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Yamaha debuts improved line of classical guitarsAt the recent Guitar Foundation of America Convention in Charleston, S.C., there were guitars on display from dozens of the world’s finest luthiers–and only one manufacturer. After standing toe-to-toe with the best individually crafted instruments available, Yamaha Corporation of America’s updated line of classical guitars will arrive in retail stores shortly after their Winter NAMM 2000 debut.The entire line of Yamaha classical guitars, ranging from student models through Concert Classics, has been redesigned for easier play, smoother fingering, expanded volume and better sustain. Back and side panels are thinner, as is the finish. The necks have been slimmed as well. "Yamaha believes it is important to build guitars that make the playing experience more enjoyable," said David Bergstrom, director of marketing, Combo Group, Pro Audio & Combo Division. "We’re proud of our longstanding reputation for making fine entry-level guitars, but the classical redesign will call attention to the incredible quality of our higher-end models." At the GFA convention in Charleston, attended by individual luthiers, Professors of guitar and serious students from around the world, Yamaha was the only manufacturer to display a line of handcrafted classical guitars of a quality level acceptable to these discerning guitarists. Yamaha also awarded an MD8 multitrack digital mini disc recorder to Lorenzo Micheli of Milan, Italy, winner of the 1999 GFA International Solo Guitar Competition held at the convention. Micheli also won $5,000, a guitar, a recording opportunity and a GFA-sponsored concert tour. GFA Competition Director Jeff Cogan says the upgraded Yamaha offerings were well received–even after Yamaha entered its guitars in an informal "shootout" with other handcrafted models. "The key difference between guitars is not necessarily for the audience, it’s for the players," Cogan says. "When you’re playing an instrument that you enjoy playing, you feel like it’s expressing what you feel artistically. These seem really nice, really well-built." "Yamaha has taken itself out of the realm of just being a manufacturer that makes mass quantities of lower priced instruments," Cogan notes. "They’ve shown they’re ready to appeal to the next level up. I would have no qualms about recommending them to a student, and that’s saying a lot. They’ve come a long way." + Post comment/question/reply Taylor Guitars Introduces 2001 Line ttes and wood binding on the 500 and 700 Series, a new fingerboard inlay on the 900s, Brazilian rosewood on the Presentation Series (with a sunburst option!), exotically figured bubinga Babys, and the The Stage Is Set for Yamaha MS400 Powered Loudspeaker System tput of the cabinet. Connectors include a balanced XLR for MIC input, plus 1/4-in. and XLR connectors for LINE input. A parallel output jack allows multiple speakers to be daisy-chained. Constructed o Paul McCartney Wingspan Book promotion 18 Bass Guitars prizes t," and many others. At the same time, Paul and his wife, Linda, a fellow band member, were raising a family at home and on the road. This book is a personal record of Wings' beginnings after the brea Peavey Guitars JF-1 EXP Hollow-Body Guitar articulate arpeggios, jazz and fusion . Features 24 3/4" scale 22 frets Lightweight, maple ply hollow body Slightly angled, set maple neck Rosewood fretboard and pearl block inlays Two Peavey humbucking pick Crash Course for Yamaha DTXPRESS s a CD-ROM packed with MIDI files for more than 60 drum set grooves and 18 songs. Unlike traditional "play-along" learning systems, the DTXPRESS lets players control tempos and mute tracks for customi Remarkable Innovations Highlight Affordable Yamaha PSR550 Portable Keyboard Drum machine software unleashes the power of yamaha XG * 100 patterns of 16 steps x 10 tracks, 2 analog rows per track * Static and dynamic control of all XG drum parameters * Shuffle, flam, and echo * Pattern, chain, and song modes * MIDI file record an Ibanez RG Guitars gets Extra Large, the XL Series nd lower….The new XL series makes this possible without compromising your low end. Tune to D, A, G or whatever….with complete definition and clarity in the low end. b{6 & 7 String Variants Peavey Guitars new double-cutaway Guitar HP Signature EXP Tiger Eye a player's dream come true. Features Available in Tiger Eye, Black, and Cherry Sunburst 24 3/4 inch scale set-neck guitar with a one-piece mahogany neck Ebony fretboard with white synt The Stage Is Set for Yamaha MS400 Powered Loudspeaker System r>"Musicians, church audio staff, sound reinforcement techs and club crews will appreciate the MS400's high power and great sound in an easy-to-carry, lightweight box," states John Schauer, product ma |
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