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GALLERY: L.A. Amp Show 2011

The latest boutique amps, guitars, and pedals on display at the annual Van Nuys gear gathering.

"These little black beasts differ from their predecessors mainly in the sourcing of the cabinets and cosmetic parts. рMost of the visible parts come from China, but the heart and soulяWarehouse Guitar Speakers, Magnetic Components output transformers, and handmatched Electro-Harmonix tubesяare the same a before. So is the actual assembly, which is still handwired point-to-point by me alone at my shop in Atlanta,с says Goodsellуs Richard Goodsell. The Super 17 is based on the MkIII, but loses the 5/17 switch and gains a tube rectifier. The Dominatrix, as well as the Unibox and Valpreaux, carry over unchanged, except for dramatic reductions in the street priceяall amps are under $1500. And for those that want it, the Goodsell color versions will still be available on a build-to-order basis, but for as much as $500 more."

This wonky Zim-Gar was one of many guitars sold by importer Gar-Zim Musical Instruments, operated by Larry Zimmerman and his wife.

The 1960s were strange days indeed for import guitars, like this cleaver-friendly Zim-Gar electric.

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In line with the MOOER’s recent expansion on the MSC range, the company is excited to announce the new MSC50 Pro, an Alder-bodied electric guitar with gloss finish, available in the new Magic Crystal color.

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See and hear Taylor’s Legacy Collection guitars played by his successor, Andy Powers.

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The Oceans Abyss expands on Electro-Harmonix’s highly acclaimed reverb technology to deliver a truly immersive effects workstation. The pedal is centered around dual reverb engines that are independently programmable with full-stereo algorithms including Hall, Spring, Shimmer and more. Place these reverbs into a customizable signal path with additional FX blocks like Delay, Chorus, Tremolo, or Bit Crusher for a completely unique soundscape building experience.

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