Luthman bass & guitar leather bags

Amis bassistes,

afin d'accompagner votre alter ego musical, voici les étuis cuir Luthman, la peau de votre instrument!
Toujours dans l'esprit de fabrication artisanale, ces étuis sont faits à l'unité et notre petit atelier a donné
le meilleur de lui-même pour arriver au compromis haut de gamme/prix raisonnable.
 
Le prix d'un étui est 229€, prix de lancement  à 199€ jusqu'à la fin de l'année!!
Plus de détails sur le deuxième site Luthman : www.luthmanshop.fr
 
Bonnes fêtes à tous!
Bassistement
Thierry
 
*****
Dear bass players,
 
I'm proud to introduce the new bass & guitar leather bags: The skin of your instrument!
Till the end of 2009 we propose it for 199€ (instead of 229€).
For more go to www.luthmanshop.fr
 
Cheers
Musically
Thierry
 
www.luthmanshop.fr
www.luthman.fr

TC Electronic RS112

We continue to make waves in the bass market, this time with another cabinet in the RS range. The RS112 is a great-sounding cabinet to carry, plug and play anywhere...

Our RS112 is a new high quality compact cabinet in the RS bass range. RS112 delivers TC tone in a small and compact package. But don't let the tight design fool you, RS112 handles 200 watts of power and the 12" driver and 1" tweeter is the perfect choice for a full toned sound anywhere spaces comes at a premium. As with all of the RS range, the 12" driver and tweeter (with rear HF adjustment) are custom made by the Eminence and offer superior quality and power.

Read more about RS112

New TC Electronic Bass Amp - Staccato'51 - the sound of a legend

The bass world's response to our introduction of award winning RH450 and Classic450 has been overwhelming. Now, with the help of a true world-class bass legend, we introduce our third amp to deliver instant world-class bass tone - we are proud to present our cooperation with, Tower Of Power's Rocco Prestia on Staccato'51

Think of legendary bass players and Francis Rocco Prestia features on every list. For over 40 years now Rocco's bass has been underpinning the groove for Californian funk legends Tower of Power. In that time Rocco has defined his own style and become synonymous with the much-imitated 'Finger Style Funk' that he pioneered back in the '60s and '70s.

click here to see the video
Laura Clapp & Rocco Prestia
Laura Clapp presents the new Staccato'51 bass amp to Francis Rocco Prestia of Tower of Power. Afterwards, they talk about how it all came together and how it was to develop the amp together with TC Electronic. We also hear the response from other members of ToP including Rocco's bass tech.
Now TC and Rocco have joined forces to make Staccato'51 - a custom-tuned version of the RH450 that's been made to Rocco's exact specification and ear. It may look like the RH450 bass head, but the sound design is completely different and meets the demands of a legend like Rocco Prestia - both on stage and in the studio.

Rocco's sound design on Staccato'51 fits his legendary finger-muting technique like a glove. The full-bodied tone with plenty of highs and lows as well as the ultra fast precision response enhances the percussive elements of Rocco's playing to perfection.

In addition to the sheer tone shaping, Rocco has added a touch of our SpectraComp™ per-string compression to tighten the sound even more. And finally a touch of TubeTone™ brings out the growl of Staccato'51 when really digging into those low-end notes with his powerful right hand technique.

To achieve perfect tone, Rocco pairs his Staccato'51 with a stack of our RS cabinets - An RS410 and two RS212s - giving him both punch and enough low end to stand out on stage with the 10-piece Tower of Power band.

Check: www.tcelectronic.com/bass

Check out our TAP-GUITARS – we want you for endorsement!!

Check out our TAP-GUITARS – we want you for endorsement!!
 
You are open for new ways in making music …
You still love extraordinary instruments; you are an experienced bass- or guitar-player; or you even have a background in playing tapping instruments and you are still convinced that groove, pop-appeal and some roots are more important than being a virtuous “noodler” which can play notes faster on the fret-board than Michael Schuhmacher can drive and you think about all the chicks too which only like to shake their hips to the music – than you should contact us: info@mm-wo.de . Or check with us at our booth on the European Bassday in Viersen.
 
What do we expect from you really?
You should learn to be a tapper and play our instrument on a lot of Live-Concerts you do with your band, tell the press some nice things about the KOYABU or the TENAYO Tapper, you are willing to do some photo-shootings for us and you should visit our booths at all the conventions we are in, talking with the people and play some tunes for them.
 
If you like to do all that for us you will get one of our Tap-Guitars and a lot of support for nothing!!
www.music-marketing.de
www.tap-guitar.eu

Check out our KOYABU SYMMETRIC BOARD special price-offers in our eBay-Shop: http://stores.shop.ebay.de/music-marketing__W0QQ_sidZ146876133?_nkw=koyabu !!

Music-Marketing with TAP-Guitar @ European BassDay 2009

Music-Marketing GmbH was founded in 2005...
We are still selling stringed instruments and a lot of accessories all over Europe - mostly to shops. And we are specialized in distributing very extra ordinary stringed instruments like Sitars, Tap-Guitars, Slides, Pedal Steels, Auto-Harps, Soprano Guitars, Classic Guitars with 7, 8, and 10 strings and much more. But our most known trademarks are PACCS, TENAYO, ORFEA, WHITEBORN & HADGET. Our General-Manager Hans-Gerd Pflugbeil is also well known for his work with ROLAND, CASIO or the German Magazine GITARRE & BASS.


This year at Viersen we would like to introduce you to our 12-String Japanese Tap-Guitar – the famous KOYABU Symmetric Board which was constructed by Mr. Yoshitaka Koyabu. The instrument can be played by both hands tapping. Perhaps you can compare it a little to the piano playing technique but at all with guitar and bass strings which will be touched down with your finger tips on to the flat fret-board. The idea of the instrument bases on the Original Chapman-Stick which was first introduced in the early 80s by famous musicians like Tony Levin (Peter Gabriel & King Crimson) or Nick Beggs (Kajagoogoo). But the concept of the KOYABU is still different even its very special design. All parts of the instrument are standard, there is a body (this still causes in a wider spectrum of mid frequencies) and the tuning is symmetric (inverted fifths on the bass side & ascending fourths on the melody site). Both hands move uncrossed on each side of the fret-board. There is a wider spacing between each string and it has a 30’’ scale. So no extra strings are needed. At all the KOYABU sounds much smoother and more dynamic than other well known Tapping-Instruments and the pricing is very well.



Ron Baggerman & Michael Koch (BiusK) will be happy to show you these wonderful instruments at our booth. We will play all that stuff no one would trust to play really. So you are all welcome!!

If you have more questions - please are not afraid to ask us: info@mm-wo.de
If you are interested in these extraordinary Tap-Guitars please visit tap-guitar.eu
The name of our general website is www.music-marketing.de
All of our PACCS products like instrument-cables - stands & other merchandises you will find on www.paccs.de
A lot of photos from our shows and further info you will find at www.myspace.com/musicmarketingworms 

Accugroove Synergy AMP

NO COMPROMISE
38 years of passionate bass playing have been poured into designing the ultimate no compromise lightweight amp.
Our promise is to not allow cost to dictate the quality of the design or components we use. In addition, like all our gear it is designed and build here in the good old USA. We’ll let the other guys outsource jobs & manufacturing to Asia.

KEEP IT SIMPLE
Total bliss comes from the careful selection of proper EQ and relentless engineering. Following our goal of Studio Quality sound for live applications, our simple 4-band EQ is dead flat when at 12 O’clock. This enables you to hear the true sound of your instrument as if you were still in the studio. There is no coloration like that that associated with other brands.

TONE or WEIGHT
Until now, you had to choose between tone or power. Lightweight usually means no power or tone. Likewise, great tone and power usually means hauling around a heavy lead-sled.
Our hybrid design with our amazing sounding 12AX7 tube in the pre gets rid of the sterility that is associ-ated with lighter amps. Our extremely high quality Class H amp and switching power supply keeps the weight down to what most preamps weigh!

BOTTOM LINE - FEEL THE BASS!
Synergy is the ultimate no compromise lightweight, amazingly simple, extremely powerful amp that has crushing tone. This amp is pure sonic bliss!

More Infos and Specifications here

www.accugroove.com

Nickelback’s Mike Kroeger Teams Up With The AH1200-12, Trace Elliot’s Road Warrior

 
Canadian four-piece Nickelback were already a household name thanks to 2001’s 'Silver Side Up' and its massive lead single ‘How You Remind Me’.  Though it seemed they would never hit such heights again, just five years later they had a massive hit with ‘Rock Star’.  It became everyone’s favourite anthem.
 
Now touring the USA in support of latest album ‘Dark Horse’, these stadium rockers need resilience and power from their amplification and Trace Elliot are on hand to deliver the goods.  Bassist Mike Kroeger brother of vocalist and guitarist Chad, plays the Trace Elliot AH1200-12 head and 1818/1048H cabs. While on the road, he had this to say about his unbeatable setup: “My Trace rig is road proven to be a warrior.  I get rock solid and crystal clear tone every night and the f*&#ing thing will not blow up or break down.”
 
Presuming he is not trying to wreck it physically, it will certainly take whatever locomotive riffs are being thrown at it.  What with Nickelback’s reputation for embracing the tough conditions of playing to adoring fans, it seems the band have found their perfect match with Trace Elliot.

RELATED LINKS:
- AH1200-12 Head
- 1818 Cab
- 1048H Cab

 
 
 

NEW FENDER® BASSMAN® TVT SERIES

Fender® bass combos carry the DNA of the original Bassman, delivering classic Fender bass tone in a package designed to handle the demands of low bass frequencies. With a unique look that is unmistakably Fender, you are sure to class up any stage and cut through the monotony. Available with 150 watts and a 10” or 12” driver or with 300 watts and a 15” or a pair of 10” drivers.
 
BASSMAN® TV™ TEN
BASSMAN® TV™ TWELVE
BASSMAN® TV™ FIFTEEN
BASSMAN® TV™ DUO TEN

Rotosound launch Nexus coated Bass string range

 
British string manufacturer Rotosound has a rich history of manufacturing the best, most innovative strings in the business. The company has brought all their expertise, knowledge and experience together to launch the new Nexus coated range of strings.
 
After extensive research and development, Rotosound has developed a unique microscopic coating process which adds a flexible, protective, black coating to the new Nexus range of strings. The special black polymer coating helps prevent contamination and corrosion, significantly extending the life of the strings. It is silky smooth to the touch and most importantly produces a tone that has to be heard to be believed.
 
The bass strings have a black polymer coat set over a Type 52 pure nickel alloy wrap. This gives rich mid-tones and offers an alternative to steels with high presence. The gauges available are 40, 60, 80 and 100, and 45, 65, 85 and 105. A single Low B (130) will also be available for five string bass players.
 
Also available are the Nexus Acoustic sets are clear polymer coated wound, gold series plain strings with a phosphor bronze base. This gives enriched highs and gentle mid-tones and comes in three gauges: 10s, 11s and 12s. In the electric range new Nexus strings also have a black polymer coating over nickel alloy. This adds a lot of warmth compared to conventional nickel strings. There are two sets available here: 9s and 10s. 
 
With fifty years of heritage and legions of fans worldwide, Rotosound take great care to ensure it’s strings live up to the Rotosound reputation. All the strings are manufactured using the finest quality raw materials and made to the strictest quality control standards. EVERY string is hand checked for consistency of winding, colour, feel and general quality before being passed, and only then is it worthy of carrying the Rotosound name. 
 
The new Nexus range is available now and is currently being used by top professionals such as Pink’s bass player Eva Gardner.
 
For further information on the range see http://www.rotosound.com/news.html

KSM FOUNDATION™ Bridge

The Revolutionary KSM FOUNDATION™ Bridge

The KSM FOUNDATION™ Bridge was designed to achieve the benefits of a single solid piece, but also to be fully adjustable for each individual player. KSM has utilized a patented ramp system that allows for precise adjustments and maximizes the transfer of string-to-body vibrations. This improved string-to-body contact gives the instrument exceptional brightness and clarity.




The KSM FOUNDATION™ Bridge is perfect for independent bass builders looking to set themselves apart and for bass bridge upgrades. An instrument that is retrofitted with the KSM FOUNDATION™ Bass Bridge will have enhanced characteristics; such as if the instrument tends to sound low and punchy, those characteristic tones will sound clearer and more refine.


All moving components lock into position with a clamping system after final adjustments are made to prevent any part from vibrating loose after extended use. Because the entire bridge is made of high-grade aircraft aluminum, the light, durable and very resonant material resists all corrosion and rust, while continually maintaining tonal integrity.


This bridge is far superior to other comparably priced bridges. The revolutionary design is completely unique and can not be compared to other bridges on the market.

More info:www.bass-lounge.eu

Windmill Custom Shop JBass made in the USA.

Windmill Guitars is presenting a new Custom Shop Bass Guitar range made in the USA.






Authentic Fender '60 Basses which are licensed by Fender, we use the original 1961 measurements, with handselected very old wood (Alder), Ultra Thin Nitro Finish, handmade (USA) Single Coil Pickups and USA Hardware.
With producing this serie, we do not look at time or money, these Basses are made to be the best you can get!!!

Prices are around 2.900,- Euro (Also available with relic finish: 3.300,- Euro)

Specs:
- Windmill JBass 4-String USA Custom Shop
- Wood: Handselected very old Alder (Also av. Swamp Ash)
- Finish: Ultra Thin Nitro High Gloss
- Neck: Handselected very old Maple
- Fingerboard: Handselected Rosewood (Also av. Maple)
- Pickups: Windmill JBass Single Coil USA Vintage
- Electronic: Passive
- Bridge: Badass
- Tuner: Hipshot

Info: www.windmill-guitars.com

Jerzy Drozd's Bass Contest!

This Brand New Bass Can Be Yours!








Hi, Jerzy Drozd here.

We have finally released the new bass that I have been involved with for some time now. This is our new single cut model.

Before I give you more information about this amazing instrument let me introduce myself.

If you are new to my basses and you do not know yet who I am, just let me say that I´m a Pro bass luthier designing and building bass guitars for mostly 25 years (yeah! it will be next year).

I have designed and have built basses for bass Artists like:
- Carles Benavent ( Paco de Lucia, Chick Corea, Miles Davis)
- Yves Carbonne (Solo Artist, Bass Trio with Michael Manring, Dominique Di Piazza, many other Artists)
- Juan D.C.R. (Maná)
- Alain Pérez (Paco de Lucia, Enrique Morente, Diego "El Cigala", Niño Jósele)
...and many others.

I have built basses from 4 strings to 12 strings, single and double necks, solid and hollow basses etc... I am widely know for my Barcelona™, Legend™, Prodigy L.E.™ basses and Extended Range Basses like Legend X™ and Legend™ XII.

If you want to know more about my work, just take a tour here on my website and discover all the bass guitar models I offer, visit our Forum and read my blog.

Why I tell you all this?

Well, I do not want to sound conceited here but I do want you to be aware that the bass I am giving away is not an ordinary instrument, instead it is a serious piece of art and very fine quality bass guitar.
While giving away a bass free sounds like giving cheap, I want to give you a unique chance to win this unique bass valued in more than $3400!!!

Sounds Good?

OK, now you are aware of what we are talking about I want to introduce you to my very newest baby:

Here are some basic specifications:

- 33" Scale
- Set-in Neck
- Flat (no radius) maple bird´s eye Fretboard
- Cedar Wood Body
- Flamed/spalted maple top
- New innovative Wood Bridge
- 2 split coil JeDXS pickups

all this packed inside of a great bass with many fine details that I am known for, drawn from my knowledge about bass building.

... I have applied to this bass some of my latest discoveries in bass building science. If you want to know more about those secrets, stay connected reading my Newsletter and Blog.

In upcoming months I will reveal some of them.

Actually even if you do not win this bass or even if you do not buy any bass from me whatsoever, you will be able to apply these secrets for a better selection of your next bass purchase, based on the sound you want to achieve.

This bass is so new that you will not find any info about it except within in my Blog. There isn't even a web page for this instrument yet; it's that new!

I had an idea from the first moment to give away one bass from this new single cut series. It is supposed to be a rather basic version, nothing fancy yet it is still a great bass of mine.

However, finally I decided to give away THIS very first bass!

It is the first generation of this new bass design, in time I probably will redesign an actual body/neck setin joint to make it even better.

But I think there is something very special about this bass, the very first one from our new series. It has beautiful wood, gold hardware and it comes with a Certificate of Authenticity with my own signature.

if you know my work for quite time you would know that I never given any of my basses for free, even my endorsers have to pay for it and God knows I have never done this before.

But here it is ...
 
Welcome to Jerzy Drozd's First-Ever Bass Contest!
 
What do you have to do in order to possibly win this bass? It's very simple, you must go to our website

Thanks for participating and good luck!

TC Electronic announces that its Classic450 bass amp is now shipping

TC Electronic’s Classic450 is a brand new bass amp that gives bass players exactly what they need: pure tone and power. After showing the world its bass amp credentials with the award-winning RH450, TC Electronic is going back to bass basics with Classic450 – an amp that offers players easy access to a wide range of classic tones, all via the versatile vintage tone control section. This is backed with TC Electronic’s Tubetone™ and multiband SpectraComp™ technology. TubeTone™ emulates every characteristic of a tube pre-amp and power-amp to deliver the full tube sound. SpectraComp™ virtually allows ‘per string’ compression that evens out the compression across all strings, delivering the quality, punchy sound that compressors are all about.

Classic450 delivers 450W output power via Class D amplifier technology in combination with TC Electronic’s Active Power Management™. This ensures maximum power impact and that Classic450 behaves like a tube amp at full blast. Classic450’s input section caters for both active and passive basses, while its fully transformer-balanced linedriver output, featuring a pre/post tone control switch, delivers a perfect reproduction of Classic450’s tone for both recording and live use, so it’s an ideal amp both on the road and in the studio.

Classic450 is fully compatible with all TC Electronic RS cabinets and it will drive any triple combination of the existing models (RS210, RS212, and RS410). And with its auto-sensing power supply operating from 90 to 240 volts, switching to whatever the local rating is, it is ideal for the gigging musician on tour.

Classic450 is what bass players have been missing: classic sounds, ease of use and raw power all in a compact and sturdy box that can be taken anywhere. For review units please contact AMP – see details below.


Classic450 – Tech Specs:
Power: 450 Watt (800+W peak)
Weight: 4 kg / 8.8 pounds
Dimensions: 275 x 290 x 66mm
Outputs: Galvanic isolated transformer-balanced linedriver output (pre/post pre-amp); tuner out, Speakon speaker output
Tone controls: Four vintage tone controls
Compression: SpectraComp™ multi-band compression
Drive: TubeTone™ full amp simulation
Other features: Output and linedriver Mute, Tuner out, Effects Loop, Auto-sensing PSU

Price:
€780 EU list excl. VAT

More information, pictures and videos
Click here for more info on Classic450