The new Fender American Vintage II series was recently released with a selection of 50’s, 60’s and 70’s guitars and basses in the line. These instruments feature nitrocellulose lacquer finishes, ash and alder bodies, vintage hardware & cases, vintage neck profiles, year specific pickups and original specs. Maverick received the 1951 Telecaster for review, and …
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12-string guitars come in many shapes and sizes but typically they are acoustic electric. The new Guild Starfire 1 12-string is a nod to their past historic model. There are many features that separate this model from an acoustic 12-string, but foremost it has a mahogany center block that helps avoid stage feedback. The archtop …
Loop Earplugs look more like a fashion accessory than hearing protection, but they provide Loop mutes that let you select the amount of noise reduction that you desire. The Loops, that fit inside of your ear, come in a variety of colors and finishes including black, gold and silver. The mutes also come in six …
Kala Brand Music Co. had an excellent display booth at the NAMM show in Anaheim, California this past June. Two of the new instruments that they released that caught my eye and that Maverick received for review was the new Emi Sunshine signature Ukulele and the Bakithi Kumalo Signature U-BASS. Emi Sunshine has been featured …
If you haven’t found the right thumb pick yet, then Black Mountain might be a great place to visit. Their uniquely designed thumb picks merge traditional shaped flat picks with a spring-loaded plastic back that fits them securely to your thumb. Black Mountain offers them in different pick shapes and thickness and also you can …
The first time I played Cordoba’s new Stage Thinbody Nylon Acoustic/Electric guitar was at the Namm show in Anaheim, California this summer and I was impressed with the prototype then. One of the inherent challenges with a Nylon string Classical guitar is their tendency to feedback with played on stage at higher volumes. Cordoba has …
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IK Multimedia’s new iRig Pro Quattro I/O has many applications and an abundance of connectivity in one compact device. It can be used for mobile field recordings, podcasting, broadcast video and streaming where you want more control over your audio. On the top portion of the iRig Pro Quattro you have the LED meters at …
Donner released their new Seeker series DST-400 solid body electric guitar and Maverick Country got their hands on one of these budget friendly instruments. The body is made of Alder which we haven’t seen in a reasonably priced S style guitar in a bit. The finish is a translucent green/black that still allows the wood …
Donner’s new DDP-80 Digital Piano is designed to be a part of your home or studio. It features 88 full-size weighted keys and has a vintage wood furniture look. The Donner DDP-80 arrived in one box and only required 20 minutes for complete assembly. The DDP-80 includes a triple sustain floor pedal like a standard …
A leader in vocal re-production, Shure, is rolling out mics geared toward our personal and at home audio needs! New times require mics that are not only XLR compatible, but also work for USB and Lightning connections. Shure’s new MV7 Podcast Microphone isn’t only limited to podcast productions; it is also ideal for remote at …
