NAMM 2009

jimi_t

Some nice stuff thus far. Not a whole lot of stuff with strings though Alvarez have a new guitar line out, nothing terribly exciting.

Main thread here
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055462503

Voodu Child

Wake me up when you have pics of the new Mesa/Boogies (Mark V and Electra). I have spec sheets and prices, but no pics yet

jimi_t

Nothing thus far from Mesa/Boogie - Seymour Duncan release 3 pedals, four pickups.

This looks nice



Radial Engineering Ltd. announces the release of the Radial H-Amp™, a unique passive interface that lets you take any speaker signal and convert it to a headphone source.

Designed for live stages, the Radial H-amp is the perfect interface to allow a drummer to get a monitor feed from any loudspeaker! Using the 'through' connection from a wedge monitor or side fill, the H-Amp is equipped with a Neutrik Speakon connector input and converts the high level speaker signal to a mono feed for headphones. It features a variable level control, high pass filter to remove excess low-end, a variable tone control to smooth out the highs plus a selector switch to enable various headphone types with wide ranging impedance and in-ear monitors to be connected. A second Speakon provides a throughput to feed a second H-Amp opening the door for applications such as in the studio or on concert stages where multiple members of the orchestra may need a headphone feed.

The Radial H-Amp is 100% passive. Because it only taps a small portion of the signal, it will not affect the amplifier's impedance or load making it easy to use without any system reconfiguration. All you do is plug and play! It also works great with a power amplifier.

Also,



The brand new Multi-Source combines the popular Wave-Length pickup system with an unobtrusive yet highly-efficient condenser microphone for versatility, flexibility and, of course, the most natural sound possible from your acoustic guitar.

The Multi-Source starts with the Wave-Length under-saddle pickup system that uses an 18-volt, low-noise, high-input impedance preamp with twice the dynamic range of typical 9-volt systems. The 18-volt preamp is powered by two “AA” batteries. With 18 volts, your signal has more headroom so hard strumming or plucking won’t distort into piezo “quack” as easily.

With the addition of the sound hole-mounted microphone, you can amplify your acoustic guitar with startling clarity and accuracy. The mic is nestled in a special polymer shock mount for optimal isolation and tonal enhancement. The two discreet knobs allow for volume and microphone blend. Dial the microphone in to add just the right amount of “air”; dial it out to control feedback, if necessary. Speaking of feedback, D-TAR contoured the response of the mic preamp for maximum feedback reduction.

The D-TAR Multi-Source comes in two versions: one for steel string and one for nylon string guitars and includes detailed installation instructions. The instructions include a wiring option for stereo operation that allows an off board preamp like the D-TAR Solstice to split the pickup and microphone signals to two separate channels for the ultimate in tonal control.

jimi_t

Also Ampeg have a new 'cute' amp - about $250 street



Ampeg introduces a miniature solid-state version of the legendary SVT amplifier, known as the Micro-VR Head in a size ideally suited for smaller venues and recording studios, where the original SVT rig would be both too large and too loud.

Donning classic Ampeg looks—including the silver face, black tolex, chrome corners and silver-blue grille cloth—the Micro-VR Head is no mere plaything. Despite its diminutive size (5.5″ H x 12″ W x 10″ D), the head boasts a true Ampeg preamp, delivering up to 200 watts of pure Ampeg tone.

As a companion, Ampeg also introduces the SVT-210AV ($299.99 MSRP) loudspeaker enclosure, the portable alternative to a full-sized SVT cabinet. Featuring the classic Ampeg style and sound, the SVT-210AV houses two 10-inch Eminence speakers in a compact sealed cabinet that is only two feet tall. Weighing in at approximately 30 pounds, the new cabinet is a decidedly more portable than its refrigerator-sized, 165-pound big brother, the SVT-810AV.

Voodu Child

Awesome

jimi_t

Some of the new Alvarez stuff looks purty



Digitech do a vocal processor
http://www.gearwire.com/digitech-vocalistvl3d.html

and a very nice looking delay
http://www.gearwire.com/digitech-timebender.html

"The dual footswitch unit offers ten different delay types -- from standards like digital, analog and tape to a range of ducking delays to special delays like reverse and time warp.

Other features to watch out for include full-time tone control, modulation, multiplier, tap tempo and repeat ping-pong patterns on all delay types. What's really juicy about this machine is that it allows you to set up to six taps quickly and easily by strumming the guitar for repeat patterns that are rhythmically unevenly spaced."

Radial do an analog delay
http://www.gearwire.com/radial-bones-viennachorus.html

boycey

voodoo_child wrote: »

Awesome

I see a serious amount of mini switches, knobs and sliders. Thats either a tone tweakers dream or nightmare depending on which way you look at it! Are you thinking of going for one Voodoo?

Voodu Child

boycey wrote: »

I see a serious amount of mini switches, knobs and sliders. Thats either a tone tweakers dream or nightmare depending on which way you look at it! Are you thinking of going for one Voodoo?

Nah, not brand new, it'll cost a fortune over here :pac:

Looks awesome though.

For those who don't want all the knobs/switches, Mesa have gone back to basics, the 1-channel Electra-Dyne:

Patricide

+1 on the awesome, any idea what the retail is?

Voodu Child

Patricide wrote: »

+1 on the awesome, any idea what the retail is?

Mark V is $1999 for the head. That's $100 more than the Mark IV, so if you want to guess the European prices you could do it easily enough.

Yakult

*sigh*

More amps to the list that I cant afford.

Tempted to go to america and just purchase one lol.

Patricide

Yup, another one to add to the list ........ .

Yakult

^how many is that now? hahaha

Voodu Child

Orange Dual Terror.

punchdrunk

voodoo_child wrote: »

Nah, not brand new, it'll cost a fortune over here :pac:

Looks awesome though.

For those who don't want all the knobs/switches, Mesa have gone back to basics, the 1-channel Electra-Dyne:

finally a mesa that i actually think i'd like!

68 lost souls

voodoo_child wrote: »

Orange Dual Terror.

Mmmmmmm would like to her that plugged in. In the market for a small tube amp I think........

fish-head

jimi_t wrote: »

Also Ampeg have a new 'cute' amp - about $250 street

This looks flipping awesome.

Voodu Child

Vox NightTrain, and some other Vox amps.

And the Vox Big Bad Wah (Satriani)

Theres always some cynicism towards signature products, but Vox already know how to make a good wah so that should be pretty good.

Patricide

R_H_C_P wrote: »

^how many is that now? hahaha

O the list is too long, its up there with the bogners and the vhts(or whatever name there going under now).

BuddhaJoe

$9,333!! *cries* Im a huge PG fan and would have loved to pick this up if it was around the grand mark

OOo Fender have finallyannounced a 6 string Jazz, hooray!

Patricide

BuddhaJoe wrote: »

$9,333!! *cries* Im a huge PG fan and would have loved to pick this up if it was around the grand mark

OOo Fender have finallyannounced a 6 string Jazz, hooray!

Took em long enough for the 6 string jazz!!! As for that ibanez, the thing goes against god!!! Uglyst guitar ive seen since zakk wydes sg/v monstosity!!

BuddhaJoe

Patricide wrote: »

Took em long enough for the 6 string jazz!!! As for that ibanez, the thing goes against god!!! Uglyst guitar ive seen since zakk wydes sg/v monstosity!!

I thought so too at first but its really grown on me. Another new namm announcement im loving is the PRS Mira X. Im not really into flashy flamed tops and such so im loving this:

Voodu Child

BuddhaJoe wrote: »

$9,333!! *cries* Im a huge PG fan and would have loved to pick this up if it was around the grand mark

Ridiculous price for sure. Aimed at collectors rather than players, which is a real shame, same crap Ibanez is always pulling. Only 50 being made.

BuddhaJoe

voodoo_child wrote: »

Ridiculous price for sure. Aimed at collectors rather than players, which is a real shame, same crap Ibanez is always pulling. Only 50 being made.

A lot of people seem to be interested in it though so hopefully the powers that be will cop on and release an appropriately priced model.