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Summer NAMM 2003 Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
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AKG
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AKG TM 40 Transmitter Module
AKG showed a new handheld wireless transmitter that is sure to knock the socks off of anyone interested in having the best of both worlds! How so? The TM 40 is a wireless transmitter module that connects to one of three new handheld vocal microphones: the D880m, C900m and the D3700m. That’s not so amazing, but what you will find amazing is the design of the module and the three handheld microphones that it fits into. The TM 40 is interchangeable with a hardwired XLR plug-in module – so whether you like to roam free on stage, or want the assurance that comes from being “wired” up, with the switch of a plug-in module you now have the choice! The TM 40 features a battery status indication LED, input gain control, and an on/mute/off switch. The D880m is a dynamic handheld while the C900m is a condenser. The D3700m features an ergonomic triangle shape for handheld comfort and a spring steel wire mesh cap with integrated foam screen.
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Epiphone
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Epiphone Airscreamer
Epiphone has combined two unique elements of Americana - Airstream travel trailers and the Trailer Park Troubadours - to create a unique new artist signature guitar, the Epi Airscreamer. The body of the guitar is shaped like the popular Airstream "Bambi" trailer - complete with a volume control knob for a hub cap - that has been a familiar sight on America's roadways since the 1960s, and the model is officially licensed by the Airstream company. The Epi Airscreamer is also an official artist signature model for the Trailer Park Troubadours, the cult band that glorifies the "trailer lifestyle" with such songs as "I Live in Aluminum" and "It Ain't Home Til You Take the Wheels Off." The Airscreamer guitar features a pair of EMG humbucking pickups, a push-pull pickup selector switch in the volume knob, maple neck, chrome-plated hardware, an "aluminum" color finish and the Trailer Park Troubadours' logo on the headstock.
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Epiphone Bob Marley Commemorative LP Special
The Bob Marley Commemorative Les Paul Special from Epiphone captures the essence of the pioneer reggae artist and his music. The new limited edition guitar features an image of Marley's face on the body of the guitar, plus fingerboard inlays in the colors of the Jamaican flag and "One Love" on the headstock. It is built on the same solidbody design as Marley's personal Gibson Les Paul Special. Features of the new model include a solid mahogany body with Worn Brown finish, a pair of '57 Classic Alnico-V pickups, one-piece mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, Grover tuners and chrome-plated hardware. It comes with a "Hemp" gigbag and Certificate of Authenticity.
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Epiphone Lynyrd Skynyrd 30th Anniversary Goldtop
The 30th Anniversary Lynyrd Skynyrd Les Paul Goldtop from Epiphone commemorates three decades of the legendary Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. The limited edition guitar is based on the classic Les Paul Goldtop but with a twist: the 30th Anniversary guitar has a Lynyrd Skynyrd Metallic Gold finish on top and the official emblem from band's 30th anniversary tour on the back. Features of the 30th Anniversary Goldtop include maple top and mahogany back, rosewood fingerboard with Lynyrd Skynyrd pearloid inlay, two '57 Classic Alnico-V pickups, vintage "green key" tuners and chrome-plated hardware.
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Gibson
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Gibson 50th Anniversary Corvette LP
Building on the relationship with Chevrolet that led to the development of the 1960 Corvette Les Paul and 1963 Stingray SG, Gibson’s Custom Shop rolled out the 50th Anniversary Corvette guitar. Based loosely on the Custom Shop DC Pro, the Corvette guitar's design draws heavily on the 'Vette's smooth, unbroken lines, and features the 50th Anniversary badge and a top contoured to resemble the engine exhaust vent found on the Corvette. The 50th Anniversary Corvette Les Paul will be available in a Limited Edition of 50.
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Gibson Hummer LP
Few things say "power" like a HUMMER, but there's also versatility and an element of graceful style present in the world's largest SUV. These elements--power, versatility, and style--are all available in the new Custom Shop HUMMER Les Paul. Unique features like the HUMMER grill on the guitar's body and strap buttons modeled after the HUMMER's tow loops combine with traditional Les Paul appointments like '57 Classic humbuckers, a mahogany body, and an ebony fingerboard to create a guitar that's ready for any situation, on or off road. As an added bonus, the HUMMER Les Paul will be available in all the finish colors found on the new HUMMER H2 and will be available in a limited edition of only 100.
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Gibson Joe Perry LP Signature Series
Every element of the Gibson Joe Perry Signature reflects the personal taste of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist, from the “Green Tiger” top finish to the “Boneyard” logo to the custom pickup wiring. In addition to the distinctive top finish, the guitar sports Perry’s “Boneyard” logo on the headstock, which is the name of his home recording studio and the brand of his new hot sauce. Perry’s specifications also include a neck with a thicker profile than the standard Gibson neck and a pickup that is wired in reverse to add a distinctive “edge” to the tone of the guitar.
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Line 6
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Line 6 Bass PODxt & Bass PODxt Pro
The all-new Bass PODxt has brand spankin’ new amp and cabinet models! Not only that, it can deliver 6 simultaneous stompbox and studio effects that can be flexibly routed to meet your unique sonic needs. Built from the same award-winning modeling technology found in Line 6’s flagship Vetta guitar amplifier, these effects include more classic models of filter, stompbox and studio effects as well as a dedicated compressor and a dedicated 6 band semi-parametric EQ.
Bass PODxt also offers USB support for Digital Audio In & Out (Mac and PC), an intuitive screen display for deep patch editing, and Flash memory that allows for easy upgrades. All told, the Bass PODxt offers 28 classic and modern amp models, 22 cab models, over 50 stompbox, synth and studio effects and a whole lot more! The Bass PODxt Pro delivers all the desktop version offers and adds rackmount capabilities, reamping, stereo effects loop, balanced I/O, and digital I/O.
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Line 6 HD147 Amp Modeling Head
The engineers at Line 6 took what they believed to be the best attributes of every great HIGH-GAIN guitar amp to build a super-amp. Their creation? The HD147! This amp head not only looks totally cool, but it offers obscene tone, ranging from chest pounding rhythmic chunk to sparkly cleans, with an insane amount of power that cuts through any band with ease. Ten essential tones, 14 custom tones and 8 vintage amp models round out the sound while 300 watts of power deliver an obese wall of sound that can only be described as LOUD AS HELL! The HD147 is a classic in the making.
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Line 6 Vetta II Modeling Amp Combo
We had the opportunity to hear the Vetta II at the Line 6 booth. While it was a tiny little room, the band was thumpin’ and the Vetta II sounded unbelievable, or um, believable! The Vetta II adds Variax connectivity, making the combination one of the most sonically varied offerings available! Over 70 amp models, 60 stompbox and studio effects models and Variax connectivity deliver all the tools you’ll ever need to create any sound you can dream up! Unique features like “Two Amps at Once” and “Double Tracker” also give you a live sound previously found only in studio production. The face of guitar sound will never be the same!
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Martin
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Martin D-18 Andy Griffith Signature Model
Andy Griffith, one of America’s most beloved actors and singers, has been a life-long Martin player. In fact, his own D-18 has appeared in several of his movies, stage appearances and TV performances. To celebrate Mr. Griffith, Martin showed the D-18 Signature Model which is based on his 1956 model. It’s a 14-fret Dreadnought that combines many of the original mid-50s design features with rare tonewoods and modern sounding and playing enhancements. The back and sides are crafted of quilted mahogany and the top is made of heavily-figured bearclaw Sitka spruce. Special features include inlaid in pearl between the 19th and 20th frets and “Lonesome Rhodes” laser-etched on the front block. Personally endorsed by the sheriff of Mayberry himself, this D-18 is a real piece of Americana!
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Martin D-50 Koa Deluxe Limited Edition
This flamed Hawiian tonewood beauty is not the kind of guitar that many of us are going to be able to add to our arsenal any time soon. With a price tag of $45,000, it’s a real guitar lover’s dream. Representing the highest level of ornamentation and elegance in the Martin line, the D-50 Koa is constructed with Hawaiian koa back and sides. The soundboard is bookmatched from premium grade Sitka spruce with heavy bearclaw figuring. Internal X-braces are crafted from Adirondack red spruce. The D-50 also features a genuine African ebony fingerboard inlaid with an exquisite Tree of Life pattern. Every leaf, flower and stem of the Tree of Life is cut from highly colorful paua shell, then painstakingly bordered with a thin band of mother of pearl. The D-50 Koa is a sight to behold and stunningly attractive.
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Martin LXM Little Martin
We came across the Little Martin over at the C.F. Martin booth and think that guitarists will really appreciate all that it has to offer – including the “little” price! In a nutshell, the Little Martin is comfortable to play (despite it’s slightly smaller size), tonally viable, affordably priced, environmentally responsible and compact – making it THE perfect choice for travel, practice or students! The Little Martin combines a modified 0-14 fret tenor Martin shape with a 23” scale length. The one panel back and sides are crafted from Mahogany Pattern HPL and the top is cut from Spruce Pattern HPL making the Little Martin amazingly friendly in just about any climate. In fact, the Little Martin has been atop the summit of Denali and several additional challenging environments and all reports are that it performed amazingly well!
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Martin OM-28 John Mayer Signature Model
Anyone who has listened to the radio in the past year has heard John Mayer’s voice and rhythmic guitar signal the arrival of one of the hottest musical talents in recent memory. For much of his career, Mayer has depended on one Martin guitar or another to achieve his signature sound. Based on the OM-28, Martin rolled out the John Mayer Signature Model which includes an interior label personally signed by John Mayer and many other appointments that make this OM-28 a collector’s item as well as a player’s guitar.
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Tascam
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Tascam CD-BT1 Portable Practice Tool
Tascam has been busy creating a bass player’s version of the CD-GT1 that they showed at this year’s Winter NAMM show. The CD-BT1 is a great little portable workshop and jamming tool that will take your bass playing to a whole new level! With features such as slow speed audition, looping, pitch shift and even a chromatic tuner, the CD-BT1 packs a lot into a small package and price. But that’s not all, it also delivers 5-band EQ, compression, and a synth bass. If you want to learn a song by taking the bass out of the mix all you have to do is engage the Bass Cut and play to your heart’s content without having to fight the recorded bass part. So, whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned pro, the CD-BT1 is the perfect way to learn new songs!
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Tascam FW-1884 FireWire Audio Interface/Control Surface
Shown with an 8-channel extention module, the FW-1884 was a big hit at the Tascam booth. Co-designed by Tascam and Frontier, the FW-1884 is a professional software DAW control surface and audio/MIDI interface that takes advantage of FireWire connectivity to your computer! At 18-channel audio interface with 8 mic preamps, the FW-1884 is quite a busy studio tool. It also offers 4 MIDI inputs and outputs, ADAT and S/PDIF digital connections for plenty of ways to get audio in and out of your workstation! Beyond the ample I/O is the flexible editing and mixing capabilities of the FW-1884. With 100mm touch sensitive motorized faders, dozens of DAW editing shortcuts and a full transport control section, the FW-1884 is ready to take command of project and pro studios everywhere!
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Yamaha
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Yamaha Club V Loudspeakers
A significant update from the previous models, Yamaha’s new Club V loudspeakers will undoubtedly be popular with gigging musicians, houses of worship, small-to-medium sized venues, and mobile DJs. New cabinet tunings have improved low frequency performance, and newly developed transducers allow higher power capacities for use with larger amplifiers. Each speaker now features both dual 1/4 in. and dual Speakon connectors, and all models will be available in both carpeted and sprayed finish. Models available in either finish include 12”, 15” and dual 15” 2-way speakers; 10”, 12” and 15” floor monitors; plus a single 15”, a single 18” and dual 18” woofers. Carpet covered cabinets feature heavy-gauge, arced steel grilles and steel corner protectors. Sprayed finish enclosures feature foam-backed, full-face perforated steel grilles, providing a less obtrusive look for high-profile venues.
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Yamaha Motif ES Music Production Workstations
With the official debut of the Motif ES workstations, Yamaha has taken the creative process to the next level for musicians. Yamaha developed the core of the ES series from the ground up with an all-new sound generator with 128-voice polyphony, new filter algorithms, and massive DSP power. This, combined with a new, incredibly musical 175MB sample set (the largest ever included in a workstation), make for an instrument that sounds absolutely phenomenal. Phrase Factory technology makes music production quicker and easier with 1700 arpeggios and real time loop remix. Sample memory is expandable up to 512MB, 2 USB ports make computer or peripheral connection easy, and templates are included for using the Motif ES as a remote control surface for popular software DAWs. Motif ES will be available in 61, 76, and 88-keys.
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Yamaha O1X mLAN Digital Mixing Studio
This single, self-contained unit provides everything needed to turn audio/MIDI hardware and software into a complete computer music studio and function as the true centerpiece of that system: a 28-channel standalone total-recall digital mixer, an intuitive user interface with transport controls, 8 knobs and motorized faders, DAW remote control with motorized faders, 24-bit/96kHz multi-channel mLAN I/O, powerful DSP processing, and low latency Mac and Windows drivers. Additionally, the O1X will ship with a suite of software plug-ins, including Studio Manager for visual reference and O1X control from a computer screen, three plug-ins for enhanced vocal processing, pitch correction, and mastering, and a VST-compatible O1X channel module, which mirrors all DSP hardware functions and enables parameters from Studio Manager to be copied into the VST hosting application.
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Yamaha SPX2000 96kHz Digital Signal Processor
The SPX2000 inherits the user interface and common programs from its predecessors like the SPX900, while bringing a new dimension to sound quality with 96kHz audio DSP and advanced REV-X reverb algorithm-a whole new generation of Yamaha reverb programs with rich reverberation tone and extremely smooth, transparent decay. SPX2000 Editor management software is planned to be available by the end of the year, and will provide editing, data management, and remote control capability from a computer, using the same interface as Studio Manager for Yamaha digital consoles.
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