Taylor Guitars Launches 2012 Road Show World Tour
Back by player demand, the award-winning Taylor Guitars Road Show is returning to dealers around the globe.
Back by player demand, the award-winning Taylor Guitars Road Show is returning to dealers around the globe.
It’s not every day fans get to actually take part in one of the hottest tickets in country music. This summer, one lucky person will have the opportunity to do just that as CMT and Taylor Guitars are launching a contest to design the official guitar for the Farmers Insurance Presents “The American Band Tour.”
George Dassinger Creative tell us that if you Google the name “Kent Armstrong,” a number of musician and instrument inquiries are posted. One asks, “Does anyone know how to get in touch with master pick up maker Kent Armstrong?” Another throws out a question that only an artisan like Kent could answer accurately. These “unanswered” online posts have existed for some time but now that has been remedied. WD Music Products has instituted an “800 Kent Armstrong Hotline” and “email center” that will link customers on demand.
Peavey’s Amp division is introducing the new Peavey® Triple X® II all-tube guitar amp head, is packed with lots of gain, power and exclusive tone-shapers designed to take guitar players from crystal clean tones to a satisfying crunch and everything in between. The Triple X II (sometimes written as Triple XXX II) amplifier specializes in versatility and modern high gain with three channels that put tonal flexibility at players’ fingertips.
PRS Guitars’ new Collection Series instruments, introduced in the fall of 2011, are built in small batches by the company’s Private Stock department. Each Collection Series consists of one electric and one acoustic guitar made with the most exacting methods and the most prized components in the company’s possession, including pernambuco necks and fingerboards (which are exclusive to the Collection program). For the second installment in PRS Guitars’ exclusive Collection Series, Paul Reed Smith and the Private Stock team worked with David Grissom, Tony McManus, and Martin Simpson to design two exceptional instruments.
C.F. Martin and Co. have their best foot forward at NAMM 2012 and have been displaying their 15 new models at their booth, which is always packed with merchants eager to get their hands on the new guitars. Check out the details of Martin’s 2012 class here, and check out the photos below!
Fender’s little brother brand, Squier, just announced the debut of the revamped, all-new Vintage Modified Series of guitars at NAMM 2012 (exclusive pics below). The new series introduces new model types fully outfitted in retro-inspired, chop-shop looks, along with rich, roaring tone. The new series includes two new models and three that have been updated:
Squier is introducing three new artist signature models at NAMM 2012, the Avril Lavigne Telecaster®, the Jim Root Telecaster® and the Mikey Way Mustang® Bass. These three signature models promise star-like vibe and tone at the expected incredible Squier value.
The amp guys over at Fender are proudly introducing the brand new Machete combo amp at NAMM 2012 (exclusive pics below). With tremendous versatility and performance-oriented features, the Machete is a high-end, sonically powerful combo and is designed to be an essential companion for the discerning musician.
Although it was just officially launched in 2009, the PRS amplifier division has quickly matured into a comprehensive product line (exclusive pics below). From the core family of Maryland-made PRS amps to the exclusive Custom Amp Design (CAD) program to the SE amplifier line, PRS now has an option for every musician. As has become expected, PRS artists have signed on in support of all three tiers of PRS amps and are flying the PRS amp flag with vigor.
