Bruno, Author at Guitar World Australia

Fender Releases Ltd Edition Midnight Hour P-Bass

On October 31, 2018 by Bruno

Fender has just released an absolutely gorgeous looking limited edition “midnight hour” P-Bass. A mesmerising purple sparkle gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finis Pure Vintage ’63 Split-Coil Precision Bass pickups Alder body and a 34-inch-scale “1963 C” maple neck with rosewood fingerboard. Vintage-style heel-adjust…

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Fender Jimmy Page Signature Series Telecaster

On October 31, 2018 by Bruno

Fender is set to release in 2019 two Jimmy Page signature series Telecasters based on his teles that were used on Led Zeppelin’s first album and extensively on next two. And of course his guitar with the YardBirds. Two models will…

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Big Brand Changes in Australian Distribution

On October 24, 2018 by Bruno

The last year or so has brought many big changes to the Australian music instruments products distribution and wholesale, some of which are listed below. Jands no longer is the distributor of JBL speakers, after some decades. CMI is the new importer….

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Gibson Guitars Appoints New CEO

On October 24, 2018 by Bruno

Gibson guitars has appointed James ‘JC’ Curleigh, previously president of Levi Strauss & Co. as their new CEO as of 1st of November 2018. Also announced is a new management team with the task of focusing on production quality and market synergies….

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New Mini Guitar Amps From LANEY

On October 18, 2018 by Bruno

Laney releases Ironheart mini guitar amp line priced from $99 to 159 rrp. The MINI-LANEY range features two battery powered models in a choice of three designs. The 3 watt MINI, with Clean & Drive channel, Gain, Tone and Volume, guitar input,…

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EMG Releases Loaded Stratocaster Pickguards

On October 18, 2018 by Bruno

EMG Pickups is releasing two passive prewired Strat pickguards. The ST-54 and ST-65. Both will be available in both vintage & classic style and use EMG’s solderless technology and are drop in ready for an easy install. The EMG ST-54 pickguard is…

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Listen To The New Boss Dimension C Chorus

On October 11, 2018 by Bruno

Pete Thorn takes you through the awesome classic sounds that the Boss DC2-w produces. Just classic. I thought i was happy with my ce2… not any more.

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Fender Player Series, What’s New

On October 11, 2018 by Bruno

Fender has introduced the new “Player Series” guitars which have very different specs to the standard series. The concept for this series seems to have originated from the custom shop pro series as it has similar features. Modern C Shape Neck, which…

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Boss Release Waza Craft Dimension C & Metal Zone

On October 5, 2018 by Bruno

Boss has just released a Waza Craft version of the Dimension C chorus and Metal Zone pedals. Waza Craft pedals are made in Japan to a higher spec with some extra features. The Metal Zone has a “custom” switch that actual cuts…

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Pearl Drums To Abandon Australian Retailers

On October 4, 2018 by Bruno

Pearl Drum To Abandon Australian Retailers Pearl drums is planning to no longer sell products through Australian stores and use Amazon instead as it’s only sale channel in Australia. With freight costs currently at around $600 I can’t see how most customers…

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Author: Bruno

Fender Releases Ltd Edition Midnight Hour P-Bass

Fender Jimmy Page Signature Series Telecaster

Big Brand Changes in Australian Distribution

Gibson Guitars Appoints New CEO

New Mini Guitar Amps From LANEY

EMG Releases Loaded Stratocaster Pickguards

Listen To The New Boss Dimension C Chorus

Fender Player Series, What’s New

Boss Release Waza Craft Dimension C & Metal Zone

Pearl Drums To Abandon Australian Retailers