SUMMER NAMM 2015: TC Electronic unveil BodyRez
An Acoustic Pickup Enhancer for the masses.
From the press release:
The sound of resonating wood is what gives an acoustic guitar its particular sonic allure – something that doesn’t always translate well when you amplify an acoustic instrument using a piezo pick-up system.
Based on the very same unique technology first available in TC-Helicon’s Play Acoustic, BodyRezis designed to sweeten the tone of an acoustic guitar’s piezo pickup making it sound much more natural and realistic: the way a beautiful full-bodied instrument rightly deserves.
Just like having a sound engineer in a box, BodyRez is housed in a truly simple-to-use and compact pedal that’s perfect for every electro-acoustic performer.
Main Features
Studio-quality live acoustic guitar tone
Restores natural playing feel
Built-in feedback suppression
Simple to use and ultra-compact design
Complete with region specific 9V power supply
PRS Guitars Announce SE Alex Lifeson Thinline Acoustic
The Rush guitarist's latest signature model sports a slimmer thinline body.
PRS Guitars have announced a brand new signature model for Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson. Built to be road-ready, this new model includes some of the unique looks of Lifeson's Private Stock Angelus model and pairs them with a slimmer thinline body. Also included is an under-saddle pickup with volume and tone controls to perfect your on-stage tone.
Discussing his new signature model, Lifeson said "I was very pleased when PRS presented me with my SE Angelus acoustic, a beautiful guitar of stunning quality. It was in response to the challenge of building a guitar that shared the integrity and attention to detail that the Alex Lifeson Private Stock Angelus possesses in a package more broadly accessible. The SE Alex Lifeson Thinline is that model. Carefully selected materials, expert craftsmanship and a smart approach to concept resulted in a guitar that is beautiful to look at and rewarding to play."
More details are available on the PRS Guitars website.
Billie Joe Armstrong to open guitar store
Green Day frontman announced new Broken Guitars retail store.
Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong has announced his his plans to open a guitar store with longtime collaborator, and Pinhead Gunpowder cohort, Bill Schneider. Named Broken Guitars, the store will open on April 3rd at 423, 40th St, Oakland, California. According to Schneider, the shop will open with around 75 guitars on display, with many culled from the collections of the proprietors. The store will also offer amplifiers and will have a technician on staff for repairs.