Radial Tonebone BigShot ABY Amp Switcher
Sabian Overture Triangles
Gretsch Tom Petersson Signature Falcon Bass
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Radial Tonebone BigShot ABY Amp Switcher
Radial Engineering ’ s Tonebone BigShot ABY is an updated version of the company ’ s guitar amp switcher .
Designed for the purist , this compact truebypass ABY switcher is completely passive , meaning there are no tone-altering buffers in between the guitar and the amplifier . With the BigShot ABY , users get the pure tone from the guitar plugged direct into the amp . To add versatility , the BigShot ABY is also equipped with a separate tuner out . This “ always on ” output feeds the tuner for constant monitoring while keeping it out of the signal chain . It also has a built-in isolation transformer and ground lift switch to solve hum and buzz problems due to ground loops . Once engaged , the user can toggle the polarity of the second amplifier to ensure both amps play in absolute phase .
For more information , contact Radial Engineering : 604-942-1001 , FAX 604-942-1010 , info @ radialeng . com , www . radialeng . com .
Sabian Overture Triangles
Sabian has released a new line of aluminum alloy Overture triangles . Designed for percussionists on a budget or school and educational applications , Overture triangles are crafted from Sabian aluminum alloy .
Available in 4- , 6- , and 8-in . models , Overture triangles produce a warm tone at moderate levels with bright , shimmering sustain .
For more information , contact Sabian : 506-272- 2019 , customerservice @ sabian . com , www . sabian . com .
Gretsch Tom Petersson Signature Falcon Bass
Gretsch has partnered with Cheap Trick bassist Tom Petersson on a pair of new signature basses , including the 12-string USA Custom Shop Tom Petersson Signature Falcon Bass .
Petersson pioneered the creation of the 12-string bass and has become synonymous with the instrument . The Custom Shop Signature Falcon Bass model is a copy of Petersson ’ s custom 12-string prototype he has used live . It is the only Gretsch 12-string bass model and it features a laminated maple body , a 12-in . radius ebony fingerboard with 22 vintage-style frets and mother-of pearl inlays that sits atop a “ C ” shaped maple gloss-finished neck .
For more information , contact Fender Musical Instruments : 480-596-7195 , www . fender . com .
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