Schecter Guitar Research has expanded their popular Damien Collection with the debut of the new Damien B2 and B2-FR at Winter NAMM.
The radical shaped body body is sculptured from lightweight Basswood. The bolt-on 25.5" scale maple neck is topped with a rosewood fingerboard and inlaid with the Damien's trademarked 'Bat' inlays. The B2 is armed with EMG Hz humbuckers (H4 in bridge and H4A in the neck). The B2 features a Tune-o-matic bridge with Schecter's popular string-thru-body, while the B2-FR version features a Floyd Rose Locking tremolo system.
The B2 and B2 FR are finished in radar-resistant flat black. Grover tuners and Black Hardware are standard on both versions.
MSRP:
B2 $549
B2-FR $629
(Click for close-up)Schecter prides itself on being the most "Lefty friendly' rock guitar company in the world... and offers both versions in left-handed (+$50.00)
January 30, 2009
Responding to requests from R&B, funk, jazz, pop and fusion drummers for a faster variation of its popular X-Plosion Crash, SABIAN has introduced the AAX X-Plosion Fast Crash. Thinner, more responsive and with a glassier, higher pitch ensuring extremely quick response and decay, this extra-thin model — available in 14-inch, 15-inch, 16-inch, 17-inch, 18-inch and 19-inch sizes — delivers a super-fast response. The bright, shimmering sound is so pure, clean and concentrated that it blows through everything going on around it.
"The AAX X-Plosion Fast Crash is great for players wanting a big, explosive response with a faster, brighter sound," said SABIAN Master Product Specialist Mark Love. "Its AAX 'Dynamic Focus' design means it responds accurately at all volume levels, so it's fast, glassy and extremely versatile with a bright, explosive attack, penetrating definition and total presence."
Tony Royster Jr. (Jay-Z), Jim Riley (Rascal Flatts), Cora Coleman-Dunham (Prince) and Todd Sucherman (Styx, Brian Wilson) are among early adopters of the AAX X-Plosion Fast Crash cymbals.
The AAX X-Plosion Fast Crash is crafted from SABIAN B20 bronze, and is quality protected by the SABIAN Two-Year Warranty.
Sizes: 14", 15", 16", 17", 18", 19"
Metal: B20 Bronze
Finish: Brilliant
Weight: Extra-Thin
Hammering: AAX Jumbo-Peen
Lathing: Pinpoint
Warranty: Two Years
For more information, visit their web site at www.sabian.com.
December 17, 2008
Sennheiser Electronic Corporation has introduced a rebate program in preparation for the imminent ruling by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) that will restrict the use of wireless mics operating in the so-called 700 MHz band. To receive a rebate, users must purchase new Sennheiser systems and components in an alternate range and trade-in an equal number of old wireless systems or components, including non-Sennheiser brands, that currently operate in frequencies between 698 - 806 MHz. The twelve-month program includes tiered rebates of up to $1,400 or a simple flat rebate.
The tiered rebate program, unique to Sennheiser, is the most equitable rebate program available today and takes into consideration, not only the product series but also, when the old system was purchased. This applies to evolution wireless G2 products purchased in 2006 and 2007. End-users who purchased as recently as December 2007 qualify for the maximum rebate.
Sennheiser is also offering a simple flat rebate for all systems and components that don't qualify for the tiered program. For example, a flat rebate applies to the trade-in of other manufacturers' systems, Sennheiser freePORT or older evolution wireless systems.
For Sennheiser 3000 and 5000 series RF systems, which have the most flexible RF architecture available, Sennheiser continues to offer its cost-effective frequency re-tuning services. Users should call (860) 434-9190 for re-tuning service details. Sennheiser is also offering rebates of $500.00 per channel ($1,000 for dual channel systems) for upgrades to the latest 3000 and 5000 series components.
The rebate form and program details can be downloaded from Sennheiser USA's website. Rebate claims must be postmarked no later than December 15, 2009, and received by December 31, 2009 at SEC's headquarters in Old Lyme, Connecticut.
Sennheiser has also implemented an RF consulting service for anyone who needs further advice regarding the 700 MHz band reallocation, as well as other spectrum changes due to digital TV transition on February 17, 2009. Customers can sign-up for a free initial phone consultation on Sennheiser's website: www.sennheiserusa.com/spectrumreallocation.
For more information, visit their web site at www.sennheiser.com.
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Broadripple Indyzine.
Ram-Z Fest 2008
Tony Ramsey - Four stars out of five.
Tony Ramsey played a very good show depite some sound problems. The years of practice and show experience clearly showed in his performance. I thoroughly enjoyed myself.
Disguise Your Eyes - Four stars out of five.
Disguise Your Eyes was by far one of the most awaited, and best, performances at Ram-Z Fest 2008. The group of boys put on a wonderful first performance. Despite some diffculties with the vocal volume, as well as an issue with the drums, the band stole the show.
Arcane Existence - Four and a half stars out of five.
Arcane Existence, formerly Arm us All, has always been a personal favorite of mine. Despite a change in vocalists the band put on an excellent performance. The usual chant of "This is More" was the warm up selection in classic Arm Us All style. The vocals overpowered everything, leading to my 4.5 star decision.
Ram-Z Fest 2008 was, in my mind, a good show. I enjoyed myself and I plan to attend next year.
We had a great time saturday at ram-z music fest! All the bands did a great job and we had a stellar turnout especially considering the homecoming. I could not believe how many delayed going to hang out and jam with us!
There are a ton of pics on the Ram-Z Music MySpace page www.myspace.com/ramzmusic
Congrats to the winners of the drawings and the Rock Band contest.... it truly was no contest... the boys from AfterGlow lit everyone up and scored 99% across the board on all instruments!
