January 23, 2025 UBD
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Amati Redefines the Affordable Guitar
Amati’s Fine Instruments’ has released its new F-Series guitar line, which aims to redefine the perception of affordable guitars. The F-Series models feature light- weight bodies, classic designs and a choice of six different color options: Gloss Jet Black, Gloss Cherry Sunburst, Gloss Powder Blue, Gloss Lagoon Green, Gloss Sanguine Red and Gloss Lazarus, as well as one bass guitar in Gloss Tobacco Sunburst.
While the price, lightweight body and color selection may immediately appeal to a student player, once in the hands of a seasoned player, the quality of Amati gui- tars is showcased. Featuring appointments like solid Paulownia wood bodies and single-coil pickups, the F-Series’ elements com- bine with unique colors to create a new standard for guitars at their affortable price-point. $ Amati’s Fine Instruments (amatisonline.com)
Meinl, Kachiro New Artist Series Delivers William Kachiro Thompson is an in- demand conga and bongo player. As a record- ing and touring artist, Kachiro Schilke Teams with Sutte Schilke Music has debuted the HDII Bb and C Artist series trumpets in collab- oration with Jack Sutte of the Cleveland Orchestra. The HDII Artist series is now available as a S22HDll-JS (large bore Bb), S32HDll-JS (medium-large bore Bb) and S22CHDll-JS (large-bore C trumpet). All models include updated HD bell construction, redesigned non-reverse leadpipe, removable third slide end crook (on the Bb only) and custom brace place- ment boasts a trumpet with a warm and powerful tone with superior projection that provides the balance needed in a large ensemble setting while maintaining the ability to play the most delicate solo and chamber literature. $ Schilke Music Products (schilkemusic.com)
needed drums that would deliver in a wide variety of musical sit- uations — indoors or outside, intimate venue or big stadium, in the studio or out on tour. The new Artist Series Congas and Bongos by Meinl
Percussion perform just how Kachiro needs. With their classic shape, these instruments will accompany Kachiro during his recording and playing schedule, deliver- ing the sound he needs.
$ Meinl Percussion (meinlpercussion.com)
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