apple’s iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. With 40 watts of power and a custom-designed 10-inch speaker, the compact CUBE-40GX is the ultimate go-everywhere amp for gigs, recording, and practice at home. 11 COSM amp types and three independent channels—including a fully programmable SOLO channel—provide sounds for playing any style, with remote control of channel switching, effects, and more via the optional GA-FC Foot Controller. i-CUBE LINK takes practice and mobile recording to a new level, providing a built-in audio interface for working with music apps on your favorite iOS devices.

• 40-watt guitar amp with custom-designed 10-inch speaker
• Three channels: JC CLEAN, LEAD (with 10 different COSM amp types), and SOLO
• SOLO channel is fully programmable, allowing you to save and recall amp type plus EQ and effects settings
• Three independent effects sections: EFX (five types), DELAY with tap tempo, and REVERB
• Hands-free channel switching, effects on/off, and more via GA-FC Foot Controller (sold separately)
• i-CUBE LINK jack provides simple audio interfacing with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch (interface cable included)
• Free CUBE JAM app for iOS plays songs and minus-one jam tracks, and lets you record the CUBE-40GX’s COSM amp tones along with music playback
• Three-band EQ; built-in chromatic/manual tuner

CUBE-80GX Guitar Amplifier

Versatile Stage/Studio Amp with iOS Connectivity

 

Building on the top-level tone and rock-solid reliability that’s made the CUBE name famous, the all-new CUBE-GX series turns up the heat with even more versatile operation and connectivity for Apple’s iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The flagship CUBE-80GX packs a punch with 80 big watts of power and a custom-designed 12-inch speaker, delivering first-class performance in a compact amp that’s ready for the stage. 11 COSM amp types and three independent channels—including a fully programmable SOLO channel—put a huge range of tones at your command, with remote control of channel switching, effects, and more via the optional GA-FC Foot Controller. i-CUBE LINK takes practice and mobile recording to a new level, providing a simple onboard audio interface for working with music apps on your favorite iOS devices.

• 80-watt guitar amp with custom-designed 12-inch speaker
• Three channels: JC CLEAN, LEAD (with 10 different COSM amp types), and SOLO
• SOLO channel is fully programmable, allowing you to save and recall amp type plus EQ and effects settings
• Three independent effects sections: EFX (five types), DELAY with tap tempo, and REVERB
• Hands-free channel switching, effects on/off, and more via GA-FC Foot Controller (sold separately)
• i-CUBE LINK jack provides simple audio interfacing with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch (interface cable included)
• Free CUBE JAM app for iOS plays songs and minus-one jam tracks, and lets you record the CUBE-80GX’s COSM amp tones along with music playback
• Three-band EQ plus PRESENCE control; built-in chromatic/manual tuner

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PRICE DROP: Ibanez Joe Satriani JS-1200 20% Off!

It took many years to create guitars that could satisfy Joe Satriani, the "Master of Tone." But the end result was worth it. Joe's signature guitars aren't just a tribute to the man who has kept the torch burning for instrumental rock, they're the perfect vehicle for any artist who can put as much intensity into a whole note as he or she does with light speed phrases.

Main Features

• Color: Candy Apple
• Body Type: Solid body electric
• Neck Wood: Maple
• Top Wood: Basswood
• Back Wood: Basswood
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• No. of Frets: 22
• Position Markers: Abalone dot inlays
• Scale Length: 25-1/2"
• Pickups: DiMarzio PAF Joe (neck) and Fred (bridge)
• Controls: Tone and Volume
• Bridge/Tailpiece: Edge vibrato tailpiece
• Pickup Switching: Toggle switch
• Hardware: Chrome

The Perfect Guitar To Take "Surfing With The Alien"
Anyone who has heard Joe Satriani's original 1987 release, "Surfing With The Alien," has heard the man wail on Ibanez guitars. Today, with his own signature edition instruments, all built to his exacting specifications - and with a little secret mojo mixed in for good measure - Joe is bringing down the house at concerts around the world (or melting down your CD player with his ninth studio album, "Is There Love In Space?"). For the JS1200, Joe selected lightweight basswood for the aerofoil-shaped body because of its comfort factor and excellent balance between highs and lows. The Candy Apple red finish is a real scorcher, but guaranteed not to burst into flame no matter how hot your licks are!

Multi-radius Prestige Maple Neck and Rosewood Fingerboard
There's no reason to mess with a formula that's been time tested for half a century, so the JS1200 features a multi-radius Prestige maple neck and a rosewood fingerboard that's an exact digital rendering of the actual neck on Joe's favorite axe. And thanks to the deep cutaways on the JS1200's body, you get superb access to the upper frets for your most demanding solo work. Adding a touch of class are abalone dot inlays. Hey, if it's good enough for Joe...

DiMarzio Pickups Deliver Tone For Days
What good is a sleek, sexy guitar if it doesn't have the tone to match. Thanks to the specially-designed DiMarzio pickups (a PAF Joe in the neck position and a Fred in the bridge position - hey, we didn't name these things), you can go from crystal clear to downright filthy just by adjusting your tone and volume knobs, because an exclusive highpass filter maintains a full tonal spectrum at all volume levels from a whisper to a full out, ear damaging roar!

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Serious Sound With the Electro-Voice Live X Series

Electro-Voice's Live X Series is a feat in sound engineering.  This series will give you top-notch sound quality for the price point.  Here are some points as to why this series rocks and how it actually helps you and your audience.

Main Features

• High-frequency titanium compression drivers
• 700-W and 1000-W Class-D high-efficiency amplifiers run cool without fans
• Clear Full Range
• Rugged, Solid Wood Enclosure also adds to the resonance, unlike plastic enclosures
• Designed to pole-mount or stack with Live X subwoofers
• Easy to connect and control with versatile input and output options
• Lightweight materials, balanced design, durable, and ergonomic handles for convenient transport, setup, and load-out
• Versatile and gig ready for performance
• SPL output across all component configurations
• Best-in-class frequency response across powered and passive models
• Best-in-class power-handling and sensitivity specs across passive models 
• Exceptional crossover performance
• It is easy to connect with 2 XLR/TRS combo jacks, 1 stereo RCA, and an XLR Link output, and has intuitive amplifier controls 

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SPOTLIGHT: Gibson Gary Moore Les Paul Standard Tribute

In tribute to blues rock legend Gary Moore, Gibson has created a Les Paul Guitar that encompasses all the distinct and classic Les Paul traits as well as is decked to Moore's preferred specifications.

Main Features

• Mahogany body with figured grade-AA maple top
• Mahogany neck with rounded ’50s profile
• Granadillo fingerboard with acrylic trapezoid inlays
• BurstBucker Pro pickups in the neck and bridge positions
• Orange Drop tone capacitors
• TonePros™ Kluson green-key tuners with 16:1 ratio

From his scorching playing with Skid Row and Thin Lizzy to his incendiary solo work, Gary Moore produced some of the most powerful guitar performances known to stage and studio from the mid ’70s right up until his untimely death in 2011. Throughout his career, Moore virtually defined high-octane blues-rock, coining a signature tone that thousands have sought to emulate. Across three decades of playing, his weapon of choice remained the mighty Les Paul, one of which was the legendary ’59 Burst originally owned by Fleetwood Mac guitarist Peter Green.

Many details are reminiscent of the famed “Peter Green Les Paul,” formerly played by Gary Moore and now owned by collector Melvyn Franks. From its highly flamed maple top with Lemonburst finish, to its traditional Les Paul Model headstock with signature truss-rod cover, to its mismatched amber and gold top-hat knobs, the Gary Moore Les Paul Standard offers uncompromising looks. Plug in and fire up its BurstBucker Pro humbucking pickups via Orange Drop tone caps, all anchored with a quality TonePros™ hardware, and it rips it up with a tone fit to carry the name, Gary Moore.

Body and Neck

The Gary Moore Les Paul Standard is rooted in Les Paul tradition, with a top carved from figured Grade-AA maple, and a back crafted from Grade-A mahogany.  A classic combination, maple as a top adds crispness to the mahogany, but the lows and low-mids of the mahogany still being apparent.  This gives the guitar the well-known 'smoothness' in sonic profile that Les Pauls are known for.

To better show of the luscious nitrocellulose Lemonburst finish, the body carries no binding or pickguard. It is strategically weight-relieved to render this a superbly comfortable guitar. The neck is made from quarter-sawn Grade-A mahogany and carved to a rounded ’50s profile that measures 0.818” at the 1st fret and 0.963” at the 12th. It is topped with an unbound Granadillo fingerboard with 22 medium-jumbo frets and traditional acrylic trapezoid inlays.

Pickups and Electronics

Gibson paid just as much attention to the Gary Moore Les Paul Standard Tribute's electronics as they did to its aesthetics. Beginning with Orange Drop capacitors, every part of its internal signal path is designed to give you absolutely dead-on '59 Les Paul tone. Of course, it's next to impossible to find genuine '50s PAFs (even for Gibson). Instead, the Gary Moore Les Paul Standard Tribute sports a pair of Gibson's BurstBucker Pro humbuckers with historically unmatched bobbin windings.

Hardware and Appointments

A TonePros™ Tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece with locking mounting hardware partner with TonePros™ Kluson green-key tuners to comprise a first-class hardware set.

Cases and Extras

Wrap it up in a vintage-brown Gibson hardshell case with Gary Moore signature, owner’s manual, adjustment literature, and Gibson USA’s Limited Lifetime Warranty, and it’s a fitting tribute to the man himself.

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