CANNONBALL A90-L Designed specifically for the student musician, Cannonball’s A90-L saxophone balances affordability with superior craftsmanship. The A90-L features ergonomically refined keys tailored for smaller hands, and a lightweight, durable body that enhances comfort and ease of play. Despite its student-friendly design, the A90-L delivers the rich, resonant tone and precise intonation that Cannonball’s professional saxophones are known for, giving young players the confidence and grabbing the attention of Excellence voters. “It’s a high-quality horn in a sturdy case — everything you could ask for in a student alto for our rental market,” said one Excellence voter. {cannonballmusic.com}
EASTMAN SAMUEL EASTMAN MODEL 80 VIOLINS
Eastman’s Samuel Eastman Model 80 violins showcase the brand’s 19th century hand craftsmanship and quality solid tonewoods and fittings. These student models feature a high-gloss varnish finish, a spruce top and maple back/ribs with a genuine hand-inlaid purfling. “The 80 series of student instruments [are] very reliable for use in our rental fleet,” said one voter. {eastmanstrings.com}
ON-STAGE GWS5000 GUITAR WORKSTATION
On-Stage’s GWS5000 Guitar Workstation keeps an electric or bass guitarist’s gear safely organized, on display and at the ready. Excellence voters praised the workstation’s “uniqueness” as it’s a combination amp stand, guitar stand, cable and strap hanger, pedalboard and accessory tray. The unit’s pedalboard, which holds several guitar effects pedals, completely slides out to be taken to a gig, rehearsal or recording session. The board also slides back into the workstation where a bottom door closes to shield pedals from dust, debris and mishaps. A built-in guitar stand holds a wide range of electric guitars and basses. {on-stage.com}
PIONEER DJ PLX-CRSS12 AlphaTheta Corporation’s PLX-CRSS12 is a professional digital-analog hybrid turntable from its Pioneer DJ brand. This deck offers DVS control of digital music via DJ software, as well as analog playback of vinyl records — grabbing the attention of Excellence voters this year. DJs never need to worry about needle
skipping again when they use the PLX-CRSS12 in DVS mode with Serato DJ Pro or rekordbox. The tone-arm-free playback means artists can scratch a real analog record as vigorously as they’d like without missing a beat. The PLX-CRSS12’s battle-style layout leaves plenty of room for scratching and features four MIDI-mappable Performance Pads. {pioneerdj.com}
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