STRINGJOY BROADWAYS
Stringjoy’s Broadways are pure nickel electric guitar strings that deliver vintage tone with modern performance. Crafted in Nashville, Tennessee, the strings use a true round-core design with vintage-style pure nickel windings, resulting in a uniquely responsive feel, warm tone and tuning stability. Stringjoy strings have “gotten quite a buzz online and now we can buy them direct,” said one voter. {stringjoy.com}
SLINGERLAND DRUM COMPANY RADIO KING
The Slingerland Drum Company’s Radio King line stood out to Excellence voters this year as it continues the rich tonal legacy of its predecessors and benefits from both modern precision craftsmanship and build. The U.S.-built, three-ply shells are constructed with a mahogany-poplar-mahogany formula for a punchy attack with a buttery feel, warm tonality and lush resonance. They’re finished with authentic 30-degree rounded bearing edges, reinforced with steam-bent solid maple re-rings and the classic Radio King cloud badge. The nickel-plated hardware includes “Stick Saver” hoops, classic Beavertail lugs, isolation tom mounts, and internal mufflers. Based on the original configurations, the new Radio King series of drums offers 12 shell pack choices, featuring bass drums in sizes 18 to 24 inches and toms from 10 to 18 inches. The outfits are available in four finishes, two wraps — White Marine Pearl and Black Diamond Pearl — and two lacquers. {slingerland.com}
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