The logical extension of the SHUTTLE® series of lightweight bass amplifiers from Genz Benz is our award winning SHUTTLE®MAX series. These slightly larger models utilize the same Class D amplifier technology as our Shuttle 6.0 series while offering the most full featured preamp designs and highest output power available in this class of compact, lightweight amplifiers.
Preamp features include: FET and 12AX7 TUBE channels--selectable and blendable, low and high gain settings per channel, four band Active EQ networks with dual parametric mid-range networks, adjustable signal shape circuits and complete LED status indicators. The rear panel design is just as complete with our studio quality XLR D.I. interface, 3 effects loops, auxiliary input, headphone out, tuner out, footswitch jacks and Speakon® outputs.
The dual preamps offer extreme versatility from deep transparent slap tone to focused, organic mid clarity, to all-out rock grind. The 12AX7 tube channel provides a wide range of gain structure that produces smooth, clean tube warmth or can be dialed all the way up to the critical mass of aggressive overdrive. All tone variations are accessible from the 5 button footswitch which is included.
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The SHUTTLE®MAX 12.0 is the ultimate in power and design delivering over 1200 watts of output from an amp that weighs only 6.75 lbs. With dual Class D amp modules this SHUTTLE®MAX produces its full output into two 4 ohm loads (one per amplifier output). The full output of the SHUTTLE®MAX 12.0 is perfect for any venue and playing style. Designed with identical EQ networks for the FET and 12AX7 tube channel the tonal flexibility and power output of this bass amplifier is unsurpassed.
Some stories demand to be told. Others are simply content on being heard. Heard through music, through lyrics, through a cultural revolution. This is the story of Washburn Guitars.This special, 50% off retail prices on Washburn acoustic guitars, is ONLY this weekend - Friday, September 23rd and Saturday, September 24. Call us at 405-605-6900, stop by 4220 North May Avenue in Oklahoma City and take advantage of this awesome special on our line of Washburn acoustic guitars!
Steeped in the tradition of fine instrument making, Washburn Guitar’s dynamic 120-history began in Chicago in 1883. The original guitar factory was located just blocks away from Maxwell Street.
In the early 1920s, Maxwell Street itself would emerge as the epicenter of a musical movement. Often considered the first entry point for thousands of African-Americans arriving from the Mississippi Delta, Maxwell Street became a hotbed for Delta Blues in its most raw and dramatic form. Newcomers and established musicians alike would listen and jam with one another in an atmosphere void of commercial influence. Once recorded, this powerful, emotional style of music would not only become the dominant form of blues but would radically change the emerging sound of rock and roll.
There, on Maxwell Street, as well as in alleyways, city sidewalks, bars, and honky-tonks around the country, Washburn guitars were embraced as the very embodiment and reflective spirit of the hard-working musicians who played them as well as the employees who designed and crafted them. It is the same spirit that guides Washburn to this day.
The history of Washburn Guitars is the history of a wide range of musicians. From blues players who shaped rock ‘n roll to multi-platinum recording artists to emerging guitar virtuosos. It is a history that can be heard and experienced every time you turn on the radio or listen to a live performance. It is a history built by skilled craftsmen and musicians who share one common love–a passion for the guitar.
Washburn continues to be a consistent leader in combining design, innovation, and technology to deliver the rich, bold sounds for a vast musical landscape.
The G-DEC® 3 Thirty is an amazing new amp for practice and recording. It’s a great-sounding guitar amp, with a single 10” speaker, high-frequency tweeter, amp models for every playing style and a panorama of special effects. You can create your own arsenal of guitar tones from a virtual warehouse full of amps and effects. Then start playing with G-DEC 3 Thirty’s fantastic play-along capabilities - it has great audio with onboard mp3 and wav file storage and playback. It contains a huge collection of music to practice and play over, and many of its 100 backing tracks were recorded by the world’s finest players - from L.A. to London and Nashville to New York; from rock to blues to Latin to metal; from top studio musicians to famous rock stars. The 30-watt G-DEC 3 Thirty also has a multi-function SD card slot for unlimited storage of presets and audio content, so it can be custom-tailored with your favorite music and tones. Is your amp 100 percent metal? 100 percent blues? It’s up to you.This is the September 22nd special - one day only! Come to 4220 North May Avenue, Oklahoma City today!
The Tennessee congresswoman, in whose district many Gibson Guitar workers live, co-signed a Sept. 8 letter to three federal agencies that raided Gibson Aug. 24 demanding status on the government’s investigation.Regardless of how you feel about Gibson guitars, this should be a wake-up call and yes, musicians should get involved in the process of protecting and demanding freedom from an over-reaching government.
“Having armed federal agents raid an iconic American company is no way to inspire economic certainty and spur job creation,” said Rep. Marsha W. Blackburn (R.-Tenn.), the vice-chairman of the Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade sub-committee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
The letter is part of Blackburn’s struggle to figure out why the administration is going after Gibson in such a heavy-handed manner, when there is significant question whether a crime has been committed, she said.
In 2008, the Lacey Act of 1900, which forbids the importation of items into the United States that are not approved for export by the country of origin, was amended to specifically focus federal law enforcement on imported woods.
An affidavit filed with the search warrant request, referred to the illegal importation of wood from India, which the letter also addresses: “The source country at issue, however, has no problem with Gibson’s actions. The deputy director general of foreign trade for India has stated that India would allow the export.”
"When I am approached by a prospective student about lessons, I take some time to find out what the student wants to get out of the lessons. Does he/she want to learn the whole instrument, or are they simply looking to be able to pick up a guitar and play a few tunes? What the student desires initially gives me an idea as to what environment needs to be created to get the most out of each lesson."Wayne Duncan, percussion instructor, also likes students to feel comfortable in their surroundings and to know that percussion instruments are what drive most bands.
"I have had students of all skill levels and without exception, enthusiasm is key to being a good percussionist. Students who understand their critical role in a band or an orchestra become more comfortable and when a student is comfortable, lessons become easier and productive. I want my students to embrace their talent level and my goal is to bring out their best."Dancing Dragon has to additionally awesome guitar instructors in Will Galbraith and Craig White. Will suggests an approach to guitar centered around musical styles suited to the student:
"An individual interested in being a country musician may not need to spend countless hours learning songs and melodies in drop-D tunings."Craig believes that getting to know the student and their musical background helps a great deal as well:
"When a student comes to me, I like to know their influences. Perhaps their parents are musicians, maybe they have an uncle or cousin who plays. Some students play oboe in school, but want to learn acoustic guitar - those are all critical in creating lesson plans that enhance the learning experience."Taking music lessons doesn't have to be a chore and neither should students feel as though they are merely a "number." At Dancing Dragon Music, we make sure each student is valued and their desires are met. Give us a call today at 405.605.6900 and talk to us about our teaching methods. Or, stop by the store at 4220 North May Avenue, Oklahoma City.
"I was surprised and delighted at how light the guitar is, which makes it great for gigs, but at the same time, the tones are warm and none of the sustain was lost at all because of the weight. The style of music my band plays includes southern rock and the Duncan pick ups provide a solid tone. I am very impressed and love the heck out of my RX80."Fans of the exceptionally ahead-of-their-time band, Extreme, are familiar with the shredding licks of Nuno Bettencourt, who recently featured the Washburn N7 on American Idol. Any guitar good enough for Nuno, is good enough for us.
MARTIN GUITAR INTRODUCES ORCHESTRA MODEL JOHN RENBOURN CUSTOM ARTIST EDITIONCome over to Dancing Dragon Music today and check out our collection!
Nazareth, PA - C.F. Martin & Co. (www.martinguitar.com) is proud to announce the introduction of the new OMM John Renbourn Custom Artist Edition guitar. The guitar celebrates the long career of the fingerstyle guitar legend.
For more than 40 years, Renbourn has remained a prominent fingerstyle guitarist, as a member of Pentangle in the late-1960s and early-1970s, as a solo artist in the 1970s and 1980s, and most recently as a collaborator with various artists. The Renbourn Artist Edition is inspired by Renbourn's preference for orchestra model guitars and the original orchestra model guitar made by C.F. Martin & Co. in 1929.
The new instrument features a classic Martin Orchestra Model design made of solid premium tonewoods. The top is made of Italian alpine spruce, rare Madagascar rosewood on the back and sides, with a neck carved from genuine mahogany. An ebony headplate features a detailed unicorn inlay in abalone pearl, gold and white mother of pearl and Micarta, while the ebony fingerboard features a unique mother of pearl pentangle (five-pointed star) design.
The model is finished with a polished gloss lacquer finish with aging toner on the top to enhance its vintage style and is protected in a Geib-style hardshell case. Each of the limited edition custom guitars bears an interior label personally signed by John Renbourn and is numbered in sequence. Additionally, each guitar is equipped with Martin SP Lifespan phosphor bronze strings.
The guitar will be one of several new models featured at 2011 Summer NAMM in Nashville from July 21-23 (BOOTH # 1200). For a list of authorized C. F. Martin & Co. dealers accepting orders for the OMM John Renbourn Custom Artist Edition, visit www.martinguitar.com.
About Martin Guitar
C.F Martin & Co. (www.martinguitar.com) has been creating the finest instruments in the world for over 175 years. It continues to innovate, introducing techniques and features that have become industry standards including X-bracing, the 14-fret guitar and the "Dreadnought" size. One of the world's leading acoustic instrument makers, Martin guitars are hand-made by skilled craftsmen and women, who use a combination of new design and techniques along with those introduced by the company founder. Founded in 1833 by Christian Frederick Martin, the privately held company has been continuously family owned and operated for six generations. Christian Frederick ("Chris") Martin IV took the helm of the company in 1986 and is its current chairman and CEO. Under his guidance, the company has introduced a number of new and innovative models that appeal to musicians, including the popular acoustic/electric Performing Artist Series, and several custom and signature Artist Editions.
Martin guitars are the instruments of choice for musicians around the world, from the icons of rock, country, folk and bluegrass to those just beginning their careers. They can be seen across all segments of pop culture, from television (Glee, Psych, Raising Hope and American Idol) to the movies; on Broadway and in books, online, and gracing the pages of popular magazines on newsstands everywhere (including in the hands of Jeff Daniels and Hugh Laurie on the covers of the last two issues of Guitar Aficionado). Connect with Martin on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, YouTube and many other social media via www.martinguitar.com.
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