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News August 2, 2013

Rockn Stompn Sequential Power Strip

[caption id="attachment_47984" align="alignleft"]The Rockn Stompn Power Strip[/caption]The Rockn Stompn model RS–4 foot-activated sequential power strip is designed to automatically power up or down an individual musician's set of equipment in…

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Aug 2, 2013
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MXL Revelation Solo Fixed Cardioid Pattern Tube Mic

[caption id="attachment_47982" align="alignleft"]MXL Revelation Solo[/caption]The MXL Revelation Solo has the vintage tube sound with the convenience of a cardioid-only pattern. The Revelation Solo features cardioid pattern high quality tube microphone,…

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Aug 2, 2013
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Mogami Gold Silent Strings Cable

[caption id="attachment_47980" align="alignleft"]Mogami Gold Silent String Cable[/caption]The new Gold Instrument Silent Series Cable will be offered with either straight or 90 degree angle Neutrik ® Silent Plugs.  Neutrik ® Silent Plug…

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Aug 2, 2013
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Chauvet BEAMbar and Beamshot

[caption id="attachment_47978" align="alignleft"]Chauvet BEAMshot[/caption]BEAMbar™ is a linear effect light fitted with five individual pods, housing one white, 6-watt LED in each pod. It produces thick columns of light by projecting…

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Gibson 1934 Original Jumbo

[caption id="attachment_47976" align="alignleft"]Gibson 1934 Original Jumbo[/caption]This year’s new 1934 Original Jumbo is a replica inspired by one found in vintage Gibson expert Gary Burnett’s collection. From the red spruce top…

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Aug 2, 2013
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The Most Efficient Driver of Change

[caption id="attachment_47974" align="alignleft"]George Gruhn's vintage guitar mecca still - maybe even irrationally - holds a dear place in our hearts. But what incredible guitars those are...[/caption]It’s very frustrating because we…

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Aug 2, 2013
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Gretsch at Carnegie Hall: Capturing a Moment in Time

[caption id="attachment_47972" align="alignleft"]A picture tells a thousand words - a historic Gresch gathering at Carnegie Hall.[/caption]A "Veteran Voices" piece from Fred W. Gretsch  -- It’s said that every picture tells a story.…

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Aug 2, 2013
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The Changing Face of Wholesale

[caption id="attachment_47968" align="alignleft"]Alfred's Andrew Surmani.[/caption]It’s not “breaking news” to point out the absurdly fast pace of technological developments and the impact of such innovation on how products are made, distributed,…

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Aug 2, 2013
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Best & Worst of Show, Summer NAMM 2013!

[caption id="attachment_47961" align="alignleft"]D'Addario's Giveaway Table![/caption]Best Free StuffLook, it’s been included before, but that doesn’t diminish the relevance: as part of D’Addario’s annual pre-show bash, the company hosts a giveaway area that is generously stocked…

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Aug 2, 2013
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Beacock Music Honored as Dealer of the Year

[caption id="attachment_47959" align="alignleft"]Gayle Beacock receives NAMM's 'Dealer of the Year' Award (Photo: Getty)[/caption]At midnight, Gayle Beacock strolled into Renaissance Hotel bar and soaked in the eruption of spontaneous applause that…

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Aug 2, 2013
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Organizers Report Improved Numbers for Summer NAMM

[caption id="attachment_47957" align="alignleft"]By all accounts, NAMM's move to Music City Center was a smashing success. How about the rest of the show? (Credit: Getty)[/caption]It’s been a few years since the…

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Aug 2, 2013
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Perfecting the Sustainable Guitar

[caption id="attachment_47953" align="alignleft"]The Walden SN630[/caption]The guitar market is notoriously old school in its preferences. Generations of musicians have strummed their way through songbooks and garage rehearsals using a relatively tiny…

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Aug 2, 2013