Uplifting uplighting with the Mega Par Profile from American DJ

Posted By on May 15, 2012

 

Is your current lighting rig not cutting it? Looking to get into uplighting? Check out the Mega Par Profile. A par can with everything you need and nothing to weigh you down. First of all its slim profile allows it to sit on the ground inconspicuously. Its light weight so that means easy set up and break down. Since its LED, you can have quite a few of these going without blowing a breaker. Great design and aesthetics meet excellent quality. Please see the video below for more features.

Meeting George Benson and Getting to Play The New Ibanez LGB300-VYS at NAMM 2012

Posted By on May 12, 2012

Hey Easy Music Center fans, I had the opportunity to go to the NAMM show this year. It was an honor and a privilege to represent Easy Music Center. If you ever get a chance to go, do not miss out on the opportunity.  You will get to see great new products and see music legends such as George Benson.

Being an Ibanez dealer, I was afforded the opportunity to attend a semi-private demonstration with George Benson showing off his new Ibanez LGB300-VYS. This new hollow body jazz guitar by Ibanez is a true beauty. It has a rich full tone that will inspire the creativity of any guitarist. It features a 16.5″ body, wider neck profile, which works great for fingerstyle playing,  and Super 58 pickups in both the bridge and neck positions that handle everything from jazz to rock tones.

The coolest thing about this experience was that he asked if anybody wanted to try out the guitar right then and there. Yikes!  A couple of guys went up and played really well. George asked if one more person wanted to come up and try the guitar. I figured what the heck. Watch the whole video, but look out for me at 12:10. This was a surreal experience that I will never forget.

Ibanez Ukulele: Looks just like their Exotic Guitar line

Posted By on May 10, 2012

The UEW30RWE model is for those performers looking for a an ukulele with a slick look. This ukulele uses Rosewood top, back, sides, and fretboard. The neck is made from mahogany and there is also a little abalone inlay. In this video, you will get to hear how this ukulele sounds plugged in using it’s UK-300T pick-up with built tuner.  Check it out!  To see the whole performance click here.

Roland G-5-BLK VG Stratocaster

Posted By on May 6, 2012

I recently did a post on one of the James Tyler Variax guitars and immediately had to grab this gem by Roland and Fender. I was burning with desire to play it and compare its features. The Variax really impressed me with the instant tuning changes. The  Roland G-5-blk VG does not fall short in that area.

Both guitars really do the same tricks. Out of the box, I really did appreciate the aesthetics of the G-5 VG: the classic black color and  three single-coil pickup configuration makes this guitar nothing short of sexy! And, it sounds great too. That goes both for the (N) rotary knob selection – (N) standing for natural, or for straight up single-coil Strat circuitry – as well as the Roland COSM technology-powered, virtual Tele (T), Strat (S),  modeled Humbuckers (H), and acoustic (A) settings.

The guitar is really straight forward in selecting the sounds you need at any moment. And it feels, sounds and plays as well as an American Standard. Great job on this collaboration!

Introducing the new JBL EON 210P!!

Posted By on May 4, 2012

Hey all you gigging musicians, teachers, and event holders! Are you looking for a portable PA system that will break the mold but not your wallet? Come on down and check out the newest product in JBL’s array of award winning sound systems!

This three hundred watt powered PA system will have any type of audience wondering how you got such a full crisp clear sound! Whether you are doing a presentation, house party or just gigging around at your local venue, this extremely light weight and portable system will be your bread and butter.

Check out some of it’s key features in the video below!

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Don’t drop that guitar! Strap up with Dunlop Straploks!

Posted By on April 30, 2012

Too many times have I seen it happen… A guitar player is totally going off with his performance and then BANG! Their axe goes straight to the floor. Don’t be that guy!

Dunlop Straploks are for everyone. They allow you to securely lock the strap of your guitar to the body. If you are an aggressive performer, or just have an expensive instrument, these are invaluable!

In the video, we describe what parts come in the package, how to install them, and how easy it is to use your strap with these locks.

Get your Straploks today!

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Superior Drummer!!!

Posted By on April 28, 2012

Superior Drummer by Toontrack!! This plug in is such an awesome tool to have! No need to find a room, buy all those mics, have an interface large enough, or even need a drumset to get a pro sounding drum recording! This plug in offers actual pre-recorded wav files that you can tweak to your liking! Get 10 times the quality at 1/10th the price and effort!!

The Korg Pitchblack – Always be in tune!

Posted By on April 26, 2012

There are few things more frustrating for a musician than an out of tune instrument. When you can’t see your tuner clearly, that just adds insult to injury. Fret not (pun intended), for we have just the solution! This is the KORG Pitchblack chromatic tuner. Its small and stealthy design make it a great addition to your pedal board, and the super bright and large LED’s mean no more struggling to figure out what the note is. The Pitchblack has 4 different tuning modes (Meter, Full Strobe, Half Strobe, Mirror), a 9v in and OUT (to power your other pedals) and is 100% true bypass. That means you won’t be giving up tone to be in key which is definitely a plus. It also has a broad detection range from E0 (20.60 Hz) to C8 (4186 Hz), and can be calibrated from 436 – 445hz. Check out the video to see the 4 tuning modes in action.  Come try the Korg Pitchblack out for yourself today at Easy Music Center!