Harmony Central Summer NAMM 2006 Videos

Duncan Turner Acoustic Research (DTAR) - Wave-Length Under-Saddle Pickup and Mama Bear Acoustic Guitar Preamp

mball@musiciansfriend.com (Harmony Central) — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 13:12:55 PDT

Wave-Length Under-Saddle pickupCombines a thin, piezo under-saddle transducer with an 18v, low-noise, high input impedance preamp, to create a system with twice the dynamic range of typical 9v systems. The 18v preamp is powered by two “AA” batteries. With 18 volts, your signal has more headroom, so hard strumming won’t distort as easily. The preamp has an input for a second source, like a

Eden - WTX-260 Sub-Compact Bass Amplifier

mball@musiciansfriend.com (Harmony Central) — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 13:13:31 PDT

WTX-260 Sub-Compact Bass AmplifierChicago, Illinois, July 12, 2006 – Eden Electronics, the leader in bass amplification, will debut its new sub-compact amplifier, the WTX-260, at the Summer 2006 NAMM show in Austin, Texas. This small, lightweight (only 3.8 lbs!) unit includes all the features users have come to expect from Eden amplifiers, and also includes groundbreaking technology to make life

First Act - Sheena, Delia, and Lola Electric Guitars

mball@musiciansfriend.com (Harmony Central) — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 13:14:11 PDT

Sheena, Delia, and Lola Electric GuitarsHailed as "the cream of the crop" by Guitar World, First Act's handmade Limited Edition guitars have been an unqualified success, with Guitar Player raving about their "stylistic innovation, unique appearance, practical utility, and surprising affordability." With the introduction of the SFA series, the line grows to nine distinct models (three for each

First Act - V-Stack Guitar Amp

mball@musiciansfriend.com (Harmony Central) — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 13:15:15 PDT

V-Stack Guitar AmpV-Stack is a boutique effects pedal company known for precise replication of vintage amplifier sounds based on an innovative all-analog approach with tone that "rivaled any other simulator—hardware or software— that I have ever used," according to Guitar One reviewer Michael Ross.Each amplifier model in the line -- which includes the entry level VA850 (MSRP $435.00), VA851 (

Fishman - Loudbox Pro

mball@musiciansfriend.com (Harmony Central) — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 13:15:47 PDT

Loudbox Pro Acoustic AmpThe Loudbox Pro Acoustic Amp features a staggeringly powerful 600W triamp design that delivers exceptional tone, clarity, and power at high volume levels. The 12" woofer is driven by a dedicated 380W amp that delivers the output to send your guitar's deepest frequencies into the furthest reaches of the biggest venues. A 160W amp energizes the 6" midrange driver while a 60W

Focusrite - Liquid Mix

mball@musiciansfriend.com (Harmony Central) — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 13:16:17 PDT

Liquid MixEach of Liquid Mix’s 32 channels provides EQ and Compressor emulations selected from a huge pool of high-quality vintage and modern day classics. 20 EQs and 40 Compressors are available straight out of the box, with an expanding library online. Furthermore, a totally unique hybrid 7-band ‘super EQ’ can be built out of separate classic EQ sections in every one of the 32 channels. Each

Gator Cases - Pedal Tote Pro

mball@musiciansfriend.com (Harmony Central) — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 13:16:58 PDT

Pedal Tote ProGator has released a new addition to its Pedal Tote Series. The Pedal Tote Pro is a larger version of the regular Gator Pedal Tote and is available with or without power. The pedal board section of the case comes with a carry handle on the back which slides into a black 600-Denier nylon padded carrying case for easy transportation. The pedal board is 16” x 30” and the actual Pedal

Ibanez - 30th Anniversary 2670 Double-Neck 6-string/12-string Guitar

mball@musiciansfriend.com (Harmony Central) — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 13:17:58 PDT

30th Anniversary 2670 Double-NeckIbanez is bringing out an extremely limited edition recreation from the '70s, the era referred to by vintage Ibanez collectors as the "Golden Age of Ibanez." The 2670RE "Artwood Twin" is a double-necked electric guitar, featuring a 6-string and a 12-string and a list price of just under $10,000."It's an historic instrument and its reissue will also be historic:

Ibanez - Giger Guitar

mball@musiciansfriend.com (Harmony Central) — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 13:18:36 PDT

Giger GuitarIbanez Debuts Second-Generation Giger Signature InstrumentsJuly 19, 2006Three new Ibanez instruments debuted at the Austin NAMM musical instrument convention bearing graphics by the visionary artist, H. R. Giger. The eerie trio includes an Ibanez RG electric guitar, a Soundgear Xtreme bass, and the long-awaited SHRG1Z, an Ibanez S with a metal-coated body engraved with Giger's "

Line6 - Floor POD

mball@musiciansfriend.com (Harmony Central) — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 10:47:22 PDT

An all-in-one tone solution, Floor POD is a multi-effect floor processor with a built-in foot controller that delivers premium tone and features in a portable, easy to use package. The price of Floor POD makes it easily affordable for any beginning guitarist who wants real-world pro sounds.Floor POD can be used as a simple multi-effect pedal for any guitar amp, a complete direct to PA and

Line6 - TonePort KB37

mball@musiciansfriend.com (Harmony Central) — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 10:41:45 PDT

Record everything from guitar and bass, to vocals and now keyboard parts easily with world-class studio results!TonePort™ KB37 is the latest addition to the award-winning TonePort™ family of USB recording and modeling interfaces. With world-class Line 6 guitar, bass, and vocal tone with an integrated keyboard controller, you’ll be ready when that hit song comes calling!Everything from TonePort™

Mackie - Onyx Satellite FireWire Recording System

mball@musiciansfriend.com (Harmony Central) — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 10:37:25 PDT

Onyx Satellite represents a breakthrough for computer-based audio and music production. As the world's first two-piece FireWire recording system, Satellite consists of a portable recording Pod with premium Onyx mic preamps, and a desktop Base Station with additional inputs and outputs. You simply undock the Pod when you want to record on location—leaving the Base Station connected to all your

Martin - D-42 “Frampton’s Camel” Signature Edition

mball@musiciansfriend.com (Harmony Central) — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 10:33:19 PDT

Full Circle Justice For Frampton’s Stolen Dreadnought: The D-42 “Frampton’s Camel” Signature EditionThe loss of a great guitar can really hurt. For Peter Frampton, that guitar was a Martin D-45 he bought in 1971. “I left Humble Pie with just enough money to buy it. It was one of those inspiring guitars; I used it to write and record most of the tracks on ‘Frampton’s Camel.’ I toured with it in

Martin - JC Buddy Guy Blues Guitar

mball@musiciansfriend.com (Harmony Central) — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 10:30:06 PDT

Polka Dot Signature Edition Honors Blues Legend Buddy GuyWith five Grammy Awards, 23 W.C. Handy Awards (the most of any artist), 65 albums, a place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and disciples like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughn, Buddy Guy ranks as one of the music legends of our time. He reigns as the undisputed king of Chicago blues with his fine songwriting, potent voice,

Martin - Johnny Cash Black D35

mball@musiciansfriend.com (Harmony Central) — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 16:57:30 PDT

D-35 Johnny Cash Commemorative EditionPays Tribute to the “Man In Black’s” Favorite Martin GuitarWhen he died on September 12, 2003 at age 71, Johnny Cash passed from icon to legend. In a singular career that spanned six decades, more than 1,500 songs, 48 hit singles and 11 Grammy awards, the “Man in Black” showed unique power and passion in his music. Even today, with the success of the movie “

Michael Kelly Guitars - Valor Custom

mball@musiciansfriend.com (Harmony Central) — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 16:54:28 PDT

This one has it all!! The Valor Custom is the premier version of our double cutaway. The all maple top is deeply cut for a stunning appearance and a big tone. You get a flame maple top and ebony fingerboard only on the Custom. The Select Wound Custom pickups are step number one on a path to tonal nirvana. These pickups are uniquely wound for an especially high output. Need a full and rich

MTD- Bass Guitars

mball@musiciansfriend.com (Harmony Central) — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 16:52:32 PDT

The bodies and necks are ergonomically carved to allow comfortable access to the extended scale bass. In general, ash (medium weight) has more growl and is more aggressive, poplar bodies have more punch, mahogany is more piano like with a slightly darker overall voice. Alder makes a very warm, big sounding, punchy bass, slightly compressed.Adding a top helps to focus the low end. A hard top tends

NS Design - Passive Upright Electric Bass

mball@musiciansfriend.com (Harmony Central) — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 16:49:05 PDT

An affordable upright electric bass that comes in some beautiful high-gloss finishes.

NS Design- Electric Bass Cello

mball@musiciansfriend.com (Harmony Central) — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 16:39:59 PDT

The five string NS Bass Cello is an electric string bass with these distinctive features:· 34 inch fretless bass guitar scale with arched fingerboard for bowing · Dot markers on the fingerboard for intonation. · 5 strings cover the range of the double bass and cello, available in 3 standard tunings: Bass guitar tuning: E,A,D,G,C (low to high in 4ths) Low B bass guitar tuning: B,E,

Peavey - HP Series Custom Shop Interface

mball@musiciansfriend.com (Harmony Central) — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 16:37:51 PDT

Musicians will be able to design and buy one-of-a-kind Peavey instruments in the all-new Peavey Custom Shop, a real-time online interface that will debut in beta format at Summer NAMM exhibit 1746.The new Peavey Custom Shop will take musicians step by step through the process of designing custom Peavey guitars and basses to their own specifications. This new interface is the only online custom

Peterson - Strobo Flip

mball@musiciansfriend.com (Harmony Central) — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 16:31:26 PDT

The StroboFlip™ is the latest in the Peterson line of Virtual Strobe Tuners. Its unique design coupled with unexcelled accuracy and Sweetened" Tunings makes the StroboFlip an indispensable tool for any musician Violin, Viola, Cello tunings First ever presets for these instruments! Tune to the correct perfect fifth intervals with 1/10 cent accuracy. The StroboFlip is the first tuner capable of

Planet Waves - Chromatic Pedal Tuner

mball@musiciansfriend.com (Harmony Central) — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 16:29:04 PDT

The Planet Waves Chromatic Pedal Tuner is a sweep and strobe tuner with patent-pending intuitive rotary user interface housed in a rugged, road-worthy metal enclosure. An oversized note name indicator and super-bright tuning LEDs combine to makeon-stage tuning easy in all lighting conditions. Professional features like true hard bypass for preserved tone and dual 9v AC jacks make this unit at

Planet Waves - Adjustable-Insert Pick

mball@musiciansfriend.com (Harmony Central) — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 16:24:55 PDT

Bass players that use their fingers but would like to use a pick without losing the crucial sound of finger picking do not have to despair. Once again, Planet Waves has come to the rescue, and introduces its new Adjustable-Insert Pick."So many players just want to try new things," said Brian Vance, Senior Product Manager for D'Addario. "The insert pick will offer new inspiration and playing power

Planet Waves - S.O.S. Pick Tuner

mball@musiciansfriend.com (Harmony Central) — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 16:17:48 PDT

The revolutionary Planet Waves S.O.S. Guitar Tuner pulses two out-of-phase LED light beams directly onto the vibrating string. When the string is out of tune, the two lights will visually dance on the string being tuned. As you approachin-tune status, the movement slows down and eventually stops when you are perfectly in tune. This revolutionary visual tuning system enables precision tuning in

Toft Audio - Trident Series ATB 16 Channel Mixer

mball@musiciansfriend.com (Harmony Central) — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 16:15:48 PDT

Malcolm Toft shows off his latest creation, the Toft Audio Trident Series ATB 16 Channel Mixer. Channels feature Burr Brown preamps, four bands of original Trident Series 80B EQ (high and low shelving plus two sweepable mids), six aux sends (one prefade and five switchable pre/post), a comprehensive monitor section (which can feed the main L/R bus for an effective total of 32 channel inputs),