Musikmesse 2011: New ENGL Amps Demo Video
April 7, 2011
Demo video of the some new ENGL amps at Musikmesse 2011.
Noticed quite a few demo players using Suhrs, I approve 
Musikmesse 2011: Gibson and showcases new models including the Nashville Flood Anniversary Les Paul Studio
April 7, 2011
Gibson have announced some exciting new models including the rather cool looking (well to me ) Nashville Flood Anniversary Les Paul Studio:
…Gibson USA division will also be showcasing other new models the SG Special ’60s Tribute. This guitar commemorates the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the SG with a cool yet affordable tribute model that incorporates all of the nuances and features that made the SG an immediate hit. The Nashville Flood Anniversary Les Paul Studio Blue and Green, Explorer Melody Maker, Flying V 7-String, Les Paul Oversized Bass, Paul Landers Signature Les Paul, and the Les Paul and SG Gothic Mortes, and other exciting additions from Gibson USA will also highlight the booth.
Gibson Custom will continue its history of presenting the world’s most collectible guitars at Musikmesse 2011. Guests will be among the first to see the exclusive Alex Lifeson Les Paul Axcess, a guitar which commemorates Lifeson’s work with Rush from the ’70s to today and hisredefining of the boundaries of progressive rock guitar.
The Randy Rhoads Les Paul Custom, the Don Felder Doubleneck and Les Paul Signature models, SG Custom Reissue, ES-355 Figured Stopbar, and other historic models from Gibson Custom will also be showcased at the booth.
Also new for Gibson Custom is the Marc Bolan Signature Les Paul, a guitar based on the iconic Les Paul Model Guitar that accompanied Marc’s all too short but very influential career. Limited to 100 aged and 350 ‘VOS’ finished versions globally, the chance to see, hear and feel this special instrument is at this year’s Musikmesse.
via Musicradar
Musikmesse 2011: New Schecter Synyster Gates Special signature guitar
April 7, 2011
Schecter announces new ‘sedate’ Synyster Gates signature models:
The idea behind the new $YN model was to build a guitar that was not TOO branded. When we set out to do this, Brian said ‘as much as I love Dime, I would never play that guitar on stage’ so the new SPECIAL delivers $YN’s look, playability and SOUND without the overly recognizable ‘pimp-stripes.’ Rest assured, he will still be rocking his striped Customs AND there will be a Special Edition Custom available before the Holidays with a new color scheme. The new ‘DELUXE’ version is to the Special, as the ‘Standard’ is to the Custom. It is more affordable… bolt-on, FR Special trem, Seymour Duncan Designed Detonators, rosewood fingerboard, etc …. $869 MSRP. Deluxe specs up tomorrow.
Two versions of the guitar will be available, the “Special” and “Deluxe“:
| Construction: | Set Neck w/ Ultra Access |
| Available Bodies: | - Mahogany |
| Neck: | 3-pc Mahogany |
| Finger Board: | Ebony |
| Frets: | 24X Jumbo |
| Inlay: | MOP Gothic Cross |
| Bindings: | White |
| Tuners: | Schecter |
| Pickups: | Seymour Duncan Invaders SH-8 |
| Electronics: | Vol/Tone (tap)/3-way switch |
| Available Bridges: | - Original Floyd Rose |
| Scale: | 25.5″ |
| Hardware: | Black Chrome |
| Available Colors: | - Gloss Black (BLK) - Goth Black (BLK) |
| Available Cases: | - LEFTY CASE N/A - SGR-2A |
| Available Lefty: | Yes |
| Construction: | Bolt-On |
| Available Bodies: | - Mahogany |
| Neck: | Maple |
| Finger Board: | Rosewood |
| Frets: | 24X Jumbo |
| Inlay: | Pearloid Gothic Cross |
| Tuners: | Schecter |
| Pickups: | Duncan Designed HB-108 Detonators |
| Electronics: | Vol/Tone (tap)/3-Way Switch |
| Available Bridges: | - Floyd Rose Special |
| Scale: | 25.5″ |
| Hardware: | Black |
| Available Colors: | - Gloss Black (BLK) |
| Available Cases: | - SGR-2A |
| Available Lefty: | Yes |
via LickLibrary
Musikmesse 2011: Orange Amps bring you the Dark Terror
April 6, 2011
Dark forces have been stirring at Orange Amps where mysterious alchemy has created the beast to be unleashed. Striding out of the shadows is the new Dark Terror, guitars amps will never be the same again!
Menacingly small, easily recognisable, this aggressive little amp comes with a mind blowing sound which combines the shape control of the Thunder series with the weight and size of the monster Terror family. This Frankenstein like amp has creepy amounts of gain on tap with disturbingly pleasurable responsiveness. It is uncompromisingly brutal, doubtless unhinged, even ferocious!
The Dark Terror rises from the ethereal depths to fulfill the every desire of the Heavy Metal and Rock guitar players. With its characteristic fearless Orange Amp looks, heavy duty construction and portability, guitar players everywhere will quickly become attuned to this scary dark force of nature.
The Dark Terror is highest gain Terror amp ever and comes with:-
New High Gain Preamp 3 x ECC83/12AX7
Valve Driven FX Loop
1 x ECC81/12AT7
Four Stages of Gain
15 Watts Class A, Switchable to 7 Watts
Weighs in at only 7kg/15lbs
A Gig Bag
The Dark Terror is available from the end on May 2011 and priced at £399 (inc. VAT). Hear its distinctive Orange Amp sound and you will feel this mysteriously attractive force pulling you into the shadow of the Dark Terror. It’s everything you want from a Black Orange Amp. Prepare to ride the Dark Terror storm.
Musikmesse 2011: New Yamaha Pacifica range video from gear4music
April 6, 2011
via gear4music.com
When Yamaha introduced the first Pacifica models in 1994 it brought high quality, high performance no-compromise instruments within reach of many thousands of discerning guitarists on a budget. These highly affordable instruments were characterised by high-quality hardware and a superb solid wood body.
Since that time Yamaha has gone on to introduce a wide range of Pacifica variations many of which have since received international awards and as a result of this relentless pursuit of quality the Pacifica is one of the world’s most popular guitar brands.
The Pacifica story continues to evolve and innovate with the introduction of four new models at this years’ Frankfurt Musikmesse – The Pacifica 611HFM, 510V, 311H and 120H.
All models started life in Yamaha’s famed LA custom shop and take the Pacifica concept to the next stage since they offer new configurations of hardware and pickup design to stay in tune with new market and music developments.
The new Pacifica 311H looks great and offers superb feel and versatility and exudes the innovations and quality that have made Yamaha’s LA custom shops instruments so revered.
The 311 features custom-wound pickups and the highest quality hardware complete with coil tap all matched with a solid tonewood construction that delivers great musical and tonal variation and uncompromising performance. This model is available in Black, Vintage White, Red Metallic and Yellow Natural Satin.
The no-frills, no-compromise Pacifica 510V really means business, it features professional hardware, an exclusive single Seymour Duncan TBPR-1b pickup, tinted maple neck and rosewood fingerboard. Available in Black, Candy Apple Red and old Violin Sunburst this model sounds as good as it looks.
The new 611HFM model is the embodiment of the Pacifica concept of versatility, performance and individuality and stays true to the LA custom-shop guitar vision. A superb flamed maple and Alder body with a vintage tinted maple neck with models boasts Seymour Duncan SP90 – 1n TB-14 pickups and coil tap tone pot.
The new range is completed with the Pacifica 120H which offers a Maple neck, rosewood fingerboard and Alder body. High performance Neck and Bridge Humbuckers complete this high performance yet highly affordable package.
Musikmesse 2011: Blackstar revamp their highly popular HT-5 Amp range
April 6, 2011
The Blackstar HT-5 flew off the shelves when it was launched a few years ago. I myself came close to buying one and I have recommended the amp to many students of mine. It offered a great sounding amp for very little money appealing to players of all levels.
Now Blackstar have relaunched the range with some enhancements, notable of which is the addition of digital reverb! :
When the original HT-5 was launched in 2008 it quickly became on of the most successful studio and practice amps ever designed.
Packing all the great tone and innovative features of the award-winning HT valve pedals in a two-channel, footswitchable valve amp format with a unique push-pull power amp design it was an instant classic.
Due to popular demand 2011 sees this groundbreaking amp relaunched and improved with a whole host of new features:
* Digital stereo reverb as found on the HT Venue Series and HT-1 adding a rich depth to any playing style (only on ‘R’ models)
* Dedicated Tone control on the Clean Channel providing even greater tonal flexibility over the HT-5′s shimmering cleans
* 12″ Blackbird 50 Watt speaker, custom designed by Blackstar
* State-of-the-art enhanced speaker emulated output for perfectly capturing valve tone to tape or disk
* Speaker emulated output can now be used at the same time as the internal speaker/extension cab, providing headphone-free monitoring or the choice to blend a mic’d speaker and emulated signal together for unrivalled usability when recording at home or in the studio
* Stero MP3/Line input perfect for practice
* Please note that the HT-112 will be fitted with the new Blackbird 50 speaker from April production to match the new HT-5R
HT-5C Combo
* Innovative 5 Watt valve combo
* 1xECC83 and 1x12BH7
* Unique push-pull power amp design
* Award-winning HT Pedal preamp
* Two footswitchable channels
* 12″ Blackbird 50 custom speaker
* Enhanced tone controls
* Patent-applied-for Infinite Shape Feature (ISF)
* Fully equipped for studio or practice
* Speaker emulated output with 1×12 or 4×12 voicing
* Effects loop with effects level switch
* Footswitch included
* Cool vintage styling
HT-5R Combo
* Innovative 5 Watt valve combo
* 1xECC83 and 1x12BH7
* Unique push-pull power amp design
* Award-winning HT Pedal preamp
* Two footswitchable channels
* 12″ Blackbird 50 custom speaker
* Enhanced tone controls
* Patent-applied-for Infinite Shape Feature (ISF)
* Digital stereo reverb
* Fully equipped for studio or practice
* Speaker emulated output with 1×12 or 4×12 voicing
* Effects loop with effects level switch
* Footswitch included
* Cool vintage styling
HT-5RH Head
* Innovative 5 Watt valve combo
* 1xECC83 and 1x12BH7
* Unique push-pull power amp design
* Award-winning HT Pedal preamp
* Two footswitchable channels
* Enhanced tone controls
* Patent-applied-for Infinite Shape Feature (ISF)
* Digital stereo reverb
* Fully equipped for studio or practice
* Speaker emulated output with 1×12 or 4×12 voicing
* Effects loop with effects level switch
* Footswitch included
* Cool vintage styling
GEAR: Tired of conventional guitar design? check out KOZM Guitars
February 28, 2011
The electric guitar design hasn’t changed too much over the decades, we guitarists can be a conservative bunch
But if you’re tired of the usual ‘flat’ design of the electric guitar then check out these modern designs from KOZM Guitars
Designed and built by Jeff Kosmoski, KOZM Guitars are built using Digital lutherie which uses CAD/CAM technology to design and fabricate a more modern-looking, organic guitar.
Three models are currently available, the Arched Wave AW-5, Back Bender BB-2 and Mutated Tele MT-2:
