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55. Electro Faustus Noise Devices are featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

November 27, 2015

For Number 55 on our Countdown to NAMM 2016, we bring yo Electro Faustus Noise Devices, all handmade in New York. Electro-Faustus LLC started back in 2008 when two friends (Joe Vella and Eric Kessel) decided on a whim, to try and sell a few oscillators. We sold a few and then a few more and decided to keep at it and we’ve been creating outrageous musical instruments and effects ever since. Our goal is to spread the joy of noise-making through our fine products. Used alone or incorporated into a preexisting setup, our noise devices add a mixture of power and uniqueness to any artist’s sound palate. From bedroom recording maniacs to established recording artists live or in the studio, Electro-Faustus is the key to sonic madness! Our devices are Proudly handmade in New York, U.S.A! Check out some of their products: Visit their social media sites for more details! Website: http://www.electrofaustus.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/electrofaustus/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/eric_faustus   NOTE: NAMM is an industry only event, see if you qualify for NAMM membership at https://www.namm.org/membership For more details on NAMM 2016, visit their website [Read More]

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56. BootLegger Guitar is featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

November 26, 2015

  For Number 56 on our Countdown to NAMM, check out BootLegger Guitar from Southern California! As they say, “We are a boutique guitar company brought to you by Studio 637 in SoCal. The Bootlegger build is strong and attractive. So affordable, it should be illegal.” Check out some of their guitars: In addition, check out their Amps and Pedal combos:   Make sure to check out their featured artists at their booth, Alex Cole and Mike Pinera!  Visit their social media sites for more details! Website: http://bootleggerguitar.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bootleggerguitar Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlayBootLegger   NOTE: NAMM is an industry only event, see if you qualify for NAMM membership at https://www.namm.org/membership For more details on NAMM 2016, visit their website at https://www.namm.org/thenammshow/2016 About The NAMM Foundation The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit organization funded in part by the National Association of Music Merchants and its 9,900 members. The Foundation’s mission is to advance active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving and public service programs. For more information about the NAMM Foundation, please visit www.nammfoundation.org. Stay tuned [Read More]

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64. PRS Guitars new Baritones for 2016 are featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

November 17, 2015

PRS Guitars Unveils Two New Baritones for 2016 Model Year: The SE277 and SE 277 Semi Hollow Soapbar Here we are at number 64 counting down the days to NAMM 2016. We wanted to bring to your attention the beautiful new additions by PRS Guitars of their new SE 277 Semi Hollow Soapbar and the SE 277. Check out the news below:   Tuned B to B, two and a half steps below standard, the two new baritones offer a taut muscular low end, with powerful aggressive tones and flexibility of going from chimey clean, to warm depth, to articulate tonal hostility. Named for its baritone 27.7” scale length neck, the SE 277 Semi Hollow Soapbar takes the traditional mahogany back, maple top platform to new territories with its chambered back, f-hole, and dual soapbar pickup configuration. The semi-hollow body provides increased acoustic resonance and clarity while the soapbars deliver a balance of transparent, uncompressed clean tones and thick growl. For guitarists who are comfortable with more traditional appointments, PRS has introduced the SE 277, which [Read More]

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66. Kala Brand Music Ukeleles are featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

November 15, 2015

Here at Day 66 on our Countdown to NAMM 2016 and we are excited to feature a company that is local from nearby Petaluma but also known on an international level. That company is Kala Brand Music which was established in 2005, and is one of the fastest growing music companies in the United States.  They design, manufacture and build ukulele models for every level musician. Kala Brand Music has many styles of Ukeleles as well as U-Bass, Guitar, and Ukelele accessories.   Check out an interview with the founder of Kala Brand Music, Mike Upton did with Ukelele Underground at NAMM 2015: Make sure to visit their social media sites and visit them at NAMM 2016! Website: http://kalabrand.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalaBrandMusic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kalabrandmusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kalabrandmusic/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/kalabrandmusic * * * * * NOTE: NAMM is an industry only event, see if you qualify for NAMM membership at https://www.namm.org/membership For more details on NAMM 2016, visit their website at https://www.namm.org/thenammshow/2016 About The NAMM Foundation The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit organization funded in part by the National Association of Music Merchants and its 9,900 members. The Foundation’s [Read More]

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74. Zerberus Guitars are featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

November 8, 2015

For number 74 on our Countdown to NAMM 2016 we are pleased to bring the spotlight on Zerberus Guitars from Germany. Zerberus Guitars brings that one of a kind custom guitar to guitar lovers all over the world. Their custom shop specializes in carefully hand building guitars and basses that are perfect for their owner. About Zerberus Guitars: Zerberus-Guitars was formed in 2002 to satisfy the demands of the modern guitarist by providing high-performance musical instruments that are aesthetically pleasing. With designs that are fresh, original, yet highly functional, our instruments stand out from the crowd. Resonant timbers combine with the finest hardware and specialised circuitry to offer a broad spectrum of tonal possibilities. Delivering the perfect synthesis of modern design, reliable hardware and state of the art electroncs, Zerberus-Guitars ensures that every one of its hand-built limited-edition instruments is manufactured to the highest quality standards. We take personal responsibility for the quality of all Zerberus Guitar products. Our motto is: “Quality starts with the design process and includes the incorporation of the highest quality, [Read More]

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78. BandLab Cloud Platform is featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

November 3, 2015

  Musicians and Bands Can Capture, Nurture and Collaborate on Song Ideas with New BandLab Cloud Platform For our day 78 on our Countdown to NAMM 2016 we are excited to feature a revolutionary product that helps musicians and bands to easily collaborate on song ideas. Check out the news on BandLab: * * * * * Most musicians and bands would agree that new songs can be quite fragile. Quickly capturing and nurturing songs ideas is the concept behind, BandLab, the first cloud-based platform (iOS, Android and Web) where musicians can capture their ideas and create/produce new songs with unprecedented levels of collaboration with other musicians and even fans anywhere in the world. After more than a year in testing, BandLab version 2.0 officially launches worldwide today and musicians/bands can sign up for FREE at bandlab.com or download the FREE BandLab mobile app from iTunes or Google Play. With BandLab, musicians/bands can: Capture Song Ideas — Capture, store and recall song ideas in the cloud wherever and whenever. Develop Songs — Develop ideas into [Read More]

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82. LOKNOB is featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

October 30, 2015

On our day 82 countdown to NAMM 2016, we have a really interesting item for you to check out that all gear heads will be excited to learn more about. LOKNOB will be at NAMM 2016 with their new models. LOKNOB is a way to say NO  to lost settings, no to tape on your gear, and no more glue. There is nothing more frustrating for a musician to find their settings have been moved or tampered with. With LOKNOB, that is sure not happen anymore. Their revolutionary product allows you to upgrade your knobs with LOKNOB and lock your settings in place. Loknob inventor and president explains, “Loknob is a revolutionary product invented by a musician for musicians solving a long time problem of lost settings. Upgrade your existing knobs on your amp, pedals, mixer, guitar, almost anything with a potentiometer ,with an all aluminum ,quality American made reusable knob that does more than just look pretty!”   LOKNOB is a knob that not only replaces but upgrades the existing knob and can lock [Read More]