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Index of New Instruments What's New Page New in the previous 30 days, updated Thursday May 15, 2008
New New Instruments are sorted into these categories:
Pickups For Acoustic Instruments
Martin Guitars
Flat-top Guitars
12 String Guitars
Classical Guitars
Solid Body Electric Guitars
Hollow Body Electric Guitars
Resonator & Hawaiian Guitars

Open Back Banjos (5-string)
Resonator Back Banjos (5-string)
Mandolin Family Instruments
Amplification Equipment
Effects
Harmonicas
Ukulele Family Instruments
Lap and Pedal Steels
Miscellaneous Instrument
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What's New in New Instruments -
Martin Guitars

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Index of New Instruments What's New Page New in the previous 30 days, updated Thursday May 15, 2008
Also see our Featured Martins page, Martin Special Editions page, and Martin Limited Editions page.

MARTIN DX 175TH ANNIVERSARY MODEL GUITAR & CASE photos
D-size, top design shows C.F. Martin Sr the Martin factory and early Martin guitars, back and sides are Indian rosewood pattern HPL. Modified low oval neck shape, roswood fretboard and bridge, black enclosed tuning gears. Martin 345 hardshell case (wooden flattop).
DX175.....list $999.00.....our price $699.00 buy

MARTIN DX1RGT GUITAR photos
New Gloss Top version of the DX1R - D-size, solid spruce top, Indian Rosewood Grained HPL (high pressure laminate) back and sides, Stratabond low oval neck, 1-11/16" nut, Morado fretboard & bridge (similar to rosewood), position dots on side of fretboard only, chrome enclosed gears. Satin finish with gloss finish on guitar top. Case not included.
DX1RGT.....list $999.00.....our price $699.00 buy

MARTIN NUB X LIMITED EDITION GUITAR with PICKUP & CASE photos
Top graphic of skull and bones designed by Nub of Nub Graphix, custom paint designer for Orange County Choppers - 000-size cutaway body of HPL material, black back & sides. Fishman Classic 4T pickup and onboard EQ system. Silver snakeskin hardshell case (#330SS)
NUBX.....list $1299.00.....Minimum Advertised Price $999.00

MARTIN OM-42 FLAMED MYRTLE LIMITED EDITION GUITAR & CASE photos
Only 24 will be made - 000-size body, flamed myrtle back and sides, Engelmann spruce top, scalloped braces, ivoroid binding with abalone trim around top, delmar tortoise pickguard, ebony belly bridge with 6-point snowflakes inlaid. Mahogany low profile neck, bound ebony fretboard (25.4" scale, 1 3/4" nut width) with 45 style abalone snowflakes bordered in pearl. Ebony headstock overlay with C.F. Martin block inlay logo in abalone bordered in white pearl, gold vintage style gears with Martin script logo engraved in the buttons. Geib style hardshell case (#533E). Special inside label is signed by Chris Martin and nubered in sequence with total (1 of 24, 2 of 24, etc.)
available for pre-order.
OM42FMY.....list $9999.00.....Minimum Advertised Price $7999.00
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What's New in New Instruments -
Amplification Equipment

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BLACKHEART BH112 "LITTLE GIANT CAB" photos
16 ohms guitar cabinet, handles 75 watts RMS, 15 ply thick construction, 12" Blackheart Model 1216B Eminence speaker with British voicing (optimized for closed back cabinet), 2x16 ohm parallel speaker jacks.
BH112.....list $216.67.....our price $149.99

GENZ BENZ SHUTTLE 6.0 BASS COMBO photos
Includes the ultra lightweight bass head (3.75 lbs) matched to a compact and lightweight enclosure (32 lbs) with a 12" Neodymium speaker and tweeter. Cabinet is rear ported and also features a bottom mounted tilt-back stand and built in chassis mount top handle. Ultra compact with an output of 600 watts! The shuttle 6.0 blends the best of analog and digital platforms for a warm and punchy tone. Features an analog 12AX7 tube preamp, Digital SMPS (switch mode power supply), high current class D amplifier, Active EQ with parametric mids, and responsive Signal Shape circuitry. Footswitchable 3-band signal shape circuit (footswitch sold separately). Signal mute switch (footswitchable), tuner out, limiter circuit and LED indicators. Speakon speaker outputs, internal fan cooling, full XLR direct out interface, aux input headphone jack and an effects loop.
GBS6C12.....list $1499.00.....our price $1199.00

LINE 6 MICRO SPIDER PORTABLE GUITAR COMBO AMPLIFIER photos
The smallest Spider yet from Line 6, in fact it's "Itsy Bitsy!" Battery powered, 6 watts, 6.5" speaker, 5 amp models (4 electric and one acoustic), 6 Smart Control FX, integrated chromatic tuner, POD 2.0 style direct output, 1/4" microphone input with dedicated trim knob, mini stereo MP3/CD input, 1/4" instrument input, 1/4" headphone output and a nylon carrying handle. 9.5"W, 10"H, 7"D and 7lbs.
L6MS.....list $195.00.....our price $139.99

MARSHALL LIMITED EDITION KERRY KING SIGNATURE PRACTICE AMP COMBO photos
The same amp that Kerry King uses backstage but with his own red/black tribal front-panel graphic and an exclusive "Guitar Abuse" DVD with playing tips from Kerry himself. Two channels (clean and overdrive), uses Marshall's FDD technology for added depth, single 6.5" speaker, emulated line out and an emulated headphone jack.
MG10KK.....list $140.00.....our price $99.99

MARSHALL MB15 15 WATT BASS COMBO AMPLIFIER photos
15 watts, 1x8" speaker, 2 channels with a variable compressor, emulated line out, CD-input and more.
MB15.....list $189.00.....our price $139.99

MARSHALL MB30 30 WATT BASS COMBO AMPLIFIER photos
30 watts, 1x10" speaker, 2 footswitchable channels with a variable compressor, FX emulated line out, CD-input and more.
MB30.....list $278.00.....our price $199.99

ROLAND MICRO CUBE RX BASS AMPLIFIER
The MicroCube for bassists! This super-portable 4x4 true stereo amp has a tremendous amount of thump that belies its size. Featuring eight COSM amps, six digital effects, 3-band EQ, chromatic tuner, the "Rhythm Guide" rhythm trainer/drum machine, phones/recording output, stereo aux inputs, battery powered (6 x AA for ~13 hours of continuous use, batteries not included), power supply included, and carrying strap. Unbelievably lightweight!
RMCBRX.....list $339.50.....our price $229.00

ULTRASOUND DSX ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENT COMBO AMPLIFIER photos
100 watts (50 per channel), 4x8" specially designed coaxial speakers, FX loop, DI out, line out, 24 bit studio quality DSP with 15 preset digital effects. 2 channels; channel one designed for mic or instrument use with a mic level XLR and 1/4" instrument input and a flat response. Channel two designed for acoustic instruments with an 18db cut notch filter and a mid cut shape filter. Includes phantom power and RCA inputs. Also works well with the Ultrasound XTC Powerstack extension 4x8" cabinet (not included).
DSX.....list $699.00.....our price $499.00
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What's New in New Instruments -
Effects

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BOSS DD-7 DIGITAL DELAY PEDAL photo
Even with the best-selling delays in compact-pedal history, Boss continues to push the envelope and innovate. The DD-7 takes the best features from its predecessors and expands the creative potential with Modulation Delay mode (which offers natural, chorus-type sounds), classic modeled Analog Delay mode (modeling the warm analog sound of the Boss DM-2), external pedal control options (tap tempo, delay time, feedback, and effect level controllable via external expression pedal -- sold separately), longer delay time (up to 6.4 seconds), and up to 40 seconds of recording in sound on sound (hold mode).
on order, expected arrival date unknown.
DD7.....list $251.50.....our price $159.00 buy

DIGITECH RP500 MODELING GUITAR PROCESSOR photos
The RP500 guitar multi-effect processor gives you the ability to control program changes, complete signal chains and allows you to turn all amplifier and cabinet sounds off in the exclusive pedalboard mode. When in pedalboard mode, the RP500 acts like five separate stompboxes and effects. Featuring multiple distortions, amp and cabinet models, effects, large LED display, built-in expression system, amp/cabinet bypass defeats internal amp and cabinet effects in all programs, stereo XLR and 1/4" outputs with ground lift and USB port, Qbase software included, all metal construction.
DRP500.....list $429.95.....our price $299.95 buy

KORG PANDORA PX5D PERSONAL EFFECTS PROCESSOR photos
USB audio connectivity for fast, easy stereo recording and will also power the unit when plugged in. 200 multi-effect programs (100 user/100 factory), 180 different amp, cabinet and effects models, up to 744 different rhythm and bass patterns to jam along and record with, plus 80 seconds of audio sampling and a built in phrase trainer! Includes free Korg SoundEditor software for easy on-screen control of amp and effects models. Bundled with Ableton Live Lite CD-ROM music production software! Includes a footswitch jack with breakout adapter for connecting up to two footswitches (footswitches not included) for live use and a USB connector cable.
PX5D.....list $330.00.....our price $249.99 buy
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What's New in New Instruments -
Harmonicas

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SUZUKI HA20 HAMMOND PROMASTER HARMONICA, KEY OF A
Beautiful sounding 10-hole diatonic harp with a milled aluminum comb. Heavy reed plates for added volume, streamlined shape and rounded mouthpiece for player comfort. This is a top-notch harp, very bright and loud! Includes a hard shell carrying case. Available in 14 keys: C, G, A, D, E, F, Bb, B, F#, Eb, Ab, Db, Hi G and Low F. We only stock a few, the rest are special order.
SHA20-A.....list $69.95.....our price $54.95 buy

SUZUKI HA20 HAMMOND PROMASTER HARMONICA, KEY OF C
Beautiful sounding 10-hole diatonic harp with a milled aluminum comb. Heavy reed plates for added volume, streamlined shape and rounded mouthpiece for player comfort. This is a top-notch harp, very bright and loud! Includes a hard shell carrying case. Available in 14 keys: C, G, A, D, E, F, Bb, B, F#, Eb, Ab, C#, Hi G and Low F. We only stock a few, the rest are special order.
available as a special order -- normally ships within 7-21 days.
SHA20-C.....list $69.95.....our price $54.95 buy

SUZUKI HA20 HAMMOND PROMASTER HARMONICA, KEY OF D
Beautiful sounding 10-hole diatonic harp with a milled aluminum comb. Heavy reed plates for added volume, streamlined shape and rounded mouthpiece for player comfort. This is a top-notch harp, very bright and loud! Includes a hard shell carrying case. Available in 14 keys: C, G, A, D, E, F, Bb, B, F#, Eb, Ab, C#, Hi G and Low F. We only stock a few, the rest are special order.
SHA20-D.....list $69.95.....our price $54.95 buy

SUZUKI HA20 HAMMOND PROMASTER HARMONICA, KEY OF G
Beautiful sounding 10-hole diatonic harp with a milled aluminum comb. Heavy reed plates for added volume, streamlined shape and rounded mouthpiece for player comfort. This is a top-notch harp, very bright and loud! Includes a hard shell carrying case. Available in 14 keys: C, G, A, D, E, F, Bb, B, F#, Eb, Ab, C#, Hi G and Low F. We only stock a few, the rest are special order.
SHA20-G.....list $69.95.....our price $54.95 buy

SUZUKI MR250 BLUESMASTER HARMONICA, KEY OF B-FLAT
10-hole diatonic harp with ABS plastic comb. Good quality, nice tone, excellent playing.
S250-BF.....list $25.95.....our price $20.95 buy

SUZUKI MR250 BLUESMASTER HARMONICA, KEY OF E-FLAT
10-hole diatonic harp with ABS plastic comb. Good quality, nice tone, excellent playing.
S250-EF.....list $25.95.....our price $20.95 buy

SUZUKI MR250 BLUESMASTER HARMONICA, KEY OF F
10-hole diatonic harp with ABS plastic comb. Good quality, nice tone, excellent playing.
S250-F.....list $25.95.....our price $20.95 buy
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What's New in New Instruments -
Ukulele Family Instruments

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KALA SPRUCE LONGNECK SOPRANO UKULELE photos
Solid spruce top, laminated mahogany back and sides, white/black binding on body, chrome die-cast tuners, high gloss finish. Longer, 18 fret neck (called "tenor-size" by the maker) on a soprano body.
KASSLN.....list $170.00.....our price $110.50 buy

KO'OLAU MODEL 300 TENOR UKULELE WITH VARNISH FINISH AND HARDSHELL CASE
INCREDIBLE INSTRUMENT; PLEASE CALL FOR OUR PRICE - Exquisitely handcrafted in Hawaii. Varnish finish is simply beautiful and allows for maximum tonal response from the select woods. DETAILS ON ARRIVAL.
K300TV.....list $5174.00.....our price Inquire for Price

KO'OLAU MODEL T-1 TENOR UKULELE WITH CASE
Select solid Koa all around, mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard and bridge, Koa headstock overlay with black logo, floral rosette, pearl dots on fingerboard, Grover N8 open gear tuners and satin finish. With hardshell case. Handcrafted in Hawaii. Very fine uke.
KT1.....list $889.00.....our price $800.00 buy

OHANA TK-35 TENOR UKULELE photos
ALL SOLID WOOD CONSTRUCTION! - All solid mahogany construction, mahogany neck with 19 fret rosewood fingerboard, rosewood binding, Gotoh friction pegs with white buttons, rosewood bridge, pearl dot inlay, matte finish and Aquila strings.
TK35.....list $339.00.....our price $239.00 buy
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What's New in New Instruments -
Miscellaneous Instrument

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VEGA SENATOR 6-STRING OPENBACK BANJO & CASE
Dark finish maple neck & multi-ply maple rim, Little Wonder tone ring (steel hoop inside spun brass sleeve, nickel plated), guitar-style tuning gears, ebony fretboard. Traditional hardshell case. Made by Deering Banjo Co.
SEN6.....list $2259.00.....our price Inquire for Price
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What's New in New Instruments -
Flat-top Guitars

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BREEDLOVE PRO SERIES D25/SR HERRINGBONE & CASE photos
Breedlove's Pro Series present top performance and exceptional value in U.S. made acoustic guitars. Dreadnought size soft cutaway with AAA-grade, all solid Sitka spruce and Indian Rosewood, winged, pinless ebony bridge (with JLD bridge truss system) and ebony fretboard, 1-3/4" nut width, 25-1/2" scale, Gotoh tuners, one-piece bolt-on mahogany neck, pearl dots, abalone rosette, binding and herringbone top purfling, LR Baggs Element Active pickup with volume and tone controls. Breedlove Custom Shop tone, feel and playability plus great fit and finish. With deluxe hardshell case. Limited Lifetime Warranty. Made in USA.
BD25SR.....list $2139.00.....our price $1604.25 buy

OVATION 2771LX BALLADEER WITH CASE photos
Custom built Standard Balladeer with a deep contour LX bowl cutaway body and a black finish. Solid Sitka spruce top, round soundhole with black and abalone leaf rosette, enhanced scalloped LX bracing , rosewood fingerboard and bridge, satin finished 5-piece mahogany/maple neck, 25-1/4" scale length, 1-11/16" nut width, chrome tuning machines, Original Patented Pickup, OP-Pro preamp, with hardshell case.
2771LX-BLK.....list $999.00.....our price $699.00 buy

OVATION 2771LX BALLADEER WITH CASE photos
Custom built Standard Balladeer with a deep contour LX bowl cutaway body and a natural finish. Solid Sitka spruce top, round soundhole with black and abalone leaf rosette, enhanced scalloped LX bracing , rosewood fingerboard and bridge, satin finished 5-piece mahogany/maple neck, 25-1/4" scale length, 1-11/16" nut width, chrome tuning machines, Original Patented Pickup, OP-Pro preamp, with hardshell case.
2771LX-NAT.....list $999.00.....our price $699.00 buy

OVATION 2778LX STANDARD ELITE ACOUSTIC GUITAR WITH CASE photos
6 string light weight Lyrachord GS deep contour body with cutaway, New England burst finish, grade A solid spruce top with enhanced scalloped LX bracing, rosewood fingerboard and bridge, dot/diamond fingerboard inlays, bound fingerboard, Adamas multi-soundhole design with exotic hardwood epaulets, 1-11/16" nut width, 25-1/4" scale length, OP-Pro preamp, Ovation's Original Patented Pickup, chrome tuning machines and a hardshell case.
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 14-60 days.
2778LX-NEB.....list $1149.00.....our price $799.00 buy

OVATION 6868LX STANDARD ELITE ACOUSTIC GUITAR WITH CASE
6 string light weight Lyrachord GS super-shallow body with cutaway, solid spruce top with enhanced scalloped LX bracing, Adamas multi-soundhole design with exotic hardwood epaulets, rosewood fingerboard and bridge, dot/diamond fingerboard inlays, bound fingerboard, 1-11/16" nut width, 25-1/4" scale length, OP-Pro preamp, Ovation Origianl Patented Pickup, chrome tuning machines, New England burst finish with hardshell case.
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 14-60 days.
6868LX-NEB.....list $1149.00.....our price $799.00 buy

R. TAYLOR 6-STRING ACOUSTIC GUITAR & CASE photos
"Style 2" body shape, bearclaw Sitka Spruce top, Madagascar rosewood back and sides, cocobolo binding, modified x-bracing, mahogany neck, "RT standard" neck shape, 24-7/8" scale length, 1-3/4" nut width, 65' radius top; with top quality Ameritage hardshell case.
RTAYLOR5.....list $6180.00.....our price $5562.00 buy

R. TAYLOR 6-STRING ACOUSTIC GUITAR & CASE photos
"Style 2" body shape, Engelmann Spruce top, AA grade Koa back and sides, ebony binding with pinstripes, modified x-bracing, mahogany neck, "RT standard" neck shape, 24-7/8" scale length, 1-3/4" nut width, 65' radius top; with top quality Ameritage hardshell case.
RTAYLOR6.....list $5980.00.....our price $5382.00 buy

TACOMA EM14C LITTLE JUMBO CUTAWAY ACOUSTIC GUITAR WITH CASE photos
Single cutaway mini-jumbo body, solid sitka spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides, one-piece mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard with abalone dot inlays, 1.687" nut width, 25.5" scale length, abalone rosette and logo, chrome tuners, gloss natural finish and a hardshell case.
EM14C.....list $1639.00.....our price $1229.25 buy

TACOMA EM14CE4 LITTLE JUMBO CUTAWAY ACOUSTIC GUITAR WITH CASE photos
Single cutaway mini-jumbo body, solid sitka spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides, one-piece mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard with abalone dot inlays, 1.687" nut width, 25.5" scale length, abalone rosette and logo, Fishman Prefix Plus transducer with active preamp, chrome tuners, gloss natural finish and a hardshell case.
EM14CE4.....list $1889.00.....our price $1416.75 buy

TAKAMINE EG541SSC G-SERIES NEX BODY ACOUSTIC GUITAR photos
Solid spruce top, cutaway body, nato back & sides (laminate), nato neck w/rosewood fingerboard, abalone rosette, nickel tuners, Takamine TK40 preamp, gloss black finish, less case.
EG541SSC.....list $869.00.....our price $599.00 buy

WECHTER PATHMAKER 3120T THINLINE ACOUSTIC / ELECTRIC GUITAR & GIGBAG photos
A genuine workhorse guitar. Features include a comfortable thinline body design with double cutaway, allowing for 19-frets clear of the body, laminated spruce top with scalloped braces, Ovankol mahogany laminated back & sides, bound body & neck, low profile Nato mahogany neck 1.715" wide @ nut, micro-dot inlaid radiused rosewood fretboard, adjustable truss rod, rosewood pin bridge, 25.5" scale, undersaddle pickup with onboard 3-band EQ and volume control, natural gloss finish, includes deluxe padded gigbag, imported from Asia.
3120T.....list $620.00.....our price $465.00 buy
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What's New in New Instruments -
12 String Guitars

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OVATION 6751LX 12 STRING STANDARD BALLADEER ACOUSTIC GUITAR WITH CASE photos
Natural finish, contoured mid-depth bowl body, scalloped LX bracing, solid sitka spruce top, 2 piece mahogany neck, bound 20 fret rosewood fretboard with diamond/dot inlays, 1-7/8" nut width, 25-1/4" scale length, OP-PRO preamp, Original Patented pickup, inlaid oak leaf soundhole rosette and chrome hardware.
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 14-60 days.
6751LX.....list $1149.00.....our price $799.00 buy
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What's New in New Instruments -
Classical Guitars

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CORDOBA CUSTOM ARTIST INDIAN CLASSICAL GUITAR AND CASE (PROTOTYPE) photos
DISCONTINUED, NEW-OLD STOCK - Limited quantity, available at a special low price! The only difference between this guitar and the more expensive production model are cosmetic: the binding, rosette and headstock veneer. The Custom Artist series generates its huge sound and balanced tone by utilizing the body design concepts and techniques of Miguel Rodriguez. Most notable is the deep body size, complemented by a five fan spruce bracing system with a treble enhancer for big rich basses, crystal clear trebles, and powerful volume and projection. A premium grade quarter sawn, hand picked and aged Canadian cedar top gives a quick string response with great sustain up and down the neck. All solid woods: Canadian cedar top, Indian rosewood back & sides, ebony fingerboard, Spanish cedar neck with ebony reinforcement, 650 mm scale, 52 mm nut width. Made in Spain. Includes a thermoplastic Cordoba case.
CORCAIP.....list $3000.00.....our price $1495.00 buy

CORDOBA CUSTOM ARTIST PAU FERRO CLASSICAL GUITAR AND CASE (PROTOTYPE) photos
DISCONTINUED, NEW-OLD STOCK - Limited quantity, available at a special low price! The only difference between this guitar and the more expensive production model are cosmetic: the binding, rosette and headstock veneer. The Custom Artist series generates its huge sound and balanced tone by utilizing the body design concepts and techniques of Miguel Rodriguez. Most notable is the deep body size, complemented by a five fan spruce bracing system with a treble enhancer for big rich basses, crystal clear trebles, and powerful volume and projection. A premium grade quarter sawn, hand picked and aged European spruce top gives a quick string response with great sustain up and down the neck. All solid woods: European spruce top, pau ferro back & sides, ebony fingerboard, Spanish cedar neck with ebony reinforcement, 650 mm scale, 52 mm nut width. Made in Spain. Includes a thermoplastic Cordoba case.
CORCAPFP.....list $3000.00.....our price $1495.00 buy

CORDOBA SOLISTA CLASSICAL GUITAR AND CASE (PROTOTYPE) photos
DISCONTINUED, NEW-OLD STOCK - Limited quantity, available at a special low price! Another guitar that's been stuck at the warehouse too long! Only the binding, rosette and headstock veneer are different from the current Solista. Features the best aged and lightweight materials, unique hand-inlaid rosettes, hand carved headstocks, exceptionally thin finishes, a solid Canadian cedar top, solid Indian rosewood back and sides, ebony fingerboard, Spanish cedar neck with ebony reinforcement, black anodized tuning machines, 650 mm scale length, 52mm nut width. Includes a thermoplastic Cordoba case. Made in Spain.
SOLPROC.....list $2025.00.....our price $995.00 buy

CORDOBA SOLISTA CLASSICAL GUITAR AND CASE (PROTOTYPE) photos
DISCONTINUED, NEW-OLD STOCK - Limited quantity, available at a special low price! Another guitar that's been stuck at the warehouse too long! Only the binding, rosette and headstock veneer are different from the current Solista. Features the best aged and lightweight materials, unique hand-inlaid rosettes, hand carved headstocks, exceptionally thin finishes, a solid German spruce top, solid Indian rosewood back and sides, ebony fingerboard, Spanish cedar neck with ebony reinforcement, black anodized tuning machines, 650 mm scale length, 52mm nut width. Includes a thermoplastic Cordoba case. Made in Spain. Note: this guitar has very light nail marks on the back and the case has broken lid support straps.
SOLPROS.....list $2025.00.....our price $995.00 buy
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What's New in New Instruments -
Solid Body Electric Guitars

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BREEDLOVE MARK IV CUSTOM ELECTRIC GUITAR AND CASE photos
TRANSLUCENT BLUE FINISH - Bold new single cutaway solid-body from Breedlove captures the beauty of its birthplace, the Pacific Northwest. Fine, AAA flame maple top on a chambered sapele body. Sapele ergonomic trapezoid bolt-on neck with ebony headstock overlay and 22 fret, 12" radius ebony fingerboard, M-O-P "Art Deco" position markers and side dots. Chrome Gotoh 381 tuners, chrome Tonepros hardware and 2 chrome covered Seymour Duncan humbucking pickups with single volume and tone controls (with ebony insets!) and 3-way toggle. Nut width of ~1-3/4" and ~25" scale length. Nice hardshell case with shoulder strap. Made in USA.
BRMKIV1.....list $4149.00.....our price Inquire for Price

EASTWOOD SIDEJACK BARITONE DELUXE photos
Inspired by the great Mosrite guitars of the 60's, popularized by such groups as The Ventures. The Sidejack features a reverse double cutaway solid basswood body, bound maple set neck with dot inlaid rosewood fretboard, 28" baritone scale for B-B tuning, dual vintage Eastwood P-90 style pickups, 3-way pickup selector switch, single volume & tone controls, nickel hardware, and vintage style adjustable roller bridge with Burns tremolo. Finished in a classic metallic blue with white pickguard.
out-of-stock, more coming soon.
EWG5-BLUE.....list $579.00.....our price $449.00 buy

EASTWOOD STORMBIRD photos
Retro classic based upon the '60's non-reverse Firebird, solid basswood body, set maple neck, rosewood fretboard, dual Eastwood vintage P-90 pickups, dual volume & tone controls, 3-way selector switch, tune-o-matic bridge, stop bar tailpiece, sunburst finish.
EWG4-SB.....list $519.00.....our price $399.00 buy

GRETSCH G5250 SPECIAL JET TOBACCO SUNBURST FINISH photos
Mahogany body, set mahogany neck, 22 fret rosewood fingerboard with neo-classical "Thumbnail" inlays, 1-11/16" nut width, 2 U.S. DeArmond 2000 single-coil pickups, wrap around bridge/tailpiece, 3-way selector switch, master-volume, master-tone, vintage style tuners, black pickguard and chrome hardware.
G5250.....list $700.00.....our price $490.00 buy

GRETSCH G5255 SPECIAL JET BLACK FINISH photos
Mahogany body, set mahogany neck, 22 fret rosewood fingerboard with neo-classical "Thumbnail" inlays, 1-11/16" nut width, 2 U.S. DeArmond 2000 single-coil pickups, wrap around bridge/tailpiece, 3-way selector switch, master-volume, master-tone, vintage style tuners, black pickguard and chrome hardware.
G5255.....list $700.00.....our price $490.00 buy

PRS CUSTOM 22 (10-TOP QUILT), DARK CHERRY WRAP-AROUND BURST FINISH WITH CASE photos
Mahogany back with quilted maple 10-top, 22 fret mahogany wide/fat neck, rosewood fingerboard w/New 2008 abalone bird inlays (outlines!), PRS stoptail, PRS locking tuners, nickel hardware, 5-way rotary switch, volume, tone, Dragon II pickups. S#8 132810. 6.6 lbs.
CUST177.....Inquire for Price

PRS CUSTOM 22 (ROSEWOOD NECK 10-TOP FLAME), DARK CHERRY SUNBURST FINISH WITH CASE photos
Mahogany back with flamed maple 10-top, natural maple edging, 22 fret Indian rosewood wide/fat neck, rosewood fingerboard w/New 2008 abalone bird inlays (outlines!), PRS stoptail, PRS locking tuners, nickel hardware, 5-way rotary switch, volume, tone, Dragon II pickups. S#8 132674. 7.4 lbs.
CUST176.....Inquire for Price

PRS CUSTOM 22 (ROSEWOOD NECK), VINTAGE YELLOW FINISH WITH CASE photos
Mahogany back with flamed maple top, natural maple edging, 22 fret Indian rosewood wide/fat neck, rosewood fingerboard w/New 2008 abalone bird inlays (outlines!), PRS tremolo, PRS locking tuners, nickel hardware, 5-way rotary switch, volume, tone, Dragon II pickups. S#8 132505. 8.6 lbs.
CUST180.....Inquire for Price

PRS CUSTOM 22 SOAPBAR LIMITED RUN, BLUE MATTEO FINISH WITH CASE photos
Mahogany body with carved flamed maple top, mahogany regular "D" neck with 22 fret rosewood fingerboard, "2008" bird inlays, nickel hardware, PRS trem & locking tuners, 3 Seymour Duncan single coil soapbar pickups, S#8 132631. 7.8 lbs.
CU22SB3.....Inquire for Price

PRS CUSTOM 22 SOAPBAR LIMITED RUN, GRAY BLACK (10-TOP) FINISH WITH CASE photos
Mahogany body with carved flamed maple 10-top, mahogany regular "D" neck with 22 fret rosewood fingerboard, "2008" bird inlays, nickel hardware, PRS trem & locking tuners, 3 Seymour Duncan single coil soapbar pickups, S#8 132863. 8.0 lbs.
CU22SB7.....Inquire for Price

PRS CUSTOM 22 SOAPBAR LIMITED RUN, DARK CHERRY SUNBURST (10-TOP) FINISH WITH CASE photos
Mahogany body with carved maple 10-top, mahogany regular "D" neck with 22 fret rosewood fingerboard, "2008" bird inlays, nickel hardware, PRS trem & locking tuners, 3 Seymour Duncan single coil soapbar pickups, S#8 132472. 8.4 lbs.
CU22SB8.....Inquire for Price

PRS CUSTOM 22 SOAPBAR LIMITED RUN, McCARTY SUNBURST FINISH WITH CASE photos
Mahogany body with carved maple top, mahogany regular "D" neck with 22 fret rosewood fingerboard, "2008" bird inlays, nickel hardware, PRS trem & locking tuners, 3 Seymour Duncan single coil soapbar pickups, S#8 132730. 8.2 lbs.
CU22SB9.....Inquire for Price

PRS CUSTOM 24 ARTIST (ROSEWOOD NECK), DARK CHERRY SUNBURST FINISH WITH CASE photos
Mahogany back with artist grade flamed maple top, East Indian rosewood regular/standard neck, 24 fret Macassar ebony fingerboard w/New 2008 abalone bird inlays (outlines!), PRS tremolo & locking tuners, gold hardware, 5-way rotary switch, volume, tone, HFS bridge & Vintage Bass pickups. S#8 133197. 8.2 lbs.
CUST178.....Inquire for Price

PRS CUSTOM 24, DARK CHERRY SUNBURST FINISH WITH CASE
Mahogany back with flamed maple top (nice top!), mahogany wide-thin neck, 24 fret rosewood fingerboard w/New 2008 abalone bird inlays (outlines!), PRS tremolo & locking tuners, nickel hardware, 5-way rotary switch, volume, tone, HFS bridge & Vintage Bass pickups. S#8 133257. 7.4 lbs. .
CUST181.....Inquire for Price

PRS SC-250 SINGLECUT MODEL (ARTIST PACKAGE) BLUE MATTEO FINISH WITH ARTIST CASE photos
Single cutaway body, thick mahogany back, carved flamed maple Artist grade top, 22 fret mahogany neck w/Macassar ebony fingerboard, 25" scale, Macassar ebony headstock overlay, 2008 paua bird inlays (outlines!) & headstock signature, wide-fat neck carve, PRS adjustable stoptail, PRS locking tuners, PRS 250 pickups, gold hardware, 3-way toggle switch, 2 volume & 2 tone controls. S#8 132249. 8.0 lbs.
8SC250.....Inquire for Price

PRS SE CUSTOM SEMI-HOLLOW SOAPBAR, BLACK FINISH WITH GIGBAG photos
Semi-hollow mahogany body, maple top, single soundhole, mahogany wide-fat neck, 22 fret rosewood fingerboard, moon inlays, 25" scale, PRS designed tuners & stoptail, 2 soapbar style PRS designed pickups, 1 volume, 1 tone & 3-way toggle switch, pickguard, nickel hardware, black finish.
SECSHSB-BLK.....our price $599.00 buy

PRS SE CUSTOM SEMI-HOLLOW SOAPBAR, NATURAL FINISH WITH GIGBAG photos
Semi-hollow mahogany body, maple top w/flamed veneer, single soundhole, mahogany wide-fat neck, 22 fret rosewood fingerboard, moon inlays, 25" scale, PRS designed tuners & stoptail, 2 soapbar style PRS designed pickups, 1 volume, 1 tone & 3-way toggle switch, pickguard, nickel hardware, natural maple finish.
SECSHSB-NAT.....our price $599.00 buy

PRS SE SINGLECUT TREM, BLACK FINISH WITH GIGBAG photos
Single cutaway mahogany body, maple top, 25" scale length mahogany neck with 22 fret rosewood fingerboard, moon inlays, wide-fat neck carve, PRS designed tremolo & non-locking tuners, PRS designed treble & bass humbucking pickups, volume & tone control with 3-way toggle switch, cordura gigbag included.
SESCT-BLK.....our price $599.00 buy

PRS SE SINGLECUT, BLUE MATTEO FINISH WITH GIGBAG photos
Single cutaway mahogany body, maple top with flamed maple veneer, 25" scale length mahogany neck with 22 fret rosewood fingerboard, moon inlays, wide-fat neck carve, PRS designed stoptail & non-locking tuners, PRS designed treble & bass humbucking pickups, volume & tone control with 3-way toggle switch, cordura gigbag included.
SESC-BM.....our price Inquire for Price

PRS SE SOAPBAR, TOBACCO SUNBURST FINISH WITH GIGBAG photos
Solid mahogany Singlecut style body, mahogany neck w/22 fret rosewood fretboard, pearl dot inlays, 2 soapbar style single coil pickups, 3-way toggle switch, 1 volume & 1 tone control, PRS wrap around style stoptail, chrome hardware.
SESOP-TSB.....our price $499.00 buy
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What's New in New Instruments -
Hollow Body Electric Guitars

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EASTMAN T186MX THINLINE SEMI-HOLLOW BODY GUITAR & CASE photos
Double cutaway thin-bodied guitar (1-3/4" depth) with 16" lower bout, f-shaped soundholes, Kent Armstrong humbucking pickups, solid carved maple top and solid mahogany back, central solid mahogany tone block, 2 tone and 2 volume controls, 3-way selector switch, stop tailpiece, fixed tuneable bridge, 3-ply binding, chrome hardware, dot inlays, mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard. Thermoplastic semi-hardshell case included. Finish color will vary as available.
T186MX.....list $1995.00.....our price $1596.00 buy

GRETSCH 6118T-LTV 125TH ANNIVERSARY GUITAR WITH CASE photos
Celebrating Gretsch's 125th anniversary the "Anniversary" model features a jaguar tan top with gold sparkle back and sides, 3-ply maple laminated body, new "ML" bracing, a 3-piece maple neck, 21 fret ebony fingerboard with neo classic "Thumbnail" inlays, 24.6" scale length, bone nut, 1.69" nut width, TV Jones "Power' Tron" neck and bridge pickups with a 3-position toggle; 2 volume, master volume and a 3-position master tone switch. Bigsby B6C vibrato with a pinnned rosewood based Adjusto-Matic bridge. Chrome, nickel and polished aluminum hardware. Chrome plated "Anniversary (1883-2008)" plate on headstock. Includes hardshell case.
G6118125.....list $3450.00.....our price $2760.00 buy

PRS HOLLOWBODY I (PIEZO SYSTEM) ARTIST PACKAGE, DARK CHERRY WRAP-AROUND BURST FINISH WITH CASE photos
Carved flamed maple "Artist grade" top, mahogany sides & back, 1-3/4" side depth, 3" thickness at bridge, 22 fret neck, Macassar ebony headstock overlay w/paua signature, Macassar ebony fingerboard (10 degree radius, wide fat), 2008 paua bird inlays (outlines!), gold hardware, LR Baggs/PRS piezo bridge system, 1 volume & 1 tone control, blend/piezo volume control, system selector (3-way mini-toggle), and a 3-way toggle switch. S#8 132635.
MCHBI22.....Inquire for Price

PRS HOLLOWBODY II (10-TOP & BACK), AMBER FINISH (PIEZO BRIDGE SYSTEM) WITH CASE photos
Carved flamed maple 10-top & back, mahogany sides, 1-3/4" side depth, 3" thickness at bridge, 22 fret neck, rosewood fingerboard (10 degree radius, wide fat), pre-2008 abalone bird inlays, nickel hardware, LR Baggs/PRS piezo bridge system, 1 volume & 1 tone control, blend/piezo volume control, system selector (3-way mini-toggle), and a 3-way toggle switch. S#8 132672.
MCHBII31.....Inquire for Price
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What's New in New Instruments -
Resonator & Hawaiian Guitars

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BEARD JERRY DOUGLAS SIGNATURE EDITION & CASE photos
Master luthier Paul Beard and resonator guitar virtuoso Jerry Douglas have collaborated on the design of this great new guitar. This will be an ongoing production model from Beard. The body is a modified Beard E-style of solid mahogany & quilted Sapele mahogany top cap, with open body chamber and baffle, all powered by a spider bridge & Beard spun cone, for that now classic open-body resonator guitar sound. Other features include square profile mahogany neck, flame maple bindings, custom design coverplate, dual screened soundholes, ebony fretboard with custom inlay pattern & "Jerry Douglas" signature inlay, Waverly open-gear tuners, chrome plated hardware and deluxe hardshell case.
on order, expected arrival date unknown.
JDSE.....our price $5250.00 buy
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What's New in New Instruments -
Open Back Banjos (5-string)

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ENOCH DOBSON MODEL BANJO, 11" RIM, with GIGBAG photos
Walnut neck, 2-ply maple rim (stained to match neck), Dobson style tone ring, ebony fretboard is scooped where it meets the rim, ebony peghead overlay with engraved star.
on order, expected arrival date unknown.
ED11.....our price $1295.00 buy

ENOCH DOBSON MODEL BANJO, 12" RIM, with GIGBAG photos
Walnut neck, 2-ply maple rim (stained to match neck), Dobson style tone ring, ebony fretboard is scooped where it meets the rim, ebony peghead overlay with engraved star.
on order, expected arrival date unknown.
ED12.....our price $1295.00 buy

KEVIN ENOCH FLUSH-FRET FRETLESS TRADESMAN BANJO & GIGBAG, CHERRY
No frets, but fretlines are inlaid in the fretboard. - Black 12" rim (multi-ply maple, no tone ring), Remo Renaissance head, no-knot tailpiece, 18 brackets, Dobson style cherry neck with graphite reinforcing rod , ebony or rosewood fingerboard (as available), 5 geared tuners, octagonal dowel stick, script "Tradesman" burned in back of headstock. Medium gauge steel strings. Black triangle-shaped padded gigbag with backpack straps, exterior accessory pocket.
TRM100FLFF-CH.....our price $875.00 buy
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What's New in New Instruments -
Resonator Back Banjos (5-string)

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DEERING SIERRA BANJO & CASE, PEARL DOT INLAYS photos
Professional quality sound at a reasonable price! Sand cast 20-hole bell bronze tone ring, 3-ply maple rim, and 1-piece cast zinc flange are identical to those on Deering's high end models. Satin finish mahogany resonator with white binding, mahogany neck, ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlays, planetary tuning gears & geared 5th string peg, Deering decal logo on peghead. Deering archtop wooden hardshell case.
SIERRADOT.....list $2549.00.....our price Inquire for Price
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What's New in New Instruments -
Mandolin Family Instruments

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BLUE STAR MANDOBLASTER DELUXE with GIGBAG
Deluxe Mandoblaster from the Blue Star Custom Department. This fine looking 5-string electric mandolin has a solid two-piece poplar body, mahogany stain with a utilitarian satin finish, coupled with a hard maple neck and a rosewood fingerboard. Comes with an adjustable bridge, Dunlop mandolin frets, abalone position markers, bone nut, geared tuners, a single coil pick-up, volume and tone control. Back of the peghead is stamped with the serial number "1021". Nice TKL gigbag included.
BSMBD6.....our price $750.00 buy

WEBER "YELLOWSTONE F" & CASE photos
Classic maple F-mandolin. Features include solid spruce top with f-holes and tone bar bracing, solid flame maple back, sides & neck, radiused ebony fingerboard, tortoise bound body, neck & headstock, adjustable traditional Brekke bridge, heavy cast tailpiece, nickel hardware, gloss "honey" nitrocellulose lacquer finish, includes hardshell case. Made in Montana.
WYEF2.....list $4400.00.....our price Inquire for Price
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What's New in New Instruments -
Pickups For Acoustic Instruments

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FISHMAN SPIDER-BRIDGE RESONATOR GUITAR PICKUP
This pickup is comprised of 2 hard maple replacement saddles for a spider bridge, with piezo-ceramic pickup elements in them. Elements are wired to an external 1/4" jack. These are passive pickups, so performance is greatly improved by using with a preamp / EQ, or the new Fishman Jerry Douglas Aura pedal. Professional installation recommended.
FRGP5.....list $259.95.....our price $169.95 buy

L.R. BAGGS RADIUS VIOLIN PICKUP
Innovative new soundboard transducer from Baggs. A thin film sensor is suspended in a magnetic field and encased in a 3/8"x 1/2"x 1" capsule which mounts to the instrument's top with adhesive pads or putty. The sensor is very responsive to top vibrations. Installation is simple and requires no permanent alteration of your instrument. Includes a 1/4" carpenter jack that clamps to the side of the instrument. This is a passive pickup. While a preamp is not required, it is highly recommended and will improve performance, especially with long cable runs.
RADV.....list $189.00.....our price $132.00 buy

MI-SI ACOUSTIC DUO GUITAR SYSTEM photo
This system combines the "Flux2" active soundhole pickup with built-in rechargeable preamp and Mi-Si power charger. A 60 second charge allows for up to 8 hours of performance. The "Flux2" is an active magnetic "planar" single coil pickup, designed to minimize hum while providing a broad frequency response. Standard 1/4" endpin jack included. A simple effective system for acoustic guitars. No battery required.
MSAD2.....list $205.85.....our price $155.00 buy
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