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2021 Holiday Buying Guide

Christian Wissmuller by Christian Wissmuller
October 13, 2021
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Uncertainty is still the name of the game for many small businesses in 2021, be it due to supply-chain interruptions, spiking local COVID-19 cases, ever-changing safety and health protocols, higher gasoline prices – heck, let’s toss in wildfires, hurricanes, and “murder hornets” while we’re at it.

One sure thing, however, is the upcoming holiday season and MMR has compiled an assortment of instruments and related gear for you to review before you commit to what products will line your stores’ shelves and hang from the walls this fall and winter.

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Under $50

 

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Guitar Fret Mutes from Gator

To give guitarists an option for suppressing overtones and sympathetic resonance of open strings during certain guitar techniques, Gator has released new Guitar Fret Mutes.
Gator’s Guitar Fret Mutes deliver what precision players crave, a solution for silencing the buzzing sound encountered when utilizing advanced playing techniques, like two-handed finger tapping and similar approaches. As if lending you an extra hand to mute the open strings, the Fret Mute suppresses any unwanted overtones and resonance to keep your recordings and live performances sounding as clean as possible.
The small and compact design of the fret mutes makes them the perfect accessory for your gig bag or guitar case accessory compartment. To attach the fret mute by wrapping it directly over the fretboard at any position on the neck or move it at or just above the nut. The stretchy fabric and hook-and-loop strap allow you to set and lock the preferred amount of dampening, giving you total control over placement and pressure. The Fret Mutes come in four different sizes and will fit an array of neck widths, from 4-string basses and 6-string electrics to 12-string basses and oversized stringed instruments.
The fret mutes are available in small, medium, large and extra-large to fit various guitar necks. They come in a (1) pack or (3) pack.

MAP: $9.99(1)/$24.99(3)

www.gatorcases.com

 

 

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Gator Frameorks’ Guitar Desk Clamp

Gator Frameworks helps prevent potential damage and keeps your instrument out of harm’s way with the new Guitar Desk Clamp.
The Gator Frameworks Guitar Desk Clamp mounts on directly to any tabletop or studio desk edge up to 1.7”/43mm-thick, giving you a perfectly convenient solution for temporarily storing your guitar in between takes. The guitar rest will accommodate neck widths up to a maximum of 2.5”/64mm-wide and provides dual pick slots for quick access to guitar picks. To prevent slippage or surface edge damage, the clamping area is lined with 5mm-thick EVA foam padding for safe mounting.

Convenience is the unique feature with the Guitar Desk Clamp allowing you to keep your electric or acoustic guitar in close reach when your guitar stand is far away from your workstation. The Guitar Desk Clamp helps provide a safe alternative to temporarily leaning your guitar against a table or desk edge.

MAP: $19.99

www.gatorframeworks.com

 

 

 

Under $100

 

 

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Wide Butter Leather Guitar Strap Series from Levy’s

Levy’s launched a new series Wide Butter Leather Guitar Strap, PM32BH-BLK and PM32BH-BRN. The 3.25″ PM32BH straps feature a fitted, comfortable layer of garment leather backing to keep you relaxed and focused on your performance.
“At Levy’s, we believe that ‘Every guitar needs a strap.’ Not only due to the obvious, but we take our time to make sure that our straps are matched with most of the common instrument styles out there,” said Rob McCoy, Gator’s product management director. “With the PM32’s, we used the Fender Stratocaster as inspiration. The end of the strap marries perfectly with the horn of the Stratocaster. The contours were designed to mimic the classic body shape that has inspired millions of guitarists for more than 60 years. Of course, our straps will fit on whatever instrument inspires you.”
Since most things improve with age, the company has also included a smooth layer of Crazy Horse Leather on top to weather the typical scratches and scars acquired from general use, resulting in a distressed appearance that will surely attract attention from your admiring audience.

The new straps are available from authorized Levy’s dealers. Dealers can contact your account managers to place pre-orders now.

MAP: $59.99

www.levysleathers.com

 

 

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G7th Performance 3 Capo with Adaptive Radius Technology

The Performance 3 capo continues to bring the most value to the accessory wall for G7th dealers. With the patented Adaptive Radius Technology (ART®) string pad and Unique Tension Control system, the Performance 3 is perfect for virtually all steel 6 string acoustic, electric or hybrid nylon string guitars. The capo delivers maximum tuning stability with the minimum tension required, meaning players can focus on playing instead of constant retuning. The Free Lifetime Warranty backs up the outstanding level of quality, making it the best capo money can buy.

Available now from Davitt & Hanser and KMC. Prices from $54.99.

www.g7th.com

 

 

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Légère’s European Cut and American Cut Reeds

What’s in your reed section? The newly released European Cutfor clarinet and the American Cut for saxophone have already become Légère’s best-selling reeds. Highly responsive, colorful, and always consistent, these two new reeds represent the next generation of Légère reeds.

This holiday season, stock the reeds your customers are asking for by name. Available from your preferred B&O distribution partner.

MSRP: $29.99

www.legere.com

 

 

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The Nano Metal Muff from Electro-Harmonix

Electro-Harmonix compact version of the award-winning Metal Muff distortion pedal features extensive EQ control and a built-in noise gate with dedicated LED. The Nano Metal Muff’s EQ section: Bass +/- 14dB of cut or boost, Mid +/- 15dB and Treble +/- 10dB, equips the pedal to cover a broad tonal landscape and appeal to metal players who demand a wide array of high gain tones.

Its VOL control sets the pedal’s output level while its DIST knob adjusts the Nano Metal Muff’s input gain and distortion. A newly designed noise gate removes unwanted hum when you stop playing. It utilizes an adjustable noise floor threshold and includes a dedicated LED which indicates when the output signal is muted.

The Nano Metal Muff comes equipped with a 9 Volt battery and accepts a standard EHX 9.6DC200mA power supply. It features a USA street price of $72.70.

www.ehx.com

 

 

 

Under $250

 

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VGH Headphones from VOX

The VOX VGH headphones – AC30, Bass, and Rock models – combine the popular amPlugs with headphones designed with Audio-Technica for easy and convenient practice.

MSRP: $169.99

www.voxamps.com

 

 

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Blackstar DEBUT10/15

Amazing sounding practice amps with patented ISF and built-in ‘tape’ delay effect. Debut practice amps deliver the ultimate playing experience for guitarists who are just starting out and want great tone. Their simple to use, analogue design combine with gorgeous high-end cosmetics to create the most desirable practice amps available.

DEBUT 10 MSRP: $139.99

DEBUT 15 MSRP: $164.99

www.blackstaramps.com

 

 

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ddrum’s Studio Class Isolation Headphones

Proudly made in the U.S., ddrum Studio Class Isolation Headphones offer high precision audio (HPA) through 40 mm closed back speakers that extend frequency response of 20 to 20,000 Hz with 32 ohm impedance, providing excellent definition from bass to treble. Further proving their capability, the headphone speakers deliver a thunderous 114 dB at 1 KHz 1 mW sensitivity when maxed out. They can also be hooked up to high-output rigs, with a 1000 mW input power rating. The detachable 8-foot cable extension affords players freedom where needed, whether in the studio or on stage. These ddrum Studio Class Isolation Headphones weigh a comfortable 11.5 ounces and adjust easily for size with a padded black cushion that wraps around the top of the headband. The ear cushions are also padded with soft, black foam and rotate freely away from the headband to fit snugly against the user’s ears. The headphones are available in black or white with ddrum’s red insignia on the closed back. ddrum Studio Class Isolation Headphones come with an included one-year protection warranty. MAP price is $129.

www.ddrum.com

 

 

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Luna Guitars’ Safari Henna Paradise Travel Guitar Pack

Equip yourself with all the guitar essentials and keep the arts on at the forefront wherever you go with an authentic original Henna design. It’s just the right size to stow away on the plane and practical for traveling. The Safari Henna Paradise is an acoustic-electric guitar built on a travel body design (3/4s the size of a regular dreadnought) and displays a beautiful laser-etched Henna Paradise design on a spruce top. The mahogany back and sides with the select spruce top create rich definition from note to note with plenty of presence and unique character when playing rhythmic chords. Each pack comes with a guitar strap, tuner, gigbag, and a guitar pick to keep you on track!

“The pattern I chose for Luna’s Henna Paradise guitar is based on the art of Medieval Spain. The culturally rich and diverse period is the only one in which Henna was grown and used as a cosmetic in Europe. The era also was historically important in development and growing popularity of the guitar.” – UK Henna Artist Alex Morgan

MAP: $199

www.lunaguitars.com

 

 

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Chedeville SAV Clarinet Mouthpiece

Named “SAV” in tribute to its Savannah birthplace, the new Chedeville SAV Clarinet Mouthpiece combines the best qualities of Chedeville’s more expensive Umbra and Elite models. The new Chedeville SAV model has the beautiful dark warmth of the Umbra with the free blowing clean articulation of the Elite. Chedeville have taken everything they learned from their previous mouthpieces and rolled them into one amazing mouthpiece that is priced so that serious students can afford it. Like all the new Chedeville models, the new range of Chedeville SAV Clarinet mouthpieces are made at the JodyJazz factory in Savannah, GA.

MSRP: $189

www.chedeville.com

 

 

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Polychrome Analog Flanger from Walrus Audio

Like the Iguana that’s malleable to its environment, blending into its surroundings for harmonious balance or standing out with vibrant confidence, the Polychrome Flanger is a uniquely colorful tool for adding modulated textures to songs.

The Polychrome is a true bypass, analog Flanger pulling in familiar layout controls from the Julia and Lillian. Dial in a wealth of colorful flange with the D-F-V (Dry, Flange, Vibrato) blend knob and the shape and voice switches.

Like the other members of the Walrus Audio modulation family, the Polychrome has a blend knob. The D-F-V (Dry, Flange, Vibrato) knob lets you blend the dry and delayed signal from full dry at minimum (no effect), to traditional flange at noon to full pitch vibrato at maximum. Don’t sleep on the vibrato sounds in the Polychrome. Set the D-F-V knob to maximum, feedback to a minimum, and the voice switch up for unique pitch vibrato.

MSRP: $199

www.walrusaudio.com

 

 

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A140 Professional Studio Headphones from Audix

The A140 Professional Studio Headphones are the perfect choice for the home studio. With 40 mm high-performance, phase-coherent dynamic drivers, the A140 headphones deliver clean bass, accurate midrange, and crisp highs for mixing, playback, and critical listening. The closed-back, over-the-ear design delivers isolation while the soft cushion ear cups provide exceptional comfort. The A140 headphones are a great value and part of a full line of studio headphones from Audix. MAP: $129

www.audixusa.com

 

 

 

Under $500

 

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Rare Earth from Fishman
Fine-tuned for smooth treble response and a warm, natural acoustic tone. Newly designed mounting system for easier installation with no alteration. Cutting-edge neodymium magnets and active electronics for a pure, clean sound and low noise output. Excellent string-to-string balance. Available in single coil, humbucking and mic/blend versions.

MSRP: $289.95 set

www.fishman.com

 

 

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Audix’s A131 Large Diaphragm Studio Condenser Microphone

The A131 is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone ideal for vocals, acoustic instruments and drum overheads. Featuring a contemporary, compact design, the A131 is the perfect choice for podcasting, professional audio production, studios, and live stage performances. With its 33 mm fixed-charge capsule and well-behaved cardioid polar pattern, the A131 has a wide, natural frequency response and faithfully captures the detail of the performance while rejecting unwanted room noises. A unique and highly effective internal shock mount isolates the capsule from mechanical vibrations and touch noise, eliminating the need for a bulky external shock mount. Designed, machined, built, and tested by Audix in Wilsonville, OR. MAP: $399

www.audixusa.com

 

 

 

Teton Guitars 105 Cedar Grand Concert | STG105NT

The 105 Cedar Grand Concert is the perfect introduction to premium guitars. Hand built with a solid Western Red Cedar; musicians find true solid wood tone in a full-scale Grand Concert sized body. Featuring mahogany back and sides, a modern-D shaped mahogany neck, and a mahogany headstock the 105 Cedar Grand Concert makes a well-balanced sound, extremely playable, articulate guitar. Perfect for any style or setting, the 105 Cedar Grand Concert has appeared on stages and studios across the nation. Hailed for its incredible sound and impeccable feel, the 105 Cedar Grand Concert is unmatched by any guitar in its price range. MSRP: $399

www.TetonGuitars.com

 

 

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Wabi Sabi Folk Acoustic-Electric from Luna Guitars

Commonly depicted using Japanese aesthetics, Wabi Sabi is a world view that embraces imperfection and appreciates beauty that is incomplete in nature. Like the philosophy, the Wabi Sabi Series is for players looking to improve their playing abilities and perfect their craft without worrying about errors.

This guitar makes an excellent beginner guitar with an affordable price that includes a solid spruce top. Expect warm vibrant tone from the mahogany back and sides and comfortable Folk body shape. The Wabi Sabi Folk Acoustic-Electric offers a popular body shape that is comfortable around the arms and ready to plug-in and play at any given time with the Luna Preamp. When the mind is free, let the body create as the Zen brushstroke rosette represents! Join the Luna Tribe!

MAP: $299

www.lunaguitars.com

 

 

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Korg microKEY Air

The perfect mix of key scale and uncomplicated Bluetooth MIDI, complete with a generous assortment of music software to explore with every 25, 37, 49 and 61-key model.

MSRP: $299.99 (microKEY Air 25 & 37), $399.99 (microKEY Air 49 & 61)

www.korg.com

 

 

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Allen & Heath Dante Breakout Boxes

Allen & Heath Dante Breakout Boxes Tap into the power of Dante with Allen & Heath’s latest trio of portable and rugged Dante interfaces. The compact form factor, in conjunction with rugged aluminum casing, makes these 48kHz/96kHz units suitable for the rigors of portable AV hire, while surface and rackmount kits enable integration into more permanent installs.

DT20 ($349 MSRP) enables convenient placement of two mic/line inputs wherever you need to get analog audio into a Dante network. DT02 ($349 MSRP) is a cost-effective, straightforward interface enabling two XLR outputs. At $449 MSRP, DT22 (two mic/line inputs and two line outputs via standard Phoenix/euroblock connectors) is uniquely designed for fixed installation and can be easily mounted under a meeting table in a breakout room or huddle space, under a podium for local mic/PC and speaker connection, or rack-mounted to interface with analog equipment such as an AV switcher.

www.allen-heath.com

 

 

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JodyJazz HR* CUSTOM DARK Alto

JodyJazz describe their new HR* CUSTOM DARK Alto model as the most beautiful sounding and playing Alto piece in their range and the darkest sounding of all their hard rubber mouthpieces. Their proprietary Chedeville® Rubber imparts a rich warm sound and the rounded sidewalls add complexity on top of the core sound. A large round chamber puts the timbre in a warm dark zone and the inspired addition of the thick heavy gold-plated brass band on the shank boosts the amount of harmonics in the sound. It has become one of their most popular Alto models in a very short space of time.

MSRP: $350

www.jodyjazz.com

 

 

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Vinnie Paul Commemorative Snare Drum from ddrum

The new ddrum Vinnie Paul Commemorative snare takes a maple shell to its tonal extreme. This Limited-Edition snare drum features an eight-ply North American maple shell with a 45-degree inner bearing edge and 30-degree outer bearing edge with slight round-over. In addition, the drum features chrome hardware, a premium snare throw-off, 10 double-sided ddrum turret lugs, die-cast hoops for increased tuning stability and overall rim shot clarity and volume, and Evans drumheads. “I’ve spent years working on these snares for Vinnie,” said Paul’s longtime drum tech PKING. “This snare resonates on so many levels with me. It rings in my ears (literally and figuratively) and through my core. This snare is not just a snare. It’s an extension of Vince. His sound. His heart. His legacy.” The ddrum Vinnie Paul Limited Edition Commemorative Snare Drum includes a special synthetic leather bag and sells for $499 at authorized ddrum dealers. MAP price is $499.

www.ddrum.com

 

 

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Celestion’s Neo V-Type 

Featuring a unique neodymium magnet assembly that provides pure Celestion tonality, the 12-inch Neo V-Type guitar speaker delivers the familiar and addictive modern vintage sound of the well-established V-Type, but with a weight reduction of almost 50%.

This sweet-sounding speaker has a superbly balanced sonic signature that imparts a vintage musicality to your tone. Clean sounds have just the right amount of upper-mid chime and HF sparkle to add clarity and definition. Crank it up for a sizzling overdrive and some raw rhythmic grind, but expect a little extra definition and note separation for your searing, single-note lead lines thanks to some neodymium magnet magic.

MSRP: $149

www.celestion.com

 

 

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Rovner’s New AVATAR Sax Mouthpiece

Rovner® Products introduces a patented baffle and chamber design with their groundbreaking Avatar™ saxophone mouthpieces, the first in their new Deep-V Collection.  These unique mouthpieces reward players of any ability level with increased presence, playability and tonal color that must be experienced to be believed. With the Avatar™, the player provides the “character” and Rovner provides the core. Supportive of the musician’s pursuit of free and complete expression, the Avatar™ is another exciting example of Rovner® innovation that you can recommend with confidence.  Priced at just $369 to $399 (MSRP) it’s an attractive holiday choice whether you’re refreshing your own gear, or being an exceptional gift-giver. Available in sizes for alto and tenor sax, each Avatar™ mouthpiece is nicely packaged in a unique triangular case and includes a Rovner® MK III ligature and cap for a complete Rovner playing experience. Best of all, the Avatar™ is available dealer direct! Contact dealersupport@rovnerproducts.com for more information.

www.rovnerproducts.com

 

 

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Pigtronix Infinity 3
Infinity 3 is the world’s most musical looping pedal. Simple to operate, yet tremendously powerful and flexible, the Infinity 3 guarantees latency-free looping. Our state-of-the-art platform provides instantaneous record, playback, dub, undo and redo, on two stereo loop pairs that can be played in series or parallel as well as synchronized and cue’d for automatic playback. On top of superior speed and a unique, performance-friendly feature set, Infinity 3 sounds downright incredible thanks to its discrete analog limiter stages, transparent analog pass-through and 24 bit HD recording engine with variable sample rate that can be incremented in semi-tones over two octaves. With approximately 3 hours of recording time on up to 50 loop pairs, the Infinity 3 was designed to inspire compositional depth and engaging performances. Comprehensive MIDI control and intelligent MIDI clock jitter correction provide the ability to link the Infinity 3 to a DAW, Drum Machine or other effects pedals. Infinity 3 is the ultimate tool for writing, rehearsing and performing every style of music.
MAP: $419

www.pigtronix.com

 

 

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Walrus Audio’s ACS1 Amp + Cab Simulator

The ACS1™ is an amplifier and speaker cab simulator delivering the sound and feel of world-class amplifiers, complimentary speaker cabinets, and controllable room size. With the ACS1, players have expansive options to deliver their tone whether it’s on stage, in the studio, or practicing at home. Simple controls, stereo in and out, onboard presets, and MIDI support make the ACS1 an immeasurable tool in a guitarist’s arsenal.

The ACS1 models three vintage amp styles crucial to music industry history designated by their places of origin. When running the ACS1 in stereo, one amp can be used through both channels or mix and match amps and cabinets on the left and right channels with the L + R switch.

The ACS1 holds six high-quality cabinet impulse responses (IRs). Pre-loaded with custom cabinet IRs developed by Walrus Audio that sound great with each amp. Users also have the option to load their own IRs via walrusaudio.io.

MSRP: $399

www.walrusaudio.com

 

 

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Fishman’s Platinum Pro EQ
Pure analog tone shaping for the acoustic tone purist. Class-A analog universal preamp with pro-level components and construction means no sacrifice in sound. Features include 5-band EQ switchable for bass or other instruments, volume boost, XLR DI output, effects loop, built-in tuner, 9-Volt operation.

MSRP: $319.95

www.fishman.com

 

 

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ddrum’s D2 Complete Drum Kit

ddrum’s D2 Complete drum kits have been updated for 2021 and include everything you need to get started. The people at ddrum truly feel that an instrument that is designed for beginners should possess some of the same qualities of higher end drums. Keeping students engaged with practicing and playing could be adversely affected by a low-quality instrument. It is the reason why ddrum made upgrades to this kit, drastically improving its playability and sound. This does not look, feel, or sound like an entry level drum set. All D2 kits come with hardware, kick pedal, cymbals, and drum throne; Everything you need to begin playing right out of the box. With the addition of an updated fully adjustable double tom holder with memory locks, larger more sturdy bass drum spurs, and double braced hardware, the D2 Kit can also be an additional gigging kit for any drummer. The D2 comes with 8”x 10”, 9” x 12”, and 14×16” toms, an 18×22” bass drum and a 6.5”x 14” snare drum. The D2 is available in 4 colors: Cobalt Blue, Midnight Black, Red Sparkle, and White. MAP price is $449.

www.ddrum.com

 

 

 

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Hyper Luminal Compressor from Darkglass

The Darkglass Hyper Luminal Compressor features the first hybrid design in a compressor pedal: an analog VCA controlled by a digital side-chain allows it to capture and include the characters of some of the most legendary compressors in history while keeping the signal path completely analog.

MSRP: $369.99

www.darkglass.com

 

 

 

 

 

Under $1,000

 

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Uke Vineyard Koa Bevel Tenor from Luna Guitars

The Vineyard Series embodies those same characteristics many seasoned musicians seek to hold true, including strength, determination, and the power to endure.

From the gorgeous vineyards in California to the acres rock and cobblestone in Italy, every vine starts somewhere and grows into something bigger than anticipated. The pearl Vine inlay design on the rosette and rosewood fretboard represents the always evolving thirst for growth and perseverance. Built with the musician in mind, the Uke Vineyard Koa is built on a 17” scale length traditional tenor cutaway body with Koa back & sides, Solid Koa Top that offers warm tone, with a bevel to rest the picking arm. For an extra added elegant touch, the open gear tuners rest on the slotted headstock with chrome tuning pegs – ready to be adjusted for success.

With a Fishman Kula Preamp and onboard tuner, be ready to dial in your sound quickly, plug-in to an amp, and hit the stage ready to go. Whether your foundation is cemented in music or you’re looking to make an artistic impression wherever you go, the Uke Vineyard Koa Tenor will be rooted to the foundation of your skillset and ready to ignite your passion when the moment is right. Padded gigbag included!

MAP: $529

www.lunaguitars.com

 

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Korg B2

Korg’s most affordable and portable home digital piano combines quality sounds and great feel with complete USB Audio and MIDI connectivity to take your playing, practicing, and creating further.

MSRP: 799.99

www.korg.com

 

 

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Supro Delta King 12
The Delta King 12 combo captures the vintage Supro amp tone that helped sculpt the sound of early electric Rock & Roll and the British Invasion of the 1960s. Its single-ended Class A tube power amp provides the same raw tonal characteristics and remarkable touch sensitivity features of its mid-century counterparts, all while delivering a full 15 watts of 6L6 tube power through our custom 12-inch DK12 speaker. Features include front-end gain via a 12AX7 tube preamp, a FET-driven boost function, Pigtronix FAT high-gain mode, 3-band EQ, master volume, and custom-made genuine analog spring reverb
MAP: $649

www.suprousa.com

 

 

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St. Augustine Series from Dean Guitars

The St. Augustine is back and redesigned for performance. The new Look has that real feel and aggression you would expect with a Dean. The new bracing and construction not only looks great but sounds more open and rich than ever before. Solid Spruce top and Sapele back and sides balances out the attack of the strings with true acoustic resonance. Rosewood fingerboard and bridge bring the warmth while the added Fishman Presys preamp adds the extra blend of tonal options for this legendary Dreadnaught body shape which you expect in guitars at much higher prices.

MSRP: $569

www.deanguitars.com

 

 

 

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D’Angelico Premier Bedford SH
The Bedford SH – previously only offered as a Deluxe Limited Edition model – is now available in the Premier Series. Featuring a sleek, modern f-hole design on the upper bout, the Bedford SH integrates a warm acoustic element into a three-pickup electronics configuration that offers a bold variety of tones. The combination of two Duncan Designed single-coils in the neck and middle positions followed by a Duncan Designed mini-humbucker in the bridge creates a uniquely bold, but familiarly spanky tonal palette while a 5-way blade makes tone selection simple. Available in Oxblood, Black Flake and Sky Blue with a six-point tremolo.
MAP: $799.99

www.dangelicoguitars.com

 

 

Under $2,000

 

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Dean Guitars’ Exile Select Fluence

Taking Guitar to The Next Level. The Exile is a beast in playability and sonic flexibility. A high access heel joint on an Alder body offers the ability to reach every note. Equipped with a set of Fishman Fluence Modern series pickups, you can add additional sounds by utilizing their dual modes with the push/pull tone knob. An amazing feature that opens the gates of tone no matter what style you play. Floyd Rose 1000 series tremolo system, menacing black satin finish complimented with 3-piece maple neck, 24 fret ebony fingerboard, bound neck and headstock, plus a chrome foil logo tie it all together to bring the most out of your playing.

MSRP: $1,629

www.deanguitars.com

 

 

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Fender’s Tone Master Super Reverb

The Tone Master Super Reverb® amplifier ($1,099 USD) is the next addition to Fender’s acclaimed series of legendary amplifiers. Featuring Fender’s proprietary Tone Master® modeling process, combined with player-centric features to maximize the utility of these amps, the Tone Master® Super Reverb® amplifier is a perfect replication of the legendary tube amplifier with modern features for today’s most demanding professionals. The amplifier features four 10” Jensen speakers, as well as output power selector, balanced XLR line output with impulse response (IR) cabinet simulations, mute switch for silent stage or recording use and more. The Tone Master® Super Reverb® delivers an easily driven, beefy sound that you can now lift easily with the flexibility to set the volume to the venue without compromising tone.

www.fender.com

 

Over $2,000

 

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Dean Guitars’ Zero Series

Dean brings performance, aggression, and class all together with the Newly designed Zero! This stunning shape comes stacked with a mahogany body, flame maple top, 3pc maple set through neck with 24 stainless steel frets on an ebony fingerboard, and large glow in the dark side markers! To take it to the next level this model is loaded with dual Fishman Fluence Modern pickups and the one and only Evertune bridge system for the ultimate in tuning stability for the stage and/ or the studio.

MSRP: $2,299

www.deanguitars.com

The Tony Iommi SG Special from Gibson

Tony Iommi’s iconic riffs, heavy tones, and massively influential albums created the blueprint for heavy metal and many other genres to follow. His career, like the man himself, is universally loved and revered. And while his innovative tuning and playing styles were a major part of his monstrous tones, a heavily-modified 1964 Gibson SG was at the center of it all.

Gibson USA proudly presents the Tony Iommi SG Special, based on his iconic original.

The Gibson USA Tony Iommi SG Special features a bound mahogany neck with a rounded profile, Indian rosewood fretboard with 22 frets, a Graph Tech nut, Grover Rotomatic tuners with contemporary style buttons, and chrome-covered P-90 pickups. A reproduction of Tony’s “Monkey” sticker is included in the case. A left-handed version is also available. MSRP: $2,399
 
 
www.gibson.com

 

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