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Levy’s Right Height Guitar Straps
Levy’s has introduced the Right Height line of guitar straps
that it says solves the problem of getting the ideal fit while
playing the instrument.
The Right Height line with RipChord technology allows
musicians to easily adjust their strap with a quick pull of the
handle, raising and lowering their guitar without taking it off
or even stopping playing. The Right Height line features five
different strap models, including an advanced ergonomic
strap that distributes weight to prevent shoulder fatigue. The
ergonomic strap’s split body style allows for ideal positioning
on the shoulder while playing.
The five models come in garment leather, suede, cotton,
and polyester.
For more information, contact Levy's: 800-565-0203,
[email protected], www.levysleathers.com.
Yamaha FP9 Bass Drum Pedal
Yamaha has released the FP9 bass drum pedal, which is part
of the new flagship series from Yamaha.
The FP9 was designed in part with Yamaha Motors, with
its swayless stability and sport-bike-inspired visuals. Ball bear-
ings throughout the pedal, as well as front and rear spikes
and a frame-inside-a-frame design, are meant to prevent
rocking, sliding, and pedal play of any kind. This results in a
smooth, nearly 1:1 transfer of energy, even at high intensities.
It also features Yamaha’s three-way quick-adjusting link,
paired with an independently-adjustable footboard and
beater. The FP9’s self-locking ergonomic spring tension
knob is designed to be fast and easy to dial in from a playing
position. Also included is a weighted beater system with
interchangeable weights to further dial in speed, throw, and
power.
The pedal is available in single and double (DFP9) ver-
sions with chain-drive and direct-drive options.
For more information, contact Yamaha Canada Music:
416-298-1311, FAX 416-292-1171, www.ca.yamaha.com.
Gibson G-45 Series Acoustic
Guitars
Gibson has unveiled its G-45 Series of acoustic guitars. The
instruments – the G-45 Studio and G-45 Standard – feature
all-solid build materials, including a solid walnut back and
sides and solid Sitka spruce tops.
The G-45 Studio has a satin finish and a walnut finger-
board with dot inlays while the Standard adds a gloss top
and a Richlite fingerboard with soft diamond inlays, as well
as top and back binding. The new series integrates traditional
build techniques like a hot hide glue dovetail neck-joint
and domed top bracing with modern features, including a
slimmer body depth and a modern Advanced Response neck
profile. Both G-45 models also feature Mini Grover Rotomatic
tuners and a Fishman Sonitone pickup.
For more information, contact Yorkville Sound: 905-837-
8777, [email protected], www.yorkville.com.
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