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Guitars & Fretted September 24, 2013

Gibson Set to Acquire Cakewalk

Adding to a growing – and at this point sizable – list of recent acquisitions of MI operations outside of the guitar realm, Gibson Brands is poised to take control of…

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Sep 24, 2013
Guitars & Fretted September 23, 2013

Gibson to Acquire Cakewalk Inc.

Gibson Brands has entered into a letter of intent with Roland Corporation and Cakewalk, Inc. for Gibson to acquire Cakewalk pursuant to definitive acquisition agreements to be negotiated by the parties.…

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Sep 23, 2013
Guitars & Fretted September 16, 2013

Gibson Les Paul Slash Signature Rosso Corsa

[caption id="attachment_48281" align="alignleft"]Gibson Les Paul Slash Signature Rosso Corsa [/caption]After saving big rock riffs from the electronic mainstream with Guns N’ Roses, and tearing it up big time with Snakepit,…

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Sep 16, 2013
Guitars & Fretted September 16, 2013

Aguilar AG4P-60 and AG 5P/J-HC Precision/Jazz Bass Pickups

[caption id="attachment_48279" align="alignleft"]Aguilar AG4P-60 and AG 5P/J-HC Precision/Jazz Bass Pickups [/caption]The AG 5P/J-HC set brings together matched five-string Precision® and Jazz®-style pickups including Aguilar’s AG 5P-60 P-Bass pickup and an AG 5J-HC bridge pickup.…

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Sep 16, 2013
Guitars & Fretted September 16, 2013

Crafter Guitars Lite Castaway Model

[caption id="attachment_48243" align="alignleft"]Crafter Guitars Lite Castaway Model[/caption]This 23 ½” grand auditorium sports a solid spruce top, mahogany sides, and arched mahogany back. Crafter’s electric acoustic version of the Lite Castaway…

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Sep 16, 2013
Guitars & Fretted September 16, 2013

Little Walter Tube Amps ‘Twin’ Head

[caption id="attachment_48239" align="alignleft"]Little Walter Tube Amps ‘Twin’ Head[/caption]The Little Walter Tube Amps “Twin” series amps are actually two independent chassis in one head cabinet.   The “50/50” configuration has a pair…

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Sep 16, 2013
Guitars & Fretted September 16, 2013

Bourgeois Guitars Aged Tone Series

[caption id="attachment_48235" align="alignleft"]Bourgeois Guitars Aged Tone Series[/caption]Bourgeois Guitars’ Aged Tone Series are designed to capture some of the sound, look, feel and vibe of vintage guitars. The models – a…

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Sep 16, 2013
Guitars & Fretted September 16, 2013

Metalin’ Guitars TOC SS and TOC HH Standards

[caption id="attachment_48233" align="alignleft"]Metalin’ Guitars TOC SS and TOC HH Standards[/caption]Metalin’ Guitars’ new base line models are hollow bodied, closed chambered, light-weight guitars.  A custom 6061 bridge, pick guard and back…

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Sep 16, 2013
Guitars & Fretted September 11, 2013

Reading Buccaneers Win 2013 DCA Championships

The Reading Buccaneers Drum and Bugle Corps, Reading, Pa, have won the 2013 DCA Championships with a score of 98.43.  New to the Pearl/Adams Roster in 2013, the Buccaneers are…

MMR Staff
Sep 11, 2013
Guitars & Fretted September 5, 2013

Ampeg SVT-112AV and 212AV Cabinets

[caption id="attachment_48198" align="alignleft"]Ampeg SVT-112AV and 212AV Cabinets [/caption]Ampeg’s Classic Series cabinet line has expanded with two new models – the SVT-112AV and SVT-212AV. Both feature custom 12-inch drivers from Eminence…

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Sep 5, 2013
Guitars & Fretted September 5, 2013

Ampeg V-4B Reissue

[caption id="attachment_48196" align="alignleft"] Ampeg V-4B Reissue[/caption]The new V-4B, built for fans of the original, is also designed for bassists who don’t need the level of power of the original. The…

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Sep 5, 2013