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Gretsch G6609TFM Players Edition Broadkaster Center Block Guitar Gretsch has released the G6609TFM Players Edition Broadkaster Center Block double-cut guitar with Bigsby String-Thru hardware .
The guitar features a tiger flame maple body and matching headstock . Its lightweight chambered body accommodates a spruce centre block , delivering resonance and a more organic tone . For added projection , the guitar is equipped with a duo of new Full ’ Tron pickups that offer a full-spectrum sonic range , as well as classic Gretsch tonal characteristics .
The G6609TFM also features an anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge , Bigsby String-Thru vibrato tailpiece , aged “ thumbnail ” inlays , a Graph Tech Tusq nut , and comes with a G6267 deluxe hardshell case .
For more information , contact Fender Musical Instruments : 480-596-9690 , FAX 480-596-1384 , www . fender . com .
Galaxy Audio Hot Spot PA6BT Personal Monitor / PA Galaxy Audio has released the PA6BT , the newest powered model in the Hot Spot line of personal monitor / PAs .
Succeeding and retaining some features of the PA6S , the PA6BT offers Bluetooth technology with a dedicated volume control . It still incorporates efficient speaker components , including the 155-W NEOLITE 6.5-in . woofer and the 1.5-in . 60-W titanium dome tweeter . Standard features also include a 70-W built-in amplifier , two XLR 1 / 4-in . inputs with XLR pass through , a built in compressor , line input , line output , and three-band EQ . There is also a builtin microphone stand mount , microphone boom attachment , integral handle , and built-in stand / wall bracket mounting points .
For more information , contact Audio Distributors International : 450-449-8177 , FAX 450-449-8180 , info @ adi-online . net , www . adipro . ca .
Alesis Strike & Strike Pro Electronic Drum Kits Alesis has released the Strike and Strike Pro electronic drum kits that feature a new drum and cymbal design . The drums have larger dual-hoop pads with adjustable Alesis Mesh heads with a multi-sensor , multi-contact Enhanced Articulation System .
Strike ’ s premium Hybrid Birch wood shell drums come in standard acoustic drum sizes ( 8 , 10 , 12 , and 14 in .). The new three-zone Strike 16-in . ride cymbal , 14-in . crash , and 12-in . movable hi-hat cymbals are fully covered with a new thick rubber . The cymbals offer a larger bell area for enhanced playability , along with a hammered look .
The Strike Performance Module has a sound library with 100 custom kits made from over 1,600 instruments . The module has onboard sampling capability , SD card storage , and USB / MIDI connectivity , which can be used in conjunction with music production software as well as the Strike Software Editor .
For more information , contact inMusic Canada : 877-981-9910 , FAX 581-981-9913 , ordercanada @ inmusicbrands . com , www . inmusicbrands . com .
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