Buffet Crampon 1180 Student Bass Clarinet Buffet Crampon has released the 1180 student bass clarinet , which features an African blackwood body , silver-plated keys , and simplified register key design .
The 1180 student bass clarinet retains many of the acoustic properties of the Prestige bass models while still being an affordable option for school music programs . The 1180 also has range to low E-flat and a sturdy , lightweight case with latches for secure protection and transport . Components of the 1180 are manufactured in France with final assembly at the Buffet Crampon production facility in Markneukirchen , Germany . For more information , contact Buffet Crampon Canada : corporate-canada @ buffetcrampon . com , www . buffetcrampon . com .
Fender American Ultra Luxe Stratocaster Fender has introduced the American Ultra Luxe series , which it calls its most advanced series of guitars and basses . Included in the new series is the American Ultra Luxe Stratocaster .
These elevated models in this series feature versatile , state-of-the-art specs , including a unique augmented “ D ” neck profile with Ultra rolled fingerboard edges for more playing comfort and a tapered neck heel that allows easy access to the highest register . A fast 10-14-in . compound-radius fingerboard with 22 stainless steel medium-jumbo frets make for easier and more accurate soloing .
The American Ultra Luxe Stratocaster features Ultra Noiseless Vintage pickups and advanced wiring options providing more tonal possibilities – without hum . It ’ s available in two-colour sunburst ( rosewood fingerboard ) and two-colour sunburst and plasma red burst ( maple fingerboard ).
For more information , contact Fender Musical Instruments Corp .: 480-596-9690 , mgallant @ fender . com , www . fender . com .
D ’ Angelico Excel Tammany XT Acoustic Guitar D ’ Angelico has released the Excel Tammany XT all-solid OM acoustic guitar .
The Excel Tammany XT features solid mahogany back and sides , a solid Sitka spruce top , and a pau ferro fingerboard with no inlays . Scalloped top bracing allows for uninhibited resonance , while a combination of darker and brighter tonewoods creates the balance of warmth and articulation . These features are paired with the company ’ s minimal scroll-style headstock , which is seen here for the first time on D ’ Angelico acoustics , and a Fishman INK-4 onboard preamp / tuner for true-to-tone amplification . It is available in vintage sunburst , walnut stain , and vintage natural .
For more information , contact Audio Distributors International : 450-449-8177 , info @ adipro . ca , www . adipro .
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