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ZVEX I think these were the coolest things I saw at this years NAMM show. The ZVEX pedals simply did things unlike any other pedals I've seen. They have three models that use a plate that senses your foots proximity to the pedal eliminating the need for a treadle. Every one of their pedals is hand painted so the finish is as unique as the sound. They also were showing an awesome 1/2 watt tube amplifier (shown at top). This little sucker just sounds great and is capable of driving a normal 4x12 cabinet. I'm thinking about picking up one of these and a 1x12 greenback for a killer recording rig. ZVEX |
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Axe Hugger Why should your guitar stand suffer being a simple utilitarian device? Axe Hugger makes covers for most style of guitar stands and they can also do custom work if you like. Axe Hugger |
Chronic Peacemaker No, I'm not talking about Jimmy Carter. This is a custom version of Ashdown's Peacemaker amplifier done up with a unique pattern on the cabinet. Ashdown Design & Marketing Ltd. |
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Foot Loose Here's a cool idea, a wireless system for controlling the switches in your amp. You can get either a three switch or eight switch model as well as a three button remote that mounts on your guitar strap. This system has a range of 75-150 feet. It will work with any amp out there that uses a standard foot controller for switching channels or reverb. They also get extra points for their company name. SkyeWyre Wireless Technologies |
 
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Ice Pix These guys make picks in a variety of metals: aluminum, brass, copper and stainless steel. The copper pick is thinner than the others and is quite flexible Ice Pix |
The X-1 pick Pushing the envelope of pick technology, we have the X-1. This uses the patented grip technology found in their F1 picks but they've sandwiched three normal picks in the middle. I would imagine that this will give you a unique strumming sound. I did notice that the Ice Pick guys are might be making a metal version of the F1 pick. BIGROCK Engineering |
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Wirething Picks Now we get to the hybrid plastic and metal pick. You don't lose the control of a thick, textured pick body when you want attack of a metal pick. Interface Music Corp.
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The Wedgie Now that you've got all these new picks you need somewhere to put them. This wedges between two strings and gives you a handy place to have two picks waiting for you. Distributed by: |
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Mojogear Now we've got the first contender in the next wave of pedal boards. They use a new type of low profile velcro that's extremely strong and won't pick up the fuzz like the normal stuff. The two models they have are the "Little Wing" (L) and the "Monolith" (R). Mojogear |
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The Gig Box This would be a good choice for the touring musician. Your pedals are mounted on a board that comes out of the flight case. The top of the flight case becomes a guitar stand that will hold four guitars. ESP Corporation |
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The Pedaltrain This pedal board is built like a tank, you could drive the bus over it and it would probably be fine. I like the fact that you can route all the cables underneath the bars. The J. Chandler Company |
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Pedal Pad Yet more innovation in the pedal board arena. This one sports adjustable plates to handle both small and large pedals. They've also got a power supply module and a rack mount module that will accommodate modules that aren't too deep. MKS Professional Stage Products, Inc. |
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Strapture Now we're moving on to our straps. Strapture uses a slide system that allows you to change the angle of the guitar quickly and easily. It's also got a wide, comfy neoprene strap. Strapture |
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Big Fuzzy Straps You must know someone that deserves to own a big pink fuzzy guitar strap? Get'm Get'm |
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Police Line strap There have been guitar players that I've played with who really should have been using one of these straps. At least that way I would have had an idea that a crime was about to occur. Perris Leathers, Ltd. |
Octave Above Gig Bags These are the coolest gig bags I've ever seen. They look more like Camelback hydration packs than instrument gig bags. You can get them for most brass and string instruments. Gig Bags |
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The Ghost Boom Prior to this about the only large mic boom around was the Atlas. Very heavy and very expensive. The Ghost Boom is neither. Should you require a heavier base for more stability you can always hang a sandbag from the hook in the middle of the stand. SE Electronics USA |
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Re-Creations Stands These are to normal stands as a custom luthier-made guitar is to a Korean knock-off strat. You have your choice of exotic hardwoods with 6061 aircraft grade aluminum sanwiched in the middle. Be prepared to pay luthier prices though, the keyboard stand retails at $1,299 Re-Creations Music |
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The Dragster Radial's got an interesting little device that allows you to use a wireless system with your guitar but still get the impedance loading that you would get if you were plugged straight into the amp. Radial |
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Battery powered amps Walker Labs has a series of battery powered amplifiers that put out a decent amount of sound. They also get pretty good mileage out of a charge. The bass rig will go for 4-6 and they guitar and keyboard models run 6-8 hours. The keyboard amp has the added feature of an outlet on the back of the amp for running your keyboard off the battery as well. Walker Labs |
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