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Guitars & Fretted April 5, 2017

Carlsbro adds to modelling amp line-up

Carlsbro has added three models to its StingrayD range of digital modelling amplifiers at this year’s Prolight + Sound.  The new StingrayD5L and D10L are new versions of the D5 and D10…

Ronnie Dungan
Apr 5, 2017
Guitars & Fretted April 3, 2017

Fishman Loudbox Acoustic Amplifiers Hardwood Models

Fishman’s Loudbox Mini Mahogany produces 60 watts of clean acoustic power and has two channels featuring Fishman’s preamp and tone control designs. The amp also features digital reverb and chorus…

Christian Wissmuller
Apr 3, 2017
Guitars & Fretted April 3, 2017

Cort Classic TC Guitar

Cort Guitars and British luthiers Manson Guitar Works announced a new collaboration for 2017, the Cort/Manson Classic TC. It is based upon the Manson MA Classic profile but completely revamped…

Christian Wissmuller
Apr 3, 2017
Guitars & Fretted April 3, 2017

PRS Guitars Limited Edition Reclaimed Wood Guitars

PRS Guitars is offering a small batch of Reclaimed Limited CE 24 Semi-Hollow and S2 Vela Semi-Hollow guitars that showcase two exotic wood species new to PRS: Peroba Rosa and…

Christian Wissmuller
Apr 3, 2017
Guitars & Fretted April 3, 2017

Alfred Music Sound Innovations for Elementary Classroom Guitar

Alfred Music announced the release of Sound Innovations for Elementary Classroom Guitar, an innovative method for class instruction, especially for young children. It was developed specifically to address the needs…

Christian Wissmuller
Apr 3, 2017
Guitars & Fretted April 3, 2017

D’Addario Accessories Beatles Guitar Picks and Straps

This year, The Beatles and D’Addario Accessories are joining together to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band with limited edition guitar pick 10 packs and…

Christian Wissmuller
Apr 3, 2017
Guitars & Fretted March 31, 2017

Ted Baker SoHo Installs Ashly Amps

A Ted Baker store in the SoHo district of New York City has installed an Ashly nX4004 four-channel amplifier and an Ashly KLR-2000 amplifier into the location to complement the…

Christian Wissmuller
Mar 31, 2017
Guitars & Fretted March 30, 2017

Michael Kelly Guitars Kickstarter Goal Complete in 48 Hours

The Michael Kelly Guitars Kickstarter campaign for the company’s new line of ultra lightweight guitars has been fully funded two times over in less than 48 hours. After the initial…

Christian Wissmuller
Mar 30, 2017
Guitars & Fretted March 29, 2017

Q&A: Tracy Hoeft, president, Michael Kelly Guitars

Founder and president of US guitar manufacturer Michael Kelly, tells MMR how he found success targeting a niche market. Tracy Hoeft founded Michael Kelly Guitars in 1999 after seven years of working…

Ronnie Dungan
Mar 29, 2017
Guitars & Fretted March 24, 2017

INTERVIEW: Gil Soucy, VP and general manager, Hamer Guitars

‘The Original Boutique Electric Guitar Custom Shop’ is back! Anyone who grew up listening to – and watching – rock artists of the ‘70s and ‘80s is familiar with Hamer Guitars, whether…

Christian Wissmuller
Mar 24, 2017
Guitars & Fretted March 23, 2017

Tracy Hoeft Of Michael Kelly Guitars

A guitar manufacturer finds success targeting a niche market. Tracy Hoeft founded Michael Kelly Guitars in 1999 after seven years of working for Gibson and Dean Guitars. Before launching his…

Christian Wissmuller
Mar 23, 2017