GEAR ROUNDUP
[ WM ] WORSHIP MUSICIAN HOLIDAY GEAR ROUNDUP | Eric Dahl
The holidays are almost upon us but what are you going to buy for that special musician on your list ? [ WM ] has been checking out some of the latest music gear releases and put a fun list together for you !
Floyd Sole Stomp LS
Special Cranker by EarthQuaker Devices Nothing says the holidays more than a new guitar effects pedal ! EarthQuaker Device ’ s new Special Cranker expands on the capability of their popular Cranker pedal ( which I am still a fan of ). The Special Cranker features controls for Level , Tone and More , plus a mode select for silicon diode or germanium diode . The germanium was more pleasing to my ear but both sounds have their place . The Special Cranker realistically sounds like an overdriven speaker in your amplifier . With the added controls you can finesse that sound to suit your music or style of playing . The pedal also features Flexi-switching so that you can make it continuous play or hold the footswitch down for momentary overdrive . You essentially get two pedals in one unit with the Special Cranker by EarthQuaker for only $ 99 .
I was first introduced to the original Floyd Sole Stomp at a guitar show in Nashville . It is a faith-based company owned and operated in Nashville , TN by Cynthia Floyd . Her latest model is the new LS model that is designed as a foot drum to keep your beat while your hands play guitar . It features all wood construction , with a built-in pickup and mono ¼ ” output . The LS is much more portable than the original Floyd Sole Stomp measuring at 12 ” x 14 ”. The LS is designed to have one or both feet on it while sitting , but not to stand on like other models . Priced at $ 175 and available in light or dark finishes the Floyd Sole Stomp is a great way to add some percussion to your music . You can also simulate the sound of reindeer on the roof with it .
D ’ Addario New XS Nickel Plated Strings Tired of your electric guitar strings not lasting ? Most of us are and D ’ Addario has introduced their new XS Nickel Plated strings that feature a super thin polymer film coating . The added benefits are a smoother feel and a longer lasting string that doesn ’ t breakdown from the oil and dirt from our fingers . The coating is 10 times thinner than a human hair , but still delivers plenty of protection and extended life to strings . The new electric editions include 09- 42 , 09-46 , 10-46 , 10-52 and 11-49 gauges . Priced at $ 14.99 a pack they are a bit more expensive than standard strings , but they will also last longer . I ’ m glad they expanded this line to include electric strings .
Bass Guitar String Sling The String Sling has expanded their line to include a Bass String Sling . It has all the features of the guitar version except that it is longer to accommodate bass guitars and has reinforced loopholes . When you aren ’ t using it as a strap it can also be used to protect and clean your bass strings and neck with its microfiber fabric . The Bass String Sling has a pick pocket and utility pouch and fits most standard bass guitars . Built-in elastic gives the String Sling a more relaxed feel when used and it comes with strap locks for security . Priced at $ 74.95 the Bass Guitar String Sling is a multifunction device that makes a great strap or gift for yourself or someone on your list .
Ernie Ball Instrument & Headphone Cable Imagine one cable that has multiple inputs ? Ernie Ball has constructed a cable that has three inputs instead of two and a mini-input .
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