Guitar Player articles from February 2004

Guitar Player archives from February 2004

Things ain't never gonna be the way they were.(guitar magazine)
February 1, 2004... I've came to miss a lot of things in my four decades of life. I miss those Christmas parties in the '60s, when each and every relative was directed by my grandpa to assemble at his house and celebrate the joy of the season as one big, happy...

Steve Hackett.(Feedback)(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2004... Thank you so much for your interview with this much overlooked guitarist [Dec.'03]. Since his days with Genesis, Steve Hackett has been one of my all-time favorites. I saw him perform "Dancing Out With the Moonlit Knight" with the two-hand...

Morcheeba.(Feedback)(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2004... I must comment on your recent interview with Morcheeba's Ross Godfrey [Input/Output, Dec. '03] and his quote, "the drugs don't really affect our playing." Really? So why does he bother taking them'? It may be a bit moralistic to expect you guys...

Gibson voodoo?(Feedback)(quality of guitar)(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2004... A tip of the cap to Guitar Player for providing me with many years of reading enjoyment. However, I feel I must comment on the review by Michael Molenda of the Gibson Custom Shop Johnny A. Signature [Bench Tests, Dec. '03]. What corporate...

Rush to judgment.(Feedback)(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2004... In your review of the Carvin Legacy VL412 [Dec. '03], you refer to "a tone bigger and fatter than Rush Limbaugh?" How about a neck as wide as Hillary's butt? How about a tone as thick as Oprah's neck? No, you lefties think it's okay to use...

OOPS! (Feedback).(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2004... Wow, our readers are smart! Christopher Cane, of Pennington, NJ, points out: "I'll eat my hat if that's an OM-style Martin body that John Mayer is pictured playing on page 130 [Bench Tests, Dec. '03]. That's a dreadnought body if I ever saw...

Fretwire.(Input/output)
February 1, 2004... Millions of enthusiastic fans, a major-label record deal, and/or a secure spot on the Billboard chart is not always enough to keep your guitarist present and accounted for. First came the announcement that Alien Ant Farm guitarist, Terry Corso,...

Studio log: non-linear guitar sessions.(Input/Output)
February 1, 2004... So, here we are--smack-dab in the middle of the digital-recording revolution where unlimited tracks, non destructive editing, and myriad plug-ins often transform the job of the session guitarist from a "track" player to a "part" generator. For...

Classic riffs: Eddie Martinez on "Addicted to Love".(Input/Output)
February 1, 2004... Although he has played on number one hits by David Lee Roth, Steve Winwood, Billy Ocean, and others, Eddie Martinez is best known as the guy who provided die power-chording soundtrack to those air-guitaring supermodels in Robert Palmer's...

Angels.(Input/Output)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
February 1, 2004... Elliott Smith The songwriting sensation--who famously sang his 1997 Academy Award nominated song "Miss Misery" (from Good Will Hunting) at the award ceremony while wearing a rumpled white suit--committed suicide on October 21, 2003. He was...

Encore: Jimmy Page.(Input/Output)(Interview)
February 1, 2004... Jimmy Page was a busy, widely herod session guitarist before joining one of the U.K.'s most influential and successful rock bands, the Yardbirds--all this before co-founding Led Zeppelin. Here are brief, edited excerpts from Steve Rosen's July...

Setups of the stars: Steve Stevens.(Input/Output)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... It says a lot when the guitarist is so much a part of a band's sound that he is given equal billing alongside the singer. Steve Stevens has become that to Billy Idol. I recently asked Stevens if he would like to think about one of his guitars...

Techno tools build a Lo-Fi Converter.(Input/Output)
February 1, 2004... When mixers, audio interfaces, direct boxes, and all in-one recording workstations started including high impedance inputs for guitar, it seemed like a good idea. After all-high impedance--a characteristic of tube-amp inputs--avoids loading...

Dream rig: Peter Frampton.(Input/Output)
February 1, 2004... If you're at all familiar with classic rock, you know that Peter Frampton has been a fixture of rock radio since the mid-' 70s, when he cracked the mainstream code with his kajillion-selling live album, Frampton Comes Alive. But did you know...

Long lost love.(Input/Output)(product)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... FRAMPTON ADORES THE CHAMBERED bodied,maple-topped, signature-series Les Pauls that Gibson makes in his name. But he will never forget the guitar that inspired them. And if it wasn't for one frustrating night with Humble Pie at the Fillmore...

Industry insider: Rockrgrl Day at Musicians Institute.(Input/Oputput)
February 1, 2004... Support and empowerment were--not surprisingly--the resonant themes of ROCKRGRL Day, held November 1, 2003 at the Musician's Institute in Hollywood, California. Presented by Carla DiSantis, editor and publisher of ROCKRGRL magazine, and M.I....

Mackie.(New Gear)(Spike Powered Recording System)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... The Spike Powered Recording System ($419) includes all the hardware and software you need to track, mix, and record music on a Mac or Windows-based computer. At the heart of the system is the 2-channel, 24-bit/96kHz XD-2 USB Audio/MIDI...

1. Stage magic.(New Gear)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... The PedalSnake ($64-$150) lets you combine instrument signals and 9-volt pedal power in one cable, eliminating clutter and simplifying setup. Invented by a NASA research engineer/guitarist, the cabling system uses a special wiring scheme to...

2. Minarik.(New Gear)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Bearing a striking resemblance to Heat Miser from The Year Without a Santa Claus (see inset), and weighing less than a Les Paul Custom, the 24 3/4"-scale Minarik Inferno ($1,399 sunburst, pictured; $1,359 black) features a quilted-maple top, a...

3. Dana B. Goods.(New Gear)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Rock N Roller Multi Carts ($129-$299)--now distributed in the U.S. by Dana B. Goods--can be transformed into any of eight configurations to handle just about any gear-hauling situation. The black-and-yellow carts come in five different models...

4. Reverend.(New Gear)
February 1, 2004... The U.S.-made Workhorse Series guitars ($539 and up, direct) feature the same patented body construction, "super vintage" necks, and custom designed pickups as Reverend's more expensive models, but at a more accessible price. Standard features...

5. Zaolla.(New Gear)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Engineered to deliver pure tone without coloration, Zaolla's hand assembled G-Series guitar/instrument cables ($72 per 10' cable; $74 with right-angle plug) feature solid silver center conductors, redundant layers of shielding (to protect the...

6. Planet waves.(New Gear)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... The new Right-Angle Circuit Breaker cables employ the same pushbutton signal muting as their straight (non-angular) forebears, but in a design more suitable for guitars with flush mounted jacks. The cables are available in 10' ($42) and 20'...

Bad Cat.(New Gear)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... The hand-built, point-to-point-wired Mini Cat tube amp ($869) boasts a 10" alnico magnet Jensen speaker and a 12AX7 pre-amp coupled to a single EL84 power amp. Other features include Volume, Bass, Treble, and Master controls; speaker, line, and...

7. Basson.(New Gear)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Packed with Eminence Legend series speakers and available in gray (pictured) and blackface models, Basson Sound's new 4x12 guitar cabinets ($390-$480) can handle between 300 and 480 watts and are wired for 8[ohm]. The handmade cabs are...

Balkan blues: Ana Popovic rocks harder.(female blues singer)
February 1, 2004... "Blues guitarist" is a tough gig under any circumstances. Should you happen to be a young, white, Eastern European female blues guitarist, you can expect the challenges to be even more formidable. But nothing has dissuaded Belgrade-born Ana...

No joke! Gene & Dean Ween get serious about guitar.(Interview)
February 1, 2004... > Ween began as the teenage creation of Mickey Melchiondo (a.k.a. Dean Ween) and his buddy, Aaron Freeman (a.k.a. Gene Ween). Armed with guitars, a 4-track, and a slew of effects, the Ween boys produced everything from bubble-gum pop to...

Goodbye Twang, hello Clang: Ryan Adams gets pumped up.(Interview)
February 1, 2004... Since surfacing in the late '90s with alt-country rockers Whiskeytown, ace songwriter Ryan Adams has pursued a stylistically and sonically varied solo career. His 2000 debut release, Heartbreaker, was a jangly, stripped-down affair, with an...

Poetic thievery: John McLaughlin talks inspiration, education, and instrumentation.(a guitarist)(Cover Story)
February 1, 2004... John McLaughlin's guitar mastery spans so many traditions that historians 200 years hence may argue that the figure known by that name is actually a composite of several individuals--or perhaps even entirely mythological. Born into a...

Pop goes the guitar hero: John Mayer brings heavy chops to light music.(Interview)(Cover Story)
February 1, 2004... Things is every bit as breezy a pop record as his previous efforts. But although Mayer definitely knows which side his artistic bread is buttered on, he's a guitarist through and through, and he can play. It's just that he didn't let his...

Fingerstyle finesse: Peter Huttlinger's 10 steps to ferocious fingerpicking.(training to play guitar)
February 1, 2004... Dual Lines "The essence of fingerpicking is playing two or more lines at the same time," says Huttlinger. "It's different from strumming chords or flatpicking single-note lines. Here's a phrase that illustrates the fingerpicking process...

Avi Bortnick's fantastic funk.(Guest Guru)
February 1, 2004... ONE NIGHT, AFTER A WHITE-HOT SET OF high-energy funk with his band What It Is, Avi Bortnick was told, "You're the funkiest white motherf--r I've ever heard." The statement would be a big compliment coming from just about anyone, but coming from...

Hot guitarist alert! name: Liberty Ellman home base: New York, New York.(profile)(Cover Story)
February 1, 2004... "WHEN YOU START THINKING LIKE a composer, the band becomes your instrument," states Liberty Ellman, touching on the inspiration behind his second solo album, Tactiles [Pi]. "You look at the group you've assembled--from the kick drum on up...

Reader's challenge * Aria Hysteria: this month's prize: a line 6 pod!(Rivera, Jim)(musician)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... CHANCES ARE THAT JIM RIVERA OF ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, could play the shred-metal-approved triplet lick shown here even faster than he does. But, while there's certainly nothing wrong with feeding one's need for speed by firing off a zillion...

Quad cascades.(Chops)
February 1, 2004... THE NEXT TIME YOU HAVE A SONG INTRO, outro, or breakdown all to yourself--in other words, the next one your guitar is heavily featured and you want to play something spectacular-why not try a few (as I like to call them) quad cascades? When...

Various Artists: No Thanks!: The '70s Punk Rebellion.(Audio)(a music album)
February 1, 2004... For a genre so reliant on the primal roar of electric guitar, punk rock is still given short shrift by tons of so-called "serious" guitarists. Well, that's their loss because by ignoring punk's many impassioned and creative players, they're...

Harvey Reid: Dreamer or Believer.(Audio)(latest release)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Subtitled 1982-2002, 20 Years of Acoustic Music, Harvey Reid's latest release is a magnificent overview of a life spent exploring plucked-string magic. The 40 selections on this two-disc set are precisely divided between instrumentals (disc 1)...

Grandpa Boy: Dead Man Shake.(Audio)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Paul Westerberg Come Feel Me Tremble On Dead Man Shake, indie god Paul Westerberg revives his sweaty, beer-soaked nom de plume for a set of ragged tracks that intersect his own righteous tunes with old country and blues standards. To put it...

Earl Slick, ZigZag.(Quick Hits)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Earl Slick, ZigZag. The current David Bowie guitarist invites his boss, Robert Smith (the Cure), Joe Elliot (Def Leppard), Martha Davis (Motels), and Royston Langdon (Spacehog] to party with him, but it's Slick's stunning licks that will keep...

Pelican.(Quick Hits)
February 1, 2004... Pelican, Australasia. This "instro-metal" offering dishes up ultra-distorted double-wide guitar grind in mostly major-flavored modalities. Think slowed-down Tony Iommi with dashes of Sonic Youth and Neurosis. Hydra Head.--BC

The Beatles.(Quick Hits)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... The Beatles, Let It Be... Naked. Wondrous, magical documents of a few moments when four lads tried to forget all the weirdness and decay surrounding them, and just sat down to play some brilliant music. Proof once again that it's talent, soul,...

The Allman Brothers Band.(Quick Hits)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... The Allman Brothers Band, Live at the Atlanta International Pop Festival: July 3 & 5, 1970. Recorded only months before the epic At the Fillmore, this two-disc set documents the evolution of rock's quintessential jam band. Brother Duane rips on...

John Frusciante.(Quick Hits)(Shadows Collide with People Cd released)(Sound Recording Review)
February 1, 2004... John Frusciante, Shadows Collide with People. The guitarist of the Red Hot chili Peppers goes solo in a big way with this sprawling, creative masterwork of cool sounds, weird noises, and memorable songs. Warner Brothers.--MM

The Aquarium Rescue Unit.(Quick Hits)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... The Aquarium Rescue Unit, The Calling. Despite having a wacky name that might suggest they helped save a cute little cartoon fish in Finding Nemo, this hard-hitting prog posse--featuring ripping lead guitarist Jimmy Herring--was popular for its...

The Shins.(a music band)(Quick Hits)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... The Shins, Chutes too Narrow. The slump-free sophomore effort from these Albuquerque rockers proves that they are well-poised for indie-pop world domination. From jangly, to folky, to just plain poppy, the Shins deserve all the buzz they've...

Reverend Charlie Jackson: God's Got It.(Audio)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Subtitled The Legendary Booker and Jackson Singles, this CD contains 18 tracks transferred from 45-rpm vinyl singles (whose master tapes have vanished) cut in the '70s by Reverend Charlie Jackson. A Fender Mustang-toting Baptist minister,...

Trey Gunn: Untune the Sky.(Audio)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Touch-guitarist Trey Gunn successfully emerges from the shadow of high-profile King Crimson cohorts Robert Fripp and Adrian Belew on this engaging and musically varied CD/DVD retrospective. Gunn chose the material--which includes selections and...

Mylab: Mylab.(Audio)(band)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Talk about a sonic experiment gone horribly right, check out this supernatural melding of genres from Mylab. Just what Mylab is--a band, a collective, a troupe of musical performance artists, a secret society--I'm not exactly sure. All I know...

Eric Clapton: Eric Clapton & Friends Live 1986.(DVD)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... It's a little disturbing to a guitar guy when the drummer is way more animated than the band's lead guitarist. But, in this concert footage DVD, the drummer is Phil Collins. And, of course, the soloist is Eric Clapton--not the most energetic...

Squeeze My Lemon: A Collection of Classic Blues lyrics.(Print)
February 1, 2004... Written and Compiled by Randy Poe The author, a huge blues fan, filled note books with lyrics from his favorite songs over a period of years, and many of them are collected here. You don't get entire songs, just single couplets grouped...

Taylor 754ce-L1.(Bench Tests)
February 1, 2004... Bob Taylor has always appreciated walnut for its tonal qualities and visual beauty. The costly material is in such short supply, however, that Taylor has been able to build only limited numbers of its Walnut Series instruments since introducing...

Parker Fly Supreme, Fly Mojo, and Fly Deluxe.(Bench Tests)
February 1, 2004... Few instruments have broken the conventional molds of guitar design as thoroughly and successfully as the Parker Fly. Introduced in mid-1993, Ken Parker's brainchild was so well received that although new models were added during the...

Ibanez Tone Blaster 100H.(Bench tests)(Ibanez)
February 1, 2004... Since its rise to instrument-building prominence in the 1970s, Ibanez has produced a staggering range of guitar designs but very few amps. Prior to the introduction of the Tone Blaster 100H ($400 retail/$300 street; footswitch included), the...

Boss DD-20 Giga delay and OD-20 Drive Zone.(Bench Tests)
February 1, 2004... The Twin Pedal series stompboxes from Boss is boon for players who crave more features and flexibility from compact effects. There are currently six models in the series, and I recently had an opportunity to shake out the DD-20 Giga Delay and...

CA Guitars Legacy AE.(Bench Tests)
February 1, 2004... There's no denying the timeless beauty of wood. In the hands of an experienced luthier, it offers sweet tones, striking looks, and a physical connection to a once-living organism. But wood is also fragile, susceptible to temperature and...

Hiwatt Custom Tape Echo.(Bench Tests)
February 1, 2004... The Hiwatt Custom Tape Echo ($869 retail/$679 street) seeks to deliver classic tape echo sounds of multiple varieties in a compact, mechanically and electronically quiet unit, with greater operational flexibility than vintage machines--and...

Perfect Pitch: they laughed when I said they could have ... until I showed them the simple secret--and they heard it for themselves!(Schools & Educational Products: The Learning Center)
February 1, 2004... Learn to recognize EXACT tones and chords--BY EAR! * An amazing discovery into your own personal talent * know any tone or chord--by EAR ALONE * sing correct tones--without a starting pitch * play by ear * compose music in your head *...

RC Davis 50.(Toolbox: Super Splurges Over $500)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... San Francisco-based amp maker Robert Davis has introduced the model 50 ($1,600), a lxl2 reverb combo that features two 6L6 output tubes, a 5AR4 rectifier, two 12AX7s, and two 12AT7s. The 50 is handwired in classic point-to-point fashion without...

Palmer PGA-04 ADIG-LB speaker simulator.(Toolbox: Super Splurges Over $500)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Based on the renowned Palmer PDI-03, the single-rack-space PGA-04 Advanced Direct Injection for Guitar Load Box ($500 direct) allows you to tap the sound of your favorite amplifier and send it to the input of a recording or sound reinforcement...

Jon Kammerer 11-2HNG.(Toolbox: Super Splurges Over $500)(guitar)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... The woody artistry of Jon Kammerer's designs is represented by the model 11-2HNG ($2,500 retail), which sports a curved, five-piece top with a curly maple center, cherry stripes, and walnut outer sections. The back is two-piece walnut and the...

Analysis plus pro oval studio cable.(Toolbox: Groovy Grear Under $500)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... The result of extensive computer-simulation research, the Analysis Plus Pro Oval Studio ($299 retail/$269 street, for 10' length) features a pair of hollow oval-shaped conductors surrounded by a double-layer shield. (This "umbrella" shield is...

T-Rex Betavibe.(Toolbox: Groovy Gear Under $500)(guitar)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... It's a rare pedal that wins my heart the second I hear it, but the T-Rex Betavibe ($400 street) was love at first stomp. This handmade pedal from Denmark produced lush, Leslie-like chorusing that gave even my ratty-sounding practice amp a...

Home brew electronics Germania.(Toolbox: Groovy Gear Under $500)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... The story is that the Germania ($119 retail/$99 street) is a recreation of the famous Dallas RangeMaster treble booster, but whether you've actually heard a RangeMaster or not, you're gonna be knocked out by the tones this sucker delivers. In...

Lange Ampwedge.(Toolbox: Badass Bargains Under $50)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
February 1, 2004... Sometimes, glory is held in simple things. The Ampwedge ($39 retail), for example, isn't much more than an angled piece of hightech foam, but it can really make your life much more joyful in the studio and onstage. Lightweight and compact, the...

Planet waves Acoustic Guitar Humudifying System.(Toolbox: Badass Bargains Under $50)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Maintaining correct humidity in an acoustic guitar case is important to ensure that your valuable instrument isn't damaged by a lack of moisture (or excessive moisture) caused by changes in climatic or indoor conditions. Designed to fit inside...

Grooves Tubes Power Pick.(ToolBox: Badass Bargains Under $50)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Groove Tubes founder Aspen Pittman and bassist Steve Fishman have collaborated to develop the Power Pick ($12.95 retail for "Power Pick" apparatus and one Fender medium pick) which is said to add 20 times more mass to your favorite plectrum and...

RR Gadow Custom Hollow Guitar .(Product Spotlight)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Now Available Custom semi-hollow clean tones and a neck you don't want to let go. Lindy Fralin pickups, choice of fingerboards, TonePros bridge, optional Roland Ready. Made in Durham, NC. List Price: $1,895/$2395 with Roland Ready...

Complete Joe Pass (Catalog Number 99311) Mel Bay Publications, Inc.(Product Spotlight)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Now Available This book is a collage of many of Joe's thought, about the guitar as an accompanying and solo instrument. Includes Joe's transcribed solos as well as transcriptions of the Joe Pass and Herb Ellis duos. SRP: $29.95...

Classic Tube Amplifier with Reverb--GTA-1060 Nady Systems.(Product Spotlight)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Launch Date: December 2003 60 W peak, all-tube design with 10" speaker, 3-way overdrive boost/gain selection and reverb. Equally suited for vintage or modern sounds from crisp, clean voicings to screaming sustain. Compact and lightweight with...

XLT-1 Lightweight Amp and Cabinet Cases Calzone Case Co.(Product Spotlight)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Now Available With today's tough carry on policy and tours always trying to save weight, Calzone offers a new line of lightweight guitar amp and cabinet cases, the XLT-1. Meets ATA-300 specification. SRP: Call for Quote www.calzonecase.com...

Black Dog Stomp Box with True Mechanical Hard Bypass (SDPO2-C) Snarling Dogs.(Product Spotlight)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Now Available Black Dog, EL34 power tube emulator, reproduces tone of driven classic British amps. It's companion, Tweed E. Dog (SPD01-C), 6L6 overdrive emulator reproduces tone of cranked vintage US tweed amps. Both have TMHBS. SRP: $76...

SRM350 2-Way Active Loudspeaker Mackie Designs.(Product Spotlight)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Coming soon The new SBM350 2-Way Active Loudspeaker employs Mackie's award-winning active loudspeaker technology to deliver punchy, high-precision sound and ultra-wide audience coverage in a very compact and portable cabinet design. SRP:...

Legacy Evolution Michael Kelly Guitars.(Product Spotlight)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Now Available This sleek new model features a solid carved spruce top, solid carved Flame-Maple back and clean no-binding design. With its radiused fingerboard it is perfect for guitar players. SRP: Starting At $945...

Model 4 Acoustic Guitar Jon Kammerer Guitars.(Product Spotlight)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Launch Date: January 2004 One of the most comfortable acoustic you will ever find, built from solid wood, with the best acoustic pickups available. Includes hard shell case. Made in the USA SRP: $1250-$2500 www.jonkammererguitars.com 319...

Future Sonics Ears[TM] (Model EM3) Future Sonics Incorporated.(Product Spotlight)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Now available with special pricing Universal fit personal monitoring at a price for nearly any performer. Natural sound, incredible vocals and outstanding bass response. Great upgrade to existing products or portable digital audio players, too....

Fretboard Logic Box Set Bill Edwards Publishing.(Product Spotlight)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Launch Date: Now Available We now offer the bestselling Fretboard Logic system at a substantial discount in our Box Set package. The Box Set includes the books and the videos in your choice of VHS or DVD. SRP: $89.95 www.billedwards.com...

Burrell ELDC Burrell Guitars.(Product Spotlight)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Now Available 7(degree) Twist/Compound Radius/24 fret neck; Sperzel tuners; Humbuckers w/coil taps, On/On/On selector switch; tone, volume controls. Hollow butcher-block body w/no cover plates. SRP: $2400 www.burrellguitars.com 304-429-4848...

M1 Magnetic Pickup LR Baggs.(Product Spotlight)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Launch Date: February 2004 Rule the stage with the world's first soundhole magnetic pickup that "hears" the body as well as the strings. The M1 comes with a custom 12 ft. cord and installs in seconds. From L.R. Baggs--who else? SRP: $179...

EXT-25, SS-6, SS-6B, SS-4, SS-3LT Furman Sound.(Product Spotlight)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Launch Date: December 2003 Furman's new Pro Plugs are a line of premium quality surge protectors for stage and studio use. The line consists of five models. The ACX-25 three-outlet extension cord, the SS-6 power strip and SS-6B power block, the...

Garritan Personal Orchestra harps.com, Corp.(Product Spotlight)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Launch Date: November 2003 A complete Symphony Orchestra sample collection for $249. Includes orchestral sample library, Native Instrument Kontakt player and Geniesoft Overture notation program. Everything you need to create orchestrations of...

Rock N Roller Multi-Cart R6 Dana B. Goods.(Product Spotlight)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Now Available 8-in-1 Professional Equipment Carts. The highly acclaimed Rock N Rollers instantly transform into any of 8 configurations to fit any equipment size or shape, eliminating the need for 8 different carts. Carries huge loads but folds...

3000 Series Wireless Microphone Systems Audio-Technica.(Product Spotlight)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Now Available Features 200-channel frequency agility and true diversity reception. Bodypack's high-impedance input makes your guitar sound wired. Easy set-up and operation. $25 rebate through March 31,2004. SRP: ATW-3110 Body-Pack System...

Magicstomp Yamaha Corp.(Product Spotlight)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Launch Date: November 2003 The Yamaha Magicstomp pumps out an enormous range of powerful effects: The award-winning DG, AG, and UD Stomp sounds, the Yamaha SPX Hall of Fame effects, and many dazzling new tones created especially for Magicstomp....

Nut Sauce Filled Groove-Luber Big Bends LLC.(Product Spotlight)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Nut Sauce filled syringe applicator with curved plastic needle for pin point application. Extreme tuning aid. Smooth precision tuning. Keeps you in tune. Reduces string breakage up to 95%. SRP: $10 www.guitaristonly.com 888-788-BEND ...