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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New Jackson Summer Releases Featuring JS Dinky Models!

Jackson JS Series guitars and basses are swift, sleek, deadly and affordable — built with more than 30 years of Jackson experience and expertise as ultimate shred machines.

Jackson JS models are armed with high-output pickups, jumbo frets and a tilt-back headstock — features normally found on more expensive instruments. This design negates the need for string trees, which often cause tuning issues due to the unnecessary friction they create. JS Series guitars and basses also feature compound-radius fingerboards. The radius is roundest near the nut, which is perfect for fretting riffs and chords and for deep bass. This curvature gradually flattens out farther up the fingerboard, which is ideal for light-speed soloing, effortless string bending and singing high-end bass.

Jackson high-output pickups

Designed for great high-output tone for the heaviest music and the most crushing players.

Bound neck and sharkfin fingerboard inlays

In addition to superior tone and feel, elegant design touches such as neck binding and classic sharkfin fingerboard inlays have been hallmarks of stylish Jackson aesthetics for more than 30 years.

Double-locking tremolos and high-mass hard-tail bridges

Our double-locking tremolos and hard-tail bridges look great and provide rock-solid intonation and tuning stability even for the wildest playing.

Playability and quality only found on more expensive guitars

The most important aspect of any guitar is its playability. With specially designed speed necks and fingerboards, Jackson JS models offer unbelievably smooth feel that puts no speed limit on a player’s creativity. Slender neck back shape is remarkably comfortable for those who prefer a thinner, faster neck.

Here are some featured guitars:

 JS11 Dinky™

• Basswood body
• Gloss polyurethane body finish
• Jackson® High Output Humbucking (Bridge and Neck)
• 1-Piece Bolt-On Maple Speed Neck with Graphite
• Reinforcement and Scarf Joint
• Rosewood Fingerboard, 12" (305 mm) Radius
• White pearloid dot inalys
• 22 jumbo frets
• 25.5” scale
• 2-Point fulcrum tremolo bridge

 JS12 Dinky™

• Basswood body
• Gloss polyurethane body finish
• Jackson® High Output Humbucking (Bridge and Neck)
• 1-Piece Bolt-On Maple Speed Neck with Graphite
• Reinforcement and Scarf Joint
• Rosewood Fingerboard, 12" (305 mm) Radius
• White pearloid dot inalys
• 24 jumbo frets
• 25.5” scale
• 2-Point fulcrum tremolo bridge

 JS22 Dinky™ Arch Top

• Arched basswood body
• Gloss polyurethane finish (527), satin finish (576)
• Jackson® High Output Humbucking (Bridge and Neck) 1-
• Piece Bolt-On Maple Speed Neck with Graphite
• Reinforcement and Scarf Joint
• Rosewood Fingerboard, 12" to 16" Compound Radius
• White pearloid sharkfin inalys
• 24 jumbo frets
• 25.5” scale
• 2-Point fulcrum tremolo bridge

JS 32Q Dinky™

• Basswood body with quilt maple top
• Gloss polyurethane body finish
• Jackson® High Output Humbucking (Bridge and Neck)
• 1-Piece Bolt-On Maple Speed Neck with Graphite
• Reinforcement and Scarf Joint
• Rosewood Fingerboard, 12" to 16" Compound Radius
• White pearloid sharkfin inalys
• 24 jumbo frets
• 25.5” scale
• Jackson® double locking tremolo bridge

 JS 32 Dinky™

• Basswood body
• Gloss polyurethane body finish
• Jackson® High Output Humbucking (Bridge and Neck)
• 1-Piece Bolt-On Maple Speed Neck with Graphite
• Reinforcement and Scarf Joint
• Rosewood Fingerboard, 12" to 16" Compound Radius
• White pearloid sharkfin inalys
• 24 jumbo frets
• 25.5” scale
• Jackson® double locking tremolo bridge

JS32T Kelly™

• Basswood body
• Gloss Polyurethane on (576), Satin Clearcoat on (568)
• Jackson® High Output Humbucking (Bridge and Neck)
• 1-Piece Bolt-On Maple Speed Neck with Graphite
• Reinforcement and Scarf Joint
• Rosewood Fingerboard, 12" to 16" Compound Radius
• 24 jumbo frets with white pearloid sharkfin inalys
• 25.5” scale
• Jackson® compensated and adjustable stringsthrough-body bridge

JS32 King V™

• Basswood body
• Gloss polyurethane finish
• Jackson® High Output Humbucking (Bridge and Neck)
• 1-Piece Bolt-On Maple Speed Neck with Graphite
• Reinforcement and Scarf Joint
• Rosewood Fingerboard, 12" to 16" Compound Radius
• 24 jumbo frets
• White pearloid sharkfin inalys
• 25.5” scale
• Jackson® double locking tremolo bridge

JS32 Rhoads

• Basswood body
• Gloss Polyurethane on (572), Satin Clearcoat on (522)
• Jackson® High Output Humbucking (Bridge and Neck) 1-
• Piece Bolt-On Maple Speed Neck with Graphite
• Reinforcement and Scarf Joint
• Rosewood Fingerboard, 12" to 16" Compound Radius
• 24 jumbo frets
• White pearloid sharkfin inalys
• 25.5” scale
• Jackson® double locking tremolo bridge

JS32 Warrior™

• Basswood body
• Gloss Polyurethane on (572), Satin Clearcoat on (586)
• Jackson® High Output Humbucking (Bridge and Neck)
• 1-Piece Bolt-On Maple Speed Neck with Graphite
• Reinforcement and Scarf Joint
• Rosewood Fingerboard, 12" to 16" Compound Radius
• White pearloid sharkfin inalys
• 24 jumbo frets
• 25.5” scale
• Jackson® double locking tremolo bridge

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New Fender Blues Jr. III FSR

The FENDER^® Blues Junior™ III Two-tone FSR combo amplifier is more than just a 15-watt tube amp; it's a vintage tone machine! Complete with a limited-edition Two-tone vinyl covering, this tasty delight of an amp will floor you with its depth of character. Three 12AX7s and a pair of EL84s powering a Special Design 12" speaker give you everything from crystalline Fender cleans, to crispy crunch, to growling overdrive. Plug in, fire it up, and prepare to be blown away by the Fender Blues Junior III Two-tone FSR combo amplifier!

Fender Blues Junior III Two-tone FSR Combo Tube Guitar Amp at a Glance:

• Limited Edition Two-tone styling makes this amp look as good as it sounds
• Three 12AX7s and a pair of EL84s powering a Special Design 12" speaker
• Genuine Fender spring reverb - there's nothing like it

Limited Edition Two-tone styling makes this amp look as good as it sounds
Fender's Blues Junior III Two-tone FSR has the kind of stunning good looks that makes you wonder why guitarists buy amps dressed in basic black. The fact that the Blues Junior III Two-tone FSR's a limited edition makes it all the more irresistible. Grab one while you can, only a few will be available in the USA!

Three 12AX7s and a pair of EL84s powering a Special Design 12" speaker
Oh, the tone you get out of this thing! You can control the Fender Blues Junior III Two-tone FSR right from your axe. You're cruising along at medium volumes with just the right amount of grit - a twist of your pinkie, and your attitude-laden solo is soaring with gutsy overdrive. With three 12AX7s and a pair of EL84s in its engine room, the Blues Junior III Two-tone FSR plays and feels just like a classic Fender tube amp should.

Genuine Fender spring reverb - there's nothing like it
The Blues Junior III Two-tone FSR is fitted with genuine Fender spring reverb, rounding out the Blues Junior III's already tasty set of sonic delights. This Limited Edition is one of those amps you form a special attachment to. You know - the one you always grab for club dates. Throw it in the back seat and go - the Blues Junior III Two-tone FSR is ready to rock whenever you are.

Fender Blues Junior III Two-tone FSR Combo Tube Guitar Amp Features:

• Limited Edition Two-tone FSR styling makes this a beautifully collectible amp
• Only a few will be made for the USA
• Three 12AX7s and a pair of EL84s driving a Special Design 12" speaker
• Vintage-style Chicken Head knobs
• Genuine Fender spring reverb - there's nothing like it
• Comfortable vintage-style "Dog Bone" handle
• Rattle-reducing EL84 shock absorbers
• Fat Switch kicks it up a notch

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Electro-Voice Launches New ZLX Portable Powered Loudspeakers

Highlights:

•  The next generation of portable powered loudspeakers from EV
•  New EV industrial design
•  Legendary EV sound quality and eliability
•  Great price point
• Single Knob DSP Control with LCD display and application/location presets

EV set out a single goal with the new ZLX: to deliver a high class performance.  ZLX combines EV's decades of proven engineering experience with a bold new look.  It includes user-friendly features that gives it's users an extraordinary amount of control over their sound.

Available in 12- and 15-inch two-way versions and ideal for use as either mains or monitors, ZLX represents the new standard for musicians, DJs, and all performers looking for more from a portable powered loudspeaker.

Key Features:

• EV-engineered components matched with a 1000-W Class-D amplifier for best-in-class sound
• Single-knob DSP control with LCD display and application/location presets – optimize loudspeaker performance to suit your style and space
• Input level meters and independent amplifier control – ensure optimal gain structure in seconds
• Lightweight, super-durable composite construction with unique hi/lo grip design for effortless pole mounting and portability
• Patented split-baffle design for superior driver time alignment – enhanced sonic impact and intelligibility
• Stunning enclosure design

ZLX will be available in April 2013.
Click here for more info!

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Marshall Launches the New SL-5 Slash Signature Model!

The SL-5C is an all valve 5 watt amplifier incorporating various features, but above all else, it includes that unique Slash tone.  Marshall Amplification worked closely with Slash himself after the success of the AFD100.  The SL-5C is an accessible amplifier that is ideal for home or studio use.

The SL-5C has two channels, Clean and Overdrive.  A single volume control for the clean takes you from the authentic Slash clean sound to the Marshall crunch.  The Overdrive channel, consisting of volume and gain, nails the AFD style and tone.  Both of the channels have been approved by Slash.

A master EQ section of Bass, Middle, Treble and Presence is included, as well as high quality custom voiced digital reverb. 

-2 Custom Voiced footswitchable Channels - Clean & Overdrive (footswitch included)
-Green / Red Channel Status LED's
-Full EQ Section
-Presence Control
-Digital Reverb (footswitchable)
-High/Low Sensitivity Inputs
-Celestioon Vintage 30 Speaker
- Dual Output - 5 watts or 1 watt
-8 & 16 Ohm speaker outputs
-Front panel includes Slash signature and fonts

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New from NAMM 2013: Roland Drum Releases

Roland TD-4KP Portable V-Drum

Featuring a small footprint and an innovative folding design for fast breakdown and easy transport/storage, the TD-4KP V-Drums Portable is the ultimate e-kit for mobile drumming and small spaces. The powerful TD-4 sound module is equipped with a wide range of expressive, editable sounds and essential practice features, while the integrated pads provide a satisfying feel and natural playability. Perfect for small venues, rehearsals, lesson studios, bedrooms, apartments, and more, the TD-4KP combines V-Drums performance and features with impressive mobility and stow-away convenience.

- Renowned V-Drums sound and quality in an ultra-portable mobile kit
- Innovative folding design for quick, compact breakdown and easy transport/storage
- Includes TD-4 Percussion Sound Module, loaded with expressive sounds, Coach and Quick Record/Play functions, and more
- Eight pads total: kick, snare, toms x3, hi-hat, crash and ride cymbals; FD-8 Hi-Hat Controller included
- Snare and tom pads feature cushioned-rubber surfaces for natural playing feel
- Options: custom carrying case (CB-TDP); mesh-head snare pad (PDX-6/-8); pad mount (MDH-12); drum accessory package (DAP-3X); drum mat (TDM series)

Roland BT-1 Bar Trigger Pad

The compact and affordable BT-1 Bar Trigger Pad makes it easy to add electronic triggering to any drum kit. With a curved shape that mounts on the side of a V-Drums V-Pad or acoustic drum, it provides convenient playing access without disturbing your existing kit layout. The BT-1 is great not only for playing sounds in a V-Drums module or SPD-series percussion pad, but also for convenient control of a variety of functions like start/stop of backing songs and phrase loops, and much more.

• Compact and reliable single-trigger pad
• Curved shape for mounting on a V-Pad or acoustic drum
• Quick and easy mounting through a drum tension rod; attachment parts for standard rod-type mounts included
• Internal design eliminates false triggering while playing surrounding drums and/or pads
• Use with a V-Drums module or SPD-series percussion pad to trigger sounds and control functions such as start/stop of backing songs and phrase loops, effects on/off, kit selection, tap tempo, and more
• Great way to add electronic triggering to any acoustic kit or additional triggering to a V-Drums set

Additional Triggering for V-Drums Kits

If you’re a V-Drums player, the compact BT-1 makes it simple to incorporate additional triggers without having to add more pads. This gives you access to additional sounds, as well as convenient control of an enormous range of performance features in your V-Drums module or an SPD-series percussion pad. And with its small size, it’s easy to add additional BT-1s as needed to continuously expand the expressive power of your Roland percussion rig.

Easily Incorporate Electronics with Acoustic Drums

The BT-1 is an easy and affordable way to integrate electronics with your acoustic kit. Unlike large round pads and inconvenient foot switches, the BT-1 blends seamlessly with your kit without adjusting your setup or playing style. Simply plug the BT-1 into a trigger input on a V-Drums module or SPD-series percussion pad and enjoy a universe of new possibilities that Roland electronic percussion brings.

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