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SICA Founder Designs for Jensen Jensen Speakers has introduced a new guitar speaker to its Blackbird family: the Blackbird 15/100. This speaker is the cul- mination of more than 25 years of R&D, led by Raimondo Sbarbati, the founder of SICA Altoparlanti. Featuring advanced technology, includ- ing Jensen’s exclusive reinforced AlNiCo magnet design, the Blackbird 15/100 rep- resents the ultimate Jensen voicing con- cept. The 15-inch cone grants a powerful depth in the bass range, and the unique- ly treated membrane, powered by a gener- ous 2-inch aluminum voice coil, delivers a vocal, expressive midrange, and a delicate, yet chimey top end. With a dynamic range, paired with the sweet, progressive and musical compres- sion typical of the best AlNiCo speakers, the Blackbird 15/100 is touch-responsive and suited to most applications from the clean- est, purest tones, up to all shades of punchy overdrive. The Blackbird 15/100 is available only in the Raimondo Sbarbati’s Signature Edition, limited to 100 units worldwide and is hand-assembled by a specialized team in the SICA factory. $ Jensen (jensentone.com)
Bam’s New Guitar Case Blends Strength, Lightweight Design
Bam Cases has introduced its Steels Bam High-Tech Steelstring Guitar Case, which blends strength, lightness and affordabili- ty. The Bam High-Tech cases offer superi- or durability, ensuring the guitar stays safe under even the harshest conditions. Whether on the road or in storage, the instrument will
be shielded from bumps, drops and extreme weather. Despite its toughness, the cases are lightweight, making transportation easi- er than ever. The line fits dreadnought, OO, OOO, grand concert, archtop 16 and arch- top 17 models. $ Bam Cases (bamcases.com)
DOD Honors 50 Years DOD Electronics is celebrating 50 years with the DOD OD250 50th Anniversary Edition pedal. This limited-edition pedal is limited to a 1,974-piece run to commem- orate the year of DOD’s start, 1974. Each pedal will have a serial-numbered certif- icate of authenticity, a commemorative laser-etched pedal topper, several com- memorative guitar picks and multiple com- memorative stickers. Hand-built in the U.S., the DOD OD250 50th Anniversary Edition pedal boasts gain and level controls using the original potentiometer values and tapers giving the control knob the feel and range that DOD enthusiasts love. $ Digitech (digitech.com)
Hartke Adds Lightweight Bass Head Hartke has unveiled the new TX7500 lightweight bass head. An expansion to Hartke’s lightweight and portable TX bass amplifier series, the TX7500 will be avail- able in Q2. The Hartke TX7500 is designed for both gigging bassists and studio bass play- ers alike. The metal chassis provides premium durability, while still remaining lightweight and portable with an integrated carry han- dle, making it ideal for the road. Its effects loop and XLR direct output options make it ideal for studio use, as well. The TX7500 is designed to run even the heaviest bass rigs and provides 800 watts of power at 4 Ohms, providing mas- sive sound whether on stage, or in the studio. $ Hartke (hartke.com)
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