Monthly Archives: February 2015
Fishman Debuts Platinum Analog Acoustic Preamps
Fishman’s Platinum Pro EQ and Platinum Stage acoustic preamps are all-analog and offer discrete, high-headroom Class A function with sweepable Mid and a switchable...
Seymour Duncan Intros Studio Bass Compressor
The Seymour Duncan Studio Bass Compressor is a studio-grade/soft-knee compressor for bassists. It has a Low/Full/Mid switch that can restore dynamic range lost in...
Nordstrand Offers Alnico III in Bass Pickups
Nordstrand Pickups is now offering Alnico magnets in its complete line of bass pickups, including Big Singles, BigMan, and Dual Coils. All are designed...
Detlef Schmidt
Some among the cognoscenti argue that there are two bassists in the blues world that define the genre – Chess mastermind Willie Dixon on...
Sean Costello
Before he died from an accidental overdose in 2008, Sean Costello and his trademark Gibson Les Paul goldtop made some fine records that showed...
JangleBox J-Gate Noise Suppression Gate
JangleBox J-Gate Noise Suppression Gate
Price: $225
Info: www.janglebox.com
Dynasonic, lipstick, and P-90 are all great names for pickups with iconic single-coil tones – typically accompanied...
Carl Martin Dual Offers Dual Injection
The Carl Martin Dual Injection combines two transparent boosts, each with its own Level control and true-bypass footswitch. A toggle switches between Serial and...
Traveler AG-105EQ
Traveler AG-105EQ
Price: $499.99 (street)
Info: www.travelerguitar.com
When it comes to “travel guitars,” players are often forced to sacrifice size for portability and even functionality. Unlike many...
ToneConcepts’ The Distillery
While many pedal makers tinker away on effects that exhibit their personal tonal philosophies, the fact is that most don’t play gigs or compose music. Seraphim Marcopoulous of ToneConcepts was keen enough to take advantage of his professional relationships with some of the finest guitarists in the industry, asking, “What’s missing?”
Pink Floyd and Australian Pink Floyd Show
It’s not easy being a Floyd fan in 2015. The band’s best work lies 40 years in the past, yet there are still choices...