Gretsch Drums USA Custom Ridgeland Snare
Gretsch Drums has introduced the USA Custom Ridgeland Snare drum . At almost a half-inch thick and made from a fusion of woods , the new drum offers a sound that blends warmth , power , and loudness .
The 0.4-in . shell , made of maple , gum , and poplar , features a hybrid bearing edge that combines the Gretsch 30-degree edge with an old-school Broadkasterstyle roundover ; the result is a warm , full-bodied tone with plenty of attack . These new snare drums are equipped with 4-mm die-cast counter hoops , the Lightning Throw-Off , 20-strand snare wires , and Gretsch Permatone drumheads . Custom-made , the Ridgeland snare drums are available in 5 x 14 and 6.5 x 14 in . sizes and in all Gretsch nitron , satin , or gloss lacquer finishes to match any drum set .
Floyd Rose Tremolo Buddy Clamping Tool
Floyd Rose has introduced the Tremolo Buddy , a convenient new tool for working on tremolo-equipped guitars . The Tremolo Buddy is a lightweight , durable , and easy-to-use tool designed to simplify necessary maintenance tasks on a Floyd Rose or other tremolo systems .
The Tremolo Buddy ’ s unique design offers a simple solution to tackling the “ big five ” problematic maintenance areas of a tremoloequipped guitar by helping to keep tension on the bridge : string changes ; intonation adjustments ; bridge height adjustments ; spring claw adjustments ; and truss rod adjustments .
Using two simple clamps , the Tremolo Buddy allows the strings to be kept on the instrument without having to loosen tension or place blocks under the bridge . This design also works as a stand to flip the guitar on to conveniently work on spring tension adjustments in an upright position . The tool is quickly unclamped by using easy-off triggers . In addition to its intended usage for tremolo systems , technicians and musicians have found that the “ third hand ” is also handy for working on non-tremolo equipped instruments . A durable glass-reinforced nylon body provides lightweight strength , while the rubber TPE foot pads protect the guitar ’ s body and is safe on all finishes .
VISIT OUR EXHIBIT AT ELEVATE 2022
CANADIAN MUSICIAN 69