New Gear For Spring 2008

Everyone loves the overdrive channel in Visual Sound's Jekyll & Hyde and Route 66 pedals. Both pedals have been important staples for many artists for a long time. So over the years, Visual Sound has had many requests to put two of these overdrives into one pedal, allowing for two different settings and the ability to use them together - like a famous guitar player from Austin used to do. Now you can have that great sound and all the advantages of V2 Series construction, plus the addition of an innovative noise reduction system, in the Double Trouble. Both channels come with individual bass boast switches as well as separate tone, overdrive and volume knobs so you can dial in very distinct and original sounds for each overdrive channel... only from Visual Sound! Any questions, ask for Smitty, Mark, or Kenton.

The new H2O gives all the same great tones guitarists have come to love over the years. Whether it's Chorus, Echo, or both... use each channel by itself, or combine them both just as you would two separate pedals! The Chorus channel is a wonderfully voiced effect for electric, acoustic, or bass guitar, using pure analog circuitry. At the heart of the Chorus circuit are custom designed Visual Sound "bucket brigade" chips. Use the Norm/Lush switch to set the overall style of Chorus and drift away on the H2O's incredibly rich chorus. H2O's Echo channel is a hybrid digital and analog circuit for the best of both worlds... you'll be amazed at the long delay times with their warm, natural repeats. Add to it a second (non-effected) output jack for stereo amplifier setups and you have the best of all worlds in the H2O. Any questions, ask for Dave, Mark, or 'Guitar' Bill.

TAMA Drums debuted their latest entry-level drum set, Imperialstar, at the Summer NAMM musicial instrument convention in Austin. Imperialstar replaces TAMA's famous Swingstar series, which was the best selling entry-level set in its class for the last three years. Imperialstar sets feature all-new lugs which are more streamlined and 12% smaller than Swingstar lugs for even greater resonance. Other upgrades include stronger, even more stable bass drum spurs, all-new upgraded Stagemaster hardware, a metal snare drum for more penetration in high-volume environments and thicker batter heads. The new Imperialstar kit features 100% poplar shells. The "Ready To Rock" 5pc kit with hardware, HT25 throne and 14" hi-hats, 16" crash and 20" ride German brass cymbals. Any questions, ask for Everett, Andy, or Sonia.

One of the most recognizable icons of '60s pop returns in the Gretsch Guitars G6119-1962HT Tennessee Rose Electric Guitar! Silky smooth tone comes from dual HiloTron adjustable pickups. Period-correct laminated maple top helps eliminate feedback troubles. Bound thinline body has simulated f-holes. The ebony-stained rosewood fretboard, chrome hardware, and neoclassic position markers lend gorgeous vintage looks while zero fret, solid bar bridge, Gretsch Bigsby vibrato, and Grover Sta-Tite tuners make it a guitar player's dream. Other features include a 24-3/5" scale joined at 14th fret, bound fingerboard, tone and standby switches, laminated rock-maple neck and a Gretsch hardshell case. This Gretsch model has been played by many music legends over the years. Make yourself one of them today with this guitar. Any questions, ask for 'Guitar' Bill, Dave, or Smitty.

The ULTRABASS BVT5500H amplifier head was designed to give you the classic bass sound that bass players want plus the power that they need to level the house. The Ultrabass BVT5500H amp head comes with 550 Watts of massive power. BVT stands for Behringer Virtual Tube and features the revolutionary VTC Tube Modeling technology to provide the sound and feel of a real tube amp. This bass monster impresses through loads of features such as the Voicing selector with 5 ultimate sound variations, the switchable Overdrive channel and a limiter for more volume without distortion. The unit also includes a 9-band graphic EQ as well as dedicated Bass, Mid and Treble controls-perfect for ultimate sound control. Others features include balanced XLR DI output for direct connection to your mixing console, switchable Tuner Out works either as a tuner connection or a live monitor feed and an effects loop for external effects devices. Any questions, ask for Mark, 'Guitar' Bill or Kenton.

The TS-2 is a multi-pattern large diaphragm tube condenser microphone of exceptional sonic clarity and rugged construction. It features newly designed vacuum tube electronics and a continuously variable pattern selector to provide a high level of versatility at an affordable price. Reminiscent of an enduring classic tube microphone, the TS-2 utilizes a 12AT7 vacuum tube to bring unsurpassed detail and depth to your recordings. The adjustable Heater Voltage control customizes the tube to allow tailoring of the microphone to your tonal requirements. A precision voltage meter provides repeatability. A specially designed, high-quality output transformer delivers an isolated, balanced output signal, minimizing the possibility of unwanted noise entering the preamplifier. A switchable pad at either 10dB or 20dB provides gain control. Another excellent condenser mic from Chameleon Labs. Any questions, ask for 'PA' Bill, Ken, or Andrew.