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DR STRINGS BLACK DRAGON MULTI-SCALE BASS STRINGS DR Handmade Strings has released its highly engineered new Black Dragon Multi-Scale Bass strings. Combining the sound, feel and long life of Dragon Skin+ with a new black finish, these new strings bring out the best tone of any multi-scale bass, including those with up to 37-inch B strings. Simply lengthening a B string doesn’t capture
the full tonal depth and clarity of a bass’ lowest notes. That’s where DR’s patented Accurate Core Technology (ACT) preserves definition and resonance across the entire range. {drstrings.com}
EBS NEOLINE 112 MK2 BASS CABINET ENHANCEMENTS EBS has unveiled the recently enhanced NeoLine 112 Mk2 bass cabinet. The cabinet is now 4 inches deeper, offering a notice- able improvement in low-end response, projection and overall tonal richness. This enhancement ensures that today’s bass- ists get the punch and presence they need from a compact cabinet, whether they’re in the studio, on tour or pushing the limits live. Second, EBS has swapped out the previous flip handles in favor of a single heavy-duty deep-dish handle. This small-but-significant-upgrade helps eliminate the risk of rattling noise, making the cab perform securely even at high volumes, while also improving durability and ease of transport. Third, the high-performance tweeter is now isolated and sealed from the rest of the cabinet, which also helps to reduce the risk of noise due to the sound pressure within the cabinet. {ebssweden.com}
HAL LEONARD BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN SHEET MUSIC Hal Leonard is now the ex- clusive publisher of Bruce Springsteen sheet music, through a new agreement with Sony Music Publishing.
The first releases include: “Bruce Springsteen Sheet Music Collection,” which includes 30 songs arranged for piano and voice with guitar chords;
“Bruce Springsteen Really Easy Guitar,” 22 easy-to-follow charts with lyrics, chords and basic tab, ideal for players at any level. More titles are on the way include “The Bruce Springsteen Guitar Collection,” “Bruce Springsteen: The Little Black Songbook” and “Bruce Springsteen: Really Easy Piano,” all slated for release in the coming months. {halleonard.com}
TECH 21 SANSAMP PARA DRIVER DI
D’ADDARIO PREMIUM STRING CHANGE MAT
Tech 21 has released the SansAmp Para Driver DI to celebrate its 20th anniversary. The SansAmp Para Driver DI evolved from the SansAmp Acoustic DI, which was released in 1997. In 2005, the new design incorporated a Drive control, footswitchable bypass and was renamed the Para Driver. To commemorate its official 20th anniversary, Tech 21 is issuing a limited edition of just 500 with an anodized precision-machined aluminum bil- let housing and all metal knobs. Engineered for both recording and live applications, this 100% analog pedal is useful not only with guitar and bass, but virtually any instrument. Its propri- etary SansAmp circuity eliminates the unnatural harmonics of piezo pickups, making it useful with acoustic/electric guitars, as well as upright bass, violin, cello and viola. {tech21nyc.com}
D’Addario has launched the Premium String Change Mat, a du- rable and finish-safe solution for string changes and instrument maintenance. Measuring 37.4 inches by 17.7 inches, the over- sized mat features a soft, smooth fabric surface to protect all finishes, an anti-slip rubber underside for stability and stitched edges for long-lasting use. Ethically sourced and packaged with zero plastic, the mat is designed to keep instruments steady, secure, and scratch-free whether at home, in the shop or on the road. {daddario.com}
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