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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Category: Instruments & Gear
- Published: 02 April 2018
Elixir Strings has expanded its lineup of electric guitar strings to include nine new sets for extended range guitars. In addition, two new POLYWEB Coated Electric String sets plus 20 new electric singles are also available.
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Category: Instruments & Gear
- Published: 19 March 2018
Loog Guitars' new line of guitars designed by Paul Frank comes in a color palette that reflects the artist's instantly recognizable style, featuring Julius the monkey and more of Paul's beloved cast of characters.
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Category: Instruments & Gear
- Published: 16 March 2018
Alfred’s Kid’s Ukulele Course is for kids ages 5 and up and available in two levels.
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Category: Instruments & Gear
- Published: 16 March 2018
Conn-Selmer and Vincent Bach have introduced the new 190S43W2 “Centennial” commemorative Bb trumpet model.
Read more: “Centennial” Commemorative Bb Trumpet from Conn-Selmer
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Category: Instruments & Gear
- Published: 13 March 2018
The #1090 Trente LED Lamp is Manhasset Stands' newest model LED lamp for use on music stands.
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Category: Instruments & Gear
- Published: 12 March 2018
Star Wars: The Last Jedi – Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack features 12 tracks from the soundtrack, including "Ahch-To Island," "The Battle of Crait," "Canto Bight," "Fun with Finn and Rose," "The Last Jedi," "Main Title and Escape," "Old Friends," "Peace and Purpose," "The Rebellion Is Reborn," "The Sacred Jedi Texts," "The Spark," and "The Supremacy."
Read more: Hal Leonard's 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi – Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack'
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Category: Instruments & Gear
- Published: 09 March 2018
Levy’s Leathers has introduced the Paige guitar strap, available in black, purple, and indigo, all inspired by the beautiful and intricate art of East Indian Henna designs.
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Category: Instruments & Gear
- Published: 05 March 2018
These two new models from Hohner offer individual adjustment of slide spring tension, while the revolutionary construction of the new SilentSlide is exceptionally airtight and almost completely silent in operation.
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Category: Instruments & Gear
- Published: 05 March 2018
The new Coated Metal Snap Hook for straps from BG Franck Bichon has a unique soft and durable coating to protect saxophones from scratches. This feature also helps to avoid unwanted noises during recording and performing.
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Category: Instruments & Gear
- Published: 28 February 2018
School orchestras can entertain audiences with new arrangements from Hal Leonard of several of the biggest hits of 2017, such as “Shape of You,” the chart-topping blockbuster single from Ed Sheeran, “HandClap,” the infectious pop hit by Fitz and the Tantrums, and highlights from the Disney blockbuster Moana.
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