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Orange Glenn Hughes Signature Crush Bass 50 Combo Amp
Orange Amplification has released the limited-edition Glenn Hughes Signature Crush Bass 50 and , fittingly , its colour is deep purple . Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Glenn Hughes was the bass player and vocalist with classic rock icons Deep Purple , and he is also known as the bassist and vocalist for Trapeze , Black Country Communion with Joe Bonamassa , California Breed , and more recently The Dead Daisies .
The Crush Bass 50 compact combo is inspired by Orange ’ s flagship AD200 and OB1 bass amplifiers and blends some of the most defining elements of each . It is designed to provide the essentials of a recording amp and delivers warm , clean bass tones , vintage growl with fat low end , and blendable overdrive . Plus , the limited edition is finished in a distinctive tough purple textured vinyl with a silver coloured plaque with “ Glenn Hughes Limited Edition .”
For more information , contact Launch Music : 833-215-3207 , info @ launchmusic . ca , www . launchmusic . ca .
GrooveTech String Change Kit
GrooveTech Tools has released the String Change Kit for guitar and other stringed instruments .
The String Change Kit ( GTSCKIT1 ) combines two of the most important string changing tools – string cutters and winder – while taking little space in the gig bag . The string cutters are compact and capable , with blades benefiting from a special heat treatment process for quick and easy string cuts . A protective cap keeps cutting blades out of harm ’ s way during transit and storage . The traditional-style string winder is easy to use and offers precise winding action , with a pin puller for acoustic guitars .
For more information , contact Yorkville Sound : 905-837-8777 , canada @ yorkville . com , www . yorkville . com .
PRS HX Amplifiers
PRS Guitars has released the HX Series of amplifiers . While not an exacting historic reproduction of the amp model , PRS says the HX amps capture the circuit and the flexibility and power of late 1960s British-inspired Jimi Hendrix tone in a straightforward design .
A continuation of PRS ’ s HXDA amplifiers , HX amps feature a refined control layout and a newly-documented Hendrix Touring Circuit . This circuit is heavily inspired by one of Hendrix ’ s custom personal amps purportedly used at Woodstock , which Paul Reed Smith and PRS Amp Designer Doug Sewell were able to study .
The HX amps bring power and balance in both 100W and 50W formats . Designed to push the high end so it is very clear , but not so much that it ’ s harsh , the HX amps shine without glaring and allows for aggression that can be backed off for smooth , sweet tones , according to the company . The amps are also designed with internally-bridged channels with individual volume controls . This eliminates the need for a jumper cable and allows players to more easily dial in their distortion level and tone through blending the lead and bass channels , bringing more modern convenience to the amp . PRS has also designed matching 2x12 and 4x12 cabinets for the HX Amp family .
For more information , contact PRS Guitars : 418-558-8011 , clangevin @ prsguitars . com , www . prsguitars . com .
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