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As Music has changed over the past 30 years, so too have guitarists’ needs. Every year, individuals come along who take the form to new levels, aspiring to new heights of musical acrobatics – usually, testing the physical boundaries of their guitars in the process. And although it goes without saying that having the right tool for the job won’t necessarily guarantee success, it can definitely help move the odds in your favor.

Ibanez are synonymous with such technological advancements when it comes to Electric Guitars. So much so they are the first stop for many awe inspiring acts such as Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Dragonforce, Slipknot, Meshuggah, Korn and literally hundreds more

Over these past 30 years, Ibanez has always been at the forefront of developing the right tools for players pushing the boundaries of music. For decades, Ibanez designers and luthiers have been the embodiment of this ideology, pushing their skills to the edge of imagination, consistently creating some of the most daunting instruments ever.

Features/Specifications:

Body & Bridge:

• Body: Basswood body
• Bridge: Edge II bridge

Neck Specs:

• Neck: 3-piece Wizard II maple neck
• Frets: Jumbo frets
• Scale: 648mm / 25.5″

Pickups & Hardware:

• Neck Pickup: INF3 (H)
• Bridge Pickup: INF4 (H)
• Harware Colour: black

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The reverse-fitted neck humbucker and out of phase centre position wiring created one of the most recognisable guitar sounds of the genre – real “Black Magic”.

Differential bell type control knobs, battle scars and sealed gear replacement tuners all add to the mojo…. Trev’s V100 “Lemon Drop” is a real tribute.

“When I was young and in a band, we supported the original Fleetwood Mac to play at a gig we’d organised. Fleetwood Mac let us use their PA, and Peter Green even let me use his amp! He wouldn’t let me use his guitar but he was always my favourite guitarist….”

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About ICON Series

Nothing gives off that unique, so-cool vibe like a guitar that’s obviously seen some serious use. Like a battle-scarred warrior that always gives its best, the instrument’s character shines through the worn finish, saying ‘this guitar has paid its dues’. Its sound has the heart and soul of a thousand gigs in it and you can feel it when you play it. It feels special to hold, and special to play.

But how many people can afford the vintage instrument of their dreams? That special instrument which displays a unique level of wear from decades of playing – at home, numerous rehearsal sessions, smokey pubs to working mens’ clubs, gigs and tours at home and abroad? Or how many guitarists can wait 20 years before their own guitar starts to show that kind of time-related character?

Now you don’t have to wait! You don’t even have to re-mortgage the house to make the payment. Renowned guitar specialists Vintage®, in conjunction with acknowledged guitar guru, Trevor Wilkinson, have a new specially-aged electric guitar range that ticks all the boxes – the Vintage ICON™ Series!

These fantastic guitars, fully equipped with equally aged Wilkinson tuners, hardware and pickups look like they’ve been played for decades with all the marks, wear and tear to prove it. They’ve been through the mill but they’re cool and ready for the next gig.

Get one of the new Vintage ICON™ Series guitars and save 20 years of your life! Best of all, you won’t believe the price…

• Body: Mahogany
• Top: V100CS Flame Maple
• Neck: Mahogany – Set Neck
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Scale: 24.75″/ 628mm
• Frets: 22
• Neck Inlays: Pearloid Crown
• Tuners: Wilkinson® Deluxe WJ01 Chrome
• Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
• Pickups: Wilkinson® Double Coil x 2 (N) MWVC (B)MWVC
• Hardware: Chrome
• Controls: 2 x Volume/ 2 x Tone/ 3-Way Toggle

CLICK HERE – Vintage V100 ICON Series Les Paul-style Lemon Drop Electric Guitar

Vintage V100 ICON Series Les Paul-style Lemon Drop Electric Guitar (Peter Green inspired)

Made in the USA….these fine instruments are available at a select range of UK shops…

The concept behind Campbell American Guitars is simple: build guitars in America – using old New England craftsmanship; utilize sensible designs, top-shelf components; and always retain a commitment to quality, integrity and ingenuity. We believe the results of this philosophy speak for themselves.

GUITAR BUYER MAGAZINE: “This Campbell American Caledonian is a great all-rounder, handling rock, blues and even country with ease. This guitar is all about getting genuine tone from quality materials, with no fuss or nonsense. That’s not to say that it’s a’ no-frills’ instrument – the body carve and finish, neck and Fretwork are all of a high quality, and these Lollar pickups are among the best there around. But with little in the way of frills and frippery, this particular Caledonian feels like a guitar that you’ll want to play every day, rather than one you’ll hang on your wall. You can specify your own options, of course, but we like it like that. And, considering the standard of tone and playability, the £1,349 price tag looks like good value.”

GUITAR ONE MAGAZINE: ” If you’re a working musician looking for a custom instrument that sounds and plays as good as any you’ll hear, at a street price rivaling some off-the-rack models, you owe it to yourself to check out the full Campbell line.”

GUITAR BUYER MAGAZINE: “The Nelsonic’s unusual mix of Fender flavours (the scale length and vibrato system) and Gibson influences (the two humbuckers and mahogany body works really well, while still managing to generate the feel of something that’s a bit different from the rest. The sounds and playability are both so good that this guitar feels almost addictive. It’s very hard to put down once you start playing it, and when you grow used to the fact that beneath the quirky image lies an achingly gorgeous and highly usable guitar, there’s almost no going back.”

GUITARIST MAGAZINE: “We really like this Transitone. Clearly, the outline is never going to be to everyone’s taste, but in terms of sheer playability and pro-quality spec, build and dependability, Campbell guitars come highly recommended. Considering the amount of custom options that are available, it’s possible to tweak the basic design to suit your needs and still keep the price competitive when compared with some of the big mass-produced American brands who just don’t have the sheer number of options available.”

GUITAR PLAYER MAGAZINE: “Guitarists who are willing to spend upwards of $2,000 or more on an instrument can choose from a vast playground of excellent boutique, production, and custom models. The Campbells are pricey guitars, but they represent an appropriate measure of care and pride, and the level of quality is commensurate with other models in their price ranges. Perhaps the greatest appeal of the Campbell clan is that each model is so damn fun to play. Their gentle, satin-finished C-profile necks promote oodles of gleeful fretboard gymnastics—a trait confirmed by the smiles of every GP editor who picked one up.”

PREMIER GUITAR MAGAZINE: “This is the second Campbell American model that I have reviewed, and like the previous one, this one manages to magically feel and sound like an old guitar. This is the main thing that breaks the company out of the custom builder crowd; somehow Campbell has figured out a way to make a new guitar have the broken-in feel, and aged sound of a 30 or 40-year-old vintage instrument. Call it voodoo or call it – as he does – “New England craftsmanship,” from the minute I picked up this guitar and plugged it into my Orange Tiny Terror head, it felt like an old friend.”

ROCK GUITAR DAILY WITH TONY CONLEY: “As previously mentioned the guitar was a dream to hold. Both sitting and standing it was in search of a better term, “transparent.” The action and feel of the neck was amazing. This is a guitar you do not want to put down. It has the feel of not so much an expensive sports car as that of a flying saucer. It almost plays itself. Honestly, I can’t remember being this taken by a first play since the first time I played a really right Les Paul through a 100 watt Marshall. But this is a completely different trip. The Transitone is cool, calm, and collected, as subtle as it is beautiful.”

GUITAR BUYER MAGAZINE: “A good measure of a great guitar is if you really don’t want to put it down. In the case of the Precix, I’ve ended up pouring away more cups of cold tea, and being late for more appointments over the weeks that it’s been in my care, than just about the whole of last year. It’s a really compelling instrument, that both plays extremely well and sounds simply remarkable. Most modern styles of music will be well served with it’s collection of fine tones, but classic rock is where it really excels. Big, warm and expressive solos just drip from the Precix fingerboard, and raunchy rhythm patterns hammer out in the sweetest manner – and all with drool-worthy detail and depth….. and for a sensible price too. A future classic? We hope so.”

The Yamaha POCKETRAK W24 and POCKETRAK C24 are two great new additions to the Pocketrak family. With prices starting at just £169 (C24 model) these new models are affordable and incredibly versatile portable recorders that better the previous models, then some!

POCKETRAK W24 – £219.00

Compact and lightweight, the Yamaha Pocketrak W24 features a large dual microphone assembly for outstanding stereo sound quality. What’s more, recording is more convenient than ever thanks to the supplied wireless remote control. The Yamaha POCKETRAK W24 incorporates 24bit/96kHz sound quality and superb operating ease giving both professional and amateur musicians all the recording capabilities they want!

The Yamaha POCKETRACK W24 is supplied with 2Gb of internal memory allowing to record up to 13 hours of mp3 quality recording ‘straight from the box’ and if the internal 2Gb storage is not enough, it’s expandable using standard microSD cards.

With the fastest startup time of any portable recorder the Yamaha POCKETRACK w24 is ready to record within 4.5 seconds. Featuring a handy onboard speaker for checking recordings while on location.

The Yamaha POCKETRACK w24 comes supplied with Cubase AI5 software allowing for detailed productions to be created back in the studio. The unit also includes a handy peak limiter, tuner and metronome. For more info and features, please visit the YamahaPocketrak W24 product page at Dolphin.

POCKETRAK C24 – £169.00

Looking for the best way to record your music lessons, practices, band rehearsals? You’ve found it. The Yamaha Pocketrak C24 delivers 24bit/96kHz sound quality in the world’s smallest size, and is packed with helpful features. The Yamaha POCKETRAK C24 incorporates 24bit/96kHz sound quality and superb operating ease giving both professional and amateur musicians all the recording capabilities they want!

The Yamaha POCKETRACK C24 is supplied with 2Gb of internal memory allowing to record up to 13 hours of mp3 quality recording ‘straight from the box’ and if the internal 2Gb storage is not enough, it’s expandable using standard microSD cards.

With the fastest startup time of any portable recorder the Yamaha POCKETRACK C24 is ready to record within 4.5 seconds. Featuring a handy onboard speaker for checking recordings while on location.

The Yamaha POCKETRACK C24 comes supplied with Cubase AI5 software allowing for detailed productions to be created back in the studio. The unit also includes a handy peak limiter, tuner and metronome.

The entry level C24 delivers 24bit/96kHz sound quality in the world’s smallest size and is packed with helpful features. The innovative attachment clip allows it to be placed almost anywhere from a music stand to a drum kit while the internal metronome and tuner will prove to be a great bonus to all types of musician and performer. For more information and features, please visit the Yamaha Pocketrak C24 product page at our recommended Recording Shop – Dolphin

First introduced in 1958, the Vox AC15 combo has been the amp of choice for countless guitar players throughout the world. Drawing on more than 50 years of amp-building expertise, the AC15C1 Custom Series offers maximum tonal dexterity.

The AC15C1 combo makes use of 3 x 12AX7 preamp tubes and uses pair of EL84 tubes to drive a single 12″ Celestion G12M Greenback. All models in the Custom Series offer a switchable 8/16 ohm output jack for powering an external speaker cabinet when you need to speak with a little more authority; using this jack will mute the internal speakers. Additionally, a 2nd extension speaker jack allows you to run an extra 16 ohm cabinet along with the internal speakers for a fuller sound. For more info and features, please visit the Vox AC15 Custom product page.

The VOX AC30 combo amp has been an icon for decades, known as the sound that powered the 1960s’ “British Invasion.”

Based on the classic AC30 design, the all-new Custom Series AC30C2 and AC30C2X offer numerous up-to-date enhancements, delivering the most versatile AC30 design in VOX history.

The AC30C2 combo makes use of 3 x 12AX7 preamp tubes and use 4 x EL84 tubes to deliver 30 watts of power. The AC30C2 uses two 12″ Celestion G12M Greenback speakers.  All Custom Series amps can use the VOX VFS2 footswitch, allowing you to turn the Reverb and Tremolo effects on and off as you continue to play. The AC30C2 also provides an effects loop for incorporating your favourite effects into your sound. True “Bypass” switching takes the entire effect loop out of the circuit.  For more info and features, please visit the Vox AC30 Custom product page.

The latest entry in Planet Wave’s popular pedal tuner line addresses the most common requests we’ve received: A true strobe tuner pedal that can be seen at noon or midnight on any stage. I’ve been using the original TruStrobe on my tech bench for about a year now, and the Chromatic Pedal Tuner on my own pedalboard and that of the guys I tech for.

The new Tru Strobe Pedal Tuner is a mash-up of both…the “guts” of the table top and the body of the stompbox. The LED light have been replaced with an LCD screen with a switchable on/off backlight. The orange background with black numbers and letters is easy to read from every angle an in all lighting conditions. The true strobe nature of the pedal allows extremely accurate on-stage tuning. Simply watch the rotating LCD segments and tune the string until they stop moving. Clock-wise motion means you are flat, counterclockwise means you are sharp. This tuner is accurate to within +/- 0.1 cent.

I had the opportunity to use this tuner in the field recently, when Brian Nutter, guitarist for Keith Urban , added it to his pedalboard for the taping of the CMT Crossroads show with Urban and John Mayer. Brian is fun and challenging to tech for because he started out in this organization …as Keith’s tech! He loved the tuner and I ended up leaving it on his board even thought it was my only sample at the time. Not only is it an accurate and easy to use tuner, but it looks great doing it. The black chrome housing is stylish and unobtrusive and takes up minimal space on your board.

Standard 9v battery power and AC input jacks, including a daisy-chain output to power more pedals. The Tru Srobe pedal is also true bypass.

A great addition to your onstage rig, this pedal is accurate enough to be your ONLY tuner…at the gig, on the work bench and in the studio.

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Houston TX February 10, 2010 Ikon Custom Guitars is introducing its first production models to the guitar market. The Arachnoid 1is 100% hand built in the USA using traditional and innovative techniques. After years of effort to challenge conventional appearances and styles of guitars, Ikon Customs feels it has finally reached a new pinnacle in guitar design, appearance and manufacturing.

The body of the Arachnoid 1is constructed of a poplar wood core for strength and tone and a proprietary resin compound that allows the builders to sculpt and shape finished bodies into new and innovative designs. The resin compound took many prototypes and years to finalize before committing to final production. In addition to the proprietary compounds, Ikon Customs also builds bodies using other materials such as fiberglass, carbon fiber and Kevlar. Founder and President, Marc Anthony H. Bertone feels that with these new materials, his design concepts will be limitless.

The Arachnoid 1 is available in three models:

Arachnoid1 Weaver:

• Red Oak Neck and Fretboard
• Dyed fretboard, printed graphic “tatooed” on
• Poplar headstock with a walnut veneer
• Death Dealer high output passive pickup
• Top loading fixed IKON USA Bridge
• IKON Grip USA locking tuners
• Proprietary resin formula over Poplar body
• Adjustable aluminum nut
• Custom airbrushed paintjob
• Available in Flat, Satin or High Gloss finish
• chrome, black or gold hardware
• 25.5″ scale, 24 jumbo frets, available in flat or 20″ radius
• MSRP: $999

Arachnoid1 Recluse:

• Maple, Walnut, Bloodwood or Purpleheart neck and fretboard
• Inlaid Aliencult Skull logo
• Poplar headstock with Carbon Fiber or exotic burl veneer
• Death Dealer high output pickup or Stealth active pickup
• Top loading fixed IKON USA Bridge
• IKON Grip USA locking tuners
• Proprietary resin formula with hand-laid fiberglass over Walnut body
• Adjustable aluminum nut
• Custom airbrushed paintjob
• Available in Flat, Satin or High Gloss finish
• chrome, black or gold hardware
• 25.5″ scale, 24 jumbo frets, available in flat or 20″ radius
• MSRP: $1999

Arachnoid1 Widow:
• Cocobolo or Bocote (or any other exotic wood; subject to availability and may affect final pricing) neck and fretboard
• Inlaid Aliencult Skull logo, LED glowing fret markers
• Poplar headstock with Carbon Fiber or exotic burl veneer
• Death Dealer high output pickup or Stealth active pickup
• Top loading fixed IKON USA Bridge
• IKON Grip USA locking tuners
• Proprietary resin formula with hand-laid fiberglass and carbon-fiber over Walnut body
• Adjustable aluminum nut
• Custom airbrushed paintjob; ours or your choice of colors
• Available in Flat, Satin or High Gloss finish
• chrome, black, gold or any painted color hardware
• 25.5″ scale, 24 jumbo frets, available in flat or 20″ radius
• MSRP: $2999

Ikon Customs is now actively seeking to establish domestic retailers and international distributors. For more information, visit www.ikoncustoms.com or www.myspace.com/ikoncustoms.

About Ikon Customs
Established in 2006 with the intent of changing the world of guitars and musical instruments, Founder and President Marc Anthony H. Bertone set out to find new and unique approaches to designing musical instruments that defied tradition and style. What started as a hobby in the garage has now turned into a lifetime pursuit and career. www.ikoncustoms.com

Dean Hardtail Select Electric Guitar – Trans Red Details;

Dean Hardtail Select Electric Guitars. Modelled after the USA beauty, the new Hardtail Standard and Selects have a ’set’ neck with moulded heel, mahogany body and neck, rosewood fingerboard, Grover tuners, nickel hardware and two special design humbuckers. The HardTail Select has a solid flame maple top

Flame Maple Top
Mahogany Body
24-3/4” Scale
Set Mahogany Neck
Rosewood Fingerboard
Abalone Hardtail 12th Fret Inlay
Grover Tuners
Chrome Hardware
Tune-O-Matic Bridge
Dean Humbucking Pickups

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Amp basics: What’s the difference between gain and volume?

Asking many guitarists and bassists what the difference between gain and volume is—or even just asking what gain is—is a little like asking people whose picture is on a $10 bill. Nobody knows. Or very few, anyway. People handle $10 bills all the time, and yet most are hard-pressed to say whose picture is on them*. Similarly, guitarists and bassists use gain all the time, yet many would be hard-pressed to tell you clearly and correctly what gain is, exactly, and how it relates to volume. Granted, you needn’t be able to define “gain” in order to use it—you just know you turn that knob and something cool happens to your sound; usually something to do with distortion. That’s perfectly OK, but if you’re new to amps—more specifically, new to buying an amp—it might help to know what gain is and how it’s related to volume, as the two are closely related. Some amp basics are in order first. A guitar amp can be thought of as a device that has two stages. A relatively weak signal goes from your instrument into the first stage, where it is processed and handed to the second stage, which boosts it into a strong signal—the sound that then comes out of the speakers and rocks the Casbah.

What’s the difference here?

What this means is that your gain setting determines how clean or dirty your sound is regardless of the master volume setting. You can set the gain high for a dirty tone, but set the overall volume of that dirty tone from near silent to near deafening using the master volume control.

Master volume is an entirely separate entity that lives in the second stage of your amp, the power amp section. It provides the muscle. Think of it this way: the preamp (and gain control) provides the shape of the sound; the power amp provides the overall strength of the sound.

In amps with only a single volume control (and no gain control), that volume control is usually placed early in the signal path—in the preamp stage—thus controlling both volume and gain.

Courtesy of Fender.co.uk

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