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NAMM 2012 - Parker Guitars New Maxx Fly Bass

The new Maxx Fly Bass represents the culmination of Parker Guitars' finest work in a bass. Sacrificing nothing in terms of design and aesthetics, this bass is the ultimate in its class and is a powerhouse of features. It is a bass that a professional musician will turn to time and time again and will be debuted at Winter NAMM 2012 with a retail of $5,998.67.

The body is crafted of swamp ash and is backed with Parker's famous carbon glass epoxy wrap. It’s built to sound big, featuring an EMG® ‘P’ split-neck pickup, an EMG® ‘MMCS’ bridge pickup, and an EMG® piezo buffer. The Parker designed Hipshot® bridge also houses the Ghost® piezo saddles. It is available in a gloss finish, with colors including dusty black, 3-tone sunburst, and candy lemon yellow.

The neck is poplar with a carbon glass epoxy fretboard sporting 24 stainless steel frets and Hipshot® Ultra Light lollipop tuners. The entire bass weighs in at approximately 6 lbs. A fretless version is also available. The Parker Maxx Fly Bass represents a new standard in a premium, high-end performance bass.

Parker Guitars is owned by US Music Corp, located in Mundelein, IL. US Music Corp is an international music company that manufactures and distributes products worldwide under Washburn Guitars, Parker Guitars, Randall Amplifiers, Eden Electronics, Oscar Schmidt, Hagstrom, Jay Turser, Jay J, Warwick, Natal Drums, Phonic, Quik Lok, and Profile brand names. US Music Corp is a subsidiary of Jam Industries, Ltd.

For more information on Parker Guitars, visit www.parkerguitars.com

NAMM 2012 - Parker Guitars Debuts Their New 7-String Guitar

The Parker Maxx Fly 7 string is the next step in making Parker Guitars the most versatile instruments on the market. With the same lightweight, modern design and top-of-the-line electronics that Parker is known for, it is the perfect example of versatility that progressive players look towards. The 7-string will be debuted at Winter NAMM 2012 and be available for $5,999.00.

The Maxx Fly 7 String features a mahogany body reinforced with carbon fiber glass epoxy with a Parker 7 string bridge, designed specifically for this instrument. It comes with a Seymour-Duncan Distortion® SH6N pickup in the neck position and a Seymour-Duncan® Distortion TB6 in the bridge position. Additionally, Ghost® piezo saddles with a MIDI preamp are featured in this guitar. The Maxx Fly 7 String is available in dusty black, galaxy grey, and metallic red, all in gloss finish.

The neck is mahogany with a carbon glass epoxy fingerboard and a 25.5” scale with 24 frets. Sperzel® Trim-Lok™ tuners are standard. For those who want the versatility that an extended range guitar can offer, the Maxx Fly 7 String is it.

For more information on Parker Guitars, visit www.parkerguitars.com

NAMM 2012 - VOX Shows New Products

At this year’s NAMM show Vox continues to set the trend with some world-class new products

DELAYLAB PEDAL

Many classic delay units have played a prominent role in music through the years. The sounds of these sought-after units – as well as new delays are all included in the VOX DelayLab. In addition to 30 diverse delay effects, the DelayLab offers a stereo looper that can capture up to 28 seconds, 30 stage-ready programs, and a wealth of extras, all packed into a sturdy diecast body. With an expressly vintage vibe,the DelayLab delivers virtually infinite potential, befitting its status as the new standard for effect processors.

NEW AC4 IN BLUE AC4C1-BL

The legendary VOX AC30 Top-Boost sound is now in a compact, portable amplifier! The AC4C1-BL delivers this unbeatable sound with the captivating appearance of rich blue vinyl and Tygon fret cloth. Plus, bass and Treble tone controls, and a Master Volume allow any player to easily recreate the authentic VOX sound.

AC4 Handed-Wired

The new hand-wired AC4HW1 mini combo amp features an all-valve chassis using two 12AX7 valves and a single EL84 in the power stage, pumping out 4 Watts of power through a 12-inch Celestion G12M Greenback speaker. The HOT/COOL switch offers either the coveted VOX Top Boost tone, or a pure and rich gain that bypasses the tone circuit completely. For relaxed jamming at home, rehearsing, or performing on stage, the AC4HW1VOX Hand-Wired Series is all the amp you’ll ever need.

TONY BRUNO TB18C1

Tony Bruno is a highly respected and sought after boutique amp designer from the USA. He has hand-built over 1000 amplifiers during his career, which are regarded as some of the finest sounding amplifiers in the world. The 18-watt TB18C1 now joins the TB35C1 and TB35C2 in the VOX Bruno Series of amps, fusing classic american tone with Vox’ British pedigree sound.

AGA30 Acoustic Amp

Announcing the new AGA30. This mini combo amp joins the VOX AGA Series of acoustic instrument amplifiers. Enjoy the same rewarding sound on this compact 30 Watt acoustic amp as on the more powerful AGA Series models.

AGA4-AT Acoustic Amp

VOX AGA Series amps have become a favorite on the acoustic scene, thanks to their astounding sound. Created for the acoustic performer, the AGA4-AT builds on this solid design with a Class A all-tube chassis, a dynamic full-range speaker, and a smooth, deep Reverb to deliver serious acoustic sound – even at home!

AC30 & AC15 LIMITED EDITIONS IN BLUE

The acclaimed VOX AC15C1 and AC30C2 Custom Series amplifiers; now available in a Limited Edition featuring vintage 1963 Blue vinyl and classic Tygon fret cloth! An ultra-unique amp that fuses vintage and pop styling.

NAMM 2012 - Washburn's New Paul Stanley Guitar

Paul Stanley of Kiss is legendary around the world, and he has partnered with Washburn Guitars to release the amazing PS21012 “Starfire” signature guitar.

The PS2012 features a carved “raised center” solid Mahogany body with chrome hardware, and has two Seymour-Duncan® SM-3 Mini Humbuckers, controlled by two volume knobs, two tone knobs, and a 3-way toggle switch. A custom Tone-Pros® Tune-O-Matic bridge and custom Paul Stanley tailpiece machined from solid aluminum completes this rocking body. This USA made guitar is available in Black and White.

The neck is also Mahogany and has a bound ebony fingerboard with 22 Jumbo frets and stunning “split” block inlays, with the top half being Pearl, and the bottom being Abalone. The PS2012 Starfire embodies rock and roll in a way only Paul Stanley and Washburn can. The retail price is $5,332.00.

Washburn Guitars is owned by US Music Corp, located in Mundelein, IL. US Music Corp is an international music company that manufactures and distributes products worldwide under Washburn Guitars, Parker Guitars, Randall Amplifiers, Eden Electronics, Oscar Schmidt, Hagstrom, Jay Turser, Jay J, Warwick, Natal Drums, Phonic, Quik Lok, and Profile brand names. US Music Corp is a subsidiary of Jam Industries, Ltd.

NAMM 2012 - Washburn's Vintage Hollowbody with a Modern Feel

For those who want to feel what it’s like to play a well-aged guitar, this is your chance. Washburn is proud to release the HB36 hollowbody guitar. This instrument is packed with modern features, yet aged and coupled with distressed hardware to give musicians the feeling of playing a guitar that is broken in and well played.

The HB36 has flame maple back and sides, a spruce top, and features a hard maple neck with an ebony fingerboard and a stoptail bridge. The vintage model will also feature distressed gold hardware.

Paired with all of these features, the HB36 includes distressed dual humbucking pickups and a hard case. This model will be debuted at NAMM 2012 at a price of $1069.90.

NAMM 2012 - Washburn Guitars Releases Stu Hamm’s Electic Bass Series

Stu Hamm is known throughout the world for his prowess on the bass, and he has partnered with Washburn Guitars to present the Stu Hamm Electric Bass Series. The series includes three models, the SHB30, the SHB40, and the SHB60. Stu was hands on in the design and creation of these instruments, and Washburn Guitars are proud to offer them at economical prices from $533.90 to $1,069.90. They will debut at NAMM 2012.

The SHB30 features a basswood body with passive pickups and a rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays. The SHB40 has a mahogany body with active pickups and Stu Hamm’s signature yin-yang bass clef inlays. The SHB60 features an alder body, with active pickups and piezos, offering a full sonic palette of tones to choose from. All models come with bolt-on maple necks and black die-cast tuners.

The basses are also available in a wide range of finishes including silver sparkle and black for the SHB30, red sparkle and tangerine for the SH40, and natural matte and tobacco sunburst for the SHB60. These basses sound and play great, and look good at the same time.

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Signature Series

SH B3

Stu Hamm Signature Model
Double cutaway electric bass
Alder body
Bolt on maple neck with Radial Neck Joint
Rosewood fingerboard
Exclusive EMG X series Stu Hamm pickups with piezo preamp
Volume, tone & piezo controls
Black Hipshot bass bridge with piezo pickups
Black Hipshot Lollipop style tuners with D-Tuner
Price:$3,139.90
Case: GCSH, Included
Color: Matte Tangerine, Natural Matt

SHB 60

Stu Hamm Signature Model
Double cutaway electric bass
Alder body
Bolt on maple neck
Rosewood fingerboard
Yin Yang/Bass Clef inlay
Active J & MM style pickups
individual Piezo bridge pickups
1 Volume, 1 blend, 1 tone & 1 Piezo volume control
Black hardware
Price:$1069.90
Case: GCSH (sold separately)
Color: Natural Matte, Tobacco Sunburst Sparkle

SHB 40

Stu Hamm Signature Model
Double cutaway electric bass
Mahogany body
Bolt on maple neck
Rosewood fingerboard
Yin Yang/Bass Clef inlay
Active J & MM style pickups
1 Volume, 1 blend, 1 bass boost/cut & 1 treble boost/cut control
Black hardware
Price:$712.90
Case: GCSH (sold separately)
Color: Red Sparkle, Tangerine

SHB 30

Stu Hamm Signature Model
Double cutaway electric bass
Basswood body
Bolt on maple neck
Rosewood fingerboard
Passive J style pickups
2 Volume, 2 tone controls
Black hardware
Price:$533.90
Case: GCSH (sold separately)
Color: Silver Sparkle, Black

AB 40SH Stu Hamm

Arched spruce top
Arched maple back
Maple sides
Mahogany neck
Rosewood fretboard
Custom Stu Hamm yin-yang bass clef inlays
Multi-lam binding
Intonatable monorail bridge
Grover tuners
Custom piezo electronics
Price: $1,515.90
Case: GC44, Included
Colors: Black Cherry Burst, Natural

More Info at http://www.washburn.com

NAMM 2012 - PRS SE Custom Gets a New Look and Enhanced Switching

The PRS SE Custom will be updated for 2012 with a new body carve and pickup control configuration. Previously the SE Custom had a flat style body, but for 2012, the popular SE model will receive a beveled top carve, more reminiscent of PRS Guitars’ original Custom 24 model. The SE’s pickup control layout for 2012 will be one volume and one push/pull tone control paired with a 3-way blade switch. The addition of a coil tap on the tone control will give increased versatility, allowing guitarists to split the SE HFS and SE Vintage Bass pickups into singlecoils for the first time. The move from 3-way toggle to blade switch will provide more control and consistency with PRS’s Maryland made line.

“Our SE Custom is following the updates to our Maryland built Custom on an aggressive timeline. These updates provide an excellent instrument at an excellent price,” said Paul Reed Smith.

The updated SE body shape will also come standard on 2012 SE Paul Allender, SE Nick Catanese, and SE Orianthi models, with the SE Orianthi making the added change from a 3-way toggle to a 3-way blade switch. New for 2012, the SE Dave Navarro will receive the updated beveled top as well.

NAMM 2012 - New, Improved, and Limited Edition PRS Artist Model Guitars

Signature Artists Include Dave Navarro, Orianthi, Nick Catanese, Chris Henderson, Neal Schon, and Cody Kilby

PRS Guitars’ family of signature artist guitars will see updates across the line in 2012. The SE line will add an SE Dave Navarro signature guitar and significantly update the SE Orianthi and SE Nick Catanese models. PRS’s Maryland-made Chris Henderson artist model is getting a classic makeover. The PRS Private Stock department will offer a Neal Schon Limited Run of no more than 60 guitars (the model will be available for order from January 19 – February 15, 2012). And in the acoustic product family, a Private Stock Cody Kilby model will be added.

Dave Navarro is only the third PRS artist to have both a Maryland-made and SE signature model (with Carlos Santana and Mark Tremonti coming before him). The Jane’s Addiction guitarist’s SE model will boast a beveled maple top, mahogany back, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, and SE HFS and SE Vintage Bass pickups with a push-pull tone control and 3-way toggle. His SE model will also have his signature Jet White finish and gold hardware. Navarro’s Maryland-made signature model has been one of PRS’s most popular artist guitars. The addition of the SE Dave Navarro instrument will make this model accessible to more fans and musicians. “This is a way to make my guitar available to people who turn to music and art as a way of dealing with the world. It’s my act of gratitude to other musicians out there,” Navarro explains.

Also in the SE family, the SE Orianthi and SE Nick Catanese have new specs for 2012. The 2012 SE Orianthi will receive the new beveled SE carve and push/pull tone control with 3-way blade switch (previously a 3-way toggle with no coil tapping). The guitar goddess’s finish is also changing – from Red Sparkle to Scarlet Red. Additionally, Nick Catanese of Black Label Society has been working with PRS to renovate his signature SE. The 2012 model will have a straightforward, sleek look with a mahogany body with a flame maple veneer, ebony fingerboard with no inlays, and a Scarlet Red finish with black binding. The SE Nick Catanese will keep its distinguishing chrome EMG 81/85 pickups and Tone Pros adjustable stoptail.

Chris Henderson of 3 Doors Down has also revamped his Maryland-made signature model, shedding the middle pickup for a classic electronics configuration. The 2012 Chris Henderson will feature a PRS 250 treble pickup and #7 bass pickup with a volume and tone control for each and 3-way toggle on the upper bout. Other features include a maple top, mahogany back, mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, and adjustable stoptail. This guitar is a must see for 3 Doors fans and anyone lamenting the discontinuation of the PRS SC 250 model.

The PRS Private Stock department is offering a Neal Schon Limited Edition guitar. This Private Stock guitar is a wonderfully designed medium-thin archtop with a Floyd Rose system, curly maple top, back, and sides, and many of Neal’s personal design requests, including knob placement and pickups. The design is virtually identical to the instrument Neal has been playing on the most recent Journey tour. These instruments will be available for order from January 19 – February 15, 2012, but will be limited to a maximum of 60 guitars.

Bluegrass virtuoso Cody Kilby is joining Tony McManus and Martin Simpson as a PRS Private Stock signature acoustic artist. Kilby is best known for his work with Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder. His Private Stock signature model will feature a PRS Tonare Grand body perimeter with a shallower PRS Angelus depth and a “Traditional” inlay pattern (only available on the Cody Kilby model). Private Stock options available to customers include top, back and side, neck, and fingerboard wood from the famed Private Stock Vault.

PRS Guitars considers its signature artists an essential part of the close-knit PRS family and is proud to continue to add new members to the fold and to continually refresh the offering of signature products.

NAMM 2012 - PRS Custom 24 Refined with Addition of New, Contoured Pickup Bobbins

Paul Reed Smith Guitars’ Custom 24 model was updated in 2011 with new pickups and a redesigned 5-way blade switch, giving the flagship model a new voice and even more versatility. For 2012, its revered uncovered 59/09 pickups are being updated with new, contoured bobbins that arc with the strings for a more spread out, open tone. First seen on PRS Collection instruments, these bobbins are a continuation of Paul Reed Smith’s quest to continually tweak and refine the company’s instruments in subtle ways with the goal of culminating in a more musical instrument always in mind.

“Originally, humbucking pickups were covered to combat electrostatic and electromagnetic hum. As the years passed and the covers came off, there was a gap between the pickup and the pickup ring. These new bobbins not only provide extended low and high end, they look like they were meant to be uncovered and in a ring,” said Paul Reed Smith.

NAMM 2012 - PRS Guitars First Piezo-Equipped Solidbody Instrument – The P22

Paul Reed Smith Guitars is proud to add the P22, the company’s first piezo-equipped solidbody guitar, to its 2012 lineup. The P22 comes standard with a figured maple top, mahogany back, mahogany neck with a 22 fret rosewood fingerboard, and a redesigned PRS/LR Baggs piezo system. PRS and LR Baggs partnered more than a decade ago to design the piezo system found in PRS’s popular hollowbody models. This new system retains the same circuit design as the original, giving the P22 the same tonal authenticity and real world practicality as PRS hollowbody guitars. The redesign of the board itself yielded a version that is more than 60% smaller than the original PRS/LR Baggs system, allowing it to comfortably inhabit a solidbody guitar. Uncovered 53/10 pickups round out this guitar’s specifications and help define the P22’s voice.

“I have recorded and mixed hundreds and hundreds of acoustic guitars, including mixing both live and studio cuts, and I have never heard a more musical, more natural sound from an acoustic pickup system. If that had been the only thing special about the guitar I would have been excited, but then to hear the electric tones it creates - I was blown away,” said Grammy Award-winning Producer and Engineer Don McCollister after a recording session with the P22.

Piezo systems have long allowed guitarists the versatility of wielding both acoustic and electric guitar tones in one instrument. The PRS Hollowbody II and Singlecut Hollowbody II both come standard with a PRS/LR Baggs piezo and have achieved a great level of popularity in PRS Guitars’ product line. The addition of a solidbody model will give musicians a new and unique tool to add to their own lineup.

“The ability to blend in an acoustic sound along with whatever electric tone you are recording would be a game changer in certain situations. I noticed that it really helped the notes ring clearly through the haze, which is a tough thing to accomplish in a complex mix sometimes. I could see it becoming my go-to session guitar, and I’ll be one of the first in line when it comes out!,” continued McCollister.

After nearly a year of work from concept to completion, the P22 guitar will begin shipping in the first quarter of 2012.

Native Instruments releases ABBEY ROAD DRUMMER Series

Enhanced DRUMMER versions of critically acclaimed ABBEY ROAD DRUMS for use in KONTAKT 5 and free KONTAKT 5 PLAYER

Berlin, January 18th, 2011 – Native Instruments today launched a comprehensive rework of their successful ABBEY ROAD DRUMS instruments: The ABBEY ROAD DRUMMER Series. These new instruments allow both experienced and hobbyist musicians and producers to create authentic acoustic drum tracks, combining meticulously-sampled drums,recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London, with a comprehensive Groove Library and a detailed Mixer Section with class-A studio effects. This ‘Drums,Studio, Drummer’ approach was pioneered recently in Native Instruments’STUDIO DRUMMER, and the new ABBEY ROAD DRUMMER instruments use the same technical framework, based on KONTAKT 5. The instruments run in the latest version of KONTAKT 5 or the free KONTAKT 5 PLAYER. Owners of existing ABBEY ROAD DRUMS products are entitled to a free upgrade to the new version of the instruments they own.

Each of the four ABBEY ROAD DRUMMER instruments includes a Groove Library with over 1,000 grooves, variations and fills. The grooves complement the sound of each instrument: ABBEY ROAD | 60s DRUMMER includes rhythms for rock’n’roll, blues, jazz, soul/motown and psychedelic rock, for example. Importantly, all grooves were played live by session drummers for a fluid, authentic feel. The grooves are provided as MIDI files, and can easily be transferred into a host sequencer via drag-and-drop for detailed editing and arrangement. For drummers, the software offers MIDI mapping templates for various electronic drum sets and third-party drum software, plus flexible custom mapping options.

The comprehensive mixer section of the ABBEY ROAD DRUMMER Series gives full control over mic levels on each drum, plus overheads, stereo room mics, snare bleed, and any other specialist mics used during the recording process. Carefully designed mix presets for each kit provide a selection of instantly usable templates based on well-known styles and techniques. Each drum has its own effect chain with a selection of routing options. The selection of effects includes a number of separately-available products, including a professional studio EQ, a studio compressor and TRANSIENT MASTER, plus tape saturation and a high-quality convolution reverb. The Mixer Section, combined with the powerful effects, and the expertly-recorded drum sounds, enables studio-grade sound processing with genuinely professional sound quality and flexibility.

The drum kits, recording techniques and equipment used for each instrument are typical of the period. ABBEY ROAD | 60s DRUMMER provides a Gretsch Round Badge kit from the early 60s and a late 60s

Ludwig Hollywood kit, for a warm, well-rounded room-sound. A Ludwig Vistalite Tequila Sunrise kit and a vintage Premier kit provide the basis of ABBEY ROAD | 70s DRUMMER, with sounds ranging from tight, funky and precise to bombastic heavy rock. ABBEY ROAD | 80s DRUMMER provides a Yamaha 9000 and a Slingerland Magnum kit – plus a full set of Octobans – for definitive 80s sounds, from edgy new wave to big-budget power metal.

ABBEY ROAD | MODERN DRUMMER delivers the sound of contemporaryrock and pop – well-rounded, with a crisp, top-end and plenty of sub-bass –from a Pearl Reference kit and a Drum Workshop Collector’s Series kit from the mid-90s.

Pricing and availability

The ABBEY ROAD DRUMMER Series is now available at the NI Online Shop on DVD and as a download for $119 / 99 € per instrument. All four instruments are also available as a bundle, for $349 / 299 €.

Detailed information on each ABBEY ROAD DRUMMER instrument: www.native instruments.com/abbeyroaddrummerseries

NAMM 2012 - Peavey AT-200 Guitar Featuring Auto-Tune For Guitar Technology

Revolutionary Guitar Provides Perfect Pitch & Intonation,

Forever Changing the Way Guitars Are Played & Recorded

ANAHEIM, Calif. (NAMM Exhibit 5740, Hall B) — Music and audio innovator Peavey Electronics® has partnered with Antares Audio Technologies, the creator of world-renowned Auto-Tune® pitch-correction technology, to announce the dawn of the new guitar revolution: the Peavey AT-200™ guitar featuring Auto-Tune for Guitar, a new musical instrument that electronically self tunes and intonates continuously as you play.

With the simple push of a button on the Peavey AT-200, guitar players can now create music in perfect tune and pitch. The Peavey AT-200 utilizes Antares Auto-Tune for Guitar, a DSP technology that works behind the scenes to bring the clarity of perfect pitch to a quality instrument in an unobtrusive manner. No bulky, unattractive hardware weighs down the playing experience—the Peavey AT-200 looks, plays and sounds just like a conventional guitar, exactly the way it should.

Just as Auto-Tune changed how vocals are recorded, the Peavey AT-200 with Auto-Tune for Guitar will forever change the way guitars are played and recorded. Players won’t have to stop to retune during live performances. Producers and engineers will no longer waste precious time on tuning and intonation issues during recording sessions. With the AT-200 guitar, perfect pitch is the new standard.

The Peavey AT-200 is also the gateway to a growing collection of powerful new Auto-Tune for Guitar features. With its built-in software upgrade capability, new features from Antares can be easily loaded into the AT-200 and controlled by any MIDI source, from MIDI foot switch controllers to iPad or iPhone devices running dedicated Auto-Tune control software.

Combining Peavey’s 47-year legacy of innovation in music and audio with Antares’ history of creating game-changing audio technologies is a natural partnership, said Peavey Electronics founder and CEO Hartley Peavey.

“Peavey has always been a ‘different’ kind of company, one that is driven by the desire to innovate and advance the possibilities in music and audio, while serving players and professionals with attainable, quality products,” said Peavey. “Partnering with Antares to bring their revolutionary Auto-Tune technology to guitars is the gateway to the next generation of music creation. As always, we’re proud to be leading the way.”

As countless players and producers know, less-than-perfect intonation can seriously muddy a guitar's tone. The Peavey AT-200 guitar with the Antares Solid-Tune™ intonation system constantly monitors the precise pitch of each individual string and electronically makes any corrections necessary to ensure that every note of every chord and riff is always in tune, regardless of variables like finger position or pressure. The technology is even smart enough to know when players intend to manipulate pitch, so bends and vibrato sound as natural as they always have. As a result, listening to a guitar with Solid-Tune is a revelation, offering a purity of tone that has simply never before been possible.

“We knew that our Auto-Tune had the power to change the sound of guitars, creating sonority and clarity,” said Dr. Andy Hildebrand, founder of Antares Audio Technologies. “Partnering with a company revered for quality and reliability like Peavey was very important to this project. Peavey has been a leader in musical instruments for decades, and the AT-200 with Auto-Tune for Guitar is a high-quality guitar that any musician can appreciate.”

Peavey’s legacy of innovation includes pioneering the use of computers in guitar making and in creating the first digitally configured and controlled audio system. In addition, Peavey’s ReValver™ amplifier modeling software has changed the way musicians and producers think about recording guitar tone forever.

The Peavey AT-200 electric guitar will be available in July 2012 from authorized Peavey retailers. Please visit www.peavey.com/dealerlocator to find a dealer near you.