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News December 13, 2013

Kohala Ukuleles Expanded Tiki Uke Line

[caption id="attachment_48784" align="alignleft" width="800"]Kohala Ukuleles Expanded Tiki Uke Line[/caption]In addition to the Pink, Purple, Red, and Yellow ukuleles currently available in Kohala’s Tiki Uke line, the company is adding Black,…

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Dec 13, 2013
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Dean Markley Signature Series Strings for Bass

[caption id="attachment_48782" align="alignleft" width="800"]Dean Markley Signature Series Strings for Bass[/caption]The Signature Series utilizes a nickel-plated steel, slowly wound over a hex core with a unique core-to-wrap ratio. The new series…

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Takamine G-Series Classical/Bass Models

[caption id="attachment_48780" align="alignleft" width="800"]Takamine G-Series Classical/Bass Models[/caption]The new G Series classical guitars are crafted with spruce tops and mahogany or rosewood backs and sides. GC3 and GC5 series models are…

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Dec 13, 2013
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Metalin’ Guitars Stands

[caption id="attachment_48778" align="alignleft" width="400"]Metalin’ Guitars Stands[/caption]Following in line with the Metalin’ guitars, these stands are all solid aluminum. Two models – floor and gooseneck – are available in a Bridgework…

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MOD Kits DIY Persuader Deluxe Pedal Kit

[caption id="attachment_48776" align="alignleft" width="800"]MOD Kits DIY Persuader Deluxe Pedal Kit[/caption]The Persuader Deluxe utilizes a Darlington preamp to push cascaded triode vacuum tubes into distortion. Four dual triode vacuum tubes are…

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Electro-Harmonix Crying Bass Wah/Fuzz Pedal

Based on the Crying Tone wah circuit, the Crying Bass also features a specially tuned resonance to enhance the wah effect over the entire harmonic spectrum of the bass guitar.…

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Loog Guitars 3-String Electric Guitars

[caption id="attachment_48772" align="alignleft" width="800"]Loog Guitars 3-String Electric Guitars[/caption]As with the acoustic Loog, the Electric Loog Guitars have only three strings, making them easier and faster for children and beginners to…

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Yamaha TRBX Series Basses

[caption id="attachment_48770" align="alignleft" width="800"]Yamaha TRBX Series Basses[/caption]The four-string TRBX304 and TRBX504, along with the five-string TRBX305 and TRBX505, include new EQ and pickup innovations. All four models feature a five-piece…

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Electra Omega Prime Guitar

[caption id="attachment_48768" align="alignleft" width="800"]Electra Omega Prime Guitar[/caption]The Omega Prime embodies the same single-cutaway, solid body design as the original Omega and is geared for the modern player. The Omega Prime…

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Iowa Retailer Griggs Music Celebrates 110th Anniversary

Griggs Music is celebrating their 110th anniversary. Historical memorabilia including vintage photos, celebrity autographs, and the store’s antique cash register are on display, while patrons were encouraged to share photos, stories,…

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Dec 13, 2013
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iMSO Announces New Board

The Independent Music Store Owner (iMSO) association has named new board members, including Don Tegeler of Tegeler Music (Clinton, Iowa) as president.“I first want to thank Gordy Wilcher of Owensboro…

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Dec 13, 2013
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Prager Named Director of U.S. Sales For ADAM Audio

ADAM Audio USA named Michael Prager as director of U.S. sales. In this new capacity, Michael will be responsible for all sales activity including direct accounts and sales representatives, as…

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Dec 12, 2013