The company is expanding the BTB700 series with the bold, new BTB747 7-string model and its more traditional counterpart, the 4-string BTB740.
Bensalem, PA (July 15, 2017) -- Earlier this year, Ibanez introduced two new updated Bass Workshop models to their BTB Bass Series: the 5-string BTB745, and its 6-string companion, the BTB746. These new models were lauded for their new updated body shape, which took comfort and stability to a new level.
For Summer 2017, Ibanez is expanding the BTB700 series with the bold, new BTB747 7-string modelā and its more traditional counterpart, the 4-stirng BTB740. Both basses feature the newly designed contoured bodyāfor superior comfortāand a longer upper horn, which connects to the body at the 18th fret for improved stability and greater sustain. Other features include:
- 35ā scale neck-through design
- 3Rosewood fretboard fitted with stainless steel frets
- 3āZeroā fret āfor superior intonation, also allows open strings to ring with the same resonance as notes played up the neck
- 3Mono-rail V bridgeāwith each isolated saddle securely locked to the body for maximum vibration transfer and minimal sympathetic string interference
- 3Bartolini BH2 pickupsāfor a punchy, articulate sound with well-developed overtones
The ever-evolving Ibanez BTB series has always aimed to provide bassists with innovative instruments to expand and inspire creative expression. With the addition of the BTB747 and 740, Ibanez continues to redefine the term āBoutique Bassā.
Features
BTB747
- BTB 9pc Maple/ Rosewood/ Walnut neck-through
- Walnut top/Mahogany/Ash body
- Rosewood fretboard w/Abalone dot inlay
- Medium Stainless Steel frets (+ zero fret)
- Mono-rail V bridge
- Bartolini BH2 neck pickup
- Bartolini BH2 bridge pickup
- Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ w/ 3-way Mid frequency switch (250Hz, 450Hz, 700Hz)
- Cosmo Black hardware
- DāAddario NYXL strings
- Natural Low Gloss (NTL) finish
- LIST: $1,377.76
BTB740
- BTB 5pc Maple/ Rosewood neck-through
- Walnut/ Mahogany/Ash body
- Rosewood fretboard w/Abalone dot inlay
- Medium Stainless Steel frets (+ zero fret)
- Mono-rail V bridge
- Bartolini BH2 neck pickup
- Bartolini BH2 bridge pickup
- Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ w/ 3-way Mid frequency switch (250Hz, 450Hz, 700Hz)
- Cosmo Black hardware
- DāAddario NYXL strings
- Natural Flat Low Gloss (NTL) finish
- LIST: $1,171.10
For 2017 Ibanez is reintroducing basses to their Premium line. The 5-string BTB1805, and its 6-string counterpart the BTB1806, are elegantly contoured with bodies made from select tonewoods with dedicated hardware and electronics designed to produce a huge, rich tone. Neck-through construction, a two-octave fretboard, and a super-deep cutaway, promise sleek playability and enduring sustain.
Some of the most notable features on these models include:
- BTB5/6 Wenge/Bubinga/Maple 9pc Neck-through w/ Graphite reinforcement rods
- Rosewood/ Ash wing/ Rosewood Body ā for tonal clarity and superior attack
- Rosewood fretboard w/ Stainless Steel frets refined with the Premium Fret Edge treatment
- Aguilar DCB pickups
- Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ
- Mono-rail V bridge - for maximum vibration transfer with minimal sympathetic string interference
Both basses feature a 35" scale neck with a āzeroā fret for precise intonation and to deliver the same resonance as notes played up the neck.
The Aguilar DCB pickups, provide a dynamic and responsive attack, well-developed overtones, and singing sustain. Combined with the Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ w/EQ bypass switch, and 3-way mid frequency switch, the BTB1805 and 1806 both offer immense tonal possibilities for any playing situation. The Mono-rail V bridge consists of isolated saddles, each securely locked to the body for maximum vibration transfer with minimal sympathetic string interference. D'Addario NYXL strings are installed to expand the dynamic range and harmonic response. Other features include a secure high-tech Neutrik locking output jack, Gotoh machine heads, gold hardware and gig bag.
Features
BTB1805/ BTB1806
- BTB 9pc Wenge/Bubinga/Maple Neck-through w/ Graphite reinforcement rods
- Rosewood Fretboard
- Medium Stainless Steel frets
- Rosewood / Ash wing / Rosewood body
- Aguilar DCB neck pickup
- Aguilar DCB bridge pickup
- Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ
- EQ bypass switch (passive tone control on treble pot), Mid frequency switch
- Mono-rail V bridge
- Gotoh machine heads
- Neutrik locking output jack
- Gold Hardware
- Gig Bag included
- BTB1805: $2,204.43
- BTB1806: $2342.21
Earlier this year, Ibanez introduced two new updated Bass Workshop models to their BTB Bass Series: the 5-string BTB1805E, and its 6-string companion, the BTB1806. These new models were lauded for their new updated body shape, which took comfort and stability to a new level.
For Summer 2017, Ibanez is expanding the BTB series with the BTB1905E and the BTB1906E. These new models feature Figured Maple tops with Ash/Figured Maple bodies. Both basses also feature the newly designed contoured bodyāfor superior comfortāand a longer upper horn, which connects to the body at the 18th fret for improved stability. Neck-through construction, a two-octave fretboard, and a super-deep cutaway, promise sleek playability and enduring sustain. Other notable features on these models include:
- BTB Wenge/Bubinga/Maple 9pc Neck-through w/ Graphite reinforcement rods
- Figured Maple/ Ash/ Figured Maple body ā for tonal clarity and superior attack
- Rosewood fretboard w/ Stainless Steel frets refined with the Premium Fret Edge treatment
- Aguilar DCB pickups
- Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ
- Mono-rail V bridge - for maximum vibration transfer with minimal sympathetic string interference
Both basses feature a 35āā scale neck with a āzeroā fret for precise intonation and to deliver the same resonance as notes played up the neck.
The Aguilar DCB pickups, provide a dynamic and responsive attack, well-developed overtones, and singing sustain. Combined with the Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ w/EQ bypass switch, and 3-way mid frequency switch, the BTB1905 and 1906 both offer immense tonal possibilities for any playing situation. The Mono-rail V bridge consists of isolated saddles, each securely locked to the body for maximum vibration transfer with minimal sympathetic string interference. D'Addario NYXL strings are installed to expand the dynamic range and harmonic response. Other features include a secure high-tech Neutrik locking output jack, Gotoh machine heads, gold hardware and gig bag.
Features
BTB1905/ BTB1906
- BTB 9pc Wenge/Bubinga Neck-through w/ Graphite reinforcement rods
- Rosewood Fretboard
- Medium Stainless Steel frets w/ Zero fret
- Rosewood /Ash wing /Rosewood body
- Aguilar DCB neck pickup
- Aguilar DCB bridge pickup
- Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ
- EQ bypass switch (passive tone control on treble pot), Mid frequency switch
- Mono-rail V bridge
- Gotoh machine heads
- Neutrik locking output jack
- Gold Hardware
- Finish: Brown Topaz Burst Low Gloss (BTL)
- Gig Bag included
- BTB1905: $2,204.43
- BTB1906: $2342.21
For 2017, Ibanez is celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the SR Series Bass. Earlier this year, to commemorate this milestone, Ibanez introduced four 30th Anniversary models ātwo from the esteemed Ibanez Premium line (SR30TH4PE & SR30TH5PE), and two standard series models (SR30TH4 & SR30TH5). To continue the celebration, this summer Ibanez is introducing three 2nd Edition SR Anniversary basses: 4 and 5-string versions of the SR30TH, (SR30TH4II & SR30TH5II) featuring Flamed Ash tops, and a Premium 5-string model (SR30TH5PII) featuring a Lacewood top.
All of the 30th anniversary basses share a unique 3 sound-hole design that enhances the warm resonance of the semi-hollow construction. Other features include:
SR30TH5PII 2nd Edition Anniversary Premium Bass
- Lacewood top with ash/ mahogany back body
- Atlas 5-pc wenge/bubinga neck w/ KTS⢠TITANIUM rods ā for the ultimate in neck stability
- Mono-rail V bridgeāfor complete intonation adjustment, with each isolated saddle securely locked to the body for maximum vibration transfer and minimal sympathetic string interference
- Nordstrand⢠pickupsā for a dynamic and responsive attack with well-developed overtones
- Hardshell case included
SR30TH4II and SR30TH5II 2nd Edition Anniversary Basses
- Flamed Ash top/ mahogany back body
- SR4 5-pc jatoba/bubinga neck w/ KTS⢠TITANIUM rods
- Accuc-cast bridgeāfor complete intonation adjustment
- Bartolini MK-1 pickupsā for a full, dynamic, punchy tone
Over the past three decades the SR series has become one of the most popular and distinctive bass guitars in the world.
Features
SR30TH5PII Premium 2nd Edition Anniversary
- Atlas-5 5pc Wenge/Bubinga neck w/KTS ⢠TITANIUM rods
- Lacewood top/Ash/Mahogany back semi-hollow body
- Medium frets w/Premium fret edge treatment
- Mono-rail V bridge
- Nordstrand⢠"Big Single" neck pickup
- Nordstrand⢠"Big Single" bridge pickup
- Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ w/EQ bypass switch (passive tone control on treble pot) & Mid frequency switch
- Gold hardware
- Hardshell case
- List: $1,999.99
SR30TH4II 2nd Edition Anniversary
- SR4 5pc Jatoba/Bubinga neck
- Flamed Ash top/Mahogany semi-hollow body
- Rosewood fretboard w/Abalone oval inlay
- Medium frets
- Bartolini MK-1 neck pickup
- Bartolini MK-1 bridge pickup
- Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ w/Mid frequency switch
- Accu-cast B300 bridge
- Cosmo black hardware
- Finish: Dragon Eye Burst Flat (DEF)
- List: $933.32
SR30TH5II 2nd Edition Anniversary
- SR5 5pc Jatoba/Bubinga neck
- Flamed Ash top/Mahogany semi-hollow body
- Rosewood fretboard w/Abalone oval inlay
- Medium frets
- Bartolini MK-1 neck pickup
- Bartolini MK-1 bridge pickup
- Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ w/Mid frequency switch
- Accu-cast B305 bridge
- Cosmo black hardware
- Finish: Dragon Eye Burst Flat (DEF)
- List: $999.99
For more information:
Ibanez
Advanced
Intermediate
- Learn how to incorporate open strings all the way up the fretboard.
- Build velocity in your playing without practicing speed exercises.
- Discover an easy way to steal licks from the pros using YouTube.
Itās universally known in the guitar community that Brad Paisley isnāt just some guy that strums a guitar and sings country songs. Heās widely respected as one of the best players in the country music scene and takes an unusual approach to achieve the sonic insanity that spills out of his guitar. From Telecasters, G-benders, and cranked Dr. Z amps to instrumental records and wild guitar solos getting mainstream country radio airtime, Paisley has solidified his place in the discussion of all-time greats, and not just in the country world. In this lesson, weāll dive into one of the cornerstones of Bradās playing that makes him so unique: open strings.
A couple of prefaces:
Most of the licks in this lesson are exponentially easier when hybrid picked.
And in case you didnāt know, YouTube allows you to alter the speed of videos. This is a massive tool to take advantage of when learning licks, practicing them, and getting them up to speed. Simply click the Settings button in the bottom right corner of the video player and select Playback Speed. This will allow you to speed up or slow down the video to your liking without any changes to pitch. Transients will become an issue the farther away from the original speed you go, but not enough to keep you from slowing a solo down 50 percent to really learn and nail the nuances.
Weāll start by just dipping a toe in the water for Ex. 1, looking at a small part of the solo from Bradās song āTicks.ā This section is found at the 3:06 mark of the video below. Brad really likes to use open strings to provide color to licks, usually with the note falling outside of the established scale. This little nugget is entirely in the E major scale (EāF#āG#āAāBāC#āD#) with exception of the open 3rd string. The use of the open string throws a b3 into the mix, while making it feel faster with little added effort. If you were to play this lick at half speed, the open G string does not sound greatābut thatās the whole idea behind what Brad is able to do with open string licks. At tempo, the open string sounds like a natural inflection and the lick has more velocity than if it were omitted.
Ex. 1
Ticks
In Ex. 2 weāre still looking at the āTicksā solo but focusing on the back half. This entire section of the solo is a smorgasbord of open strings. The first phrase uses sliding and open strings to create an almost bouncy and circus feel. The use of the open G string allows Brad to travel up the fretboard with some very interesting flair. Then he uses the open 1st string in measure 2 to create momentum again, but in this instance, the open-string pull-offs fall inside the E major scale rather than acting as color tones. Itās much easier to connect this section of the lick to the previous by using the third finger to execute the bend and the fourth finger to start the new descending phrase. Lastly, Brad takes the solo home with a simple descending three-note-per-string pull-off lick that combines inside and outside notes.
Ex. 2
If youāve ever listened to Paisleyās āTime Warp,ā you know that itās a gold mine of licks to steal. In Ex. 3, Iām focusing on a lick Brad plays on the āLive on Lettermanā version, which occurs after the piano solo at the 1:23 mark in the video below. Itās worth noting that this is not the same line featured on the album version from Time Well Wasted. This lick is a perfect example of how Brad uses open strings to create velocity and really get going downhill at breakneck speeds. The lick is not overly complicated, but it is extremely fast, especially if you are new to hybrid picking. Iām playing it at roughly 75 percent speed so that the notes are intelligible and not just a blur. The lick is mostly based in the A Aeolian mode (AāBāCāDāEāFāG), with flatted second being the exception.
Ex. 3
Brad Paisley - Time Warp (Live on Letterman)
In this example (Ex. 4), we tackle a fantastic phrase from the solo to āWater.ā The lick Iām breaking down falls around the 1:43 mark in the YouTube video. Whatās so interesting is that while the song is in F major, Brad utilizes the open A, D, and G strings to navigate the fretboard vertically and create energy. My favorite thing about the descending pull-off section of this lick is that itās a tame bluegrass-style lick in G, but itās the placement of the lick over the chord changes that makes it sound interesting.
Ex. 4
Brad Paisley - Water
Ex. 5 is where things get really exciting. Itās from a live performance of āWaterā during the 2010 ACM awards. At the 3:40 mark Brad uses an open-string lick to build tension and work his way up the fretboard that caught my attention. As before, it sounds monstrous at tempo but really doesnāt make a ton of sense when slowed down. Itās a fairly simple pull-off lick that isnāt too difficult if youāre already used to hybrid picking, but it creates a ton of movement and excitement when sped up. Iām guilty of stealing both this lick and the idea behind it for āwowā moments in solos.
Ex. 5
Brad Paisley - Water (live ACM Awards 2010)
Itās undeniable how freakishly good of a guitar player Brad Paisley is (try grabbing some of the monster licks from the outro of āWaterā). Because of how many tricks he has up his sleeve, heās nearly impossible to replicate, but that doesnāt mean there isnāt something that everyone can take from Paisleyās bag of tricks. Use this concept of using open strings in unconventional places to add spice, speed, and mystique to your playing.
Unleash your inner metal icon with the Jackson Lee Malia LM-87, a high-performance shred-ready axe designed in collaboration with Bring Me The Horizon guitarist Lee Malia. Featuring custom Jackson signature pickups, a fast D-profile neck, and a TOM-style bridge for rock-solid stability, this signature model is a must-have for commanding metal tone and smooth playability.
British metal icon and Bring Me The Horizon guitarist Lee Malia has partnered with Jackson to create his signature LM-87, a shred-ready axe built for heavy riffing and alternative modern metal. As a founding member and lead guitarist of the Grammy-nominated band, Malia is renowned for his aggressive playing style and intricate solos. This high-performance guitar matches his demanding musicality.
With its offset Surfcaster⢠body shape and vintage appeal, the LM-87 melds classic design with modern appointments. The thin open pore finish on the bound Okoume body and neck exudes organic style, while the unique 3-ply pickguard and chrome hardware add striking accents. The fast D-profile 3- piece okoume neck allows smooth riffing across the bound amaranth fingerboard.
Custom Jackson signature pickups, including a bridge humbucker with push-pull coil-split, equip the LM-87 with versatile tone-shaping options to fulfill Malia's sonic vision. The TOM-style bridge with anchored tailpiece and fine tuners provides rock-solid stability for low tunings and heavy picking.
Designed in close collaboration with the legendary guitarist, the Jackson Lee Malia LM-87 is built for shredding. Its blend of vintage vibe and high-performance features make this signature model a must-have for players who value commanding metal tone and smooth playability.
The Tune-o-matic bridge with an anchored tailpiece and fine tuners offers enhanced tuning stability and precise, incremental adjustments. This setup ensures consistent pitch control, improved sustain, and easier fine-tuning without affecting overall string tension.
The guitarās three-piece set-neck guitar with graphite reinforcement offers exceptional strength, stability, and resistance to warping. The multi-piece construction enhances sustain and tonal clarity, while the graphite reinforcement adds extra durability and prevents neck shifting due to humidity or temperature changes. This design ensures a solid, reliable performance with improved resonance and longevity.
Features Include:
- Okoume body
- Three-piece okoume set neck construction with graphite reinforcement
- 12"-16" compound radius amaranth fingerboard
- 3-ply pickguard
- Chrome hardware
- Custom wound Jackson LM-87 pickups
- Volume with push-pull coil-split and tone control
- TOM-style bridge with anchored tailpiece and fine tuners
- Gig bag included
The Jackson LM-87 carries a street price of $899.99.
For more information, please visit jacksonguitars.com.
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Jackson Pro Series Signature Lee Malia LM-87 Electric Guitar - Open Pore Black
Pro Series Lee Malia Signature LM-87 Open Pore BlackThe Tone King Imperial Preamp Pedal delivers legendary vintage American tube tone with modern control. Featuring two channels mirroring '50s tweed and '60s blackface tones, built-in zero watt poweramp, stereo convolution spring reverb and tremolo, and low-latency impulse response technology. MIDI programmable with up to 128 presets for instant recall.
The Imperial All-Tube Preamp pedal delivers Tone Kingās legendary MKII amplifier's '50s tweed, '60s blackface, and vintage British rock tones in a compact, pedalboard-friendly format. It features the exact preamp section and phase inverter circuitry of the Imperial MKII amp, as well as Reverb, Tremolo and Attenuation, resulting in a pedal that sings with harmonic richness and blooming touch response. Powered by three 12AX7 preamp tubes running at high voltage, this preamp delivers the amp's sound, responsiveness, and exquisite interaction with your pickups and effects. The onboard, low-latency impulse response (IR) loader (per channel), Headphones, easy integration and expansion with your existing gear, and MIDI capabilities, takes these iconic tones into the new era of guitar playing.
Legendary Vintage Tube Amp Tones
The Imperial Preamp Pedal features two distinct channels, each mirroring the '50s and '60s flavors of the Imperial MKII.
- The Rhythm Channel evokes the essence of a classic '60s blackface combo's pristine cleans with a touch-sensitive response that transitions smoothly into overdrive.
- The Lead Channel is inspired by the iconic tweed amps of the '50sā with the ability to glide between warm articulate cleans and aggressive midrange bark. This channel's Mid-Bite control adds a further layer of tone shaping, focusing the low-end, while adding high-end presence and gain for a British-flavored rock crunch.
Built-In Zero Watt Poweramp - Phase Inverter
The Imperial Pre-Amp Pedal includes the exact phase inverter circuitry of the actual Imperial MKII amp, utilizing one of its three 12AX7 tubes. This built-in ā0 watt powerampā authentically provides the harmonic and dynamic content of the Tone King poweramp section. This revolutionary design is the cornerstone that delivers the ENTIRE Imperial MKII experience right on your pedal board.
Stereo Convolution Spring Reverb & Stereo Tremolo
Like its namesake amp, the Imperial Preamp boasts foot-switchable spring reverb and tremolo (digital on the preamp pedal) which are assignable to each channel. A signature of the Tone King Imperial MKII tube amplifier, these era-correct effects add dimension and movement while transporting you to a golden age of electric guitar tone.
Impulse Response (IR) Cabinet & Power Amp Sim
The Imperial Preamp pedal's low latency IR and power amp simulation technology delivers its tube tones directly to the front of house or your interface. Thatās especially evident in the 15 included OwnHammer-made IRs. Each channel has three of our favorites, preloaded, and selectable via dual 3-way toggle switches.
OH 112 Imperial TK1660: Tone King 1660 speaker in a Tone King Imperial 1x12 combo. Captured using a Shure SM57, a Neumann U87, and a Royer 121 through '70s API 312 preamps.
OH 212 Class A Blue: Celestion Blues from 1963 in a Vox AC30 2x12 combo. Captured using a Shure SM57, a Neumann U87, and a Royer 121 through '70s API 312 preamps.
OH 412 Basketweave M25: Celestion G12M-25 speakers from 1971 in a basket-weave 1960B 4x12 cabinet. Captured using a Shure SM57, Telefunken MD421, and Royer 121.
There are 12 additional IRs to choose from in the included Tone King Editor software (powered by Synergy) which are easy to swap in and out of the pedal's six available slots. You can also disengage the onboard IR loader entirely to use the preamp with an external IR loader or powered cabinet.
Tone King Editor Software
You can assign the Reverb, Tremolo and IR to each of the channels right on the pedal itself, making it a powerful and easy-to-use sonic tool. Tone King offers an Editor software, powered by Synergy, which takes the Pre-Amp's capabilities to another level, allowing you to fine-tune all of the preamp's digitally controlled parameters and save them in up to 128 MIDI presets
- Control the independent power amp simulation HF Comp and Low-Pass filters
- Access all 15 included OwnHammer IRs⢠Easily load your own IRs and manage your IR library
- Assign any of your IRs to the pedal's six available slots (three per channel)⢠Control your reverb, reverb tails, tremolo and effects loop bypass settings⢠Save these settings to up to 128 presets for instant recall via MIDI
The Tone King Editor software also unlocks all of the Imperial Preamp's modern control. Fully MIDI-capable, you can save your presets and access them instantly with a MIDI pedalboard controller or the laptop running your entire show. It is the perfect marriage of modern control and classic tube tone.
Expanding Your Rig's Capabilities
The Imperial Preamp Pedal is the perfect DI recording and performing solution. But that's just scratching the surface.
Add Channels to Your Current Guitar Amplifier
A standout feature of the Imperial preamp pedal is its ability to easily integrate with your existing amplifiers (must have a series effects loop). A straightforward 3-cable connection is all it takes, and you can instantly alternate between the Imperial Preamp as your amp's front end or your amp's preamp channels.
Networking with Other Effects-Loop-Equipped Preamp Pedals
Create the ultimate pedalboard-based rig with other preamp pedals (with effects loops). Using the same 3-cable method, you get both Imperial channels, your other preampās tones, the Imperial's stereo effects loop, and its onboard IRs. Additionally, you can assign the Imperial's spring reverb and tremolo effects to your other preamp channels.
Classic American Tube Tone for Every Stage & Studio
Whether you're a gigging musician, a recording artist, or simply a tone enthusiast, the Tone King Imperial Preamp pedal offers endless possibilities. Use it as a standalone preamp for recording or for silent stages and practice, add its two channels to your existing amplifier, pair it with a power amp and cabinet to move some air, or combine it with other preamp pedals for an even wider range of pedalboard-based tones.
Tone King Imperial Preamp Pedal is the ultimate marriage of legendary, vintage American tube tone and modern control.
For more information, please visit toneking.com
Features
- Two Channel High-Voltage preamp ā DI
- 3 x 12AX7 preamp tubes running at proper high voltages
- Built-In zero watt poweramp - phase inverter circuit
- Two channels with independent Volume and Attenuation controls
- Rhythm Channel (top)
- '60s-era American blackface combo tone
- Bass and Treble controls
- Lead Channel (Bottom)
- '50s-era American tweed combo and British rock tones
- Tone and Mid-Bite controls
- Spring Reverb (convolution)
- Reverb and Dwell controls
- Independently assignable to each channel
- Tremolo (digital)
- Depth and Speed controls
- Independently assignable to each channel
- Stereo, Series FX loop (bypassable)
- MIDI programmable
- Save up to 128 presets for instant recall via an external MIDI switcher
- Presets save:
- Channel selection
- Master bypass settingo IR selection
- IR bypass setting
- Effects loop bypass setting
- Reverb bypass and tails settings
- Tremolo bypass settings
- Onboard Impulse Response (IR) Technology
- Low-latency Impulse Response cabinet simulation (bypassable)
- 3-position CAB/IR select switch per channel (programmable via software)
- Included OwnHammer IRs
- Poweramp simulation with software editable HF Comp and Low-Pass filters (per channel)
- Connections:
- Dual stereo balanced XLR outputs with Ground Lift Switch
- ¼" Headphone output
- Effects Send and Stereo Return Jacks
- MIDI 5-pin standard connector
- USB-C connector for use with the included Tone King Editor software editor
- To Amp In, From Amp Send and From Amp Return Jacks ā for adding Imperial channels to your amp or preamp
- Included
- 6ā USB Cable
- Universal 12V Power Supply
- Dimensions: 7.2ā (W) x 5.7ā (D) x 2.75ā (H)
- Weight: 1.9 lbs.
With a bit of downtime back in Nashville, co-shredders-in-chief Megan and Rebecca Lovell joined Shred With Shifty to deconstruct their face-melting leads on āSummertime Sunset,ā off of their 2022 record Blood Harmony.
The Georgia-born, Nashville-based roots-rock outfit Larkin Poe have had a busy year. Last summer, they toured across the U.S. supporting Slash, and released their seventh studio album, Bloom, on January 22. With a bit of downtime back in Nashville, co-shredders-in-chief Megan and Rebecca Lovell joined Shred With Shifty to deconstruct their face-melting leads on āSummertime Sunset,ā off of their 2022 record Blood Harmony.
The Lovells grew up reading sheet music and learning violin via the Suzuki methodāthere was little room for going off the beaten path until they fell in love with Jerry Douglasā dobro playing on Alison Krauss records. Rebecca took up the mandolin, while Megan went for the dobro and the slide side of things. It took a while for them to get comfortable turning up from their bluegrass roots, but eventually they built Larkin Poeās amplified, blues-rock sound.
First up, Rebecca, playing a pristine ā60s SG, shows how she put together her stinging, fuzzy solo by āhunting and pecking outā melodies in her mind, building up the chops to follow her intuition. Then Megan, playing a Rickenbacker-inspired lap steel of her own design through a Rodenberg TB Drive, details her dizzyingly fast slide acrobatics, and her particular ārakeā technique that she copped from Jerry Douglas and Derek Trucks.
Tune in to hear them talk about how to sustain family relationships while going professional, keeping music community-minded, and whether or not theyāll go back to bluegrass.
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