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Product News

Rode Tripod 2 Accessory Mount Rode Microphones has released the Tripod 2 , which is a high-quality tripod for mounting cameras , microphones , and other accessories . Previously released as part of Rode ’ s Vlogger Kit range , the Tripod 2 is now available as a standalone product .
In the closed position , the Tripod 2 is ideal for handheld use . The tripod legs can also be opened out to a mid or wide setting for optimal positioning and stability on a tabletop . The Tripod 2 has a 1 / 4-in . thread for attaching cameras and camera accessories , and also includes a 1 / 4-in . to 3 / 8-in . thread adaptor for use with microphones . There are also six 1 / 4-in . female thread connectors – two on each tripod leg – for mounting accessories onto the side . For more information , contact Audio Distributors International : 450-449-
8177 , info @ adipro . ca , www . adipro . ca .
Epiphone Alex Lifeson Les Paul Standard Axcess Electric Guitar Epiphone has teamed up with Rush ’ s legendary guitarist to create the Alex Lifeson Epiphone Les Paul Standard Axcess electric guitar .
The exclusive Alex Lifeson Les Paul Standard Axcess is the result of extensive collaboration between Lifeson and Gibson . The guitar includes a pair of Epiphone pickups - the ProBucker 3 bridge pickup and the Ceramic Pro neck pickup . It also includes coil splitting options via the push-pull volume controls and a Graph Tech Ghost Floyd Rose system . Together these features give the player access to both traditional magnetic humbucker tones as well as the Ghost ’ s realistic acoustic tones . For added flexibility , guitarists can blend acoustic and magnetic voices to create a rich layered sound and then route them through either a traditional mono jack or use two cables to access the individual magnetic and piezo outputs .
For more information , contact Yorkville Sound : 905-837-8777 , canada @ yorkville . com , www . yorkville . com .
D ’ Addario Guitar Hand Training Bundle D ’ Addario has released its Varigrip and FiddiLink tools together in a guitar hand training bundle . This strength and agility kit is meant to improve performance by enhancing hand strength and endurance .
The VariGrip tool is for pre-show warm-ups and maintaining conditioning when away from your instrument . It has adjustable tension for each finger , molded finger pads for added comfort , simulated strings for building and maintaining calluses , and a molded palm pad for added comfort .
The FiddiLink is designed to help improve finger strength , control , and dexterity with a convenient pocket-sized design , and for the first time , it is available as an individual unit . For more information contact D ’ Addario Canada : 905-947-9595 , 800-268-6855 , info @ daddariocanada . com , www . daddariocanada . com .
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