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2012-01-10T12:18:00.000-08:00

PRS launch SE Amplifier series

2011-07-07T16:49:00.000-07:00

PRS Guitars have announced the SE series of amplifiers. Price TBC but expected to be 'affordable' compared to the USA made amps.

PRS SE 20 - 20 Watt 6V6 2-channel (head or 1x12 combo)
PRS SE 30 - 30 Watt 5881 2-channel (head or 1x12 combo)
PRS SE 50 - 50 Watt EL34 2-channel (head or 1x12 combo)
2x12 cab

Ibanez 2011 line-up

2010-12-15T12:01:00.000-08:00

We have moved!
Future Ibanez news and sneak-peeks will be posted here:
http://ibanez-news.blogspot.com/

RG 4570Z VV (Vintage Violin)

New Gibsons

2010-12-01T14:30:00.000-08:00

Gibson Jackson Browne Model A Acoustic

Body Type: Dreadnought
Body Wood: English walnut
Top wood: Red spruce
Scale Length: 24 ¾ Neck
Joint: set-in Neck
Wood: Mahogany
Fretboard: Rosewood
Neck Shape: Custom
# frets: 20
Bridge: Rosewood
Pickup Bridge: Trans Audio Lens
Controls: Outboard Volume Level
Tuners: Pearloid Waverly
Hardware color: Gold
Finish: Sunburst

Ibanez Universe 20th Anniversary UV77RE

2010-01-14T07:46:00.000-08:00

Ibanez have today taken the wraps off the much anticipated Universe Multicolour reissue, designated UV77RE MC. Each guitar is swirled by Darren Johansen, who swirled the original UV Multicolour. Numbers are limited to 100 world-wide and list price is a recession-friendly $8,000. The guitar is sure to be a hit with lawyers and doctors worldwide, who will no doubt get endless pleasure from ~~playing it~~ leaving it in the case.

Check the Ibanez website for more information.

Mesa Boogie TransAtlantic

2010-01-13T14:56:00.000-08:00

Eagle-eyed Boogie fans will have seen the 'TransAtlantic' name on Boogies trademark list since 2008. Many assumed it was simply one of those trademarks that they bagged 'just in case', perhaps for an amp that never came to fruition.

Well, here it is! The Tone King has spotted the amp behind the scenes at Boogies pre-Namm set-up area. From the video, we can see that the amp bears a striking resemblance to the THD Univalve, at least in terms of front panel and overall proportions. We also see that the model is named TA-15, so its reasonable to assume there will be more models in the series in the future, perhaps a TA-30.

Given its small size and TA-15 label, its likely EL-84 based, and the split front panel suggests two channels with independent controls. Given the 'TransAtlantic' monicker, we're probably looking at one Brit-voiced channel and the other with an American vibe. Its also got the usual array of voicing toggles and whatnot that we've come to expect from Boogie. More info when we get it.

Update: The Transatlantic is now live on Mesa/Boogies website.
Check the website for full details, but brief specs as follows:
- 2xEL84 4x12AX7
- Independent multi-watt control for each channel (5/15/25W power option)
- 5 Watt setting is Class A, 15/25W is Class A/B with Dyna-Watt
- 2 Channels with independent tone controls
- Channel One has two voices: Normal (Brit Clean) or Top Boost
- Channel Two has three voices: Tweed, Hi 1 (Brit Gain), Hi 2 (Fat Boogie lead)
- No effects loop (!?)

Update: Video from Namm

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Ibanez 2010 Catalogue (Europe) download now!

2010-01-04T09:09:00.000-08:00

Thanks to the good folk at Ibanez Germany, here is the 2010 Ibanez Catalogue (Europe).

Some of the highlights include the JS2400 (24-fret JS), the JEM505 (Japanese made, but priced lower than the JEM7VWH), the extended-scale RGD series, and the return of the original Edge trem on some signature models. Of course, none of these will be a surprise to readers of this blog, who will have seen specs, photos & prices of these models weeks ago ;)

Please note that the availability of some models, specifications and colours will vary from region to region. Contact your local dealer for more information.

Download the catalogue here (46MB PDF), or check the official Ibanez website on Jan 14th for regional versions.

Don't forget to check the highlights of the new line-up HERE and HERE!

Ibanez Signature Models 2010

2009-12-17T13:02:00.000-08:00

Here is some info regarding the Ibanez Signature models for 2010. Please note that all specs and info should be taken as provisional (unconfirmed) until officially published by Ibanez.

2010 non-signature models can be seen on this page, which will still be updated daily.

UV77RE MC (Universe 20th Anniversary)

I have also heard from a reliable source that there is talk of a UV7PWH Reissue sometime this year. Unlike most of my scoops I cant vouch for the reliability of that info, so please don't repost it elsewhere.

Jem 505 (New for 2010, significantly cheaper than Jem7V)

Colour(s) - Black, White
Body - Basswood
Neck - Jem Prestige neck. Maple w/ maple fingerboard. 24 fret, black dot inlay
Trem - Edge (cosmo)
Pickups - V7/S1/V8 pickups

Jem 7V WH (now with Edge trem*)

Jem 77V BK (now with Edge trem*)

UV777P BK (Lo-Pro Edge 7*)

JS2400 (New for 2010, 24-fret JS model).

JS2400 WH High-resolution

Colour - White
Body - Basswood
Neck - JS Prestige, 1-pc Maple w/ rosewood fingerboard. 24 frets (W6105)
Trem - Edge (chrome)
Pickups - Dimarzio Pro Track, Dimarzio Mo Joe

JS1200 CA (now with Edge trem*)

JS1600 PSV

JS1000 BP (now with Edge trem*)

JSA10 BK (New for 2010, Satriani Acoustic) €1,111

Body - Solid Engelmann Spruce Top, Solid Rosewood back/sides
Electrics - Fishman Acoustic Matrix, Fishman Ellipse VT

JSA5 BK (New for 2010, Satriani Acoustic) €498

Body - Solid Engelmann Spruce Top, Mahogany back/sides
Electrics - Fishman Sonicore, Fishman Presys

EGEN-8 PLB (New for 2010, lower-priced Herman Li model)

Colour: PLB (Platinum Blonde)
Body: Mahogany/flame-maple
Neck: 3-pc maple, Wizard II, 24 frets, rosewood board
Trem: Edge III (Herman Li special)
Pickups: V7/S1/V8

MTM1 BR (now with Seymour Duncan Blackouts AHB-3)

MTM2 WH (now with Seymour Duncan HB-106MT pickups)

MTM2 BK (now with Seymour Duncan HB-106MT pickups)

*Production of all Edge-Pro guitars ceased in October 2009. These will continue to be sold through early 2010 until stocks are depleted. Most Edge-Pro signature models (JEM7V, JS1200 etc) will switch to Original Edge, whereas any remaining Prestige Edge-Pro guitars (RG1550 etc) will switch to Edge-Zero. As seen below, UV777 gets Lo-Pro Edge:

Ibanez Guitars 2010 Lineup

2009-12-08T11:21:00.000-08:00

Here are some sneak-peaks of the Ibanez 2010 Electric Guitar line-up.

Please note that the availablity of some models and colours will vary from region to region. All model names, specs and colour codes are provisional until officially published by Ibanez.

Prices are European List, including VAT (19%). Street prices may be lower than list, and as normal, US prices will be significantly lower than a direct EUR>USD conversion.

The full line-up, including prices, regional variations and some limited artist models will be officially unveiled at the Winter Namm 2010 (Jan 14-17).

*New for 2010* - All Prestige guitars come with a cool folding multi-tool (truss adjuster, allen keys, etc)

JEM505 BK (Black) €1,555

JEM505 WH (White) €1,555

RGD2120Z CSM (Cobweb Silver Metallic, also available in ISH) €1,218

-All RGDs 26.5" scale. Factory tuning DGCFAD

RGD2127Z ISH (Invisible Shadow) €1,329

MTM2 WH (White)

MTM2 BK

JS2400 WH (White) €2,222

RGA420Z PRT (Predators Tongue) €2,095

RGA427Z DSH (Devil's Shadow) €2,222

S5470F BH

RG1527Z BK

EGEN-8 PLB (Platinum Blonde) €777

RGA220Z CYB (Crystal Black) €1,444

RG4570Z HBK (Himalayan Black) €2,222

RG 1570Z JB (Jewel Blue) €985

RG 1570Z LMR (Liquid Metal Red)

RGA8 BK (Black) €775

-RGA8 27" Scale

RGA7 BK (Black) €598

RG1451 WHP (White Plaster)

RG1451 NC (Night Crow) €775

RGA72QM TLB (Transparent Lavender Burst) €598

RGA42T BK (Black) €529

RG3550MZ DY (Desert Yellow) €1,548

RG3550MZ GK (Galaxy Black) €1,548

RG2570Z MCR

RG2570Z DSP

RG2570MZ CAB(Caribbean Blue Lagoon) €1,268

S7420 BK (Black)

S770FM ATF (Antique Flat-Burst)

S570B RD (Red)

S570B SKB (Shocking Blue, also in WH - white)

RGD320 WH (White)

AF95PV TK (Transparent Black) €666

AS93PV TK (Transparent Black) €666

SJ500 VLS (Violin Sunburst)

SS500 VLS

MBM2 SV (Silver)

Check here for Ibanez 2011 lineup!

Mesa/Boogie 2009 Models

2009-01-15T05:05:00.000-08:00

Mesa/Boogie have today announced several new models in their line-up:

Mark V

-3 Channels, 3 modes per channel
Channel 1: Clean, Fat or Tweed™
Channel 2: Edge, Crunch or Mark I™,
Channel 3 : Mark IIC+™, Mark IV™ or Extreme

-3 Power modes: Class A (10 Watts), Class A/B (45 Watts), SimulClass (90Watts)
-4X6L6 (power) 1x5U4 (Rectifier) 7x12AX7(pre)
-Selectable Silicon/Tube Rectifier, or auto-tracking
-8 button footswitch
-5 band graphic EQ
-Contour function (pre-set EQ)
-Solo boost

Available in medium head, and 1x12 Combo.
US List $1999 head, $2099 combo.

Electra-Dyne

-Single channel
-3 modes (Boogie Clean, Low Gain, Hi Gain)
-Reverb
-Power modes: ClassA/B (45 Watts), SimulClass (90 Watts)
-2 button footswitch

The Clean mode is Boogie-voiced, and the two gain modes are aimed at capturing modified Brit sounds.
Available in short head, rackmount, 1x12 Combo, 2x12 Combo.
Price range $1599(head)- $1799 (2x12)

Ibanez guitars 2009

2008-12-15T14:18:00.000-08:00

Here are some highlights of the Ibanez 2009 line-up:
(Please note that the availability of each model will vary from region to region).

JEM7 EAFX -BK

RG3570Z-LB (Lazer Blue)

RG3570Z-CA (Candy Apple Red)

RG3550MZ-GW (Galaxy White)

RG3550MZ-GK (Galaxy Black)

RG3550MZ-ROM (Roadster Orange Metallic)

RG1527M-GW (Galaxy White)

AT100CL-SB (Andy Timmons Signature)

RG1550M PPN (Poisoned Pumpkin) (US List $1333)

RG1550M PBL (Phantom Blue) (US List $1333)

PGM401-TFB (Tri-fade Burst)

RG2550MZ-GW (Galaxy White)

RG2570MZ-VBE (Vital Blue)

RGT320Z-VCL (Violet Crystal)

RG3620Z-ABB (Atlantic BlueBurst)

RG3620Z-HBK (Himalaya Black)

RG1550ML-BBK

RG7321FM BBS

Of particular note this year is the reintroduction in several standard models of the Super Wizard neck profile. It is advertised as an exact reproduction of the original RG550 Wizard neck from 1987 (17mm/19mm at 1st/12th fret).

Also, check out the cool yellow pickup/knobs on the RG3570Z. The RG3570Z and RG3550Z both feature Dimarzio pickups (Tone Zone/True Velvet/Air Norton)

Here are some real-life shots of the new RG3550MZ:

This years new Jem is the JEM7 EAFX. It's fixed bridge; it features the Tight-End bridge previously seen on the FR series.