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Ibanez ELECTRIC GUITARS BASSES HOLLOW BODIES ACOUSTICS ELECTRONICS ACCESSORIES Artists News Archive Support Contact Us The Height of Performance and Tone AE245NT The Finest Details. The Most Superb Workmanship. Prestige COMPACT POWER TROUBADOUR ACOUSTIC AMPS The Height of Performance and Tone AE245NT The Finest Details. The Most Superb Workmanship. Prestige Ibanez Premium – RG1070PBZ featuring Feodor Dosumov ichika joins forces with Ibanez Guitars IBANEZ FACEBOOK IBANEZ ARTISTS ON TOUR 02, SEP. 2017 Erik Söderlind Stonetown/Tanzania, United Republic of MORE INFO » ARTIST FOCUS Max Frankl Copyright © 2017 Ibanez guitars. All right reserved. Products and specifications are subject to change without notice. Facebook Twitter...
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Videos Pete’s Drum Kit Information. STAR Bubinga in Vintage Sea Blue (VSB) w/inlay (outside) Biography With his deeper-than-deep grooves, blistering solos, and out-there musical creativity, Pete Ray Biggin plays with such fiery passion that he quickly earned himself a reputation as one of the UK’s hottest players. This led him to play with top artists such as Amy Winehouse, Mark Ronson, Incognito, Chaka Khan, Adele, Joss Stone, Jessie J, Robbie Williams, Whitney Houston, Lalah Hathaway, Brand New Heavies, Estelle, and Taio Cruz, and now in the seat of one of his major childhood inspirations, Level 42. Pete is currently busy recording with and touring the world with Level 42 and remain active with his own group, the funky PBUG (PB Underground), for which Pete is the writer, producer, and musical director. He also played multiple instruments on the group’s album Stand Up According to Pete, “Groove, Funk and Soul are my main vibe, but soul, hip-hop, Latin, jazz, rock… it’s all good with me too.” And while he describes his drumming as “groovy, musical, fiery and energetic” there is an undeniably moving power to Pete’s playing, as is evident when he sits behind the kit and just plays. This was clearly on display when Pete headlined the London Drum Show in 2015, and simply wowed the audience. Pete says “When I play, I just want to see people moving, dancing… that’s my job, to keep good time, to keep it groovy, to listen and give 100% heart.” In essence, that’s what Pete Ray Biggin is all about. High energy, funk, soul drumming with a great sense of musicality and a real big groove. For more info, please visit: http://www.peteraybiggin.com. HAT STACK CSH5 Description:The “Hat Stack” is the simplest and most compact cymbal stacker in TAMA history. It allows you to attach a small diameter cymbal to your hi-hat rod with just a drum key. Also, its tiny size – 25 mm (1″) diameter x 40 mm (1.5″) height – doesn’t interfere with your setup and is super easy to carry. The Hat Stack is a great new item that can expand your sound without having to purchase additional clamps. – Easily attach a small cymbal to hi-hat rod measuring up to 7mm in diameter – Compact size and lightweight for easy transport and storage – 25mm (1″) diameter x 40mm (1.5″) height – Ability to adjust cymbal sustain *Make sure to position the black plastic nut on the top. If you put it on the bottom, the cymbal could fall. IRON COBRA REMOTE HI-HAT STAND HH905RH As music has progressed, drummers have often gone from being just timekeepers to contributing more broadly to musical expression. This has led drummers to explore more flexible and creative setups enabling greater artistic freedom on the drum kit. One particular limited component of the drumset has been the traditional hi-hat stand. In response,...
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ERA 1 CLOSER TO THE ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENT THAN EVER BEFORE Welcome to a new era of acoustic amplification. Developed with renowned designer Michael Eisenmann, era 1 gives you richly detailed definition for peerless authenticity and tonal brilliance, plus a bunch of remarkably innovative and intuitive features to make every performance better. On top of all this, era 1 is built in Germany to the highest quality standards. HIGHLIGHTS High-definition audio Painstakingly selected, top-drawer components Excellent preamps Premium-quality AD/DA converters Custom-made power amp with massive headroom Richly detailed definition, wonderfully dynamic response, plenty of headroom—it all adds up to a natural-sounding audio experience unrivaled in authenticity. Intuitive handling with zero compromises Two fully featured, identical channels Independent FX engine for each channel with 16 programs Very effective Preshape and Mode buttons to voice channels to suit different instruments and vocal registers As compact and light as conventional 60-watt combos Superior quality Developed by renowned acoustic amp designer Michael Eisenmann in a joint effort with the Hughes & Kettner team Choice materials, handpicked for durability and ruggedness Made in Germany to the most discriminating standards for quality TECHNICAL DATA GENERAL POWER AMP 250 watts DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) 351 x 285 x 290 mm WEIGHT 9,85 kg / 21,7 lbs (wood), 10,75 kg / 23,7 lbs. (black) TILT STAND (INCLUDED) 25° / 35° POLE MOUNT 35 mm PROTECTIVE COVER (INCLUDED) Padded CHANNELS (INPUTS) CHANNEL 1 AND 2 High Resolution Mic and Instrument Input (XLR/6,3mm (1/4″) Klinke Combobuchse – Phantom Power switchable)) CHANNEL 3 Aux In: 3,5 mm (Mini Jack Stereo-Input; adjustable CHANNEL 4 / FX RETURN 6,3 mm (1/4″) Stereo-Input; adjustable OUTPUTS DI-OUT XLR; Pre/Post EQ switchable; Ground Lift switchable LINE OUT 6,3 mm Stereo Output; adjustable CHANNEL OUT FX Send; 6,3 mm Stereo Output OPTICAL RECORDING OUT S/PDIF TOSLINK, optical PHONES OUT 6,3 mm Stereo Headphones Out TUNER 6,3 mm Mono Tuner Out CHANNEL 1 AND 2 SWITCHES -10 db; Shape; Mute GAIN Input sensivity EQ 3-Band-EQ, 2 Modes switchable INTERNAL FX 16 FX-Programms (Reverb, Chorus, Flanger, Delay, Combinations), FX parameters adjustable MASTER VOLUME Master Volume NOTCH FILTER 40 – 180 Hz FX LOOP FX SEND 6,3 mm Stereo Output FX RETURN Input: 6,3 mm Stereo Input; adjustable SPEAKER MID/LOW 1X8″ Custom made HIGH 1×1″ Dome Tweeter FOOTSWITCH HUGHES & KETTNER FS-2 (OPTIONALLY AVAILABLE) Switching functions: Amp mute, internal FX mute INTERNAL FX 1 Reverb Room Dark Short reverb, heavy HF damping shorter or longer 2 Reverb Room Bright Short reverb, light HF damping shorter or longer 3 Reverb Hall Warm Medium reverb, warm HF damping shorter or longer 4 Reverb Hall Bright Medium reverb, slight HF damping shorter or longer 5 Reverb Church Long reverb, slight HF damping shorter or longer 6 Delay Short Single echo, slapback at 80 ms DT: 20 – 170 ms 7 Delay...
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Thermo Aged™ Only choice selected and seasoned tone wood can be cured to Thermo Aged™ wood. The wood is heated in a vacuum with a specific treatment for each kind of the wood in order to release water and decompose resin contained within the wood. As a result, Thermo Aged™ tone wood becomes light, hard and stable like tone wood dried for decades, while providing amazing response and a louder sound. The tone character includes a full-bodied low-end and a great smooth sustain in the treble strings which are common features of vintage guitars. Plus, the Thermo Aged™ process turns spruce tops amber, adding another vintage characteristic. VIEW ALL *A simplified graph based on the analysis of the sound source recorded under a specific condition and a playing style Simplified Graph Comparing Thermo Aged™ to Non-Thermo Aged Guitars The Thermo Aged™ process makes the sound louder across the entire frequency range, especially the bass and treble areas. (The base line in the graph represents the sound character of Non-Thermo Aged guitar). Having a Thermo Aged™ solid back brings further enhancement to the sound along with the Thermo Aged™ solid top; even more bass, even more treble, and plenty of punch. Ibanez Introduces “Thermo Aged” Artwood Vintage Acoustics Thermo Aged™ Solid Top and Spruce X Bracing Thermo Aged™ Solid top w/Thermo Aged™ Spruce X bracing delivers ample volume and an enormous frequency range. Thermo Aged™ Solid Mahogany Back and Spruce Back Bracing (AVD10, AVM10, AVN10) Thermo Aged™ solid Mahogany back and Thermo Aged™ Spruce back bracing offers a wide open resonant sound with vivid tone projection. Bone nut and saddle A bone nut and saddle provide optimal transference of the natural string vibration. Grover® Chrome Open Gear tuners w/Butterbean knobs (AVD10, AVM10, AVN10) Grover® open gear tuners w/butterbean knobs(18:1 gear ratio) ensure accurate, stable tuning and help reduce the headstock weight, while contributing to the vintage look. Deluxe Design Mother Of Pearl Fretboard Inlay(AVD10, AVM10, AVN10) Ibanez’s original Mother of Pearl fretboard inlay adds to the timeless look Artwood Vintage guitars. D’Addario® NB1253 Nickel Bronze strings D’Addario® Nickel Bronze strings emphasize the natural voice of Thermo Aged™ wood with incredible clarity, resonance and...
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PASSION FOR DETAILS Variety Over the last 25 years we have created a specific portfolio to match the variety of our customers. Today we are proud to offer a wide assortment of high quality percussion instruments for players all around the world regardless of age, playing skills, or economic background. A large variety of colors, a well thought out assortment and trend setting ideas is what MEINL percussion stands for. Innovation As a modern and progressive company, MEINL has never been content with the status quo! By talking and listening to the people who play, we have developed many new and improved percussion instruments. Original MEINL innovations like the Free Ride System for Bongos (patented), the Floatune® Tuning System for Timbales and Djembes (patented), the revolutionary STEELY II Conga and Djembe Stands (patented), or the Professional Conga and Bongo Stands (patented) prove our leading position in Research and Development work and set the standard in the percussion world. Quality Since our formation, our main objective has been to offer percussion instruments which comply with the highest quality levels regarding manufacturing and materials used. Only by committing to the highest standards, we can guarantee top quality instruments, the maximum of playing comfort, the best possible sounds, and therefore long lasting customer fulfillment. Responsibility Our perception of what it means to be a global player tells us not to measure success in sales only; it is also the way how we achieve it! As a family owned and managed company, we conduct business with integrity, respecting our employees, customers, artists, and the environment around us. Therefore we strictly observe the CITES-regulations set forth in the “Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora” and only use wood from environmentally controlled forests or industrial wood plantations. More...
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