Canadian Musician September / October 2019 | Page 64

HOT GEAR 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 [phone], 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. GIBSON G-45 STANDARD 64 CANADIAN MUSICIAN