Just Announced #16
Guitar-Related Announcements for September 30, 2024
ALWAYS FREE! Welcome to Just Announced #16, a regular flow of very brief “snippet style” announcements from all over the business world of guitar. From artists to companies, from organizations to events, and more. We present these items for the quickest news experience possible without overkill. And check out the Just Announced Archive if you missed any.
Products
After many years of collaboration with guitarist Giacomo Turra, D'Angelico has announced his first ever signature model: the Excel Giacomo Turra Bedford SH. Expanding the tonal palate of the standard Bedford SH, the primary difference on the signature model is the inclusion of the all-new Supro Gold Field pickup in the bridge position. Available for preorder in limited quantities. More information HERE>>
New from Universal Audio, the Enigmatic '82 Overdrive Special Amp captures rare ODS amps spanning 30 years, from 1970’s Santa Cruz designs to later iterations built in LA in the '80s and '90s. Build your own D-Style amp in Custom Mode using Classic and Skyline tone stacks, HRM overdrive EQ, and more. Utilize the UAFX app for many more options. More information HERE>>
Focusrite has unveiled an expansion to their line of audio interfaces, Scarlett, completing the fourth generation. The three new additions, Scarlett 16i16, 18i16, and 18i20 offer greater connectivity to meet the demands of the modern project studio. The new models provide more analogue inputs and outputs, front-panel monitor switching and mute control, S/PDIF and ADAT connectivity, additional headphone outputs, and a built-in talkback mic on Scarlett 18i20. More information HERE>>
Silvertone Guitars just released a limited edition (only 30 units available) of its iconic 1449 model in a Silver Sparkle finish. This release brings back the legendary 1449 with the same spirit and style that made it a standout during the early ’60s guitar boom. Known for its unique Amp-in-case feature, this limited edition is a tribute to one of the most innovative concepts in guitar history. More information HERE>>
Fishman's new TriplePlay Express is the latest iteration of thier line of MIDI guitar controllers. This new system easily connects to nearly any computer or tablet device for recording, transcribing or creating new sounds. The TriplePlay technology has proven to be an accurate and responsive way to convert guitar playing into usable MIDI data for integration into the user’s audio workflow. More information HERE>>
Gibson has announced the B.B. King “Rumble in the Jungle” 1974 ES-355, and only 100 of these guitars will be made. To honor his performance at the Zaire 74 music festival, Gibson Custom and the Murphy Lab have handcrafted a limited-edition recreation of the guitar that B.B. famously used at the festival. More information HERE>>
Services
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