It’s easy to test batteries, right? You probe a battery with a voltmeter (like the kind you find at electronics stores), and check the voltage. Done. But there’s a problem: A battery’s voltage changes depending on whether it’s under load or not; effects load down a battery to varying degrees, but meters don’t. So a battery can read fin with a meter, but under a real load the voltage might be marginal at best. Read the rest of this entry »
The Ibanez AS50 semi-hollow guitar was a sweet addition to the Artstar Series. The AS50 features laminated maple top, back and sides, two Powersound humbuckers, a bolt-on maple neck and die-cast chrome tuners. The AS50 is available in the following colors; Butterscotch Transparent and Brown Sunburst finishes. Average used price for the Ibanez Artstar AS50 Semi-Hollow Guitar; $200-$250
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Tech 21’s CompTortion combines compression and distortion effects are voiced to complement each other and are independently adjustable. The CompTortion’s range of sounds extends from totally clean to light distortion to smooth overdrive, with compression levels from zero to completely squashed. The CompTortion can also be used for a clean boost up to 12dB. Controls include level, tone, Tortion and Comp. The pedal runs on one 9-volt battery or an optional power supply.
Approx used street price for the Tech 21 CompTortion; $35 – $45 used.
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The Dean EVO (Evolved of Vintage Origin) premium guitar has a thick flame maple cap with an extra deep dished arch. The EVO also features Seymour Duncan pickups (which were optional), set-in neck, mahogany neck and body, Schaller tuners and select flame top. Available colors include flame black, flame red, flame blue, flame power purple, flame amber, flame sunburst and flame green. Average used price for the Dean EVO Premium: $500
Today we bring one of the most curious devices in some time, the Stompin’Bass Instrument introduced by Shadow Electronics will be the perfect companion for those who play usually acoustic shows without drums. This little device will produce a percussive sound when you hit its anti-slip surface with your foot, so when you follow the rhythm you get a drum-like sound base.
The Shadow Electronics Stompin’Bass Instrument has a very compact size (5.5″ x 5.3″) and features robust and shielded rosewood body, Active NanoMAG pickup (that provides a cool and warm sound) and output jack that can be connected to an amp, a PA or even a pedal effect to modify its sound.
This little instrument comes with a gig bag, an anti-slip, extension to make it more comfortable and is powered by a 9V battery. he release date of the Shadow Electronics Stompin’Bass Instrument has not been announced but its price will be €150.
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